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Paul Coll lost the final match of the PSA Squash Tour season in Paris PHOTO: PSA SQUASH TOUR New Zealand's Paul Coll has lost the title decider of the PSA Squash Tour Finals in Paris to world No 3 Diego Elias of Peru. Elias became the first South American to win the final world event of the PSA Squash Tour season. LATEST HEADLINES: Black Sticks Men claim bronze medal Black Caps look to wrap up 2nd test Hurricanes Super Rugby champions Fox makes cut after 2nd rnd stutters Fainga'anuku out with leg injury Second ranked Coll won the first game 11-7, but Elias surged to take the next three, 11-4 11-6 11-9, at Centquatre-Paris Elia. Reigning British Open champion Coll couldn't quite find the magic to overcome Elias. The West Coaster had beaten world junior champion Mohamad Zakariah three sets to one in their semifinal, while Elias came into the final fresher after his semi opponent world No 1 Mostafa Asal withdrew because of food poisoning. Coll had mounted a comeback in the fourth game, taking five of the first six points, but played too many loose shots, allowing Elias back in. It was the 23rd PSA Squash Tour title win for Elias and his second this season. It also gives him a 11-10 edge over Coll in their clashes. "This is my first one here at this tournament, so I'm very happy to have another title," said Elias. "Paul is one of the most physical players and one of the best players in the last 10 years. We used to train together and have played a lot of finals together, we're really close friends. To share the court again in a final is very special."

The Black Sticks Men have finished third at the FIH Naitons Cup in South Africa PHOTO: NZ HOCKEY The Black Sticks Men have finished their 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign with bronze medals after defeating Japan 3-1 in Cape Town, South Africa. The occasion was made even more special as Isaac Houlbrooke celebrated his 50th international cap for New Zealand, reaching the milestone in another memorable moment for his career. LATEST HEADLINES: Black Caps look to wrap up 2nd test Hurricanes Super Rugby champions Fox makes cut after 2nd rnd stutters Fainga'anuku out with leg injury White Ferns score win over Ireland Japan made the brighter start, scoring inside the opening four minutes to take an early lead. The Black Sticks fought hard to respond and found the equaliser just before halftime, with Sam Lane finishing off a brilliant attacking move after being set up by Dylan Thomas. The second half was a tense battle, with both sides creating chances but unable to break the deadlock. With the match still locked at 1-1 and less than five minutes remaining, New Zealand found another gear. Jonty Elmes put the kiwis ahead with a superb field goal before James Hickson sealed the result moments later with another classy finish, securing a 3-1 victory and the bronze medal. While the team will be disappointed not to have reached a third consecutive Nations Cup final, there is still plenty to celebrate. New Zealand depar Cape Town with valuable experience against World Cup opposition, and confidence heading into the next phase of their 2026 World Cup preparations. New Zealand Goal Scorers: 27' Sam Lane - Field Goal 56' Jonty Elmes - Field Goal 57' James Hickson - Field Goal

Kyle Jamieson has taken three wickets in the England second innings for the Black Caps PHOTO: ICC New Zealand need five wickets - England are 182 for 5 requiring 281 more runs to win the second cricket test at the Oval in London. The Black Caps added only 110 runs to their overnight score for the loss of seven wickets at 362. LATEST HEADLINES: Hurricanes Super Rugby champions Fox makes cut after 2nd rnd stutters Fainga'anuku out with leg injury White Ferns score win over Ireland Black Caps dominant over England Henry Nicholls went for 121 and Daryl Mitchell 68. The only other contributor of note was Nathan Smith with 38 including five fours and one six. Century maker from the first innings Glenn Phillips made three and Tom Blundell 16. England had a terrible start to their unlikely chase of 433 slipping to 40-3, losing Emilio Gay and Jacob Bethell in one Kyle Jamieson over and then Ben Duckett. Joe Root and Harry Brook added 97 for the fourth wicket before Matt Henry lured an edge from the latter, while James Rew was dismissed on review just before the close. Jamieson was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers with 3-37, while Henry and Will O'Rourke have one wicket apiece.

Celebration time for the Hurricanes after thrashing the Chiefs in the Super Rugby final PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Hurricanes have delivered one of the best finals performance in Super Rugby history, defeating the Chiefs 60-5 in Wellington. The hosts completed a near-perfect season with their finest performance of 2026, blowing away the Chiefs in a one-sided showing. LATEST HEADLINES: Fox makes cut after 2nd rnd stutters Fainga'anuku out with leg injury White Ferns score win over Ireland Black Caps dominant over England Tim Payne leaves for Paraguay Fehi Fineanganofo and Josh Moorby both created history, becoming the all-time record holders for most tries in a single season with 17. It was one-sided traffic throughout the 80 minutes as the Hurricanes ended a 10-year drought in style, with flyhalf Ruben Love contributing 25 points in the rout. It’s the biggest win in a Super Rugby decider, besting the Bulls’ 61-17 win over the Chiefs in 2009. The Chiefs were handed a pre-match reprieve as captain Luke Jacobson passed a pre-game fitness test. But it ended there as the red-hot Hurricanes attack mastered the blustery conditions in a dominant first half. Moorby opened the scoring in the sixth minute, briefly tying the record for most tries in a Super Rugby season with his 16th. Love added to the scoring with a classy play eight minutes later, picking up the loose ball and stepping the covering defender for the try. With the Chiefs struggling to deal with the conditions, twice putting the restart dead, the Hurricanes continued to strike as Fineanganofo officially wrote his name in the record books. The winger crossed for his 17th of the season after backing up Callum Harkin, swan diving over to the delight of the crowd. The Chiefs had little answer, with their best chance coming in the 30th minute when they were held over the line. As the half wound down, the Hurricanes kicked further into gear, with a late Harkin try and a long-range Love penalty completing a near-perfect half, leading 29-0 at the break, the biggest ever in a final. This lead only grew as Moorby joined Fineanganofo on top with his second of the night, sharing the record. Flanker Devan Flanders got in on the fun after running a great line off Love, returning from a layoff due to a concussion. Centre Jordie Barrett’s try only added to the carnage, capping off his excellent night as Hnry Stadium was well into celebration mode. But the best try was still to come when number eight Peter Lakai broke clear, leading to a short side raid for Love to deliver some magic. The flyhalf somersaulted over the defender and somehow stayed in, bringing up 50 and his second for the night. The Chiefs saved themselves from a slice of history, with Naitoa Ah Kuoi’s late try ensuring they didn’t become the first team to be held scoreless in a decider. But it was all in vain as Jone Rova capped off an all-time performance with a last-minute try, capping off a special night in the New Zealand capital. Hurricanes 60 (Moorby 2, Love 2, Barrett, Fineanganofo, Harkin, Rova, Flanders tries; Love 6 con; 1 pen) Chiefs 5 (Ah Kuoi try)

Ryan Fox has remained in the middle of the leaderboard at the US Open after a second round two-over par PHOTO: GOLF NZ New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox shot a three-over 73 to sit in a 14-way tie for 46th at the US Open played at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club at Long Island, New York Fox struck two birdies, but three bogeys and also a double bogey on the 16th hole were costly and he finished the halfway stage 10 shots behind Clark. LATEST HEADLINES: Fainga'anuku out with leg injury White Ferns score win over Ireland Black Caps dominant over England Ryan Fox steady US Open Rnd 1 Tim Payne leaves for Paraguay The tournament cut is at four-over. Wyndham Clark has built a four-shot lead at seven-under par as he hunts for his second US Open title - winning at 2023. He carded a six-under-par 64 in the first round and a one-under-par 69 in the second. Two-time major winner Xander Schauffele, the 2022 champion Matt Fitzpatrick, American Sam Stevens and South Korea's Tom Kim shared the second spot on the leaderboard, at three-under par.

Leicester Fainga'anuku is set for surgery on a fracture to his lower leg PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Crusaders backline/loose forward star Leicester Fainga'anuku will miss the opening All Blacks tests of 2026 after suffering a fracture to his lower leg. Fainga'anuku, 26 suffered the injury in the semifinal loss to the Chiefs and is expected to rule him out until late-August at the earliest. LATEST HEADLINES: White Ferns score win over Ireland Black Caps dominant over England Ryan Fox steady US Open Rnd 1 Tim Payne leaves for Paraguay New Zealand 3x3 for Glasgow It means he will miss potential selection for All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's initial squad of 34 for the Nations Championship tests in July against France, Italy and Ireland. He could also be in doubt for the All Blacks tour of South Africa that starts in early August. "Leicester Fainga'anuku sustained a fibula fracture and high ankle sprain in the Crusaders' semi-final against the Chiefs on Friday, June 12," said a Crusaders statement. "He doesn't require surgery for this injury and his anticipated return to play will be 10-12 weeks." Fainga'anuku impressed with his ability to bust tackles and offload key passes.He has played 12 tests for the All Blacks.

Amelia Kerr led the White Ferns to a four run win over Ireland at the T20 World Cup PHOTO: ICC The White Ferns kept their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 title defence alive with a thrilling four-run win over Ireland at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.. Having lost their first two matches of the tournament, the White Ferns were in desperate need of a win to get their campaign back on track. Restricted to 140/6 in their 20 overs, New Zealand held their nerve at the end to survive a spirited challenge from Ireland. LATEST HEADLINES: Black Caps dominant over England Ryan Fox steady US Open Rnd 1 Tim Payne leaves for Paraguay New Zealand 3x3 for Glasgow Corica resigns from Auckland FC A 110-run partnership between captain Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast had raised Ireland's hopes of a first Women's T20 World Cup win, but they fell agonisingly short of history. Hard-fought 4-run win for New Zealand as they hold off Ireland and open their account at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Ireland backed their captain's decision to field first with a clinical display in the opening overs. While Aimee Maguire provided the breakthrough with the wicket of Georgia Plimmer, Orla Prendergast's pace and precision saw her knock back the stumps of Isabella Gaze and Maddy Green. Captain Amelia Kerr led the recovery effort after New Zealand slipped to 10/3. Though her team was reeling, Kerr came out with positive intent, hitting four boundaries for 30 off 24 balls. It was Brooke Halliday (34 off 37) that gave the White Ferns a sense of solidity in the middle. She was involved in two crucial partnerships -- a 38-run stand with Kerr helped limit the early damage and a 62-run partnership with Izzy Sharp for the fifth wicket got them back in the game. With Halliday holding one end down, Sharp had the freedom to go for her shots. Sharp top-scored for New Zealand with 36 off 28, with the help of four boundaries. Though Suzie Bates (19 not out) dropped to No 7 in the batting order, her cameo gave New Zealand a lift at the end. On the final ball, she fashioned a mighty pull over backward square leg for the only six of the innings. Despite a great effort with the ball, Ireland were not able to maintain their intensity through the innings. Suzie Bates the driving force for New Zealand with a huge maximum to close the innings against Ireland at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Prendergast, who spearheaded Irish bowling attack with 2/26, also led their chase with a composed 59 off 53. After Bree Illing's yorker castled Amy Hunter early, Ireland recovered with a stunning century stand between Lewis and Prendergast that threatened to take the game away from the White Ferns. Chasing a modest total, Prendergast and Lewis played prudent, practical cricket. They saw off Illing's charged-up opening spell, and started picking off the gaps with ease. An occasional boundary, or two, made sure they kept pace with New Zealand. While Prendergast brought up her second half-century in T20 World Cup, Lewis joined her as the only other Irish batter to achieve the milestone. Their 110-run partnership took the team within striking distance. But Ireland never found the burst of acceleration they needed to overhaul the New Zealand score. It was Melie Kerr who turned things around as she bagged two wickets in the 18th over. The leg-break bowler had already helped her team put the brakes on Ireland as she took pace off and made the Irish batters generate power. Prendergast fell while attempting to hit through Kerr, as she ended up handing an easy catch to Maddy Green at deep mid-wicket. The New Zealand captain struck again two balls later, with the wicket of Rebecca Stokell. Ireland slipped from 116/2 to 123/4 as Lewis fell to Rosemary Mair, all but ending her team's historic pursuit. With three defeats in three matches, Ireland remain at the bottom of Group B standings, while New Zealand have improved to fourth

Rachin Ravindra (left) and Henry Nicholls put on 161 runs in the second innings against England at The Oval PHOTO: ICC A strong performance from Henry Nicholls and a 161-run partnership with Rachin Ravindra has the Black Caps in complete control after three days of The Oval test. The visitors leading by 352 with seven wickets still standing in their bid to level the series. LATEST HEADLINES: Ryan Fox steady US Open Rnd 1 Tim Payne leaves for Paraguay New Zealand 3x3 for Glasgow Corica resigns from Auckland FC Black Caps on top after day two New Zealand had missed one chance to shut the door on England, as Matt Fisher's maiden Test half-century helped add 53 for the last wicket during the morning session. Matt Henry took 5-80 and Will O'Rourke 2-68, Kyle Jamieson and Nathan chipping in with a wicket each. That was followed by the early loss of both openers in New Zealand's second innings, with Ravindra put down by wicketkeeper James Rew shortly afterwards. If that chance had stuck time, New Zealand would have been 48 for 3, leading by 148. Instead the third-wicket pair advanced New Zealand towards a position of dominance as the sun blazed down over south London. Ravindra showed regular glimpses of his class on the way to a first significant score of the series (76). Nicholls marked his return to the side by going on to an 11th Test hundred, brought up from his 136th ball with his 14th four. Nicholls had been restored to the XI for this match after the sudden retirement of Kane Williamson between Tests, He was also missed by Rew, when gloving a pull at Jofra Archer shortly after tea when on 42, . New Zealand now start day four at 252-3 a lead of 352 with Nicholls 119 and Daryl Mitchell 32 not out. Earlier Tom Latham went for four and Devon Conway 11.

Ryan Fox started his first round well at the US Open PHOTO: GOLF NZ A late start and a late stumble for New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox in his first round at the US Open. Morning fog meant a two-hour delay to play 30 minutes after the first groups had gotten underway at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club at Long Island, New York for the opening round of the tournament. LATEST HEADLINES: Tim Payne leaves for Paraguay New Zealand 3x3 for Glasgow Corica resigns from Auckland FC Black Caps on top after day two Tim Price aims for title in Germany Fox is one-over-par through 17 holes and in a tie for 29th when play was suspended for the day. He made birdie on the par-four first hole and stayed one-under through the front nine. A bogey on the par-four 10th meant he gave that shot back to the course, before moving back to one-under two holes later. However, back-to-back bogeys on the 15th and 16th holes left him at one-over with a hole to play. American Wyndham Clark is the runaway leader through 16 holes at six-under ahead of a large group at two-under

Tim Payne is off from Phoenix to Paraguay PHOTO: LINGTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Wellington Phoenix have confirmed the release of 32-year-old New Zealand defender Tim Payne. The Phoenix have accepted an undisclosed fee from Club Olimpia for the All Whites fullback to join the 48-time Paraguay champions. LATEST HEADLINES: New Zealand 3x3 for Glasgow Corica resigns from Auckland FC Black Caps on top after day two Tim Price aims for title in Germany Tupaea Super Rugby POTY Payne played in the All Whites opening World Cup game against Iran and not long after reports surfaced that he was heading to South America. "This wasn't an easy decision," Payne said in a Phoenix statement. The transfer is subject to Payne completing a medical following the World Cup. Payne had already hit the headlines before the World Cup when his social media sky-rocketed after he was publicised by an Argentinean influencer. Payne leaves the Phoenix as the seventh most capped player in club history, having made 149 A-League appearances since arriving in Wellington in 2019. "I've always pushed myself to be the best footballer I can be. The opportunity to test myself at the very top of South American football in the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana is one of the most incredible opportunities I could have asked for as a professional." "Opportunities like this don't come around often, and we're not taking it for granted." The All Whites play Egypt in their second World Cup game on Monday after a 2-2 draw with Iran in game one.

Sharne Robotai is one of the experienced players in the women's 3x3 team for Glasgow PHOTO: BBNZ The Men’s and Women’s 3x3 basketballers for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.have been named with plenty of international experience in both squads. The 3x3 format back for its second Games appearance after debuting at Birmingham 2022. LATEST HEADLINES: Corica resigns from Auckland FC Black Caps on top after day two Tim Price aims for title in Germany Tupaea Super Rugby POTY Russell Black Sticks 100 goals In the Men’s team, Aidan Tonge has progressed through the 3x3 programme to captain the national side. He’s joined by Christian Martin and Josh Book who were part of the New Zealand team who claimed gold at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup this year. The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup MVP, Te Tuhikiterangi Lewis, was also part of the gold medal winning Asia Cup side and completes a settled Men’s line-up. The team finished 10th at the World Cup in early June 2026, only narrowly losing to the eventual World Cup winners Latvia, 21-19 in the play-in game. The Women’s team sees Ella Fotu return for her second Commonwealth Games appearance after competing at Birmingham 2022. The experienced Sharne Robati has represented New Zealand across both Tall Ferns and 3x3 programmes and continues to build her international career. Taranaki's Eva Langton will make her Commonwealth Games debut, but has also played for the Tall Ferns while Azure Anderson adds experience through her playing journey across New Zealand and Europe. NZ Team Men’s & Women’s 3x3 Basketball – Glasgow 2026 Men’s: Josh Book Te Tuhikiterangi ‘Te Tuhi’ Lewis Christian Martin Aidan Tonge Women’s: Azure Anderson Ella Fotu Eva Langton Sharne Robati

Black Caps (from left to right) Henry Nicholls, Will O'Rourke, Nathan Smith and Devon Conway celebrate a wicket against England PHOTO: ICC New Zealand have the advantage after two days of the second test against England at the Oval. Glenn Phillips survived a short ball onsalught from Jofra Archer to score his maiden century and the first by a New Zealander at the Oval since John Wright in 1986 to give his side the initiative. LATEST HEADLINES: Tim Price aims for title in Germany Tupaea Super Rugby POTY Russell Black Sticks 100 goals Black Caps even day one 2nd test Super Rugby final teams named The Black Caps made 391 in their first innings, putting on 100 runs from their overnight score and have England at 222-6 trailling by 169 runs. Kyle Jamieson made 41 from 48 balls before being bowled by Jacob Bethell when the score was 367. Matt Henry added five runs and Will O'Roureke was left not out no score. Phillips century came off 135 balls and included 18 fours, but it was his patience under the short pitched delivery which really counted. At bat Emilio Gay struck his secon successive 50 while interim captain Joe Root made 46 as Henry took 2057, O'Rourke 2-61 and Nathan Smith 1-36 as England scored at a quick rate. The other wicket to fall was opener Ben Duckett who was run out by Smith.