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Matthieu Jalibert put in a masterful display at first five as France ran in eight tries.

A State of Origin match will be played in Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 following three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission.

The USA stay alive

Kerr takes from fellow Wellingtonian Sophie Devine who stepped down as captain following the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

Chief executive Sir Russell Coutts confirms the reduced format will become the norm, when the field grows to 14 teams next year.

Chasing a fifth straight win and club record, the Wellington Phoenix women suffer a 2-1 defeat to bogey team Central Coast Mariners in their A-League clash.

Driver Tom Slingsby had a front-row view of the collision that put the Kiwis out of the event, and feared the worst for his friends and rivals.

Meanwhile, on the water, Australia retain their New Zealand SailGP crown with victory over the British.

Scotland beat England, while Ireland sneak past Italy.

Alpine skier wins South America's first Winter Olympics gold medal.

The relationship between sports stars, coaches and the media is uncovered in a fascinating new book, Off The Record & On The Ball.

Former Juventus boss takes over at Spurs.

Markram powered South Africa to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in T20 World Cup.

The clunkiness was evident at Eden Park, while up in Lautoka a miracle took place, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Two sailors were injured and racing was suspended, when New Zealand and France collided while racing off Wynyard Point. Video

NZ grinder Louis Sinclair and one French sailor were taken ashore in Auckland, both conscious and alert.