Coach Noeline Taurua is taking the Silver Ferns 2-1 series defeat by England on the chin

The injury ravaged world champions have blown a 10 goal lead to lose 49-45 to the Roses in the deciding third test i Christchurch.

The United States have made an early statement of intent on day one of golf's Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.

The Americans lost the opening foursomes match before winning the next three to lead 3-1.

Lydia Ko is five shots off the pace after her opening round of three under par at the latest LPGA tournament in Arkansas.

Daniell Hillier has moved into a tie for third after two rounds of the European Challenge Tour event in Portugal.

Wayne Bennett is hailing his side's defence after watching the South Sydney Rabbitohs surge into next week's NRL Grand Final.

The Bunnies have scored seven tries to three in a 36-16 win over Manly at Suncorp Stadium.

First blood to Team Europe in tennis's equivalent of the Ryder Cup... the Laver Cup in Boston.

Casper Ruud has beaten Riley Opelka 6-3 7-6 to put the Europeans 1-nil up over the rest of the world

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen is set to start this weekend's Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after his Red Bull team opted to fit a new power unit to the Dutchman's car.