The Black Ferns have secured a World Cup rugby quarter-final berth, beating Japan 62-19 at Exeter

34-year-old winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has become the first New Zealander to score 50 test tries.

The Black Ferns remain top of Pool C - their match against Ireland next week will decide seedings for the knock-out stages.



The Ranfurly Shield will spend the first week of September in Southland.

The Stags have ended Waikato's eight-day reign after a 25-10 triumph in the wet at Hamilton.

Southland's first defence in 14 years is against top-of-the-table Canterbury on Saturday.



McLaren's Oscar Piastri has taken control in the Formula One drivers' championship by winning the Dutch Grand Prix.

Teammate and closest rival Lando Norris pulled out with mechanical issues.

Liam Lawson has finished 12th.



The first quarter-finalists have been found at the US Tennis Open.

Fourth seed Jessica Pegula is through in the women's draw after defeating Ann Li in straight sets.

Men's 20th seed Jiri Lehecka has beaten Adrian Mannarino in four sets.



Cronulla have continued their ascent up the NRL league ladder into fifth with a sixth win from their last seven games, triumphing 40-16 over Newcastle.

The Warriors are sixth entering the final regular season round - they are level on 34 points with the Broncos and the Sharks, but with an inferior points differential.



Liverpool have beaten Arsenal 1-nil in football's Premier League.

West Ham have secured their first points of the season with a 3-nil win over Nottingham Forest.

Manchester City have slumped to a second straight defeat, losing 2-1 at Brighton.