All Black Up-and-comers

NZ has won the world under-19 rugby championship for the first time since 2004, with a decisive 31-7 victory over South Africa in Belfast, Ireland. “To win tonight, and also so resoundingly, was just fantastic,” said NZ captain Chris Smith. “We have to give South Africa credit because that was a hard final … We said we had to take them on, and we did.” Goal kicker Trent Renata scored two tries and set up a third for Jackson Willison, while Robert Fruean and Kade Poki made one try each. Australia won the play-off for third, beating Wales 25-21.


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One Point Closer to Hall of Fame for Lydia Ko

One Point Closer to Hall of Fame for Lydia Ko

New Zealander Lydia Ko has started her new season in style with victory at Florida’s Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on the LPGA Tour, Mike Hall reports for the UK…