New Zealand

The world of squash is set to be revolutionised by the launch of a strategic partnership between the Professional Squash Association, and the international marketing and sports rights company, Eye Group in tandem with its investment arm Fablon Investments Ltd.

Australian Rugby Union (ARU) managing director John O'Neill said on Wednesday that a proposal from New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) chief executive David Rutherford to play Test matches in February and March was ?a joke?.

The Australian Olympic Committee members may be getting big pay rises this year to reward them for the ?best ever Olympic games?, but Stadium Australia Group, the builders of the A$690m ($351.7m) Aussie national stadium, has seen its share price tumble since the end of the games to A$0.10 ($0.05) from A$0.5 ($0.3).

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said broadcasters would not have a say in where to base a fourth Super 12 team if a franchise gets approval this year.

Indian cricket chiefs have until today to provide assurances that they can host this year's ICC Cup.

UK commercial network ITV has slammed International Rugby Board chairman Vernon Pugh over his claims it is still interested in securing the rights for the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup.

UK commercial television company ITV is still interested in securing television rights for the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup despite claims that the broadcaster has pulled out of the bidding according to the International Rugby Board.

Two investigators from the International Cricket Council (ICC) were flying to Sharjah today to continue enquiries into match-fixing.

New Zealand umpiring officials say they do not believe allegations that match-fixing occurred during a recent Pakistan cricket tour of New Zealand.

The current ?feel good factor? in English cricket had created several lucrative commercial deals for the England and Wales Cricket Board, its chief executive, Tim Lamb said today.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has declared the 2010 World Cup finals will be staged in Africa, ending any lingering doubts about the location of the tournament.

Adidas has unveiled its playing kit for the British and Irish Lions rugby union team?s tour of Australia in June-July.

India's government has told the country's cricket board it should not send a team to the forthcoming Sharjah tournament in which Pakistan are also competing.

New Zealand has accepted an invitation to replace India in the Coca-Cola Cup cricket tournament at Sharjah from April 8-20.

Ansett Australia has signed a six-year deal to sponsor the Australian Football League?s Rookie of the Year.

April?s one-day cricket tournament between India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Sharjah will go ahead whether India take part or not, according to the chief organiser.