Wellington, Nov 22 NZPA - Defending women's rugby world champions New Zealand were jolted as England ground out a 10-3 win at Twickenham today (NZT).

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 22 NZPA - Nothing less than victory will be acceptable for the All Blacks as they eagerly cast their minds ahead to Marseille and the defining match of their rugby tour.

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London, Nov 22 NZPA - British rugby writer Stephen Jones has hurled a sharpened pen in the All Blacks' direction, describing them as one of the worst New Zealand sides in recent memory.

Wellington, Nov 22 NZPA - Women's rugby world champions New Zealand have been beaten 10-3 by England for the first time in eight years.

New Zealand sport is returning to form. This was symbolised by the All Whites qualifying for soccer's World Cup last weekend.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 21 NZPA - All Blacks Rodney So'oialo, Neemia Tialata and Jerome Kaino were the star attractions at the Black Ferns' test jersey presentations today as they eye their big rugby day at Twickenham.

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - All Whites soccer coach Ricki Herbert will not be released by his club boss to attend the World Cup draw in South Africa next month.

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - All Whites soccer coach Ricki Herbert will not be released by his club boss to attend the World Cup draw in South Africa next month.

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante reckons his side are hitting their straps at the right time and that New Zealand's qualification for next year's World Cup finals in South Africa has been another big boost for the A-League club.

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that the New Zealand and Pakistan Under 19 national sides will play a three-match One-Day International series in Blenheim in early January 2010.