New Zealand have booked a slot in the World Cup semi-final after dominating Ireland with a 46-14 hammering in Tokyo.
The All Blacks scored 22 unanswered points in the first-half, and then extended their lead in the second.
Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Codie Taylor, Matt Todd, Jordie Barrett, and George Bridge got over the line for New Zealand.
New Zealand will now play England.
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PSG defender Hakimi wins African Footballer of the Year
Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi was named African Footballer of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat on Wednesday, the first defender to claim the prize in 52 years as he finished ahead of Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen in the voting.
Holders Italy ease past Austria to reach Davis Cup semi-finals
Hosts Italy stayed on course for a Davis Cup 'three-peat' with a convincing victory over Austria in Bologna on Wednesday to set up a semi-final clash against Belgium.
New Zealand clinch ODI series against West Indies
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra's early attack helped New Zealand beat West Indies by five wickets with three balls to spare in a rain-curtailed second one-day international in Napier to seal the three-game series 2-0 on Wednesday.
Federer to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) in an induction celebration set for August 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island, the ITHF said on Wednesday.
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