Joy for Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun, who has qualified for the main draw in the ladies singles at Wimbledon

The world number 123 eased past Filipino Alexandra Eala 7-6, 7-5 in the third round of qualifying.



It's been an average opening day for the New Zealanders at the Italian Golf Open.

Daniel Hillier is currently tied for 51st after a one-under first round of 70...while Sam Jones is in a tie for 99th after carding a one-over 72.



Former Wallabies rugby coach Michael Cheika has been announced as the new head coach of British club Leicester, replacing sacked countryman Dan McKellar.



The first ever three-game Women's State of Origin series has been won by Queensland...who have clinched the series 2-1 after thumping New South Wales 22-6 in Townsville.