Relief for New Zealand's men's double sculls duo after reaching the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics rowing regatta

Robbie Manson and Jordan Parry advanced after finishing second in a closely-contested heat won by The Netherlands.

Manson told Sky Sport the pair needed to push.



Women's double scullers Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors - and single scullers Emma Twigg and Tom Mackintosh have also safely advanced.