Team New Zealand capsized during the run-in to the second race of their America's Cup challenger semi-finals against Britain's Land Rover BAR in Bermuda, with all crew members later reported safe.

6-3 was the final score when Ireland beat Italy to clinch their first ever women’s Six Nations title.

Skipper Jimmy Spithill insists his Oracle Team USA are still the underdogs despite recording their sixth and seventh straight wins to take the America’s Cup to a decider against Emirates Team New Zealand.

Tens of thousands gathered in Galway at the weekend to witness the final race of the Volvo Ocean Race that staged its finale in Ireland after 39,000 miles and nine ports around the world.

After a tense sprint stage from Lorient to Galway, French first-time entrant Franck Cammas and his Groupama 4 team were confirmed as winners of the Volvo Ocean Race early yesterday morning.