A Canadian hockey fan is facing charges of assault after making his displeasure with the referee felt at a recent game.

The award was decided by votes from clubs, players and media with Kelly receiving more than double the votes of his nearest competitor.

It isn’t only Australia and New Zealand who will have thousands of fans cheering them on at the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

Willis Meehan was cruising to victory against Leamy Tato in the heavyweight bout in New Zealand, so much so that he pleaded with the referee to stop the fight.