Flamboyant Frenchman Gael Monfils has withdrawn from this week's Heineken Open, citing fatigue after reaching the final of the Qatar Open in Doha.

It took some time to get going but Ana Ivanovic and Venus Williams eventually delivered a final worthy of two former world No 1s.

After a rain delayed match, Black Cap Corey Anderson has scored the fastest century in one day cricket in a shortened match against the West Indies in Queenstown today.

Chris Cairns' legal team has struck back at revelations he is one of three former New Zealand players being investigated by the ICC.

The All Blacks, Kieran Read and Steve Hansen enjoyed a fitting conclusion to their perfect season at the Steinlager rugby awards in Auckland.

Public address announcer David Nixon was sacked on the spot from his match-day duties due to his individualistic style in England's tour match at Traeger Park.

Herald rugby league writers Michael Brown and Chris Rattue answer three key questions from the Kiwis' loss to Australia in this morning's World Cup final.

As the champagne flowed for the Australian side, the tears flowed for the Kiwis after they were humbled 34-2 in this morning's World Cup final.