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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lewis Capaldi Announces 2025 Australia and New Zealand Arena Tour
Lewis Capaldi is officially bringing his powerhouse vocals back to Australia and New Zealand later this year, marking his first headline tour in the region in more than five years. The Scottish singer-songwriter will hit arenas across seven cities, kicking off at Christchurch's Wolfbrook Arena on Nov. 30 before making stops in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and wrapping at Perth's RAC Arena on Dec. 17. The tour is presented by Secret Sounds, Live Nation and WME. More from Billboard 5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Erin Enderlin, Randy Houser, Charley Crockett & More Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Celebrates 4th of July With 'F-k Donald Trump' Chant in Belgium Spice Girls' Mel B Marries Longtime Boyfriend Rory McPhee in London The announcement follows Capaldi's emotional return to the stage at Glastonbury Festival last month, where he drew a headline-sized Pyramid Stage crowd for a hit-packed set that doubled as a triumphant comeback after two years out of the spotlight. 'Second time's a charm on this one,' Capaldi told the crowd. 'I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn't finish last time.' During the set, he debuted his new single 'Survive' alongside fan favorites 'Before You Go,' 'Grace,' 'Hold Me While You Wait,' 'Bruises' and a unifying performance of 'Someone You Loved.' The appearance came after warm-up gigs in Scotland for Mental Health Awareness Week, which were held in partnership with mental health charity CALM. Fans who purchased tickets to his cancelled 2023 tour will have priority access through a Past Ticket Holders Presale running from July 10 at 11 a.m. local time until July 14 at 11 a.m. local. A Secret Sounds presale follows on July 11, before tickets open to the general public on July 14 at 12 p.m. local time. The tour arrives as Capaldi enters a new chapter in his career. His latest single 'Survive' reunites him with Romans, co-writer of his global smash 'Someone You Loved.' That song recently hit 10x Platinum in Australia and remains the U.K.'s most streamed song of all time. Capaldi's sophomore album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, gave him his second U.K. No. 1 album and spawned three chart-topping singles: 'Pointless,' 'Wish You The Best' and the platinum-certified 'Forget Me.' His 2019 debut, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent, was the biggest-selling U.K. album of 2019 and 2020 and earned him BRIT Awards and a Grammy nomination. The star also found global streaming success with his Netflix documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now, which became the platform's most-watched film upon release in April 2023, offering fans an unflinching look at the pressures of fame and the mental health struggles behind his meteoric rise. Tickets and tour information are available at Lewis Capaldi 2025 Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates Nov. 30 – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch Dec. 2 – Spark Arena, Auckland Dec. 4 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Dec. 6 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Dec. 12 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Dec. 15 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide Dec. 17 – RAC Arena, Perth Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
CNA
01-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Understrength French an unwelcome 'deja vu' in New Zealand
An understrength and unapologetic France kick off their three-test tour of New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday, offering a Gallic shrug to a host nation raging at the absence of some of the Six Nations champions' top players. France coach Fabien Galthie picked 17 uncapped players in his squad of 37, with a slew of senior figures rested from the Dunedin opener due to the Top 14 championship match last Saturday. Galthie may reinforce his Gael Fickou-captained squad for the final tests in Wellington and Hamilton with up to five players from the Top 14 finalists, Toulouse and Bordeaux-Begles. That could bring fullback Thomas Ramos, lock Thibaud Flament and wingers Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey into the mix. But flyhalf Romain Ntamack is unlikely to feature after having knee surgery in the wake of Toulouse's triumph, while scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been sidelined with an ACL injury since the Six Nations in March. They would add to an absentee list which includes loose forwards Gregory Alldritt and Paul Boudehent, and prop Jean-Baptiste Gros. Injuries and calendar constraints notwithstanding, the B-squad has been viewed dimly in New Zealand, seven years after a similarly depleted France were trounced 3-0 on their last tour. "I'm really disappointed with the way the French always seem to come up with excuses to not bring their top players," former All Blacks halfback and TV pundit Justin Marshall fumed on Sky Sports. "Our fans deserve to see their best players playing in our country against our All Blacks because we do that in November to them." Galthie has said he had no other solution than to pick a developmental squad. "I think that's pretty clear. Or the New Zealanders will have to help us reinvent a national calendar," he told a press conference last month. 'TRUST OURSELVES' New Zealand Rugby might like the idea of tweaking the calendar but can only hope that a contest is served up and fans will not feel short-changed. In 2018, Steve Hansen's All Blacks humiliated the French with a combined scoreline of 127-38 from the three tests at Eden Park, Wellington and Dunedin. France have not won in New Zealand since a famous 27-22 win at the old Carisbrook ground in Dunedin. They may struggle to break the losing streak on this tour against an All Blacks outfit keen to make a statement halfway through the World Cup cycle. Coach Scott Robertson has been at pains to warn his squad to avoid complacency, having tasted defeat in a 30-29 classic at Stade de France last November, the All Blacks' third successive loss to Les Bleus. While he has lost a couple of key soldiers with injuries to prop Taimati Williams and loose forward Wallace Sititi, Robertson will hope 'next-gen' talents can make strides. Cameron Roigard and Cortez Ratima are fighting for the starting scrumhalf slot and one-test Wellington Hurricane Ruben Love is looking to make his mark at fullback. Overall, though, the squad captained by lock Scott Barrett is seasoned and familiar. Only five uncapped players have been given a chance, including Wellington Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi and Waikato Chiefs hooker Brodie McAlister. Playmakers Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie will resume their running battle for the number 10 shirt, with the loser likely to be deployed at fullback. "The biggest thing (for us) is we respect (France) with our preparation and understand those strengths," Robertson said on Monday.
Reuters
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Understrength French an unwelcome 'deja vu' in New Zealand
July 1 (Reuters) - An understrength and unapologetic France kick off their three-test tour of New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday, offering a Gallic shrug to a host nation raging at the absence of some of the Six Nations champions' top players. France coach Fabien Galthie picked 17 uncapped players in his squad of 37, with a slew of senior figures rested from the Dunedin opener due to the Top 14 championship match last Saturday. Galthie may reinforce his Gael Fickou-captained squad for the final tests in Wellington and Hamilton with up to five players from the Top 14 finalists, Toulouse and Bordeaux-Begles. That could bring fullback Thomas Ramos, lock Thibaud Flament and wingers Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey into the mix. But flyhalf Romain Ntamack is unlikely to feature after having knee surgery in the wake of Toulouse's triumph, while scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been sidelined with an ACL injury since the Six Nations in March. They would add to an absentee list which includes loose forwards Gregory Alldritt and Paul Boudehent, and prop Jean-Baptiste Gros. Injuries and calendar constraints notwithstanding, the B-squad has been viewed dimly in New Zealand, seven years after a similarly depleted France were trounced 3-0 on their last tour. "I'm really disappointed with the way the French always seem to come up with excuses to not bring their top players," former All Blacks halfback and TV pundit Justin Marshall fumed on Sky Sports. "Our fans deserve to see their best players playing in our country against our All Blacks because we do that in November to them." Galthie has said he had no other solution than to pick a developmental squad. "I think that's pretty clear. Or the New Zealanders will have to help us reinvent a national calendar," he told a press conference last month. New Zealand Rugby might like the idea of tweaking the calendar but can only hope that a contest is served up and fans will not feel short-changed. In 2018, Steve Hansen's All Blacks humiliated the French with a combined scoreline of 127-38 from the three tests at Eden Park, Wellington and Dunedin. France have not won in New Zealand since a famous 27-22 win at the old Carisbrook ground in Dunedin. They may struggle to break the losing streak on this tour against an All Blacks outfit keen to make a statement halfway through the World Cup cycle. Coach Scott Robertson has been at pains to warn his squad to avoid complacency, having tasted defeat in a 30-29 classic at Stade de France last November, the All Blacks' third successive loss to Les Bleus. While he has lost a couple of key soldiers with injuries to prop Taimati Williams and loose forward Wallace Sititi, Robertson will hope 'next-gen' talents can make strides. Cameron Roigard and Cortez Ratima are fighting for the starting scrumhalf slot and one-test Wellington Hurricane Ruben Love is looking to make his mark at fullback. Overall, though, the squad captained by lock Scott Barrett is seasoned and familiar. Only five uncapped players have been given a chance, including Wellington Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi and Waikato Chiefs hooker Brodie McAlister. Playmakers Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie will resume their running battle for the number 10 shirt, with the loser likely to be deployed at fullback. "The biggest thing (for us) is we respect (France) with our preparation and understand those strengths," Robertson said on Monday. "We have been together for a year and our cohesion is high and we trust ourselves."
Times
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Times
75 years of Lions history — told by those who made it
I n a short news story published on February 12, 1950, The Times reported that 'a notable change' had been made to the colours for the forthcoming British Isles tour to New Zealand and Australia, the first since the war and the last that any team would embark upon by boat. Instead of dark blue jerseys, white shorts and red stockings, as in the South Africa tour in 1938, and that in New Zealand in 1930, the colours will be reversed. That is to say the jerseys will be red, the shorts white and the stockings dark blue. This change will meet the wishes of New Zealand who, very understandably, had no desire to shed their famous All Black jersey. The 1950 squad, captained by Karl Mullen, were away for six months. They played 30 fixtures, including a stop in Colombo on the way home for a match against Ceylon, and were heralded for their attractive rugby.
Express Tribune
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak gears up for NZ series with intensive training camp
Pakistan players return after a hectic training session in the training camp set up in Lahore for the upcoming New Zealand tour. PHOTO: PCB Pakistan cricket team's preparations for the upcoming tour of New Zealand are in full swing. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has organized an intensive training camp at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground for the selected players. The five-match T20 International series against New Zealand is set to take place from March 16 to 26. Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as Pakistan's T20I captain, while Shadab Khan will serve as the vice-captain. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, who is part of the T20I squad, expressed confidence about playing in New Zealand, stating that he is familiar with the conditions, having played there before. Meanwhile, in the ODI format, Mohammad Rizwan will continue as Pakistan's captain for the three-match series scheduled from March 29 to April 5. Salman Ali Agha has been named as his deputy. Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed will remain as the interim head coach for the New Zealand tour. His original tenure was set to last until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but he has been asked to extend his role until a permanent head coach is appointed. Additionally, Mohammad Yousuf has been named Pakistan's batting coach for the series. Pakistan Squads for the New Zealand Tour T20I Squad: Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Abbas Afridi, Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Irfan Khan Niazi, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Usman Khan. ODI Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Irfan Khan Niazi, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Tayyab Tahir. Pakistan will be aiming for a strong performance in both formats as they take on New Zealand in challenging conditions. Cricket boards regret supporting India in CT Cricket boards that once aligned with India for financial benefits and helped establish its dominance in international cricket are now frustrated by its growing influence and preferential treatment. After current and former cricketers such as Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, and Jonathan Agnew voiced their concerns, the British media has also started highlighting the advantages India has received in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
