BARCELONA : New Zealand took a 6-2 lead in their America's Cup defence on Friday, twice beating the British challengers to move within a point of retaining the "Auld Mug" in the first-to-seven series.In both races the New Zealand crew skippered by Peter Burling outpaced Britain's Ben Ainslie. The British

BARCELONA : New Zealand regained the initiative in their America's Cup defence on Friday, beating the British challengers to extend their lead to 5-2 in the first-to-seven series.Britain got across the line first after pre-start skirmishes, but the Kiwis were able to capitalise on a favourable wind shift

BARCELONA : New Zealand regained the initiative in their America's Cup defence on Friday, beating the British challengers to extend their lead to 5-2 in the first-to-seven series.Britain got across the line first after pre-start skirmishes, but the Kiwis were able to capitalise on a favourable wind shift

BARCELONA :New Zealand cruised to within a point of retaining the America's Cup on Friday, twice outclassing the British challengers to take a 6-2 lead in the first-to-seven series off Barcelona.Skipper Peter Burling's New Zealand crew outpaced Britain's Ben Ainslie in both races in a tricky breeze, twice mak

Emirates Team New Zealand built a 6-2 lead over INEOS Britannia in the America’s Cup finals on Friday to move just one point away from successfully defending the oldest trophy in international sport. New Zealand's yacht Taihoro won both of the day's regattas in view of the Barcelona beachfront by…

Emirates Team New Zealand has built a 6-2 lead over INEOS Britannia in the America’s Cup finals to move one point away from defending its title.

Team New Zealand is one win away from defending the America's Cup.