Today in sports history: June 13 - Injury-hit All Blacks lose to France

France celebrate their win over the All Blacks in 2009.
France celebrate their win over the All Blacks in 2009. Photo credit: Photosport

Some stories of the past that led sporting headlines around the world on June 13.

2009

Fullback Maxime Medard scored a late intercept try to steer France to their first win over the All Blacks in New Zealand since 1994 at Carisbrook Stadium in Dunedin. 

The All Blacks fell behind early in the contest and a late Ma'a Nonu set up a thrilling finish, but France managed to hold on.

New Zealand were without the likes of Richie McCaw, Daniel Carter, Ali Williams, Rodney So'oialo, Conrad Smith, Sitiveni Sivivatu.

2010

James Maloney and Manu Vatuvei spark the NZ Warriors to a crucial 32-24 win over the Newcastle Knights. 

The pair combined for 24 points with Maloney scoring a try and landing six goals, with Vatuvei grabbing a brace. 

James Maloney in action for the Warriors.
James Maloney in action for the Warriors. Photo credit: Chiefs

The Warriors went on to make the finals, but lost in the first round to the Gold Coast Titans. 

2015

Joseph Parker remains unbeaten in the ring with victory over German Yakup Saglam in Palmerston North. 

Joseph Parker.
Joseph Parker. Photo credit: Photosport

Parker scored a second round TKO to extend his record to 14-0.

2019

The Toronto Raptors win their maiden NBA championship with 

Kawhi Leonard leads the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors 4-2.

The Toronto Raptors.
The Toronto Raptors. Photo credit: Getty

Leonard averaged 28.5 points per game in the series, and joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players to be named Finals MVP with two different teams.

2019

The Blackcaps' World Cup match against India is abandoned without a ball being bowled. 

The two teams would meet again in the semi-finals, where the Blackcaps would win to reach the final. 

Birthdays

1970 - Former Blackcaps all-rounder Chris Cairns
1992 - Fijian rugby player Semi Radradra
1995 - Kiwi tennis player Emily Fanning