New Zealand enjoy perfect start to America's Cup defence over Britain

Emirates Team New Zealand began their America's Cup defence in ominous style on Saturday, cruising to wide-margin wins in the opening two races over challenger Ineos Britannia. Kiwis were faultless as they drew first blood by 41 seconds in the opening race of the best of 13-series final.

And they doubled up later in the day, claiming the second race by 27 seconds to leave four-time Olympian Ben Ainslie's Ineos on the back foot ahead of races three and four on Sunday.Once the 37th edition of the world's oldest international sporting trophy finally got underway, New Zealand were quickest across the line with Ineos Britannia struggling from the start.