Team New Zealand in second after America's Cup regatta day

NZ HeraldStuffSunday 27 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Emirates Team New Zealand sits second on the leaderboard following the second day of the America's Cup preliminary regatta in Naples. The Kiwi Women and Youth squad secured their first race win, while France's boat capsized during the event.

Key facts

5 facts
  • Luna Rossa leads the standings with 51 pointsNZ HeraldStuff
  • Team New Zealand is in second place with 43 pointsNZ HeraldStuff
  • The regatta is being held in Naples, ItalyNZ Herald
  • Team New Zealand's women and youth team won the third race of SundayNZ HeraldStuff
  • La Roche Posay Racing Team won the second and fourth races of the dayStuff

The full story

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Emirates Team New Zealand sits second in the overall standings through six of eight fleet races in Naples, Italy. The Nathan Outteridge-led crew has 43 points, trailing Peter Burling’s Luna Rossa, who leads with 51 points. Team New Zealand’s main crew has yet to win a race but has secured several podium finishes.NZ Herald

The Team New Zealand women and youth crew, helmed by Jake Pye and Erica Dawson, achieved the defender's first race win of the regatta. This win occurred during the third race of Sunday morning after France’s La Roche Posay Racing Team capsized while leading on the final leg.NZ HeraldStuff

The French team has capsized on two consecutive days. In the third race, La Roche Posay Racing Team was left among the bottom three after failing to finish the final leg. In the final race of the day, the French team won again, followed by Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa.NZ HeraldStuff

The final day of the regatta will determine which teams earn a shot at a two-boat final against the main Luna Rossa team. Team New Zealand must fend off Tudor Team Alinghi and Luna Rossa’s women and youth team to secure this spot.NZ Herald

Where reports differ

  • The reports differ on the specific race results for the main Team New Zealand crew, with one noting two seconds and a third, while another notes two seconds, a third, and an eighth.NZ HeraldStuff

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Stuff.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 27 Sep, 6:06am · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    America’s Cup: French capsize again as Luna Rossa, Team NZ remain on top in Naples (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Team New Zealand in second after another dramatic day at the America’s Cup preliminary regatta (opens in new tab)