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The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race in County Dublin was abandoned after a fatal accident during the Junior Support race. The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club confirmed a competitor’s death, with further details pending. This marks the third fatality at road races in Ireland in 2026.
World number 146 Grigor Dimitrov defeated Matteo Berrettini in a five-set match at Wimbledon, securing his place in the fourth round where he will face Arthur Fery.
Alexandra Eala made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. She defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek and paid tribute to her grandfather and brother, who trained her as a child.
Fionn McLaughlin, a Red Bull Junior driver from Northern Ireland, earned his first Formula 3 points by finishing ninth in the sprint race at Silverstone. The race was won by American driver Ugo Ugochukwu, with Yevan David and Theophile Nael following in second and third places respectively.
The All Blacks secured a thrilling 34-32 victory over France in the opening match of the Nations Championship. Will Jordan scored two tries, moving closer to Doug Howlett’s try record, while France’s efforts were hampered by a disallowed try and a weakened squad missing key players like Antoine Dupont.
Irish rider James Walsh died after a crash during the Senior Support race at the Tandragee 100 motorcycle event. He had previously won the Junior Support race earlier in the day. The North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd expressed profound sadness over his death.
Elena Rybakina delivered a dominant performance, defeating Caty McNally 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of Wimbledon 2026. The victory secured Rybakina’s place in the third round of the prestigious tennis tournament.
American tennis player Madison Keys defeated Britain’s Katie Swan 6-1, 6-4 in a dominant grass-court display, eliminating the UK’s last remaining hope in the women’s singles competition.
Scotland will face Argentina in Cordoba with Jonny Gray making his return after missing the Six Nations, while Finn Russell remains sidelined with a calf injury. The match features eight personnel changes from the Six Nations finale against Ireland.
Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen stunned fourth seed Ben Shelton in a dramatic fifth set tie-break during the opening round of the men’s singles at Wimbledon 2026.