England’s women’s rugby league side suffered a major blow as 23‑year‑old forward Jasmin Strange withdrew from the World Cup squad with a serious knee injury. Coach Stuart Barrow described the loss as devastating but confirmed Lucy Murray will step in, and the team will continue without adding another player for the rest of the tournament.
Great Britain’s men’s gymnastics team placed fourth in the team final at the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam, falling short of the top three spots that guarantee early qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The team, featuring Courtney Tulloch, Joe Fraser, Jake Jarman, Harry Hepworth and Reuben Ward, will have a second chance to qualify at the 2027 World Championships in Chengdu.
Glasgow Warriors hooker Aicha Sutcliffe has been selected to start for Scotland for the first time in the final WXV Global Series match against Australia. The change is part of interim coach Dave Butcher’s three alterations to the lineup as Scotland chase their first win of the competition. Several other players, including Sarah Bonar and Chloe Rollie, also return to the starting XV.
Saracens owner Dominic Silvester issued an open letter affirming his full confidence in chief executive Ed Coetzee, dismissing claims of executive‑level chaos published in The Times. He highlighted recent achievements, new commercial partnerships and the strengthening of the club’s executive team.
Steve Tandy has selected a 39‑strong Wales squad for the November Nations Championship, including uncapped Dragons centre Aneurin Owen and scrum‑half Che Hope. The call‑ups also see Dragons lock Seb Davies and wing Rio Dyer return, while notable absentees include Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell and fit‑again number eight Taulupe Faletau.
Shane Lowry has been traded to Boston Common Golf, marking the first ever player trade in the TMRW Golf League ahead of its 2027 season. The move reunites Lowry with fellow Irish star Rory McIlroy, while The Bay Golf Club receives draft selections and future considerations in return.
After a disappointing 2026 season, Northern Irish rider Glenn Irwin announced a move to Michael Laverty’s BMW‑backed GRYD Racing team for 2027. The switch gives him a fresh start with a competitive bike and teammate Storm Stacey, aiming to return to the front of the British Superbike Championship.
Shakur Stevenson, a four‑weight world champion, announced that his request to be released from the Saudi‑backed Zuffa Boxing promotion was granted, leaving him a free agent. He expressed frustration over stalled fight negotiations, notably with Devin Haney, and said he will launch his own promotional company while defending his WBO light‑welterweight title before moving up to welterweight.
Ronnie O’Sullivan suffered a first‑round exit at the Northern Ireland Open, losing 4‑3 to world‑ranked 110 Ka Wai Cheung in Belfast. The upset was part of a day where several top‑16 players, including Judd Trump, were also knocked out, highlighting the tournament’s unpredictable form.
Ben Wiggins, the son of five‑time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins, has signed his first professional contract with the Australian WorldTour team Jayco‑Alula. The 21‑year‑old, who recently finished in the top‑10 of the Tour of Britain and won the under‑23 national time trial, will join the team for the 2027 season.