Wigan Warriors prop Mary Coleman has received her first call-up to the England rugby league squad for the mid-season Test against France on 25 July. The 28-year-old, who previously played rugby union, helped Wigan win the Women’s Challenge Cup in May. England’s match in Toulouse will serve as preparation for the Women’s World Cup in October-November 2026.
Wales captain Dewi Lake will miss the upcoming Test against South Africa due to a groin injury. Ryan Elias is expected to start at hooker, with Jac Morgan taking over as captain for the final game of the season. This will be the first time Wales coach Steve Tandy is without Lake since taking charge last year.
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock has withdrawn from the 2026 Commonwealth Games after sustaining a hand injury in training. The 33-year-old gymnast, who previously won four Commonwealth golds, announced his withdrawal on Instagram, stating he will not recover in time for the July 23-August 2 event.
Josh Kerr will attempt to break the world record in the mile at London Stadium’s Diamond League Series event, joining a strong international field that includes Olympic and world champions. The event also features other top athletes like Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Keely Hodgkinson.
Tom Kim secured victory at the Scottish Open by hitting a crucial birdie on the 16th hole during his final round at The Renaissance Club. The win marked a significant achievement in his professional golf career.
South Korea’s Haeran Ryu claimed her second major title of the season at the Evian Championship, defeating Canada’s Brooke Henderson in a sudden-death playoff. Ryu, who previously won the Women’s PGA Championship, secured the victory with a birdie on the first extra hole after a dramatic final round.
Mayo’s manager Andy Moran stated the team is ‘not the finished article’ despite their 17-point semi-final victory over Louth. The team, blending youth and experience, advanced to their county’s first All-Ireland final in five years, with the final set against either Kerry or Dublin.
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick during New Zealand’s match against Italy, surpassing the All Blacks’ record for most tries in Test rugby history. He now has 50 tries in 56 appearances.
Ian Nolan, a former Manchester United executive, has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Rugby Football League (RFL). He will assume the role on 1 October, succeeding interim leaders Abi Ekoku and Rhodri Jones. RFL Chair Nigel Wood praised Nolan as the ideal candidate to lead the sport during a pivotal period, highlighting the success of the recent Magic Weekend event.
Five-time Olympic backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown has medically withdrawn from the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Swimming Championships due to glandular fever. The 24-year-old Australian athlete cited health concerns after initially mistaking the illness for the flu, with Swimming Australia head coach Rohan Taylor supporting her decision to prioritize recovery.