Wales coach Sean Lynn has included full‑back Nel Metcalfe in his extended training squad for the upcoming WXV matches against Japan, marking her return after a knee injury that kept her out of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations. The squad, featuring co‑captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams, will face the Sakura XV in Tokyo and Saitama as part of a double‑header series.
Northern Ireland rider Glenn Irwin was released from Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham after being taken there for a possible spinal fracture following a crash on the penultimate lap of the third British Superbike race at Donington Park. The British Superbike Championship confirmed he is cleared and will be assessed for fitness to race at the upcoming Brands Hatch round.
Scottish golfer Michael Stewart recorded a joint fourth place finish at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, his best week of his career and earning a significant prize. The result qualifies him for the Spanish Open but clashes with the Tartan Pro Tour final at Gleneagles, where he needs a top‑10 finish to secure a Challenge Tour card for next season.
Daryz, trained by Francis‑Henri Graffard and ridden by Mickael Barzalona, secured a historic back‑to‑back win in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, the richest flat race in Europe. The four‑year‑old colt won by more than a length, earning a winner’s prize of over £2.5 million for his owners, Aga Khan Studs.
After retiring following her 2022 Olympic gold, 33‑year‑old Vicky Drummond made a comeback in Aberdeen, teaming up with Euan Kyle to dominate the Scottish Curling Mixed Doubles Championship. The pair won every match, culminating in an 8‑1 final win over Katie McMillan and Archie Hyslop.
Elfyn Evans clinched his first World Rally Championship title in dramatic fashion when rival Oliver Solberg crashed less than 100 metres from the finish of the final stage in Sardinia. Evans, the first British champion in 25 years, secured the title by a five‑point margin after the incident.
Natalia Silva captured the vacant UFC flyweight championship at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, beating China’s Wang Cong via unanimous decision. The victory extended Silva’s 15‑fight winning streak and marked the first women’s main event on a numbered UFC card since early 2025. Former champion Valentina Shevchenko congratulated Silva but warned her not to become complacent.
The article provides highlights of the Super League Grand Final featuring Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity. It recaps the key moments and action from the championship match between the two English rugby league clubs.
Wakefield Trinity defeated Warrington Wolves 23-10 at Old Trafford to claim the Super League Grand Final title, becoming English champions for the first time since 1968. The victory marks a dramatic turnaround just two years after the club’s relegation.
Gloucester Rugby produced a dominant performance at Kingsholm, scoring eight tries to beat Harlequins 48-0 and move to the top of the early Premiership table. The win featured new signings Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake and highlighted the team’s attacking depth, while Harlequins struggled and remained bottom of the league.