Ireland women held off a late Japanese comeback to win 31‑24 at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. The victory saw Beibhinn Parsons set a new Irish record with her 24th test try, cementing her place in the nation’s rugby history.
Tigist Assefa, despite an injury, crossed the finish line to win the Berlin Marathon in 2:11:04, the third‑fastest women’s time ever recorded. She fell short of breaking the world record but still set a new Berlin course record and improved on her previous personal best. The race featured an all‑Ethiopian top five in the women’s field and Guye Adola winning the men’s race.
Injured Ethiopian marathoner Tigst Assefa hobbled across the finish line to win the Berlin Marathon in 2:11:04, narrowly missing the women’s world record. Despite collapsing after the race, she broke her own course record and recorded the third‑fastest time in history, while fellow Ethiopians filled the top five places.
Olympic medallist Mallory Franklin returned to competition at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships in Ivrea, winning the C1 gold and kayak cross silver. The 32‑year‑old also helped Great Britain secure additional medals in team events, marking her first individual podium since becoming a mother.
Great Britain’s Beth Potter secured a silver medal at the final event of the World Championship Triathlon Series in Pontevedra, finishing behind France’s Cassandre Beaugrand. Her teammates Georgia Taylor‑Brown and Kate Waugh took second and third places, while Potter missed the win needed to overtake Beaugrand in the overall standings.
Scotland recorded a 67-43 victory over Northern Ireland, securing their second win in the Netball World Cup 2027 qualifying tournament. The win, achieved at the Playsport Arena in East Kilbride, boosts Scotland’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup in Sydney next year.
Australia’s Wallaroos overcame a 10‑5 halftime lead by Scotland to win 30‑10 in Edinburgh, delivering three quick tries in the second half. The victory marked Scotland’s third consecutive loss in the WXV Global Series, while the Wallaroos will meet Scotland again in Sydney next weekend.
Australia’s women’s rugby team, the Wallaroos, overcame a 10‑5 halftime lead by Scotland to win 30‑10 in Edinburgh. A rapid eight‑minute second‑half surge produced three tries, sealing the victory in the WXV Global Series.
England’s Red Roses clinched a 26-19 victory over New Zealand after Zoe Harrison converted a late try, overturning a missed penalty moments earlier. The win came at the Allianz Stadium in a thrilling international test match.
Bath opened their Premiership season with a convincing 33‑17 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop. The highlight was Santiago Carreras’ magical intercept try, while Bath built a 28‑10 lead at halftime thanks to tries from du Preez, Cokanasiga and Frost. Harlequins fought back but a late try from Ewan Richards sealed the win for Bath.