ITV will broadcast the 2027 Rugby World Cup, extending its coverage of the tournament to a tenth consecutive edition. The UK free‑to‑air channel will show all 52 matches, including every England game, as part of a broader rights deal covering the Six Nations through 2029.
Detectives are searching for a suspect dressed in a lobster costume who violently attacked a young man outside the World Darts Championship venue at Alexandra Palace. The victim remains seriously injured months after the incident, and police have released CCTV footage to aid the investigation.
Wakefield Trinity have confirmed that hooker Tyson Smoothy will depart the club to join the inaugural Perth Bears in the NRL. The 27‑year‑old Australian is being released on compassionate grounds, allowing him to return home for family reasons. The move also sees him linked up with fellow signings James McDonnell, Harry Nerwman and Mikolaj Oledzki for the Bears’ first season.
Ellie Bowen, who lost her right leg as a baby to necrotising fasciitis, has risen to become the youngest member of Wales’ athletics squad. She will compete in the seated shot put at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
American rookie Jackson Koivun claimed his maiden PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open, finishing at 25‑under par. He held off world‑number‑one Scottie Scheffler, who finished two strokes behind, after a strong final round at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota.
England batsman Jonny Bairstow admitted to a dropped catch after Sam Billings’ scoop shot in the Men’s Hundred match between Trent Rockets and London Spirit. He explained what went wrong during a post‑match interview with BBC Sport.
Australia’s Lucas Herbert claimed victory at the LIV Golf United Kingdom tournament, posting a 30‑under 62 in the final round – the lowest score in the tour’s five‑year history. He won by six strokes over England’s Tyrrell Hatton, with Bryson DeChambeau finishing third.
Reuben Ward, a 21‑year‑old Scottish gymnast, captured the all‑around gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, fulfilling a childhood dream sparked by Dan Keatings’ 2014 victory. His triumph marked Scotland’s third gold of the Games and was celebrated by his coach Jake Seager and teammates.
Middlesex delivered a dominant performance against Glamorgan in the Metro Bank One Day Cup at Radlett, restricting the Welsh side to 66 all out. Naavya Sharma’s four-wicket haul and a quick chase led by Josh de Caires secured an eight‑wicket victory, marking Middlesex’s third consecutive win in the competition.
Paddle UK performance director Tom Duggan praised the British canoe slalom team after they finished third on the medal table at the ICF World Championships in Oklahoma City. The squad collected six medals, including Sam Leaver’s first senior bronze, and positioned themselves well in the early stage of the LA28 Olympic qualification race.