Canada’s women’s rugby team delivered a dominant performance in their WXV Series opener, beating Scotland 64-26 in Edinburgh. The Canadians crossed the try line ten times, with standout tries from Lizzie Gibson and Olivia Apps, while Scotland managed four tries. The win sets Canada up for a clash with England later in the tournament.
England’s women’s rugby side, the Red Roses, overcame a half‑time deficit to beat Australia 48‑15 in the opening match of the new WXV Global Series. After trailing 10‑5 at the break, England scored seven tries in the second half, extending their record winning streak to 39 matches. The win was highlighted by multiple try‑scorers including May Campbell and Meg Jones.
Saffie Osborne made history by becoming the first woman to win one of British flat racing’s five Classics, taking the St Leger on Highwayman. The 24‑year‑old rode an 11‑1 outsider to a clear victory, giving trainer Joseph O’Brien his second St Leger win, while Aidan O’Brien missed a fourth consecutive triumph.
Shaun Murphy edged out Judd Trump 5-4 in a deciding frame to book a place in the semi‑finals of the English Open. The win sets up a semi‑final clash with Mark Williams, while other quarter‑finals saw Ding Junhui and Ali Carter advance.
Hull FC produced an impressive performance to beat second‑placed Leeds Rhinos 18‑12 in the Betfred Super League, clinching the League Leaders’ Shield. Despite a strong start from Leeds, Hull’s tries from Logan Moy, Lloyd Kemp and Lennon Clark, plus Kemp’s goal‑kicking, secured a shock victory. Leeds coach Brad Arthur criticised his side’s disjointed attack as they head into their upcoming playoff semi‑final.
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson comfortably won her 800m semi‑final, guaranteeing a spot in the final. In the same race, Swiss competitor Veronica Vancardo fell, ending her chances of advancing.
The opening day of the 2026 Solheim Cup showcased spectacular shots from Europe’s Lottie Woad and the United States’ Nelly Korda. The highlights underline the competitive spirit as the teams vie for the prestigious trophy.
Welsh snooker prospect Liam Davies produced a stunning 4-1 victory over world champion Wu Yize in the third round of the English Open in Brentwood, marking his first appearance in a ranking event quarter‑final. The win was highlighted by a 105 break and came as other top players, including Mark Selby and Judd Trump, battled through tight matches in the same tournament.
Rory McIlroy posted a one‑under‑par 69 in windy, rainy conditions at Trump International Golf Links, leaving him four strokes behind Chilean Joaquin Niemann, who leads after round one of the Irish Open. The result keeps McIlroy in contention to defend his 2025 title and chase a third Irish Open victory.
Edgar Grospiron, the former Olympic moguls champion, stepped down as president of the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics organising committee after 18 months amid internal turmoil and budget cuts. The departure follows a series of high‑profile resignations and ongoing governance challenges, but French officials say the bid remains on track.