British and Irish Lions: Winners and losers as tourists get into groove while Australia pin hopes on injury returnees | Rugby Union News

The key winners and losers as the British and Irish Lions got into their groove against Australia with first Test victory, while Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies now pin their hopes on…

Super League: Hull KR extend lead with win over Catalans Dragons after Hull FC stun Wigan Warriors on dramatic Saturday | Rugby League News

Wigan Warriors lost ground in the Super League title race after they were stunned 32-12 by Hull FC before leaders Hull KR beat Catalans Dragons 34-6 to move four points…

Lions coach Andy Farrell ‘fuming’ over first-Test display against Australia but delighted with result, Ronan O’Gara says | Rugby Union News

Andy Farrell will have been left “fuming” with the British and Irish Lions’ performance but delighted with the result after they seized control of the Test series against Australia, according…

Government backs UK bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships | Athletics News

After eight-year absence, Prime Minister Keir Starmer backs United Kingdom bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships; ‘Bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK would be moment of great national…

Leeds Rhinos 42-6 Salford Red Devils: Alfie Edgell treble helps Brad Arthur’s side ease to home Super League win | Rugby League News

Alfie Edgell’s hat-trick helped Leeds Rhinos shrug aside plucky Salford Red Devils and reignite their Betfred Super League play-off push with a 42-6 victory at Headingley. The Rhinos, frustrated at…

British and Irish Lions: Sky Sports pundits reveal their predictions for first Test against Australia | Rugby Union News

The teams have been named, the talking is over. It’s time for kick-off between the British and Irish Lions and the Wallabies in Australia. Some of Sky Sports‘ analysts for…

Finn Russell: British and Irish Lions fly-half relaxed about facing Australia alongside Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones | Rugby Union News

Finn Russell says having Scotland team-mates Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones alongside him will help preserve his calm demeanour as he prepares to lead the British and Irish Lions into…

British and Irish Lions reporter notebook: Back-row conundrums, importance of power and Andy Farrell’s final words | Rugby Union News

Back-row conundrums, the importance of power in light of Wallabies injuries and Andy Farrell’s final message to his players. Just some of the multitude of talking points ahead of the…

Super League: Joe Ofahengaue’s brace of tries powers Leigh Leopards to first victory at St Helens since 1982 | Rugby League News

Two second-half tries from Joe Ofahengaue ensured Leigh Leopards of their first win at St Helens since 1982 as they kept the pressure on at the top of the Super…

Ruth Chepngetich: Women’s marathon world record holder suspended after testing positive for banned substance | Athletics News

Ruth Chepngetich tested positive for a banned substance, hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ; the Athletics Integrity Unit said HCTZ is used clinically to treat fluid retention and hypertension; Chepngetich set the world record…