
Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks and All Blacks win
The All Blacks have closed the gap between themselves and the Springboks despite South Africa’s resounding victory over England at Ellis Park.
SUNDAY, 05 JULY 2026, 04:03

The All Blacks have closed the gap between themselves and the Springboks despite South Africa’s resounding victory over England at Ellis Park.

Enjoy the best shots in this all-American tie as Madison Keys defeats last year’s finalist Amanda Anisimova to progress to the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026.

South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.

Glenn Irwin is declared unfit for racing after a crash in Saturday’s British Superbike race at Snetterton.

The Springboks got their Nations Championship campaign off to a winning start against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

It’s been a long road to get here, but fans of the England women’s cricket team can finally believe heading into Sunday’s T20 World Cup final, writes Matthew Henry.

21-year old Alexandra Eala pulls off a stunning straight sets win over defending champion Iga Swiatek, to become the first player from the Philipines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam at Wimbledon 2026.

A controversial Jai Whitbread try helps defending Super League champions Hull KR overcome city rivals Hull FC 26-12 at Magic Weekend.

Galway book a place in the All-Ireland hurling final for the first time since 2018 as they upset Cork with a 2-26 to 1-18 win at Croke Park on Saturday.

Jos Buttler runs out Axar Patel, after appearing to initially aim but miss the batter’s stumps, before the ball rolls through to hit at the non-striker’s end, as India fall to 165-6 in the second T20 against England at Old Trafford.

England and Australia will be allowed to warm up on the Lord’s outfield before Sunday’s T20 World Cup final, having initially being told they could not until after a performance by pop star Rita Ora.

England’s run chase gets off to a dreadful start, as they lose openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler in the opening over from Arshdeep Singh, as England fall to 1-2, chasing 191 to win the second T20 international at Old Trafford.

Alexandra Eala pays tribute to her grandfather and brother, who trained her as a child, after becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam, following her win over defending champion Iga Swiatek.

BBC Sport’s Isa Gua and Naomi Broady discuss Serena Williams’ return to tennis and what comes next for her after Wimbledon.

After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage – but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.

After a couple of big sixes, India’s teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is stumped on his international debut for 14 by Jos Buttler off the bowling of Will Jacks, as India fall to 50-1 in the second T20 against England at Old Trafford.

India’s 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wastes no time in his ODI debut against England as he smashes Hofra Archer and Josh Tongue for two sixes early on in India’s innings at Old Trafford.

Note To Self won the 130th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July at Hollywoodbets Greyville in Durban on Saturday.

Elena Rybakina becomes the highest seed to fall at Wimbledon so far in a straight-set third-round defeat by Elise Mertens.

Red Bull Junior driver Fionn McLaughlin scored his first points in Formula 3 by finishing in ninth place in the sprint race at Silverstone.

Watch highlights as Ireland strike late to beat Australia 33-31 in their Nations Championship opener in Sydney.