The Irish Rugby Football Union’s head of women’s strategy Lynne Cantwell says the upcoming WXV Global Series is like having “a mini-World Cup every year, but on home soil”.

Anastasia Potapova claims a thrilling win over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid Open to become the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final.

Siwelele FC host Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership. Here are the confirmed starting line ups.

When he pulls on the gloves for CD Colunga against CD Praviano in the fifth tier of Spanish football on Sunday, Angel Mateos Gonzalez will become the oldest player to appear in an official match in Spain.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ record ninth consecutive Betway Premiership title continues this evening. Polokwane City host the champions in Limpopo.

Ulster captain Iain Henderson says the province need their “full cohort” to compete in both the European Challenge Cup and United Rugby Championship.

Former world cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will headline Zuffa Boxing’s first show in the UK against Canadian Ryan Rozicki.

As Wales legend George North heads towards retirement, here are 10 matches that chart the back’s rise, his peak, and everything in between.

Akil Howson will become the first black official to feature in an FA Cup final when Chelsea take on Manchester City next month.

Lancashire chief executive Daniel Gidney is to step down from his role at the end of the year to retire after 14 years in the role.

Promoter Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua’s proposed fight with Tyson Fury would be in doubt if Joshua loses to Albania’s Kristian Prenga in July.

Falkirk’s John McGlynn is in the running for a third successive PFA Scotland manager of the year award, facing competition from Derek McInnes of Hearts and Stenhousemuir boss Gary Naysmith.

Mark Allen’s bid to become the oldest first-time world champion in the modern era gathers momentum as he reaches the semi-finals with a 13-12 victory over Barry Hawkins.

Justin Rose will use his new McLaren Golf clubs in competition for the first time this week. What are the risks of his partnership with the Formula 1 team?

With Hearts out in front, Hibs could do the the Scottish Premiership leaders a favour against Celtic, while the defending champions will hope Rangers can do some damage at Tynecastle.

Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson says closing out the Women’s Six Nations with two home wins will be “huge” for the squad after last weekend’s deflating defeat by France.

Speaking in 2022 Chelsea captain Millie Bright looks back on the “incredible” 2022 Women’s Euros victory and calls it the “best summer of my life”.

Paddy Pimblett reflects on his loss to Justin Gaethje as he returns to camp for his comeback fight in July.

President Trump pays tribute to back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy at Tuesday’s White House banquet.

England midfielder Jack Grealish speaks to Joe Wilson about extending his Special Olympics GB ambassador role and what it means to him.

All-rounder Sophie Devine and fast bowler Lea Tahuhu join Suzie Bates in confirming their retirement after this summer’s T20 World Cup.