GB’s Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear miss out on a second world medal by less than a fifth of a point after having two points deducted for an “illegal element”.

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke takes positives from his side’s friendly defeat by Japan at Hampden, but expresses disappointment at the boos that accompanied the full-time whistle.

Manchester City’s James Trafford remains a potential target for Newcastle, Real Madrid are among the clubs interested in Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, plus more.

A disjointed Ulster side pick up a hard-fought and much-needed 28-qw win over bottom side Zebre in the United Rugby Championship in Parma.

Scotland were too flat and timid in defeat by Japan as the clock ticks towards their World Cup return, writes Tom English.

Edinburgh’s United Rugby Championship play-off hopes are all but over after a 33-14 defeat by Stormers in Cape Town.

Archie McParland scores a dramatic late try as Prem leaders Northampton Saints came from behind to edge out Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Stormers scored five tries in their win over Edinburgh to cement their position in second place on the URC standings.

Leigh Leopards end a run of four straight losses with a 21-20 golden-point win over French visitors Toulouse.

Great Britain’s Josh Kerr says the world mile record is “a career goal” and “it’s time to bring the record home” at the London Diamond League meeting in July.

Watch the best of the action from Hampden as Junya Ito’s 84th-minute strike consigns Scotland to defeat in their first World Cup warm-up friendly.

Great Britain’s 1500m Olympic silver medallist Josh Kerr says he is ready to attempt to beat the world mile record this year at the London Diamond League event in July.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed he took a calculated risk by starting Themba Zwane against Panama.

Ten-player Liverpool hold on for their first Women’s Super League away win of the season with a hard-fought victory over local rivals Everton at Goodison Park.

Harlequins end a six-game Prem losing streak with a dogged 18-14 win to spoil Bristol’s return to the Principality Stadium.

Former Northern Ireland midfielder Chris Brunt questions the wisdom of Uefa for making Michael O’Neill’s side play Wales in a “complete dead rubber” friendly on Tuesday.

Super League leaders Wigan Warriors lose their 100% start with a shock 34-16 defeat against bottom side Huddersfield Giants.

The Bulls’ 34-31 win over Munster delivered three key lessons as their top-eight push continues.

Broos says Sundowns’ 35-player squad can handle the workload as he sticks with the same Bafana XI against Panama.

Larne beat Cliftonville 2-0 to move six points clear at the top of the Irish Premiership table as nearest challengers Glentoran draw 1-1 with rivals Linfield.

Lions overpower Dragons at Ellis Park in the United Rugby Championship but Welsh side earn deserved four-try bonus.