As Scotland’s players stood with hands on heads after what appeared to be a ruinous opening Six Nations defeat by Italy in Rome, a Wooden Spoon appeared a distinct possibility. A title challenge? No chance.

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them ‘wartime traitors’ for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

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The Proteas missed out on the T20 World Cup title once again, but one legendary former player had a key role to play with the winning team.

The Blitzboks grabbed their third title in five tournaments in the 2026 Sevens Series as they clinched the Vancouver title on Sunday.

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Before The Hundred player auction Welsh Fire co-owner Sanjay Govil explains why he chose to buy the worst performing franchise in the tournament’s history.

Match of the Day’s Ellen White and Glenn Murray analyse why referee Jarred Gillett blew his whistle to deny Fulham a goal in their 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Southampton.

Akshay Bhatia beats fellow American Daniel Berger on the first sudden death play-off hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando.

Watch as Ellen White and Glenn Murray dissect two brilliant headers in Port Vale’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Sunderland, including an Alan Shearer-inspired celebration from Vale hero Ben Waine.

Ireland clinch a place in the Hockey World Cup finals with a dramatic shootout win over Japan to finish third at the qualification tournament in Santiago.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka hits 23 winners as she beats Jaqueline Cristian to move into the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Callum Wilson agrees to stay with West Ham, Ibrahim Sangare added to Manchester United shortlist and Manchester City close in Tino Livramento.

England’s Ben Earl defends Steve Borthwick’s record as head coach following their defeat by Italy and claims that “large parts of their performance were brilliant”.

Leeds reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in over 20 years, after comfortably beating Championship side Norwich 3-0 at Elland Road.

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regains the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday.

Rugby Special’s John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a “lack of clarity” within the England squad after a “disjointed” performance against Italy, which saw Steve Borthwick’s side lose 23-18 in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

The 2026 Six Nations is set for a thrilling final day next Saturday with France, Scotland and Ireland all competing to win the championship.

League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

Kaizer Chiefs have suffered four consecutive losses and will look to bounce back before the international break later this month.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are said to have made an offer for former Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.