Scottish professional rugby union side in the United Rugby Championship and European competition
Scotland stars are moving between clubs in the Top 14 as the season begins. Blair Kinghorn, Huw Jones, Adam Hastings and others are swapping teams, with changes to goal-kicking time and substitutions. Scotland’s exits and new signings shape this season’s landscape.
Scotland has a pivotal World Cup group match against Brazil, aiming to reach the knockout stage for the first time. The side are unbeaten in group play so far, with a draw or win enough to advance depending on other results. Qatar 2026 context here
England’s track and field team has seen a wave of withdrawals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Johnson-Thompson and Hodgkinson among those pulling out to prioritise the European Championships in Birmingham. Replacements are named; the team cites injuries and scheduling as reasons.
Netball at the Commonwealth Games ends with Jamaica stunning Australia 46-45; Jamaica and New Zealand will contest the gold, while England faces Australia for bronze. The Hydro will be converted to a concert venue for Simple Minds after the final netball matches.
The edited set of interviews and comments from Sue Gray and related sources show a culture of leaks and briefings in No 10 amid leadership changes. Gray says the atmosphere was unbearable and that actions from Keir Starmer’s team were insufficient to curb negative briefings.
Munster's Jack Crowley is not expected to return from injury until the new year, affecting their URC opener against Glasgow Warriors. Will Harrison’s knee issue compounds fly-half concerns, leaving JJ Hanrahan, Tom Wood and Charlie O’Shea to share out-half duties while Ireland and club medical staff manage the squad around fresh returns.