Scottish professional rugby union side competing in URC and EPCR
New Zealand’s Black Ferns have overwhelmed Scotland in a WXV clash, with Mo’omo’oga Palu and Maia du Plessis among the standout scorers. Scotland’s Evie Gallagher notches her side’s first-ever try against the Black Ferns, but New Zealand pull away before half-time and extend their lead after the break.
Darcy Graham's bicep rupture rules him out of the autumn internationals and parts of Edinburgh's URC campaign, with Scotland seeking depth in the back line as injuries bite ahead of November fixtures.
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.
The trial over the March 2022 killing of Argentine rugby star Aramburu has opened in Paris. Two former rugby players, Loïc Le Priol and Romain Bouvier, face murder and attempted murder charges. A third defendant faces conspiracy-related charges, with the case expected to stretch over several weeks and a verdict due on Sept. 25.
England back-rower Pollock remains in contract talks with Northampton Saints while weighing overseas opportunities, with a seven-figure potential value cited by promoter Eddie Hearn. Northampton faces salary-cap constraints as negotiations continue ahead of the new season.