Scottish professional rugby union side in URC and EPCR
England’s athletics squad faces a wave of withdrawals ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, including Johnson-Thompson and Hodgkinson. Replacements are named as the European focus shifts to Birmingham. Athletes cite injuries and scheduling as reasons for prioritising European championships.
Scotland is already under pressure after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, leaving them waiting on other results to determine if they reach the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams. Clarke has stepped down, and the team is planning for a potential last-32 path while Brazil play Morocco. A crucial group-stage run remains in the balance.