Scotland’s national rugby stadium and home to the SRU
Wales, Scotland and New Zealand prepare for key fixtures as the inaugural Nations Championship continues. Wales hosts Japan in Cardiff before facing New Zealand and Australia, while Scotland welcomes New Zealand at Murrayfield in a long-standing fixture. Wales aims to improve in the tournament after a mixed July campaign.
David Robert Mitchell has released The End of Oak Street, a 1982‑set sci‑fi horror that transports a suburban neighbourhood into a dinosaur‑infested prehistoric landscape. Critics have praised Anne Hathaway’s performance and the film’s technical craft, but they have criticised its uneven tone, derivative Spielberg pastiche and an undercutting finale. Reviews started publishing 12 August 2026.
Liverpool's pre-season form continues as a substitution for Jeremie Frimpong signals overload rather than injury, with the Reds equal to a 2-2 draw after a dominant first half. The side now prepares for matches against Monaco and Como before the season opener at Newcastle.
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.
Oasis has released teaser videos fueling speculation about a Scotland-based, five-night run at Celtic Park next May. The clues include chip shop posters, Irn-Bru branding, and a Maryhill-born actor in a video, with coordinates pointing to Glasgow. Previous reunion shows included Murrayfield and extensive touring across 14 countries.
Oasis has revealed a 2027 tour spanning the UK, Europe and the US, with 11 Manchester shows, five Celtic Park dates in Glasgow, and four at Knebworth. Richard Ashcroft will headline all dates. The tour follows their 2025 reunion and weeks of teaser posts and a drone reveal in Manchester.
Oasis has announced a new set of tour dates including Manchester, Glasgow and Celtic Park, with fixed prices and a structured ticketing process after a previous controversy over pricing. Registrations are open for official sale windows to ensure fair access.
The Mercury Prize has announced the 2026 ceremony in Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, with PJ Harvey as a two-time winner and Sam Fender highlighted as last year’s winner. The Scotsman outlines eligibility rules, past winners and current contenders, including Olivia Dean and Nia Archives among favourites.
Scotland has moved up in the world rankings and will host New Zealand, Australia and Japan at Murrayfield next month as part of Finals Weekend, with a further fixture to be announced. Townsend’s side are preparing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup with warm-up matches including a potential home-and-away against France.
BBC and The Guardian report on Sam Fender’s 2027 Proper Massive Stadium Tour. Fender has criticised high ticket prices and the splitting of standing sections, saying prices have inflated beyond the cost of putting on the shows. Presales begin soon, with general sale scheduled for Friday.
Beale has been recalled to Australia's 36-strong squad to cover Hunter Paisami's absence, bringing 95 caps and versatility for the spring tour ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
New Zealand has maintained its long unbeaten run against Scotland with a 43-21 Nations Championship win at Murrayfield. Scotland led 21-24 at half-time but were unable to score in the second half as the All Blacks tightened defensively and added three tries. Ewan Ashman’s first-half hat-trick could not prevent defeat as Scotland prepare for next week’s clash with the Wallabies.