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Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, becoming the second New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug. He seals victory with a 12-foot birdie on the final hole after a tense Sunday, beating Cameron Young as Sam Burns faltered. The win cements Fox’s status in New Zealand sport and marks a historic family achievement.
ITV has renewed its deal to show all 52 matches of the expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with subsequent ties to the Nations Championship and Six Nations coverage; World Rugby says the move ensures UK audiences can experience the event across ITV platforms.
England has secured victory over Argentina in Santiago del Estero, capping a brutal July tour marked by travel fatigue and a call to rethink the Nations Championship format. The win keeps England in contention for the final on 29 November at Allianz Stadium.
Ryan Fox has clinched The Open at Royal Birkdale, delivering a swift, efficient victory after a tense final round. The win follows a week of punishing links conditions and strong pace setting by the New Zealand star.
Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, finishing one stroke ahead of Cameron Young after an 11-foot birdie on the final hole. The 39-year-old New Zealander has become only the third Kiwi to win a major, delivering a decisive, low-stress finish and confirming his rise in the majors.
World Rugby’s investigation has handed long bans to six Georgian players and a medical official, with more sanctions for the Georgian Rugby Union as part of what it calls the sport’s most extensive anti-doping probe. No evidence has surfaced of urine substitution to mask PED use, but there are credible findings of cannabis and tramadol concealment.
England have secured their eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title with a dominant display over France, extending a world record winning run and maintaining their Grand Slam bid. The squad has endured injuries and retirements, prompting turnover and depth creation as new talent steps up.
Scotland has exited the World Cup group stage after defeats to Morocco and Brazil, with a 1-0 win over Haiti. Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach after seven years in charge, ending a tenure that delivered three major tournament appearances and a long-awaited return to a World Cup.
Scotland Under-20s have advanced to the semi-finals after beating Argentina 44-26, setting up a potential fifth-place finish. Pringle has rotated his squad, hoping to replicate or improve on their 2017 fifth-place benchmark.
England dominates Fiji in a 73-8 Nations Championship win, with Henry Pollock scoring a hat-trick and new debuts making strong impressions. Kuruvoli is sent off for Fiji, and England eye a trip to Argentina next.
England’s captain has warned of a strong response if racist abuse recurs in the July tour match in Santiago del Estero. Players are consulting with teammates from diverse backgrounds, with plan B in place if abuse reoccurs, and the team has expressed support for Argentina’s efforts to prevent it.
Multiple football figures have disclosed probable or suspected CTE linked to repeated head impacts. Reports show higher dementia and neurodegenerative risks among players, fueling debates over heading guidelines and player support. Authorities and unions are urged to strengthen concussion protocols and youth-heading rules as more cases surface.