
McIlroy criticises DeChambeau over Open rules row and tee-time delay
Rory McIlroy said Bryson DeChambeau's threat to withdraw from The Open after a two-stroke penalty was a bad look for the championship.
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Rory McIlroy said Bryson DeChambeau's threat to withdraw from The Open after a two-stroke penalty was a bad look for the championship.

American Sam Burns moved to ten under par in the third round at Royal Birkdale, opening a two-shot lead at The Open Championship.

Steve Tandy's first season in charge ended with a ninth defeat in 12 Tests as South Africa won 43-0 in Durban in the Nations Championship.

Kimi Antonelli took his sixth win of the season at Spa-Francorchamps to stretch his championship lead, while George Russell's race ended on the opening lap.

Kimi Antonelli's sixth win of the season at Spa stretches his championship lead to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton and 50 over Mercedes team-mate George Russell.

Ryan Fox has won the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, his first men's major title, sealing it with a putt he said left "everything shaking".

George Russell retired on lap one at Spa after contact with Lewis Hamilton, while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli won to double his championship lead.

England number 8 criticises extensive travel after playing three Tests in three continents on successive weekends.

England flanker Ben Earl has criticised the 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule after a 25,000-mile tour across three continents.

Wales flanker Jac Morgan believes the team is improving despite a 43-0 defeat to South Africa and a difficult Nations Championship campaign.

Scotland finished their Nations Championship summer series with two wins, but a rollercoaster performance against Fiji highlighted areas for growth.

Defender joins Hull City on a two-year deal following his release by Newcastle United.

Beth Shriever becomes first BMX racer to win four elite world titles after weather-shortened championship in Brisbane.

Wales wing Josh Adams ruled out of Nations Championship clash against South Africa in Durban.

Argentina and England meet in the inaugural Nations Championship, with England holding a dominant 24-5 head-to-head record.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy returns to the Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn midfield axis for Saturday's Nations Championship match against South Africa.

Wales seek redemption in Durban after Argentina defeat as they face world champions South Africa.

Ireland have made nine alterations to their starting line-up for the Nations Championship match against Japan, with four uncapped players included.

Mercedes driver George Russell acknowledges he needs to better understand his car to stay in championship contention.

Jaxon Popovic, aged 10, will compete against senior skaters at the GB National Championships in July.

Wales begin their Nations Championship away campaign with matches against Argentina and South Africa.

The semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship take place this weekend at Croke Park.

Ethan Galbraith's move to Stoke City for £10m places him among Swansea City's top 15 all-time sales.

The Northern Ireland international's reported fee places him alongside Joel Piroe and Ben Davies in the club's transfer history.