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Scotland face World Cup shootout against Denmark after Greece defeat

Scotland face World Cup shootout against Denmark after Greece defeat

Scotland face a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark on Tuesday with an automatic World Cup berth at stake despite a 3-2 defeat against Greece.

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Hansen hat-trick inspires Irish to record win over Australia

Hansen hat-trick inspires Irish to record win over Australia

Australia-born Mack Hansen's hat-trick of tries inside half an hour of the first-half inspired Ireland to a 46-19 victory over Australia at Lansdowne Road on Saturday in their Autumn Nations Series Test.

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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with 'favourite' Sinner

Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with 'favourite' Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that Jannik Sinner is the favourite to retain his ATP Finals title at home after the new world number one set up a blockbuster finale with his Italian rival in the prestigious season-ending tournament.

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UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum 'overhaul': govt

UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum 'overhaul': govt

Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees under plans to overhaul its asylum system, the Labour government said on Saturday.

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Spain, Switzerland on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait

Spain, Switzerland on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait

Spain all but mathematically booked their ticket to the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Georgia on Saturday, with Turkey delaying their celebrations by edging Bulgaria 2-0.

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Sweden's Grant leads by one at LPGA Annika tournament

Sweden's Grant leads by one at LPGA Annika tournament

Sweden's Linn Grant fired five birdies in a five-under par 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jennifer Kupcho after three rounds of the LPGA Annika at Pelican tournament in Belleair, Florida.

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Scotland cling to hopes of automatic World Cup qualification despite Greece defeat

Scotland cling to hopes of automatic World Cup qualification despite Greece defeat

Scotland's chances of automatic World Cup qualification are still alive despite a 3-2 defeat in Greece on an evening of compelling drama in their European qualifying group.

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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner

Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off for the ATP Finals title after tennis' two biggest stars cruised into the final of the prestigious season-ending tournament on Saturday.

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England captain Itoje savours 'special' New Zealand win

England captain Itoje savours 'special' New Zealand win

Maro Itoje said England had achieved something "special" after a 33-19 win over New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday secured a rare Red Rose defeat of the All Blacks.

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Wales's Evans denies Japan historic win with last-gasp penalty

Wales's Evans denies Japan historic win with last-gasp penalty

Jarrod Evans's penalty with the last kick of the match gave Wales a 24-23 victory in their Autumn Nations Series Test over Japan on Saturday, denying the valiant visitors their first ever win in Cardiff.

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