Scottish Rugby has announced the appointment of Sione Fukofuka as the new head coach of the Scotland women’s rugby team, following the departure of Bryan Easson. Fukofuka, an experienced coach with an extensive background in women’s international rugby, is set to lead Scotland as they prepare for the 2026 Women’s Six Nations and beyond. Fukofuka’s

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Sale Sharks have announced that head coach Marco Bortolami has left the club “by mutual consent due to unforeseen circumstances” after just six months in charge. The decision comes as a surprise to fans, given Bortolami’s reputation as one of Italy’s most-capped rugby players and his successful coaching tenure in Europe. Bortolami’s Time at Sale

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F1 sensation Kimi Antonelli surprised go-karting enthusiasts at Daytona Milton Keynes by registering under the pseudonym “Henry Shovlin” and racing alongside local karting fans. The 19-year-old Italian, who competes professionally for Mercedes in Formula 1, finished seventh in the 2025 F1 Drivers’ Championship, but showed his racing prowess on a much smaller scale. Antonelli’s Go-Karting

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South Africa Women’s cricket team has secured a convincing series win against Ireland, defeating the visitors by 74 runs in the second one-day international (ODI) in Gqeberha. This follows a seven-wicket victory in the first ODI in East London, giving the Proteas a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. South Africa Sets Record Total in

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In a surprising turn of events, former Australia opener Joe Burns has been removed as captain of the Italy national cricket team and will not feature in Italy’s squad for their debut at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Burns, 36, led Italy through the T20 World Cup qualifying stages, helping

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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that no player will start in both of the club’s upcoming fixtures this week, citing player welfare as the primary concern amid a congested festive schedule. Palace face a Europa Conference League clash with Finnish side KuPS on Thursday at 20:00 GMT, followed just 48 hours later by

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Dundee United ended a seven-game winless run and a 24-match wait against Celtic as they came from behind to secure a 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory at Tannadice, leaving Wilfried Nancy under mounting pressure after four successive defeats since taking charge of the Hoops. The result, sealed by second-half strikes from Krisztian Keresztes and Zac Sapsford,

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Macclesfield FC is mourning the loss of Ethan McLeod, the 21-year-old forward who tragically died in a car accident on the M1 motorway late Tuesday evening while returning from a National League North fixture at Bedford Town. The Birmingham-born striker, who had joined Macclesfield in July 2025, had been a substitute in the match. The

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Newcastle United advanced to the Carabao Cup semi-finals thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time winner from teenager Lewis Miley, overcoming Fulham 2-1 at St James’ Park. The result sets up a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Manchester City in a two-legged tie. Miley’s Late Heroics The 19-year-old midfielder, stepping in at right-back due to a spate of

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