Rugby Union Weekly
Sara, Kat Merchant & Siwan Lillicrap dissect England's victory over Wales at Ashton Gate.

Sara, Kat Merchant & Siwan Lillicrap dissect England's victory over Wales at Ashton Gate.

Rico Verhoeven's appeal against his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk has been dismissed. An appeal commission ruled that while the bell ending round 11 had sounded before the referee stopped the fight, this did not alter the outcome. Verhoeven expressed disappointment, feeling fans were denied a definitive ending.

Ombudsman secured a second consecutive Prince of Wales's Stakes victory at Royal Ascot with a dominant performance. The 11-10 favorite, ridden by William Buick, pulled away decisively to win by four lengths, marking a significant achievement for the horse and its trainers.

Top footballers have undergone a radical transformation in their bodies over the past 50 years, becoming taller, leaner, and faster. This evolution is driven by changes in game tactics, improved pitches, and advances in sports science, enabling players to perform at higher intensities for longer periods.

Derek McInnes has been appointed as the new manager of Rangers on a three-year contract, following a compensation deal with Hearts. The 54-year-old replaces Danny Rohl and brings extensive Scottish league experience to Ibrox.

Midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid as a free transfer after leaving Manchester City. He joins manager Jose Mourinho at the Spanish club, which is looking to improve after a trophy-less season.

England battled on day one of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, with the team captained by Joe Root, fielding three debutants, leaving the tourists at 291-7. Captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson are unavailable pending an investigation.