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Steve Clarke was denied a tangible and much-needed piece of optimism as Croatia inflicted Scotland's latest honourable defeat, writes Tom English.

Ulster edge out Connacht 32-27 in a pulsating Irish interprovincial derby encounter at Kingspan Stadium.

Wes Burns says there are several similarities between Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna and Wales head coach Craig Bellamy.

Australia's Skye Nicolson defends her WBC featherweight world title with a stylish points win over Briton Raven Chapman in Saudi Arabia.

Michael Cheika oversees a memorable first home victory as Leicester Tigers boss as they overcome rivals and Premiership title holders Northampton.

England interim head coach Lee Carsley says he doesn't want to have "any regrets" at the end of his stint in charge of the national team.

Edinburgh bounce back from last week's humbling defeat by Lions to secure their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season with an impressive bonus-point victory over Stormers at the Hive

Ben Whittaker's fight with Liam Cameron ends in bizarre circumstances after both fighters fall over the ropes and out of the ring.

Harborough Town, Kettering Town and Chesham United cause FA Cup upsets to reach the first round proper.

Bath put eight tries on the board as they bounce back from defeat against Bristol to dominate Gloucester 55-31 at Kingsholm.

Scotland narrowly fall short in their attempt to defend their WXV2 title, as Australia edge a gripping contest in Cape Town to win the competition.

Scotland narrowly fall short in their attempt to defend their WXV2 title, as Australia edge a gripping contest in Cape Town to win the competition.

Gabriel Ibitoye's late hat-trick helps Bristol to beat Exeter 40-35 and go top of the Premiership in a thrilling West Country derby.

Gabriel Ibitoye's late hat-trick helps Bristol to beat Exeter 40-35 and go top of the Premiership in a thrilling West Country derby.

South Africa clinch a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Scotland fall agonisingly short in their attempt to defend their WXV2 title, as Australia edge a gripping contest in Cape Town to win the competition

Defeat by Chelsea has increased the pressure on Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall and his players' resilience may only have given him a short lifeline.

China's Xiao Guodong beats compatriot Si Jiahui 10-7 in the Wuhan Open final to claim his maiden ranking title in 17 years as a professional.

Scarlets continue their Welsh capital love affair as they defeat Cardiff 25-19 to claim a fifth successive URC win at the Arms Park.

Watch Bangladesh's Fahima Khatun dance in celebration after picking up the wicket of South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt at the Women's T20 World Cup.