Wales scored three tries to beat Japan in difficult conditions in Tokyo, earning a second victory in their WXV campaign. It was not a polished performance, but the result keeps their momentum going. Coaches will be looking for sharper play as the competition continues against tougher opponents.
South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje will miss the third Test against Australia after injuring his groin in the second Test in Gqeberha. The series is level at 1-1 after South Africa's innings-and-31-run win. Nortje had only recently returned from a long injury layoff, and South Africa have named an otherwise unchanged squad.
England suffered a heavy defeat to defending champions Australia in their second Group A match at the Women's Rugby League World Cup in Perth. The loss is another painful result against their strongest rivals, leaving England with work to do as they try to stay competitive in the tournament.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is stable in hospital but will be out for weeks after collapsing during training on Friday, the club says. Director of sport Max Eberl said Kompany is being treated for a virus. The former Manchester City captain is expected to miss an extended period.
Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 26 balls and Nitish Kumar Reddy's 26 off 13 steered India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch. Reddy hit the winning runs as India chased 181 and took a 2-0 series lead. Tilak was named player of the match.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has brushed aside questions over whether he considered stepping down following criticism of World Cup ticket sales. He says the vast majority of the football world supports him. Critics continue to question how the sell-off was handled, but Infantino appears determined to stay on and press ahead.
England crushed France 82-0 to keep their hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals of the Men's Rugby League World Cup. The emphatic win gives the side momentum and a big boost to points difference, though they will still need further results to go their way to secure a place in the last four.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, moved from opener to No. 3 for the first time, made just four off eight balls in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch. He replaced the injured Ishan Kishan. New Zealand had posted 180 for 5, and India's top order struggled early before the middle order rescued the chase.
England's women lost a series 2-0, ending a record 39-match winning streak and a 41-game unbeaten run, and suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time in years. Head coach Mitchell says there is no need to panic but warned about lessons to be learned from the setbacks.
India's Test openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a poor outing for India A against New Zealand A, with Rahul out for an eight-ball duck and Jaiswal making 17. Seven of the India A side are in the Test squad, but only three reached double figures ahead of the two-match series.