General Sports 3d Briefing
×Six Nations Rugby
Ireland's ruthless performance bbc.com delivered a record away win over England at Allianz Stadium. Andy Farrell bbc.com hailed the 42-21 victory as a "special day" while Steve Borthwick bbc.com admitted first-half errors left his side with a "mountain to climb." England's record defeat bbc.com prompted calls for self-reflection across the team.
Scotland's spirited comeback bbc.com secured a thrilling Six Nations win over Wales in Cardiff. Sione Tuipulotu bbc.com warned of a wounded Welsh side led by former Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy. Wales captain Dewi Lake bbc.com described the late loss as "gut-wrenching" after his team did enough to win.
Ireland made five changes bbc.com for their must-win clash against England, with Jack Crowley starting at fly-half. Tadhg Furlong bbc.com insisted the Lions tour was "no excuse" for any dip in form. Henry Pollock bbc.com prepares for his England Test debut in what coach Andy Farrell calls a "must-win" game.
Winter Olympics
USA's women's ice hockey team bbc.com claimed gold with a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over Canada. Alysa Liu espn.com captured figure skating gold for the United States, ending a 24-year drought. Norway espn.com set a Winter Games record with their 17th gold medal.
Canada's men's curling team espn.com advanced to the gold medal game against Britain. Team GB's curlers bbc.com described their semi-final victory as the "hardest fought win we've ever had." Bruce Mouat's rink bbc.com guaranteed Britain's fourth medal of the Games with their 8-5 win over Switzerland.
Forty-year-old Jorrit Bergsma bbc.com became the oldest Olympic speed skating champion in the men's mass start. China's shock miss bbc.com in the mixed team aerials handed gold to USA. Six athletes crashed bbc.com in an extraordinary women's 1500m speed skating semi-final.
Tennis
Jessica Pegula bbc.com claimed her 10th WTA title with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Elina Svitolina in Dubai. Keely Hodgkinson bbc.com smashed the women's indoor 800m world record on the day she was born. Carlos Alcaraz bbc.com maintained his unbeaten 2026 record with a ruthless 50-minute win in Qatar.
Boxing
British fighter Sandy Ryan bbc.com became a two-weight world champion with a points victory over Karla Ramos Zamora in Nottingham. Eddie Hearn bbc.com expressed devastation as Conor Benn left Matchroom Boxing for Dana White's Zuffa Boxing. Claressa Shields bbc.com prepares for her undisputed heavyweight title defense against Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
Football
India's historic series victory bbc.com over Australia came via a 17-run win in the third T20I. West Indies bbc.com maintained their perfect T20 World Cup record with a 42-run win over Italy. Pakistan's opening Super Eight match bbc.com was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain.
Other Sports
St Helens bbc.com edged out Leigh in a thrilling Super League encounter, giving Paul Rowley his first win as coach. Hull KR bbc.com defeated NRL champions Brisbane Broncos 30-24 to win the World Club Challenge. Gus Kenworthy bbc.com spoke out after receiving death threats following his ICE post.
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy bbc.com qualified for the freeski halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics. Zoe Atkin bbc.com earned top qualification for the women's freeski halfpipe final. Ben Lynch bbc.com finished eighth in the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe final for Ireland.
Tom Mc Kibbin bbc.com received release from DP World Tour to play LIV Golf. Jon Rahm's bbc.com Ryder Cup future remains uncertain amid his DP World Tour dispute. Rory Mc Ilroy bbc.com set the joint clubhouse lead at the Genesis Open despite stormy conditions.