Fallon Sherrock beat reigning world champion Luke Littler in a one-leg darts contest in Manchester, winning £501,000. The event was an amateur-focused challenge broadcast live on Netflix, and Sherrock said she was happy to overcome criticism she had faced beforehand.
Wales women's rugby team beat Japan five tries to two in the WXV contest, even after two replacements were yellow-carded late on. Head coach Sean Lynn praised the grit the side showed in holding on with 13 players, and the win completed a successful WXV campaign.
Wales beat Japan 29-5 in Kumagaya City to complete a double over their opponents and finish the WXV Global Series on a high. Wings Nel Metcalfe and Amy Williams both scored, and Williams added a second try along with Sisilia Tuipulotu, Kelsey Jones and Moe Nagaoka's scores.
Plans have been announced to bring back a dry ski slope and high ropes course at Folkestone Sports Centre, which closed in July 2024. The centre's owner has partnered with Boonies Outdoors to restore the open-air facilities, and no reopening date has been set yet.
