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Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has signed for Castres after leaving Edinburgh.The French Top 14 club moved to recruit the 34-year-old after Dalton Papali’i was ruled out long-term after undergoing surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.Watson, who ended last season on loan to Leicester Tigers, revealed he had to make his mind up quickly after being contacted by Castres.”The opportunity to perform in French rugby is a fantastic opportunity for me,” he told the club website after agreeing a one-year contract. “Given Dalton Papali’i’s injury, Castres Olympique contacted me in recent days and I had to make a very quick decision.…

Mitch Stanley has been awarded a new two-year contract to stay at Lancashire until the end of the 2028 season.Stanley joined Lancashire from Worcestershire before the 2024 season, but after injury problems it is only this year that he has gained a regular place in the side.The 25-year-old fast bowler has taken 15 wickets in his four Championship games and claimed a personal best 4-30 in Lancashire’s win over Yorkshire in the T20 Blast at Emirates Old Trafford.”I feel like my game has developed a lot, but there’s still plenty more to come, and I’m looking forward to continuing that…

The RSPB said about 300 hectares of its reserve at Loch Garten, Abernethy, had been burned and teams were still working to contain the fire.The charity said there was “a huge community effort” to halt the spread with gamekeepers and other staff from neighbouring estates.There had been concerns for capercaillie – large woodland grouse – that have recently been spotted around Ryvoan.Parts of Scotland remain at very high risk of wildfire over the weekend.The SFRS, in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum, issued warnings for the central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland.The alert lasts until Monday following days of hot…

England’s Tommy Fleetwood says the support provided by a home Birkdale crowd has “100%” helped push him into Open contention – but he is not the only British player on the leaderboard ready to strike.Fleetwood, who grew up just up the road in Southport, shot a three-under 67 on Friday to move to joint eighth on four under. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre is alongside Fleetwood in a stellar pack which also includes English pair Matt Wallace and Alex Fitzpatrick, as well as Spanish superstar Jon Rahm and defending champion and world number one Scottie Scheffler.The group is four shots behind Australian…

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A business fears proposals to charge Cardiff employers thousands of pounds for staff parking could “cripple” employers in the city. Larger firms could have to pay Cardiff Council £750 for each staff parking space, under plans due to be consulted on.The AA said a so-called workplace parking levy could be viewed as a tax on workers, while others fear it could drive firms out of the city.But some welcomed the extra money it would generate, which the council said would be used on public transport.It said the money raised by the scheme would be spent on city transport projects like…

Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco WilliamsArsenal have made 23-year-old Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers their top attacking target and are expected to make an approach, but he could cost more than £100m. (Sky Sports), externalLiverpool legend Mohamed Salah will continue his career in Turkey, with the 34-year-old Egypt forward set to sign for Besiktas. (Foot Mercato – in French), externalManchester United are looking at Nottingham Forest wing-back Neco Williams, with the 25-year-old Wales international able to play on either flank. (Football Insider), externalReal Madrid are interested…

Betfred Super LeagueHuddersfield (4) 10Tries: Milne, Gagai Goal: FlanaganWigan (10) 24Tries: Partington, Eckersley 3 Goals: Keighran 4Zach Eckersley’s hat-trick broke Huddersfield Giants’ stiff resistance to send Wigan Warriors to within two points of the Super League summit.Jim Lenihan’s side made a nonsense of the fact they had suffered 11 straight defeats going into the game and threatened to do the league double over the in-form Warriors after pulling off a shock victory at the Brick Community Stadium in March.Taane Milne’s try put the league’s bottom side ahead, but Oliver Partington and Eckersley hit back with tries which had Matt Peet’s…