Jasper Philipsen pipped Britain's Ethan Vernon to victory in a sprint finish at the end of the first stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Novara, Italy.

Republic of Ireland international Finn Azaz scored in Middlesbrough's 2-1 win over Norwich as his side made it three wins from three.

Francesca McGhie stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick as Scotland started their Women's World Cup campaign with a 38-8 bonus-point win over Wales at the Salford Community Stadium.