Australia seeks to secure back-to-back Test victories for the first time in a year as they face Japan on Saturday in Osaka. After ending a six-match losing streak with a victory over Italy in July, the Wallabies aim to build momentum under new coach Les Kiss. This match marks Kiss's debut in charge, where he will challenge Eddie Jones, who is looking to lead Japan to their first-ever win against Australia.

In football, the Carabao Cup kicks off with West Ham taking on Portsmouth at 3pm. Just weeks after the summer World Cup, the London Stadium is set to host its first League Cup first-round tie since 2011. Portsmouth has successfully progressed in two of their three previous cup encounters against West Ham, adding an intriguing layer to this clash.

Cycling fans can follow the Tour de France Femmes live at 1pm, where the longest stage of the race, covering 171.9km, unfolds. Starting in Sisteron, the route features significant climbs and finishes at Nice’s Promenade des Anglais. Following this, the final stage on Sunday presents a 99.2km circuit around Nice, providing one last opportunity for riders to influence the overall standings. With high temperatures expected, the heat adds an extra challenge. Last year, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot made history by becoming the first French winner in 36 years.

Stay tuned for live updates across all events, with Jonathan Howcroft covering rugby, Scott Murray at the football, and Luke McLaughlin for the cycling finale.