Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Sports

Race on the sports field
London rugby

Jason Kelce surprises London amateurs at training

Former Philadelphia Eagles player and Super Bowl winner appeared at a training session for London-based rugby players.

Signing of a new contract in a blue shirt
Chelsea players

Cole Palmer signs new contract with Chelsea until 2034

England international was already tied to a contract until 2033, but the new deal places him among the longest-contracted players in the Premier League.

Boxing ring under the lights
Belfast

Crocker returns to Belfast: faces Cooper in December

Former IBF welterweight champion to fight on 19 December at The O2 in Belfast, on the same card as Cacace and Ball.

Football on a grass pitch
HSV

Vuskovic nears return, trains with HSV first team

The former Hajduk centre-back has been training with HSV's first team since 15 September, with his official return scheduled for 15 November.

Empty stadium with disciplinary ruling
Seville

HNS fined 20,000 euros following fans' behaviour in Seville

The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has been fined 20,000 euros by UEFA for racist and discriminatory behaviour by supporters, following the 4-1 defeat to Spain in Seville.

Empty stands at Poljud
Sports

Hajduk and Dinamo in the ninth-round derby at Poljud

Both teams enter with 16 points, but Dinamo have one fewer game played.

Runners on the track by the sea
Sports

Hvar hosts Spartan World Championship for the third time

The island is expected to host 3,500 competitors from 60 countries, with a prize fund of $100,000.

Rhythmic gymnasts with medals
Rhythmic gymnastics

Porec rhythmic gymnasts win medals in Udine and Zadar

Luna Šolić Bujanović triumphs in Udine, while Jelena Kraljević takes third in Zadar, with other podium finishers including Liv Mikin and Andjra Smajlović.

Rugby players celebrate victory at the stadium
Glasgow win

Glasgow Warriors secure bonus-point victory over Connacht

Five tries and a convincing 36-19 win against Connacht extended Glasgow Warriors' unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season.

Mladost women lift the trophy after a 16-9 victory
Mladost

Mladost women win Super Cup, trophies remain in Zagreb

The Zagreb side defeated Jadran 16-9 at Poljud, replicating the men's team's success, with Ria Glas named most valuable player.

Rugbists in action on the field
Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers beat Gloucester 38-31 to retain Slater Cup

Tigers came from behind to secure a first home win of the season despite Gloucester remaining top of the table.

Megaminx and standard cube on the table
Bibinje

Sekula becomes Croatian champion in Megaminx, following Bibinje Open

The Bibinje speedcuber won the title in Megaminx and took third place in the standard Rubik's Cube, with 17 and 18 October seeing the best Croatian speedcubers gather.

Manager at a press conference
Dinamo

Jakirović: Dinamo are the best team in Croatia, I expect a victory

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović previews the Hajduk-Dinamo derby at Poljud and his side's clash with Everton.

Lottery card and balls
Sports

Krapina resident wins €80,000 with one combination

In the 281st draw of the 'All or Nothing' game, no numbers matched, but a bet of €2.60 resulted in a major win.

Young footballers in red and white kits celebrate a victory
Young Zara players

Young Zara footballers cheer Croatia on in Rijeka with wins

Zadar club gathers 77 children at Rujevica, with squads recording three victories and a hat-trick haul

Young basketball players in action
Sports

Rijeka to host Adidas Next Gen EuroLeague U18 tournament

Zamet Centre to host young basketball talents from across Europe from 23 to 25 October.

Cyclists on the road
Međimurje

Međimurje to host major cycling granfondo in 2027

The BLACK GOLD Granfondo Međimurja will take place on 19 September 2027 on a 115km route with approximately 1,000m of climbing.

Racing car on wet asphalt
Sports

Verstappen fastest in qualifying for Singapore sprint

Dutchman in Red Bull takes top spot in 1:31.156, Russell 0.120 seconds behind, Leclerc third