South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has weighed in on the controversial referee decision by Andrea Piardi that led to the British & Irish Lions' victory over Australia in their recent rugby test. Despite acknowledging the decision as 'touch-and-go,' Erasmus supports accepting World Rugby's explanation of the call. The contentious ruling involved a ruck situation that allowed the Lions to score a last-second try, sparking debate and criticism from the Australian side, including coach Joe Schmidt and Rugby Australia's CEO.

The Philippine U23 men's national football team achieved its best-ever finish at the ASEAN U23 Championship Mandiri Cup, placing fourth. Despite losses to Vietnam and Thailand in the semifinals and bronze medal match respectively, the team's performance was celebrated by the Philippine Football Federation as a significant step forward for Philippine football. The squad, including notable players from Cebu Football Club, is now preparing for future competitions like the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers and the Southeast Asian Games.

In a thrilling volleyball match at the 2025 PVL On Tour, ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, led by Cloanne Mondoñedo, defeated Chery Tiggo Crossovers in a five-set thriller, preventing the latter from securing an automatic quarterfinal spot. The win also allowed Creamline to advance to the quarterfinals. Key performances included Mondoñedo's 36 excellent sets and AC Miner's 19 points, showcasing ZUS Coffee's resilience and strategic gameplay.

The V-League Visayas concluded with Quiades Labos and Lyn Densing being honored as Finals MVPs for their exceptional performances. Labos led the University of Cebu to victory in the men's division, while Densing helped the University of San Jose-Recoletos secure the women's title. The event showcased top individual talents from various universities, highlighting their contributions to their teams' successes.