The 31-year-old ran in two tries against the New South Wales Waratahs in the most eye-catching performance from a 12 or 13 so far on tour.

Despite featuring in 41 matches for the Scottish champions last term, McCowan has still yet to be called up by Scotland boss Steve Clarke.

The former Labour leader said any ‘splintering’ of the party would ‘only be of assistance to the enemies of Labour’.

Arsenal have signed midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. The Spain international, 26, moves to the Emirates Stadium on a long-term deal after the Gunners reportedly triggered his £51million ...

Sir Mark Rowley said that policing of football matches costs £70 million which it does not get back from football clubs.

The Government warned there would be financial consequences to the decision not to reform personal independence payment as planned.