Commonwealth Games 2022 LIVE: Laura Muir storms to 1500m gold after England win women’s hockey title

England para-cyclist Sophie Unwin has received an apology from the Commonwealth Games but will still not receive a bronze medal for finishing third in Friday’s women’s tandem B sprint.

Unwin was left in tears after she and pilot Georgia Holt beat Scotland’s former Paralympic runner Libby Clegg, piloted by Jenny Holl, only to learn they would not receive a medal under competition rules because only four teams had taken part.

The race had been billed as a bronze medal race, and Unwin initially appeared on official results as a medal winner.

The pair tried to stand behind the podium ceremony with an England flag before being moved by a member of security staff.

Later, they borrowed bronze medals from the women’s team pursuit squad to have their own unofficial podium photo shoot – actions which earned them and England team manager Keith Reynolds fines of 200 Swiss francs (£172) from cycling’s governing body the UCI.

New Zealand (167-2) beat South Africa (154-7) by 13 runs

New Zealand have just beaten South Africa by 13 runs at Edgbaston in the women’s cricket, thanks largely to Suzie Bates’ 91 runs off 64 deliveries. With the ball, captain Sophie Devine starred with figures of 2-23 to restrict South Africa’s chase.

England get their cricket campaign underway against Sri Lanka from 6pm

England 30-15 Malawi

England have kicked on in this second quarter at the NEC Arena. THey’ve remained prolific and with six minutes to go before half-time, they have a healthy 15-goal lead.

We discussed the home nations’ struggles in the rugby sevens a little earlier - typified by the fact that Scotland’s men are the only side to reach the knockout stages.

They face Fiji in the quarter-finals at 8.26pm this evening and here’s what BBC pundit Ugo Monye had to say about their efforts:

“It’s incredible for Scotland’s men. If you want a barometer of how far you have come then why not take on the Olympic champions [Fiji].

“Their journey so far has been remarkable and they will certainly be up for it. It’s a hit to nothing - all the pressure and expectation will be on Fiji. Wales showed they can really get at this Fiji side in the second half when they tire.”

Here’s the full line-up of knockout games this evening

Women’s semi-finals

New Zealand vs Australia - 7.42pm; Fiji vs Canada - 8.04pm

Men’s quarter-finals

Fiji vs Scotland - 8.26pm; South Africa vs Canada - 8.48pm; New Zealand vs Kenya - 9.10pm; Australia vs Samoa - 9.32pm

England 19-9 Malawi

A powerful, impressive opening quarter from England and they deservedly have a 10-goal lead. Eleanor Cardwell and Jo Harten in attack have been superb - quick movement, great link-up play and accurate finishing. 90% finishing from the Roses tells its own story

England 11-6 Malawi

A solid start by England. Incredibly quick ball movement in attack, while Eleanor Cardwell’s darting runs and power have allowed her to score a number of goals already.

Midway through the first quarter.

England vs Malawi - 2pm

England are about to get underway in their second pool match at the netball, having beaten Trinidad & Tobago 74-22 in their opener yesterday.

Goal attack Eleanor Cardwell gets the start ahead of Helen Housby - the gold-medal-goal hero four years ago - while Jade Clarke comes in at centre for Laura Malcolm and Birmingham-born Stacey Francis-Bayman fills the gap at wing defence.

Malawi are a talented team and this will be a step up for the Roses. We’ll keep you updated on how the game is going.

OK, as we head towards the top of the hour, let’s give you a taster of what we’ve got coming up for the rest of today. Some big events to stay across.

Netball - England vs Malawi - 2pm

Beach volleyball - England vs Tuvalu - 2.30pm

Track cycling - medal races from 4pm including 3000m women’s individual pursuit

Hockey - Women’s pool matches - England v Ghana - 4pm; India vs Wales - 7pm; New Zealand vs Scotland - 9pm

Cricket - England vs Sri Lanka - 6pm

Gymnastics - women's team final, final subdivision - 7pm

Swimming - medal races from 7pm including Duncan Scott vs Tom Dean in 200m free final at 7.43pm; Adam Peaty in 100m breaststroke semi-final at 8.03pm; Duncan Scott in 400IM final at 8.49pm

Rugby Sevens - men's QFs & women's SFs from 7.42pm, including Fiji vs Scotland at 8.26pm

England’s David Weir admitted he only felt despair after losing out on the Commonwealth Games marathon title because of a puncture.

The six-time Paralympic champion suffered the problem with around 10 kilometres to go and was caught by winner Johnboy Smith.

Weir, 43, who only has one Commonwealth gold – the 1500m in 2014 – had a lead of almost three minutes before the issue and eventually finished seventh in the T53/54 event in Birmingham on Saturday.

“I’m feeling despair and I’ve never felt despair in a race before,” he said. “By coincidence, I was talking with my wife the other day and I said that if I had a big lead I could even afford to change a tyre.

“In the end I decided not to carry a spare, I should have gone with my gut instinct. (Before I punctured) I was flying. Where I’ve come from, on a council estate, I don’t give up.”

Australia 83-30 Scotland

A valiant effort from Scotland but ultimately Australia’s class told at the NEC Arena. With Jamaica also in Pool A, it will be a tough ask for Scotland to secure a top-two spot they need to reach the semi-finals. Plenty of positives for the Thistles to take from this performance though.

Defending champions England will be in action at 2pm against Malawi - a highly-rated side expected to be a step up for Trinidad & Tobago, who the Roses defeated 74-22 in their opener yesterday. We’ll keep you updated on that one.