The company behind a popular drinks festival suddenly ceased trading days before the event was due to come back to Swindon.

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.

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

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