As we turn the page into 2026, there is much to look forward to in Gaelic games, with plenty of potential storylines over the next 12 months.

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy said after Saturday’s 4-2 Scottish Premiership win at Livingston that he wanted “a chaotic game” and that’s certainly what he got.

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.

A towering South Africa-born lock has made a huge career move as he joins the Saitama Wild Knights in the Japan Rugby League One.

Australia opener Travis Head says he reached out to England counterpart Ben Duckett after a video emerged on social media prior to the Melbourne Test.

After a toothless performance against 10-man Zimbabwe a few months back, history repeated itself as Bafana failed to break Egypt.

BBC Sport looks at another tumultuous 12 months for the men’s game in Wales with Welsh rugby close to rock bottom.

Former Springbok women player, Lusanda Dumke, will be laid to rest today at KwaCentane outside East London in the Eastern Cape.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is expected to fix his selection mistakes against Egypt before Group B’s final game against Zimbabwe.

Tshegofatso Mabasa has been linked to Kaizer Chiefs but will he jump ship? Which players can he replace at Naturena?

These Springboks took home a lot less than several of their team-mates. Here’s who made the list – and how much they banked.

MCG curator Matt Page said he was in a “state of shock” watching the carnage unfold during the two-day fourth Ashes Test.

Some good news for South African football fans. Bafana Bafana’s crucial Afcon 2025 clash will be live on SABC screens.

Bafana Bafana are set for a decisive Group B clash against neighbours Zimbabwe, where a draw could be enough to reach the Afcon 2025 last 16.

Former Orlando Pirates and Jomo Cosmos midfielder Eugene Zwane says Irvin Khoza’s sons should be given credit.

Match of the Day’s Wayne Rooney analyses why Unai Emery’s second-half substitutions were so impactful as Aston Villa came from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney praises the performance and development of Florian Wirtz after he scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 2-1 win over Wolves.

Leinster hold on to beat Munster 13-8 in a festive United Rugby Championship derby at Thomond Park.

Chelsea and Leeds United among clubs interested in James McAtee, Arsenal considering move for Davide Bartesaghi, Manu Kone set to move to Manchester United in the summer, plus more.