Manu Tuilagi, who won 60 caps for England, says he may take up the option of representing Samoa at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

The Chicago Bears win 24-15 in Philadelphia to strengthen their position at the top of a competitive NFC North table.

Manchester City want Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Napoli contact Manchester United about Kobbie Mainoo, Sunderland and Newcastle battle for Lazio’s Matteo Guendouzi, plus more.

Borussia Monchengladbach have a goal disallowed and a penalty overturned as they’re held to a goalless draw by RB Leipzig, who miss the chance to close the gap on leaders Bayern Munich to three points.

Joaquin Moro scores two tries as Leicester Tigers return to the Prem with a bonus-point victory at Newcastle.

Ulster return to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship by beating Benetton 47-13 at the Affidea Stadium.

Rhian Wilkinson is left frustrated despite Wales’ improved performance as a 1-1 friendly draw with South Korea sees their winless run stretch to 12 matches.

Orlando Pirates go to KZN looking to go three points clear in the Betway Premiership but can Durban City upset the Buccaneers?

Former Great Britain hockey player Imran Sherwani, part of the Seoul 1988 gold medal-winning team, dies at the age of 63.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane says Kaizer Chiefs will improve and play like Pirates and Downs.

Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta says her team “never stop” after their last-gasp equalier against Ukraine.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has taken world rugby by storm but was playing for Llandovery College not so long ago.

Kaizer Chiefs face Zamalek with pressure on their shoulders, after the opening loss to a less fancied Al Masry in the CAF Confederation Cup.

France captain Antoine Dupont will make his return from a serious knee injury in Toulouse’s Top 14 match against Racing 92 on Saturday (20:00 GMT).

Martin O’Neill expects Sunday’s visit to Hibernian to the last game of his temporary return as Celtic manager.

Curling superstar Eve Muirhead says competing at World Pipe Band Championships helped her become known as the Ice Queen on her way to Olympic, world and European gold.

Assistant treasury manager Claire Walsh admits abusing her role to obtain the money over four years.

Between 2016 and 2022, Pitso Mosimane was unmatches and won seven league titles and three CAF Champions League trophies.

The Football Association rejected Everton’s appeal against Idrissa Gueye’s red card without providing an explanation, David Moyes says.

BBC Scotland looks at the key talking points going into this weekend’s Scottish Premiership card.

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says abuse directed towards midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been “disgusting” and a “disgrace”.