Mateus Fernandes is wanted by Paris-St Germain, Andoni Iraola and Cesc Fabregas are among the candidates to replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea, and Barcelona want Marcus Rashford to extend loan stay.

Ireland’s Nations Championship fixture against Japan will take place at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia on 11 July (11:00 BST).

From a career-threatening knee injury to Ireland captain in the space of a year, it has been a whirlwind 12 months for Erin King.

Former England captain Lewis Moody, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, announces a cycling challenge to raise money.

A Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach on 10 occasions this season – can you name them all?

Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell says the family have not been able to grieve privately but calls the support they have had from people a “blessing”.

England vice-captain Alex Matthews signs a new deal to stay with PWR reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury.

Scarlets aim to sign the Professional Rugby Agreement “shortly” as Ospreys head coach welcomes collapse of Cardiff takeover.

With five games to go Hearts are still top of the Scottish Premiership. So how are the unlikely league leaders handling the heat with five games to go?

Former national selector Ed Smith is appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as a non-executive director.

Streamlining of the squad.

Kaizer Chiefs have moved swiftly to secure Aden McCarthy’s future after a breakout Betway Premiership campaign for the young defender.

Chelsea winger Estevao could miss Brazil’s World Cup campaign after suffering a season-ending hamstring strain.

Mamelodi Sundowns will turn their attention back to domestic duties after securing their place in the CAF Champions League final.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are said to be facing formidable competition to sign Golden Arrows star midfielder Isaac Cisse ahead of next season.

Former West Ham striker Michail Antonio faces a driving ban for not telling police who was driving his Lamborghini when it was clocked speeding last year.

Britain’s Tom Pidcock wins stage three of the Tour of the Alps less than a month after a “horror crash” in Spain.

There is a surprise leader on top of the latest SA Schools rugby rankings. Here are your top 20 First XV’s.

Bethan Lewis will lead Wales against England in the Women’s Six Nations with fellow back rower Kate Williams ruled out through injury.

Jané Mulder, the daughter of former World Cup-winning Springbok Japie, continues to make her own strides on the international rugby front.

Rumour wrap.