
The reality behind Scotland’s 27-year World Cup wait
BBC Scotland examines Scotland’s World Cup troubles as their campaign reaches its conclusion on Tuesday.
MONDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2025, 23:22

BBC Scotland examines Scotland’s World Cup troubles as their campaign reaches its conclusion on Tuesday.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has delivered a direct message to increasingly frustrated New Zealand supporters.

The Springboks’ fixture list for 2026 has continued to take shape following the announcement of the new Nations Championship.

Orlando Pirates have already won the MTN8 this season but can they overcome Marumo Gallants to win their second trophy?

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with the BBC, Gennady Golovkin talks fighting again, Olympic boxing, Saudi Arabia, artificial intelligence within the sport and more.

Results this week will determine the play-off paths for Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and, potentially, Scotland.

Relebohile Mofokeng has not been in the Bafana Bafana squad since June but will he be selected for AFCON next month?

With the National League pushing for a third promotion spot here is a closer look at the factors that may merit the change.

Orlando Pirates have been dubbed as a ‘big club’ which makes the transition from the Buccaneers to bigger overseas teams seamless.

Wales have called up centre Joe Roberts and ptop Ben Warren, extending Steve Tandy’s squad to 41 players before Saturday’s game against New Zealand.

Ella Hakkinen, the 14-year-old daughter of two-time F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, is added to the McLaren driver development programme.

Coventry flying and big sides struggling – what are the talking points from the Championship season so far?

The Springboks will look to remain unbeaten on their end-of-year tour when they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Rassie Erasmus is expected to once again shuffle his selections for this Saturday’s blockbuster Test against Ireland in Dublin.

Former Scotland strikers Billy Dodds and James McFadden assess the chances of defeating Denmark in Tuesday’s World Cup qualification showdown at Hampden.

Draymond Green says he confronted a supporter for “calling me a woman” during the Golden State Warriors’ win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The World Rugby Nations Cup is set to launch in July 2026 in the first step towards ‘transforming’ the international calendar.

Kaizer Chiefs already have a strong ‘Orlando Pirates flavour’ to their squad. Now, one more former Bucs star could join them.

All the key BBC coverage details for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Strip Circuit, which takes place from 21-23 November.

Strikes from Chelsea’s Alyssa Thompson, Liverpool’s Beata Olsson and Manchester City’s Lauren Hemp feature in the best goals from this weekend’s Women’s Super League.

The Ashes returns on 21 November and to mark it why not have a go at testing your cricket knowledge?