Gregor Townsend retains the full support of Scottish Rugby, according to chief executive Alex Williams, who expects the national head coach to see out his contract through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Scott McTominay’s header and an own goal from Marko Jankovic give Napoli a crucial home win over Qarabag on 5th anniversary of club legend, Diego Maradona’s, death.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice in five minutes as Marseille beat Newcastle United in the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola’s 100th Champions League game in charge of Manchester City ended in disappointment after the much-changed hosts were stunned by Bayer Leverkusen.

Estevao Willian scores a stunning goal as Chelsea comfortably beat 10-man Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League.

Couhaib Driouech puts PSV 3-1 ahead against Liverpool at Anfield in teh Champions League.Liverpool go 3-1 down as PSV substitute Couhaib Driouech scores from off the bench.

Jurrien Timber gives Arsenal the lead against Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium.

A former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns star has landed a new role at a top Cape Town private school.

New Ulster general manager Rory Best discusses the state of rugby union and his desire to ready the province’s players for Ireland duty.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross has been a regular left-back for the club under Khalil Ben Youseff and Cedric Kazer.

A British athlete crowned world’s strongest woman says she was “robbed” of her winning moment after it emerged the original champion was a transgender woman who was ineligible to compete.

Three-time Commonwealth swimming champion Duncan Scott says he cannot wait to compete in front of a home crowd next summer when Glasgow hosts the Games, after the city stepped in to replace Australian state Victoria.

Orlando Pirates striker Boitumelo Radiopane has missed 18 straight matches, his agent has insisted injury, not form, kept him out.

Arsenal’s 13-year-old midfielder Luis Munoz becomes the youngest player to feature in the Uefa Youth League.

Ireland lock James Ryan has been banned for three matches after making a dangerous clearout at a ruck during Saturday’s loss to South Africa.

Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin’s team principal next year.

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Dominic Isaacs believes the Polokwane heat could work in Amakhosi’s favour against Zamalek on Saturday.

Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin felt he was unfairly portrayed after falling out of favour under Russell Martin and is open to extending his contract.

King Edward VII School (KES) has paid tribute to former pupil Malcolm Marx following his World Rugby Player of the Year crowning.

Teams who qualify for the league phase of the Women’s Champions League will no longer participate in the League Cup, under new plans aimed at revamping the competition.

Wales coach Steve Tandy insists he has faith in the largely untested team he has selected to face world champions South Africa this weekend.