Morgan Gibbs-White has hit form at the right time with Nottingham Forest – but did not make Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man England squad last month. If he is to make it to the World Cup, time is tight.

Here is everything you need to know as the South African teams head into another all-important round of URC action.

Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford says he has not had “the best possible outcome” since joining the club.

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Luke Littler overcome the boos in Liverpool to strengthen his grip on a play-off place in the Premier League with an impressive 6-0 win over Jonny Clayton.

Luke Littler overcome the boos in Liverpool to strengthen his grip on a play-off place in the Premier League with an impressive 6-0 win over Jonny Clayton.

Enzo Fernandez is wanted by Manchester City, Aston Villa identify James Trafford as a potential Emiliano Martinez replacement and Manchester United are keen on Micky van de Ven.

James McClean admits his career is in jeopardy due to a long-standing hip injury and will explore the possibility of surgery to fix the problem.

Josh Charnley moves within five tries of Ryan Hall’s Super League record to help Leigh Leopards to a comfortable win over Huddersfield Giants.

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Oli McBurnie and Ross Stewart are arguably Scotland’s two most in-form strikers, yet neither appear to be in Steve Clarke’s World Cup plans, writes Tom English.

There is indeed a silver lining to the Two Oceans scandal that went viral – both locally and internationally – earlier this month.

After Spain’s Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup – and those who are set to miss out through injury.

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick continues to take a long-term view of management despite the reduced longevity of head coaches.

Leicestershire and England leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed signs for Delhi Capitals for the rest of this year’s IPL.

This weekend’s Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is even bigger than most with the FIFA World Cup around the corner.

Gavin Hunt has Stellenbosch FC executed their plan perfectly against Mamelodi Sundowns in Wednesday’s Betway Premiership showdown.

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson says he has no doubts over his own position in the wake of a 85-19 home thrashing by Saracens on Sunday.

Captain Callum McGregor believes Celtic still have “the edge” in the Scottish Premiership title race despite being three points behind leaders Hearts.

Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz says they are “aware” they can win the Women’s Super League title next week – but “it does not affect” their preparation.

Orlando Pirates might not have played, but Mamelodi Sundowns’ result against Stellenbosch FC still felt like a win for them.