The Baltimore Test against the All Blacks signals a bigger Springbok plan unfolding quietly ahead of the 2031 World Cup.

Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell says the squad want to build some momentum into their World Cup qualifiers by getting early points on the board.

The dip in form from mercurial flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is not seen as a cause for concern by the Springboks.

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says it would be unrealistic to expect World Rugby to bring the Rugby World Cup back to South Africa.

The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon Triple Blue Number Club is an exclusive group. Eleven runners will be chasing this status on Saturday, 11 April.

Captain Angharad James says Wales have a first Women’s World Cup “in their sights” as they set out on the long road to Brazil in the Czech Republic on Tuesday.

Striker Danny Welbeck triggers a 12-month extension on his Brighton deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.

With Erling Haaland possibly out this week, Antoine Semenyo becomes an even better FPL option given his recent goalscoring run for Manchester City.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is a target for Inter Milan and Juventus, Manchester United want Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, Tottenham players face relegation wage cut, plus more.

Former England player Anthony Watson reveals he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand.

Kaizer Chiefs have broken the silence after Saturday’s embarrassing 3-0 loss to fierce rivals Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby.

Floyd Mayweather will fight veteran Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in an exhibition in June before his rematch with Manny Pacquiao.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is set to have further assessments on a knee problem but will not have surgery at this stage.

South African strongman Rayno Nel has withdrawn from the Arnold Strongman Classic in Columbus, Ohio after contracting salmonella.

Orlando Pirates’ AFCON scorers carried their international form into the Soweto Derby, leaving no doubt about Hugo Broos’ selections.

Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back against Richards Bay following their humiliating 3-0 loss to Orlando Pirates this past weekend.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says he “will never jog again” after being “embarrassed in front of the whole world” by his red card against Manchester City

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Saturday.

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Fast bowler Haris Rauf is put forward as a ‘marquee’ player in the auction for The Hundred, alongside 13 other men from Pakistan.

Aaron Hickey will miss Scotland’s World Cup warm-ups against Japan and Ivory Coast as injuries continue to plague several key players in Steve Clarke’s squad.