Rassie Erasmus has denied playing mind games ahead of the Springboks’ match against France.

Former NFL star Antonio Brown is extradited from Dubai to the United States to face a charge of second degree attempted murder relating to a shooting incident in May.

Here is everything you need to know as the Springboks prepare for a blockbuster battle against France in Paris on Saturday night.

England prop Ellis Genge says rugby’s confrontations and physicality are a key to its appeal now “society has gone quite soft”.

Five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including managers facing their old team, promoted sides finding their feet and bosses under pressure.

Kaizer Chiefs new striker Flavio Silva has impressed since scoring on his debut back in August against Golden Arrows.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Tadhg Beirne’s disciplinary hearing was a “distraction” for the player this week.

On the Ireland Rugby Social, Japan head coach Eddie Jones outlines his plan to fix rugby, from the club game to on-pitch issues.

Greenock Morton manager Dougie Imrie tells BBC Scotland about the loss he feels after losing his baby daughter and the support shown him by the Scottish football community.

There have been four Springbok coaches who have engineered a path to Rugby World Cup glory for SA, but which has the best Test win percentage?

The Ashes returns on November 21 and to get you in the mood we thought we’d Test your knowledge with a quiz.

Expert FPL Holly Shand and the guys from the FPL Podcast by BBC Sport debate this week’s FPL talking point.

Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in the semi-final of the Carling Knockout Cup.

Rangers’ resurrection under new regime still feels a pipe dream after latest European defeat, writes BBC Scotland’s Scott Mullen.

Interim Celtic manager cut an exasperated figure in Denmark as he watched a magnificent Midtjylland teach the Scottish champions a lesson.

Ivan Toney could be offered a route back to England with Tottenham, Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Declan Rice, and Chelsea enquire about Nico Paz.

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 needs to address what he calls the lack of “transparency and accountability” of race stewards.

A fellow Gauteng club has confirmed that a Mamelodi Sundowns attacker has joined them on a reported loan deal until the end of the season.

Some of the parties interested in buying Sheffield Wednesday have “significant financial means” that could “revolutionise” the troubled club, says a joint administrator.

Bristol Rovers defender Tom Lockyer says he felt emotional about stepping back onto the football pitch after two years out and dreams of playing for Wales again.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bath and England rugby star Ollie Lawrence with his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures.