
Cheetahs ‘home field’ controversy: ‘Players were shovelling snow’
The Cheetahs have described the ‘extraordinary efforts’ to avoid their recent Challenge Cup game controversially being called off.
WEDNESDAY, 14 JANUARY 2026, 10:33

The Cheetahs have described the ‘extraordinary efforts’ to avoid their recent Challenge Cup game controversially being called off.

David Richards is grasping his second chance with Dragons after previously dropping out of professional rugby to work with the club’s commercial department.

Manchester City are keen on England international Elliot Anderson, Bayern Munich continue chase for Marc Guehi and Roma agree deal for Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen.

Aston Villa sign Chelsea and France midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois for £450,000.

West Ham’s new signing Estelle Cascarino was denied a chance to make her Women’s Super League debut because of an earring.

Ulster’s general manager Rory Best says it is “unfortunate” Sunday’s European Challenge Cup game in the Netherlands was called off.

Barcelona are set to announce the signing of former Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.

World Snooker dismisses concerns over the standard of the table at the Masters saying it has found “no” issues.

Wayne Rooney discusses Michael Carrick’s potential role as Manchester United caretaker and whether he’d join the coaching staff.

Swindon captain Ollie Clarke committed “highly violating and intentional foul play” on two opponents’ “private body parts” during a game against Cardiff City, according to a disciplinary report.

Canada’s decision to withdraw athletes from the North American Cup on Sunday is being investigated by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation.

“Inspirational” injured defender Conor Bradley should still travel with Northern Ireland for March’s World Cup play-off, believes Stephen Craigan.

Orlando Pirates will be tested next month when they face rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in a space of a week.

Puso Dithejane is a wanted man but he’s keeping his options open.

Sunrisers Leeds retain England men’s multi-format players Harry Brook and Brydon Carse for the 2026 edition of The Hundred with Daniel Vettori the franchise’s new head coach.
Will he answer the call?

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone accepts his behaviour towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during their Spanish Super Cup semi-final was wrong

West Ham are reluctant to sanction a sale for Lucas Paqueta this month amid interest in the attacker from Brazil.

Former Ulster lock Alan O’Connor joins the Ireland coaching ticket in preparation for the Women’s Six Nations.

The 165th edition of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate returned to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, 10 January in stunning fashion.

A superb performance from quarterback Josh Allen leads the Buffalo Bills to a 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on the NFL’s Wildcard Weekend.