A Springbok lock is set for a lengthy period out of the game after suffering an injury related to the pitch conditions at Cape Town Stadium.

Makhaula is getting a little long in the tooth.

Former Wales Under-20s captain Harry Beddall grasps his United Rugby Championship chance with Dragons.

Your guide to the teams that made the top eight, the 16 in the play-offs and the clubs eliminated from the Europa League.

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen is knocked out by Damon Heta on the opening night of the World Masters in Milton Keynes.

England’s Lottie Woad is one shot behind leader Nasa Hataoka after the first round of the Tournament of Champions in Florida.

Raheem Sterling’s representatives in talks with seven clubs, Tottenham and Burnley also interested in England winger, Cole Palmer out of Manchester United’s price range, plus more.

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

Orlando Pirates veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula says he will hang up his boots if the Buccaneers win the league.

US gymnast Jordan Chiles may win back a bronze medal that was stripped from her in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Orlando Pirates have offloaded seven players this January, while welcoming Andre De Jong, Daniel Msendami, and Mpho Chabatsane.

Kaizer Chiefs are heading into a packed February featuring CAF tests, a Nedbank Cup clash, and a massive Soweto derby at FNB Stadium.

The general manager and head coach of Great Britain’s women’s basketball team quit their roles with a warning for elite women’s basketball in the country.

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates have made a big surprise decision on Olisa Ndah. Let’s look at the remaining options in the heart of defence.

Ospreys legend Shane Williams says he and his former team-mates will do everything they can to save their old team.

Ireland begin their three-match T20 series against the United Arab Emirates with a 57-run win over the hosts in Dubai.

The first Aston Martin to be designed under the leadership of eminent designer Adrian Newey catches attention as it appears in pre-season testing.

England captain Fran Williams says the Roses were “off the pace” against South Africa as they are beaten 52-48 in the opening game of the three-match series in Johannesburg.

BBC Sport NI looks at some of the issues Northern Ireland’s incoming interim boss Kris Lindsay will look to address before World Cup 2027 qualifying begins in March.

The Ireland Rugby Social panel dive into the biggest issues facing Andy Farrell’s side before next week’s Six Nations opener against France in Paris.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has tracked back on her comments saying the WSL title is “probably over” by insisting her side will “never give up”.