
What is it like to be a caretaker manager?
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains what life is like as a caretaker boss after Michael Carrick’s appointment at Manchester United, with Neil Warnock and Phil Brown detailing their experiences.
THURSDAY, 15 JANUARY 2026, 11:46

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains what life is like as a caretaker boss after Michael Carrick’s appointment at Manchester United, with Neil Warnock and Phil Brown detailing their experiences.

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Today’s news and rumour roundup.

Gloucester have signed Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, the English Prem strugglers have confirmed.

Rassie Erasmus has just extended his contract as Springbok coach, and here is how his win record stacks up against others.

Maybe it’s Maswanganyi’s time to go.

Skukuza Golf Club, the “wildest golf course in the world,” is currently at the mercy of the elements as heavy rainfall batters the region.

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.

The All Blacks are facing one of the most significant internal disruptions in recent years, as reports emerge of a widespread player revolt.

Football is a strange sport. Just six months ago he was a Kaizer Chiefs player, now he’ll have to start all over from scratch.

Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history.

Welsh Fire are set to announce England batter Phil Salt as one of their direct signings for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.

Dithejane is heading stateside.

Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith indicate they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.

England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.

Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa’s appointment as manager – is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?

Irish Premiership pacesetters Larne extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points with an impressive 4-1 win over 10-man Glentoran at the Oval.

Manchester City prepare offer for Marc Guehi, Bayern Munich chief tries to convince the Crystal Palace defender, and Rashford return to Manchester United is off the cards.

Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson suffered “unsurvivable injuries” during a British Supersport Championship event, their inquests hear.

Steelers president Art Rooney confirmed Tomlin asked to step down from the role after their play-off defeat to the Houston Texans on Wildcard Weekend.

Scotland centre Huw Jones is to leave Glasgow Warriors to join French Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the current season.