New Zealand have fired coach Scott Robertson less than two years before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, after rumours of a player revolt.

The All Blacks have moved decisively by axing head coach Scott Robertson after reports of a player revolt.

If it seemed Hearts made a statement by winning with 10 men at Dundee on Sunday, they upped the ante against St Mirren four days later.

The Celtic manager Martin O’Neill says “cut me a little bit of slack” as the club work on bringing in new faces this month.

BBC Sport examines the stunning numbers behind Bayern Munich’s record-breaking start to the Bundesliga season – and what records they could topple.

Northampton fly-half Fin Smith is suffering with a calf strain that may put him out of England’s Six Nations opener against Wales.

Atletico Madrid want Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, Everton and Nottingham Forest are keen on signing Youssef En-Nesyri, plus more.

Donegal are through to Saturday’s Dr McKenna Cup final after a 1-18 to 1-16 win over holders Derry and they will meet Monaghan in the decider after they beat Tyrone.

British champion Kristen Spours is “grateful” her father could see her perform a final time before retirement at the European Figure Skating Championships.

Dom Taylor is given a six-month suspension for failing a drugs test during the PDC World Championship.

Raphinha has become one of Barcelona’s most dependable performers and a decisive figure in their biggest matches, which he credits Hansi Flick for.

Daryl Mitchell hits a superb unbeaten century as New Zealand levelled their one-day international series against India with a seven-wicket win in Rajkot.

Finally South Africa’s Betway Premiership is back after the AFCON break. The action will resume with the champions Mamelodi Sundowns hosting rookies Orbit College FC.

West Ham have signed England youth defender Ria Bose for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year contract.

The number eight has been ruled out of Wales’ first three games against England, France and Scotland.

Watch amateur tennis player beat men’s world number two Jannik Sinner and women’s world number 117 Joanna Garland to earn A$1m (£496,835) in Australian Open’s new Million Dollar One Point Slam.

Rangers have completed the signing of Tuur Rommens from Westerlo, but what are Ibrox club getting from in-demand left-back?

Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Fabio Paratici will leave Spurs at the end of the January transfer window to join Serie A side Fiorentina.

South Asian Cricket Academy will launch its inaugural women’s programme for the 2026 season.

Filo Tiatia made nine changes for Saturday’s heavy defeat at Benetton, a loss that leaves no margin for error in their bid to make the Challenge Cup last 16.

England openers Ben Duckett and Sophia Dunkley join Trent Rockets for the 2026 Hundred season, while Birmingham Phoenix sign seamer Lauren Filer.