
Springbok signing: Star forward joins Irish giants
Several Springboks are on the move, with a number of high-profile players securing lucrative deals at overseas clubs.
THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 16:40

Several Springboks are on the move, with a number of high-profile players securing lucrative deals at overseas clubs.

It’s seems all but certain Kaizer Chiefs will have a new coach next season. A lifetime opportunity has come and gone for current co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is stepping down after a “transformative” tenure to run the US Tennis Association.

A successful former Springbok coach is reportedly a strong candidate to take on a new role with an overseas URC club.

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave talk FPL with Carl Anka.

Kyren Wilson makes a trick shot on the final black to win his match against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open.

Eddie Howe says Newcastle can “raise their game” and “compete with anybody” after they swept aside Qarabag in the Champions League knockout play-offs to set up a last-16 tie against Barcelona or Chelsea.

The difference between Swansea v Preston and other second-tier matches was that one of the Welsh club’s co-owners happens to be a hip-hop legend.

BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico, as Fifa says it is “closely monitoring” developments before this summer’s World Cup.

Larne and Linfield play out a 1-1 draw at Inver Park, Glentoran produce a second half surge to beat Cliftonville 4-0, while Ballymena United and Glenavon produce a 2-2 draw.

Craig Tiley is appointed chief executive of the United States Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia.

After an immature winter, Harry Brook’s mature and majestic century against Pakistan proved he is England’s leader for the future, writes Matthew Henry.

Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso are all subject to interest from top Premier League clubs.

Kansas City Chiefs say they have held positive talks with Travis Kelce over his future but have a plan in place for his retirement.

Mamelodi Sundowns have shot up to the summit of the Betway Premiership, thanks to a Marcelo Allende late goal against AmaZulu FC.

Struggling Stellenbosch FC have snatched three points from Kaizer Chiefs, with a well-taken Devin Titus later winner.

All teams in The Hundred are “committed to selection being based solely on performance”, say the competition’s eight franchises and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Kabelo Dlamini is reportedly set to swap Pirates for Chiefs, with Tsepo Masilela backing the move as a potential game-changer.

England captain Leah Williamson says she would “never rule out” strike action to get players’ messaging across to governing bodies about schedule concerns.

Celtic are unsuccessful in their appeal against Auston Trusty’s red card but St Mirren’s Richard King has his weekend dismissal overturned.

Celtic are unsuccessful in their appeal against Auston Trusty’s red card but St Mirren’s Richard King has his weekend dismissal overturned.