With just over a year until the World Cup, injury-hit Ireland look to begin the inaugural Nations Championship with victories over Australia, Japan and New Zealand.

Relebohile Mofokeng has completed his dream move from Orlando Pirates to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in a deal worth around R56 million.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Peter Shalulile have parted ways leaving Soweto giants Orlando Pirates to pounce on the Namibian.

Relebohile Mofokeng is heading for bigger things as he becomes Orlando Pirates’ ninth departure. Here is the full updated list.

Orlando Pirates have earned more than R120 million after selling Nkota, Mbokazi and Mofokeng abroad in less than a year.

Northampton and Bath will compete for points in the same tough Champions Cup pool next season, having been drawn alongside the Pretoria-based Bulls and Top 14 runners-up Montpellier, while Leicester will face Leinster, Bristol against Bordeaux-Begles, and Saracens and Exeter are in the same group.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake White as the most-capped head coach in South African rugby history on Saturday.

The champions have a succession plan.

Bafana Bafana are expected to arrive in South Africa this week after making history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages.

Manchester United have missed out on a second midfield target in Mateus Fernandes but are refusing to panic even though they are yet to sign any players this summer.

The Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool managers all began their football journeys in the Basque region

LeBron James is entering free agency in the NBA this summer for what could be the final move of his storied 23-year career.

Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It’s time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel’s shoes.

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will be playing for more than just on-field results when they kick off the 2026 Test season.

Northern Ireland sprinter Lauren Roy feels she is being “punished” after missing out on selection for the Commonwealth Games.

With the World Cup now three weeks old, BBC Sport’s reporters in the US look at how their perceptions have changed.

Three weeks ago, Josh Tarling’s Tour de France appeared over after breaking his collarbone in a crash but the young Ineos rider has recovered from surgery to make his debut in cycling’s biggest race.

Alex Coles admits England face a “massive” challenge against the Springboks when they open their Nations Championship campaign in Johannesburg.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is passed fit to return from injury for Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Here’s how much Bafana Bafana made after making history at FIFA World Cup 2026. Pretty eye-watering numbers!

Mofokeng was seen in tears, sitting alone on the pitch while his teammates celebrated Orlando Pirates winning the league.