
Semenyo goes straight in the XI – FPL team of the week
This gameweek’s FPL team of the week is stacked with Liverpool and Manchester City attacking assets, with Antoine Semenyo picked after an explosive start to life at Etihad Stadium.
SATURDAY, 17 JANUARY 2026, 15:59

This gameweek’s FPL team of the week is stacked with Liverpool and Manchester City attacking assets, with Antoine Semenyo picked after an explosive start to life at Etihad Stadium.

Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak says the province have “a lot on the line” in Saturday’s Challenge Cup match against Stade Francais at Affidea Stadium (13:00 GMT).

Police in Miami issue an arrest warrant for WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has calmly and quietly begun to effectively ‘drop’ some senior players, although one has been a surprise.

Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open preparations suffer a blow as she loses to world number 204 Taylah Preston at the Hobart International.

Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has hit the reset button ahead of Friday’s Champions Cup encounter against Pau.

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The Stormers, Bulls and Sharks head into a crucial round in the Champions Cup this weekend, which will determine their playoff fate.

Roger Federer says he hopes Carlos Alcaraz can win the upcoming Australian Open and become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Football’s global governing body FIFA said it had received more than 500 million requests for tickets to this year’s World Cup.

Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, 16 years after becoming the first Asian country to stage the event.

It’s safe to say the Betway Premiership title race has shifted in the transfer window. Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have made three exciting signings each.

Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final in Rabat.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has reached its final stages with two teams left to vie for the coveted title in Morocco.

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

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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.

The Kaizer Chiefs technical team have reportedly promoted the newest talent out of the Naturena development structures.

One of the most highly-rated young rugby talents in South Africa has begun training with the Stormers after signing his first pro contract.

The Springboks have a blockbuster fixture to start off the 2026 season, and preparations are already underway for Rassie Erasmus.

Orlando Pirates have been busy in the transfer window as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the resumption of the Betway Premiership season.