Tom Christie says powering Newcastle Red Bulls into a glorious new era would be full compensation for missing out on an All Blacks call-up.

World number one Judd Trump will take on Stephen Maguire when he begins his defence of his UK Championship title, while Ronnie O’Sullivan faces Zhou Yuelong.

Under-pressure Liverpool manager Arne Slot says talks with the club’s owners after the defeat by PSV Eindhoven were the “same conversations” he has had with them since arriving at Anfield.

Ireland bounce back from two heavy Test defeats to win the first Twenty20 International with Bangladesh by 39 runs in Dhaka.

Lewis Hamilton says comments he made after the Las Vegas Grand Prix that he was “not looking forward to” next season were caused by frustration.

Wales captain Jac Morgan faces up to five months out after surgery on the shoulder he dislocated in November’s autumn series opener against Argentina.

British heavyweight Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva accuses fellow Briton Frazer Clarke of “disrespect”, and says “never label me a thug” as the pair spar verbally before Saturday’s fight.

Scotland women beat Germany to reach the European Curling Championships semi-finals, where they will face Switzerland.

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Kaizer Chiefs have signed over 10 players this season but only a few have impressed. The likes of Shinga and Chislett are yet to kick a ball.

Kaizer Chiefs urgently need a defensive midfielder, and the answer might be the player who quietly left Amakhosi a few months ago.

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesume has highlighted one main reason why Pirates lost to Lupopop in the Champions League.

Former Chiefs star Khama Billiat is missing from the Warriors’ AFCON provisional squad, with no clear explanation for his latest absence.

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesuma has given his thoughts on Amakhosi forwards. The Soweto giants have six forwards in their squad.

Former South Africa wing Stefan Terblanche said new Wales head coach Steve Tandy reminds him of Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus.

Kaizer Chiefs winger Pule Mmodi is struggling for impact, and his former Golden Arrows coach believes a position change could revive him.

A former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns star has landed a new role at a top Cape Town private school.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross has been a regular left-back for the club under Khalil Ben Youseff and Cedric Kazer.

Orlando Pirates striker Boitumelo Radiopane has missed 18 straight matches, his agent has insisted injury, not form, kept him out.

Ireland lock James Ryan has been banned for three matches after making a dangerous clearout at a ruck during Saturday’s loss to South Africa.

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Dominic Isaacs believes the Polokwane heat could work in Amakhosi’s favour against Zamalek on Saturday.