Wilfried Nancy has joined Celtic as “a leader” first and foremost after arriving as manager.

Orlando Pirates’ bench power has Gavin Hunt convinced that they boast SA’s best squad. Can they Buccaneers win the league?

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts says if there is ever a time to make a radical change in Welsh rugby, that time is now.

Which team has to play three matches, in three competitions, in six days later this month? And which Premier League team has the least exhausting December schedule? BBC Sport takes a look.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says Joe Root is key to England winning the Ashes series against Australia.

Glamour games, a generous group or perhaps a bit of both? BBC Scotland examines the possibilities for Steve Clarke’s side in Friday’s World Cup draw.

Highlights from day one of the Second Ashes Test in Perth.

Double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Alex Mann last weekend.

Springbok fans had expected to have to wait until Sunday to hear the ban dished out to Eben Etzebeth, but that appears not to be the case …

Zhang Anda produces a superb potting display to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-2 as he advances to the last eight at the UK Championship in York.

Tai Sodje outscored Cole Palmer as Manchester City teenagers, now at 22 he is building his senior career at non-league FA Cup hopefuls Buxton.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop says he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and urges men of Caribbean heritage to get tested for the disease.

Oleksandr Usyk has permission to face Deontay Wilder next in a voluntary defence of his WBC heavyweight title.

Anthony Joshua is on weight for his heavyweight fight with Jake Paul later this month.

England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid’s win over Athletic Club.

The Champions Cup will have a few points of interest to follow in opening round as South Africa’s three sides all face French opposition.

The Sharks are preparing for a season without Eben Etzebeth after opting to deregister the lock for their Champions Cup campaign.

Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Blitzboks squad for the Cape Town Sevens at DHL Stadium.

Siya Kolisi says Rassie Erasmus’s rotation policy had increased his chances of trying for a record third successive Rugby World Cup crown.

Kaizer Chiefs lost ground in the title race following their 0-0 draw with Chippa United. Will Amakhosi bounce back?

The door has finally opened for Andre de Jong to join Orlando Pirates. Reports say Stellenbosch FC have accepted an offer.