
Plotting England and Scotland’s routes through the World Cup
It took a while, but the World Cup draw is finally done and fans of England and Scotland can start to work out their path to glory.
SUNDAY, 07 DECEMBER 2025, 19:35

It took a while, but the World Cup draw is finally done and fans of England and Scotland can start to work out their path to glory.

BBC Scotland digs into Scotland’s World Cup progression prospects.

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John Plumtree will vacate hit position as Sharks head coach this weekend after their Champions Cup game against Toulouse.

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a renewed partnership with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi says George Matlou (27) should clean his image and focus on football.

The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.