Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.
President of the United States Donald Trump has been awarded the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize ahead of the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
England and Scotland will know their World Cup opponents on Friday, but there will be a wait to discover where they will play.
From a tiny Caribbean island to a nation once managed by Harry Redknapp, meet the teams who will be making their debut at the 2026 World Cup.
England batter Joe Root says England practised catching in all lights before the day-night Test, but former captain Michael Vaughan questions their approach.
Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera will miss at least six weeks, with the defender set to undergo further tests to establish the full extent of his ankle injury.
Championship leader McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
England produce a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes.
Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been given an extended five-match ban for violent conduct after grabbing an opponent by the neck and throwing her to the ground.
England take three late wickets but are left to rue five dropped catches as Australia close on 378-6 at stumps on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is given a four-match ban and a £15,000 fine after spitting at Leeds United fans last month.
McLaren are prepared to use Oscar Piastri to help Lando Norris' title bid in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, says Zak Brown.
Defending champion Judd Trump moves into the semi-finals of the UK Championship with a comfortable 6-2 victory over three-time winner Ding Junhui.
Wilfried Nancy believes he has inherited a "quality team" at Celtic that needs "to believe a little bit more in themselves".
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim defends his failure to start any academy player in the Premier League this season and repeated his reasons for not giving Kobbie Mainoo an opportunity.
Watch the moment US president receives the first ever Fifa Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw.
Watch the last USA World Cup draw that was Las Vegas in 1994 featuring famous faces like Robin Williams, Bill Clinton and more.
Will Jacks "comes up with something special" to dismiss Steve Smith, taking a brilliant diving catch at backward square leg as Australia fall to 292-5 on day two of the second Ashes Test.
England are forced to rue multiple dropped catches as day two of the second Ashes Test closes with Australia on 378-6, with a lead of 44 runs in Brisbane.
Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United are held at home by West Ham, with Soungoutou Magassa scoring his first Hammers goal.
As Erling Haaland becomes the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks back at the Norway striker's best moments for Man City.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ Paige Tomlinson - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
In the world of team sport, no-one adores the achievements of its most accomplished individuals more than America's sports-mad fans, writes Guillem Balague.
BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.
England flanker Tom Curry will escape any punishment for a tunnel tussle with Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi last month
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah is 'always in my mind to start' after the Egypt forward was left out of the last two starting line-ups.
England all-rounder Will Jacks takes a stunning catch to remove stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith on day two in Brisbane - and it gets big praise from Michael Vaughan.
A key figure behind the Morecambe FC takeover deal is sanctioned by the UK government over accusations of involvement in terrorism.
As Ronnie O'Sullivan turns 50, BBC Sport picks out 10 great moments from his career - and it could have been many more.
The Ukrainian Diving Federation wants diver Sofiia Lyskun to be stripped of all awards after the European champion switched her international allegiance to Russia.
Ruben Amorim declares himself angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lose a lead - with consistency continuing to be an issue.
Rory McIlroy makes three birdies in his last four holes in the second round to make the cut for the weekend at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.
Players, club directors, a commentator and a referee are among the latest to be arrested in Turkey's betting scandal.
Phil Foden is the hottest midfield asset in the game at the moment, with four goals in two games, and it seems daft not to sign him if you have the money.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says Lucas Paqueta will start Sunday's Premier League game at Brighton after serving a one-match ban.
Why wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's drop on day two of second Ashes Test is potentially worrying for England.
Reaction to the second day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
Cameron Green 'gifts' England a wicket, opening up and exposing the stumps to Brydon Carse as Australia sit on 291-4 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Jofra Archer bowls a brilliant yorker to dismiss Jake Weatherald lbw for 72, leaving Australia on 146-2 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
After being dropped on three, England remove Travis Head for 33 for their first Australian wicket of the second Test, with Gus Atkinson taking the catch off the bowling of Brydon Carse, with the home side 77-1 in their first innings in Brisbane.
Marnus Labuschagne dives at full stretch to take a brilliant catch in the deep from Jofra Archer, as England are bowled out for 334 runs on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
England manager Thomas Tuchel speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about how high temperatures could impact the World Cup next summer.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson looks at the key factors that may decide where the 2025 drivers' title is won and lost.
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place.
The UFC announces it will host a Fight Night event in London on 21 March.
South Africa Women cruise to victory by 105 runs in their first Twenty20 international against Ireland Women in Cape Town.
Chris Duncan joined the UFC after finding "peace" in MMA following his mother's murder in 2014. On Saturday he faces Terrance McKinney at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.
A Women's Big Bash match between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes is abandoned after a ball is inadvertently rolled into the pitch.
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen is through to the 800m freestyle final at the European Short Course Swimming Championships [25m] in Lublin.
Joe Root scores his first century in Australia and finishes unbeaten on 135 as England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
How do England use artificial intelligence to prepare for penalty shootouts? Rhys Long, the FA's head of performance insights and analysis, explains all.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says Joe Root is key to England winning the Ashes series against Australia.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim bemoans his side's inability to hold on to a lead, after drawing 1-1 with West Ham United.
Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were "chuffed" after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
With history up for grabs and upsets on the cards, here are the five things to watch out for in the FA Cup second round.
Track the latest team news announcements and line-ups as the 2025-26 Champions Cup gets under way.
South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures.
Newcastle United have money to spend in January - but sporting director Ross Wilson says any mid-season moves will have to "align" with their summer plan.
Rangers' route to Scottish Premiership title success "is a long way but it's not impossible", says head coach Danny Rohl.
Stepping away from international football to manage a club in England's second tier was a decision Tanya Oxtoby "didn't take lightly".
England produce a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes.
Justin Tipuric is frustrated by the uncertainty over the future of Ospreys under the WRU's plans for the professional game.
Rory McIlroy makes three birdies in his last four holes in the second round to make the cut for the weekend at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.
Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.
How dating apps changed our love lives by connecting us, but at what cost?
Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.
FAW chief executive Noel Mooney says qualification for the 2026 World Cup would bring a windfall for all levels of Welsh football.
After every round of Premier League matches this season Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Joe Root ends his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
Fin Smith admits he has found slipping down England's fly-half pecking order tough to take, with George Ford the first-choice 10 during the autumn Tests.
Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons after retiring from cricket.
The story of Duncan Spencer, the "frighteningly fast" bowler who could have played for England or Australia.
Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have dominated men’s tennis in 2025. BBC Sport looks at the evolution of their growing rivalry – and where it could go next.
BBC Sport's From The Ashes series concludes with the inside story of Ashton Agar's record-breaking introduction to Test cricket as a 19-year-old batting at number 11.
BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps.
In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.
England and Scotland will know their World Cup opponents on Friday, but there will be a wait to discover where they will play.
President of the United States Donald Trump has been awarded the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize ahead of the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
From a tiny Caribbean island to a nation once managed by Harry Redknapp, meet the teams who will be making their debut at the 2026 World Cup.
BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.
Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera will miss at least six weeks, with the defender set to undergo further tests to establish the full extent of his ankle injury.
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is given a four-match ban and a £15,000 fine after spitting at Leeds United fans last month.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ Paige Tomlinson - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Wilfried Nancy believes he has inherited a "quality team" at Celtic that needs "to believe a little bit more in themselves".
A key figure behind the Morecambe FC takeover deal is sanctioned by the UK government over accusations of involvement in terrorism.
Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
In the world of team sport, no-one adores the achievements of its most accomplished individuals more than America's sports-mad fans, writes Guillem Balague.
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim defends his failure to start any academy player in the Premier League this season and repeated his reasons for not giving Kobbie Mainoo an opportunity.
Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been given an extended five-match ban for violent conduct after grabbing an opponent by the neck and throwing her to the ground.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah is 'always in my mind to start' after the Egypt forward was left out of the last two starting line-ups.
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place.
Rangers' route to Scottish Premiership title success "is a long way but it's not impossible", says head coach Danny Rohl.
Watch the moment US president receives the first ever Fifa Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw.
Watch the last USA World Cup draw that was Las Vegas in 1994 featuring famous faces like Robin Williams, Bill Clinton and more.
England manager Thomas Tuchel speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about how high temperatures could impact the World Cup next summer.
Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United are held at home by West Ham, with Soungoutou Magassa scoring his first Hammers goal.
As Erling Haaland becomes the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks back at the Norway striker's best moments for Man City.
Newcastle United have money to spend in January - but sporting director Ross Wilson says any mid-season moves will have to "align" with their summer plan.
Phil Foden is the hottest midfield asset in the game at the moment, with four goals in two games, and it seems daft not to sign him if you have the money.
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.
Players, club directors, a commentator and a referee are among the latest to be arrested in Turkey's betting scandal.
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures.
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has said the club will look to sign cover for midfielder Celin Bizet in January after she announced her pregnancy.
FAW chief executive Noel Mooney says qualification for the 2026 World Cup would bring a windfall for all levels of Welsh football.
Ruben Amorim declares himself angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lose a lead - with consistency continuing to be an issue.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says Lucas Paqueta will start Sunday's Premier League game at Brighton after serving a one-match ban.
After every round of Premier League matches this season Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the FA Cup second round on TV and radio this weekend.
Mohamed Salah could still be heading to the Saudi Pro League, Galatasaray will offer him a huge contract, and Real Madrid will rival Manchester United for a Greek wonderkid.
With history up for grabs and upsets on the cards, here are the five things to watch out for in the FA Cup second round.
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard says he has "mutually agreed" to terminate his contract with FC Seoul and will leave next week.
Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United are held at home by West Ham, with Soungoutou Magassa scoring his first Hammers goal.
Struggling Leeds end a four-game losing run to dent Chelsea's Premier League title charge with a stunning 3-1 win at Elland Road.
Florian Wirtz's shot takes a deflection off of Nordi Mukiele to earn Liverpool a hard-won point against Sunderland
Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka score as Arsenal beat Brentford to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Ollie Watkins scores twice to pull his team back from two goals behind as Aston Villa go on to defeat Brighton 4-3.
Igor Jesus' first Premier League goal condemns winless Wolves to another defeat as Nottingham Forest edge a poor game at Molineux.
Highlights from nine Premier League matches across a busy midweek schedule.
We want you to name every nation who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
Lyle Taylor has eight FA Cup goals this season and is hoping to help Chelmsford City reach round three for the first time since the 1970s.
Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo says she has watched the "amazing moment" of Lucia Kendall's first England goal multiple times in recent days.
Weymouth re-hire a club commentator following his public sacking after he criticised senior members of the club during a live broadcast of a match.
John Murray, Ali Bruce-Ball & Ian Dennis talk Premier League, travels and commentary.
Coleen Rooney & McFly’s Danny Jones share tales from ‘I’m A Celebrity… ’
Four years on from film crews witnessing Macclesfield FC's rise from the ashes, a new documentary follows Robbie Savage as he takes over as manager at the club he helped to create.
How do England use artificial intelligence to prepare for penalty shootouts? Rhys Long, the FA's head of performance insights and analysis, explains all.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim bemoans his side's inability to hold on to a lead, after drawing 1-1 with West Ham United.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is pleased with his team's work, after the Hammers came from a goal down to draw 1-1 away to Manchester United.
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy is impressed with the strength and depth of the Arsenal squad as the changes they made, particularly down the right side, paid off against Brentford.
Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Shay Given look at Leeds boss Daniel Farke "stumbled" on a new system and how it worked in their favour in their 3-1 win over Chelsea.
BBC Sport highlights five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including Derby v Leicester and Ipswich v Coventry.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the details of the FA Cup third round draw
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.
Wealdstone boss Sam Cox enlists the help of his local church pastor to inspire his players to reach the FA Cup third round.
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.
Stepping away from international football to manage a club in England's second tier was a decision Tanya Oxtoby "didn't take lightly".
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.
In this Chelsea edition of Confession Cam, players including Hannah Hampton, Aggie Beever-Jones, Keira Walsh and Erin Cuthbert reveal their most embarrassing moments, football icks and what football rule they would like to change.
Match of the Day pundit Shay Given praises Ollie Watkins' work ethic for Aston Villa as the striker scores twice in their 4-3 win over Brighton.
Watch the trailer for new BBC documentary Robbie Savage: Managing Macclesfield FC.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side's performance in their 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League was "mature".
Arne Slot sees positives in Liverpools performance against a "very aggressive" Sunderland press, despite drawing 1-1.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps offers an insight into her journey to the pinnacle of her sport.
Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.
How dating apps changed our love lives by connecting us, but at what cost?
Newcastle United "in the debate about being the top club in the world" according to new CEO David Hopkinson.
Frank Lampard's Coventry City are 10 points clear at the top of the Championship and could create history - but will anything stand in their way?
Wolves' winless start to the season means they are on course for some unwanted records - including equalling the Premier League's lowest Christmas points tally.
England capped off a successful 2025 with resounding victories over China and Ghana at home - so what shape are they in for World Cup qualification?
More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds.
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.
Our Ask Me Anything team look at which clubs amassed the lowest points tally in a single season.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the dubious goals committee is and how the identities of goal scorers are decided
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why former captain Son Heung-min is returning to Tottenham.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Our Ask Me Anything team explore which leagues will have a winter break in football.
Scotland in a men's World Cup draw is not a dream. It's really happening - and the boring preamble will be worth it, writes Tom English.
Wilfried Nancy believes he has inherited a "quality team" at Celtic that needs "to believe a little bit more in themselves".
Rangers' route to Scottish Premiership title success "is a long way but it's not impossible", says head coach Danny Rohl.
Wilfried Nancy takes charge of Celtic for the first time in their top-of-the-table meeting with Hearts - just one of the talking points over the weekend in the Scottish Premiership
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.
Interim Morton boss Billy Davies warns the club's board that promotion to the Scottish Premiership too soon "could be a disaster".
Rangers are on the hunt for a striker as Celtic are encouraged to explore the North American market...
Ajax criticise the "utterly outrageous" firework display which resulted in their Dutch league match against Groningen being abandoned.
Was the disorder of Young Boys fans at Aston Villa an isolated incident, or does it indicate something more prevalent?
Scotland and Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour is facing an extended absence after the Italian club confirm he will have surgery on Monday.
Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been given an extended five-match ban for violent conduct after grabbing an opponent by the neck and throwing her to the ground.
Stepping away from international football to manage a club in England's second tier was a decision Tanya Oxtoby "didn't take lightly".
Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo says she has watched the "amazing moment" of Lucia Kendall's first England goal multiple times in recent days.
Asmita Ale discusses her incredible family history, being the first person of Nepalese descent to sign a professional contract in England and play in the Women's Super League.
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has said the club will look to sign cover for midfielder Celin Bizet in January after she announced her pregnancy.
England capped off a successful 2025 with resounding victories over China and Ghana at home - so what shape are they in for World Cup qualification?
Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, Uefa announces.
BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps.
BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon.
After Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow them to Serie A?
With Tottenham struggling on the pitch and chairman Daniel Levy facing criticism from fans, BBC Sport looks at how the club is run and what the future might hold.
Twenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.
Vinay Menon knew nothing about football when he went for a meeting at a west London mansion in 2009. A few weeks later he was in the heart of the Chelsea dressing room.
Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.
Track the latest team news announcements and line-ups as the 2025-26 Champions Cup gets under way.
England flanker Tom Curry will escape any punishment for a tunnel tussle with Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi last month
South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Dragons aim to win for the first time in 2025 when they travel to Top 14 strugglers Perpignan in the European Challenge Cup.
George Ford is missing because of injury, so Rob du Preez will start at fly-half for Sale in their Champions Cup opener against Glasgow.
South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.
Jamie George says England team-mate Henry Pollock is a personality without precedent in rugby and a "genuinely fascinating" character.
Fin Smith admits he has found slipping down England's fly-half pecking order tough to take, with George Ford the first-choice 10 during the autumn Tests.
Justin Tipuric is frustrated by the uncertainty over the future of Ospreys under the WRU's plans for the professional game.
Head coach Dwayne Peel says he looks forward to rekindling Scarlets' "strong tradition" of competing in Europe's top competition.
Wales back Mason Grady hopes to build momentum as he starts on the wing for Cardiff at Stade Francais in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.
Has the 2027 World Cup draw handed an advantage to northern hemisphere sides chasing glory?
As Rieko Ioane prepares for his Leinster debut, BBC Sport NI looks at his shock move and his spat with Ireland legend Johnny Sexton.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris admits his side's journey to the 2027 Rugby World Cup must feature improvements "across all areas" after a mixed autumn campaign.
England and Wales are paired up in the pool stages at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Scotland and Ireland also drawn together.
Champ side Worcester Warriors sign former Exeter Chiefs centre Tom Hendrickson who makes an immediate debut against Cornish Pirates.
Harlequins wing Cadan Murley says his side must play with bravery as they head to Leinster in their Champions Cup opener.
Wales lock Gwen Crabb leaves Gloucester-Hartpury to play in the Celtic Challenge for Brython Thunder.
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.
Australia prop Angus Bell is set to make his Ulster debut off the bench in Friday's Challenge Cup opener against Racing 92 at Affidea Stadium.
Sale Sharks women announce the signing of Canada wing Asia Hogan-Rochester from 1 January.
Wales head coach Steve Tandy says he is excited by the prospect of facing England at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Wales captain Dewi Lake insists a record 73-0 defeat by South Africa will not dent his side’s confidence, but will instead drive the squad to improve.
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28, saying she plans to return to a career in mechanical engineering.
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says the sport's future looks bright after a "challenging" but "positive" year, following the release of the RFU accounts.
Wales captain Jac Morgan says Steve Tandy wants his side to play with bravery and intelligence against Argentina on Sunday.
Dragons are set to be without tight-head prop Chris Coleman for a number of weeks after he suffered an injury with Wales.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he will face a selection "juggling act" in their forthcoming European Challenge Cup matches.
As European rugby returns, Scarlets are hunting Champions Cup upsets while Cardiff, Dragons and Ospreys look to progress in the Challenge Cup.
Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen dissect the draw for the 2027 World Cup draw.
Scotland have been drawn against Ireland, Uruguay and Portugal in Rugby World Cup 2027.
Wales boss Steve Tandy is confident his side will grow to be a team that others want to avoid at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Head coach Andy Farrell is not being drawn on suggestions that Ireland have been handed a favourable draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Former Wales back row Jonathan Thomas leaves his role as Swansea RFC head coach due to ongoing health concerns.
The Welsh Rugby Union will ask the four professional regions to release players for Wales training periods before next year's Six Nations.
Former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney tells the BBC's Ireland Rugby Social podcast that he believes changes are coming to improve rugby union as a spectacle.
Bath flier Henry Arundell's face-off with wing rival Noah Caluori was an intriguing battle as the Prem returned from an autumn lay-off
BBC Sport Wales ask where does Welsh rugby go from here after another record defeat dished out by South Africa.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has taken world rugby by storm but was playing for Llandovery College not so long ago.
After 22 matches over four weeks brought the best of the northern and southern hemispheres together, here are the star performers.
Former Wales centre Jonathan 'Fox' Davies tells Scrum V: The Warm Up that the Welsh Rugby Union once asked a witch doctor to remove dark spirits in the Principality Stadium home dressing room whilst the national team were on a losing run.
Ellis Genge says it's becoming harder to adapt between his professional and personal life as he gets older. Genge will captain England against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday in his first appearance since playing for the British and Irish Lions in the summer.
Former England captain Lewis Moody, speaking to BBC Breakfast, thanks the public for the "wonderful" support they have shown him since his motor neurone disease diagnosis.
Wales head coach Steve Tandy reveals how his squad has dealt with the news of the WRU's plan to cut a region as he prepares for the autumn Tests.
England World Cup stars Ellie Kildunne and Lucy Packer make a winning return to club rugby as Harlequins beat Loughborough Lightning in a stunning, 14-try Premiership Women's Rugby opener at the Stoop.
Ashy chats to an old friend 14 years on from their famous incident at Welford Road.
Ugo, Danny and Chris discuss the big winners and losers this autumn.
Conor and Gavin review Ireland's defeat to the Springboks
Max Ojomoh is on the pod after starring in England's victory over the Pumas.
Chris, GRO and Tom are back to preview the final weekend of autumn matches.
Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.
How dating apps changed our love lives by connecting us, but at what cost?
England batter Joe Root says England practised catching in all lights before the day-night Test, but former captain Michael Vaughan questions their approach.
England produce a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes.
England take three late wickets but are left to rue five dropped catches as Australia close on 378-6 at stumps on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Will Jacks "comes up with something special" to dismiss Steve Smith, taking a brilliant diving catch at backward square leg as Australia fall to 292-5 on day two of the second Ashes Test.
A Women's Big Bash match between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes is abandoned after a ball is inadvertently rolled into the pitch.
England all-rounder Will Jacks takes a stunning catch to remove stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith on day two in Brisbane - and it gets big praise from Michael Vaughan.
Why wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's drop on day two of second Ashes Test is potentially worrying for England.
England are forced to rue multiple dropped catches as day two of the second Ashes Test closes with Australia on 378-6, with a lead of 44 runs in Brisbane.
Reaction to the second day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Reaction to a 2nd day in Brisbane that saw England miss out on putting heat on the hosts
South Africa Women cruise to victory by 105 runs in their first Twenty20 international against Ireland Women in Cape Town.
Cameron Green 'gifts' England a wicket, opening up and exposing the stumps to Brydon Carse as Australia sit on 291-4 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Jofra Archer bowls a brilliant yorker to dismiss Jake Weatherald lbw for 72, leaving Australia on 146-2 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
After being dropped on three, England remove Travis Head for 33 for their first Australian wicket of the second Test, with Gus Atkinson taking the catch off the bowling of Brydon Carse, with the home side 77-1 in their first innings in Brisbane.
Marnus Labuschagne dives at full stretch to take a brilliant catch in the deep from Jofra Archer, as England are bowled out for 334 runs on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Joe Root scores his first century in Australia and finishes unbeaten on 135 as England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Hampshire appoint South African Russell Domingo as their new head coach.
Comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses a daily cricket conundrum about the Ashes.
Latest scorecard from the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies in Christchurch.
Nathan Lyon is left out of an Australia side for the first time in a home Test since 2012, while the hosts were also still without captain Pat Cummins for the second Ashes Test.
Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
Somerset batting coach Shane Burger is to leave the club after three seasons.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says Joe Root is key to England winning the Ashes series against Australia.
Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were "chuffed" after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Joe Root hits his 40th career Test century, and his first in Australia, as England move on to 256-7 on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Gus Atkinson is brilliantly caught by Alex Carey for four, to give Mitchell Starc a fifth wicket as England fall to 264-8 on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
England captain Ben Stokes is run out for 19 after a mix-up with Joe Root as the tourists fall to 210-5 on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is left dismayed as Harry Brook is caught for 31 by Steve Smith off the bowling of Mitchell Starc as England fall to 176-4 on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Zak Crawley is caught for 76 off the bowling of Michael Neser, ending a 117-run partnership with Joe Root to leave England on 122-3 on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Zak Crawley brings up his half-century to help England recover from 5-2 to 98-2 at lunch on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Joe Root ends his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
England bowler Mark Wood casts doubt on his availability for the third Ashes Test because of his knee injury.
Former Lancashire and England spinner Stephen Parry has been named new head coach of Essex Women.
Reaction to an absorbing opening day at the Gabba where Joe Root was the star.
Hampshire's Linsey Smith is among 17 players to receive full England women's central contracts for 2025-26.
Five-time The Hundred champions Oval Invincibles will be renamed MI London from next season following investment from the owners of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.
Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons after retiring from cricket.
Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc excels with the pink ball before the day-night second Ashes Test.
Exactly 15 years on from his epic 235 not out at the Gabba, Alastair Cook explains how he conquered Australia on England's triumphant 2010-11 Ashes tour.
BBC Sport's From The Ashes series concludes with the inside story of Ashton Agar's record-breaking introduction to Test cricket as a 19-year-old batting at number 11.
Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps - England's 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat.
How a run-filled tour of Australia in 2002-03 put Michael Vaughan on the road to Ashes glory in 2005.
Highlights from day one of the Second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Reaction to day one of the second Test as Joe Root hits his first century in Australia.
England captain Ben Stokes talks to TMS ahead of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Ollie Pope speaks to Test Match Special & reaction to England’s team ahead of 2nd Test.
Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Melinda Farrell preview the second Test of the Ashes.
Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at why the Ashes use pink balls.
After Australia and England played out the first two-day Ashes Test in 104 years, chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt looks at the reasons why and asks if the rest of the series could be played on fast forward.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the Prime Minister's XI is ahead of their friendly with England Lions this weekend.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what happened in the 2018 sandpaper scandal.
BBC Sport explores whether all three kinds of mainstream cricket ball have different qualities.
Our Ask Me Anything team look at how the Ashes got its name and what is in the urn.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why cricket scoreboards are backwards in Australia
Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.
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Anastasia Potapova says she has switched nationality from Russian to Austrian after her application for citizenship is accepted.
Serena Williams files the necessary paperwork for a return to tennis - but then denies she is returning to the sport.
Emma Raducanu hopes to develop a better base level in 2026 so she can dictate matches and worry less about her opponents' strengths.
The 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition tennis match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios will be shown live on BBC One on 28 December.
Jack Draper delays his comeback from an arm injury as he pulls out of this weekend's Ultimate Tennis Showdown grand final in London.
Emma Raducanu is now comfortable travelling by public transport and does not feel she is "hiding from anything any more" after her stalking ordeal.
Andy Murray says he "probably didn't get the results I would have liked" for Novak Djokovic during his time coaching his former rival earlier this year.
Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time French Open champion, dies at the age of 92.
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool tell BBC Sport about finishing the year as the world's top-ranked doubles pairing - and why British doubles is in such good shape.
Britain's Katie Boulter says she feels she has to "choose between my body and my ranking" as the scramble continues for a place in January's Australian Open main draw.
Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Berrettini lead Italy to a historic third straight Davis Cup title in Bologna.
The Professional Tennis Players' Association and Tennis Australia say they are likely to reach a settlement in the "near future" in relation to the lawsuit filed against multiple governing bodies.
Flavio Cobolli says sealing Italy's place in the Davis Cup final was "one of the best days of my life" after he saves seven match points to win a 32-point tie-break against Belgium's Zizou Bergs.
Roger Federer will become the first member of the 'Big Three' of tennis to be inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame next year.
Plans were approved for 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium at Wimbledon.
Joe Salisbury has experienced the highs of winning Grand Slams and reaching number one in the world. This season he has struggled with anxiety, he tells BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller.
Grand Slam winners Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka are expected to face each other at the United Cup in Perth in their first event of the 2026 season.
After losing two Grand Slam finals and the number one crown to his great rival, Jannik Sinner again shows Carlos Alcaraz how he can bounce back from adversity.
Great Britain's Henry Patten completes a life-changing visit to Turin by becoming an ATP Finals champion for the first time - a week after proposing to his girlfriend in the city.
Jannik Sinner signs off his 2025 season in style by overcoming world number one Carlos Alcaraz in two tight sets to defend his ATP Finals crown in Turin.
Delyth Lloyd and guests reflect on the 2025 tennis season.
Great Britain's Alfie Hewett loses 6-1 6-1 to Japan's world number one Tokito Oda in the men's singles final of the Wheelchair Masters in Huzhou, China.
Carlos Alcaraz secures the year-end world number one ranking by reaching the knockout stages at the ATP Finals with three straight wins.
Novak Djokovic still believes he can win a 25th Grand Slam title - despite being given a "slap from reality in the last couple of years".
Watch the best shots, as the United States' Jessica Pegula fights back from a set down to beat Katie Boulter and knock Great Britain out of the Billie Jean King Cup at the semi-final stage.
A battling Sonay Kartal falls to the United States' Emma Navarro, as Great Britain go 1-0 down in the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup.
Watch the best shots, as Katie Boulter's win over Moyuka Uchijima sees Great Britain secure a 2-0 win over Japan, setting up a Billie Jean King Cup semi-final with the United States.
Watch the best shots, as Sonay Kartal beats Ena Shibahara of Japan to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead in their Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final tie.
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg says "I hope I'm gonna be OK" after being diagnosed with "extremely aggressive" prostate cancer.
Emma Raducanu is missing the Billie Jean King Cup to focus on the WTA Tour.
Carlos Alcaraz triumphs in the latest chapter of his compelling rivalry with Jannik Sinner, earning a four-set victory to regain the US Open title.
How some self-reflection on a mid-season holiday helped Aryna Sabalenka go from near-misses to year-end number one.
The season-ending WTA Finals has been held for the second time in Saudi Arabia - a controversial move which continues to be scrutinised.
Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka will face controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style event.
At the start of 2025, Victoria Mboko was ranked outside of the world's top 300. Now the teenager has cracked the top 20 after winning another WTA title.
New WTA chair Valerie Camillo is tasked with driving growth for women's tennis - and can draw on her experience working with country music superstar Dolly Parton.
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at how Emma Raducanu's 2025 season went - and what the future could hold.
After facing high temperatures on the Asian swing of the tennis tours, some players are questioning the sport's heat policies.
Carlos Alcaraz says it's a "dream come true" after winning his second US Open title and regaining the No. 1 spot in the world rankings.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beats American Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6 (7-3) to retain the US Open and win her first Grand Slam of 2025, having already lost the Australian and French Open finals earlier this year.
World number two Iga Swiatek challenges a journalist after her US Open defeat against Amanda Anisimova, rejecting the suggestion that she needs a "mental break" after the straight sets loss at Flushing Meadows.
Amanda Anisimova knocks Iga Swiatek out of the US Open, to gain revenge for her 6-0 6-0 defeat in the 2025 Wimbledon final.
Speaking at the US Open, after her second round win, Emma Raducanu said Carlos Alcaraz "owns" his new haircut.
Britain's former US Open champion Emma Raducanu reaches the third round of this year's tournament with a dominant 6-2 6-1 win against Indonesia's Janice Tjen.
Venus Williams says it is nice to have had the chance to "play more healthy" after serious health issues despite losing in the first round of the US Open.
Watch the moment Daniil Mededev smashes up his racquet after his first-round defeat by Benjamin Bonzi at the US Open.
Daniil Medvedev says his US Open meltdown was a reaction to the umpire's decision after a photographer walked on to court as he was facing match point.
Watch mini highlights as British number one, Emma Raducanu beats Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2 to get her first US Open win since 2021.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team details the history of 'Battle of the Sexes' matches in tennis
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at how much prize money is on offer at the US Open.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at why there is a pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon trophy for the winner of the men's singles.
Wimbledon are relying on electronic line calling to judge whether a ball is in or out.
Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.
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