Aston Villa are eyeing Norwich star Todd Cantwell as a possible replacement for Manchester City target Jack Grealish, reports claim. City are reportedly expected to accept a record-breaking £100million bid from City for Grealish. On Saturday, Villa announced they had agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, subject to a medical and …

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber believes his side are beginning to click back into gear, but cautioned his players to "stay humble" ahead of next weekend's series decider vs the British and Irish Lions.

The Lions had led 9-6 at half-time of the second Test with South Africa.

The hosts battered the Lions 27-9 in Cape Town to level the series at one win apiece, and tee up a decisive third Test next Saturday.

Former referee Nigel Owens says he would have considered a red card for Cheslin Kolbe's aerial challenge on Conor Murray during South Africa's win over the British and Irish Lions.

Kane wants to leave this summer in order to win trophies but the club have no plans to sell him, with Manchester City interested.

LEEDS have led the tributes to Terry Cooper after the former England international died at the age of 77. The left-winger-turned-left-back starred for the Elland Road side during arguably their most successful era to date. Cooper’s goal led Don Revie’s Leeds to their first-ever major trophy – the 1968 League Cup final victory over Arsenal. …

Cork are through to the All-Ireland semi-finals after a hard-fought 2-26 to 0-24 win over Dublin at Semple Stadium.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL GRIFFEE: Now that the dust has settled on that manic, shocking and frustrating night in Las Vegas, Dustin Poirier reflects on a job well done. 

Former international ref Nigel Owens says Cheslin Kolbe was 'very lucky' to avoid red for a high tackle on Conor Murray as South Africa levelled the series by winning a fiery second Test

RAHEEM STERLING is still no closer to signing a new contract – yet that does NOT mean he will be offloaded if Jack Grealish ends up at the Etihad. Manchester City would love Sterling to nail down his future, even though talks have still to resume talks after initial discussions last season. But there is […]

MANCHESTER UNITED face a near £15 million pay off if they cut their losses on Paul Pogba this month. And that could sway them into keeping the French midfielder for another season – even if it means losing him for nothing in 12 months. Pogba, 28, has so far given no indication he will sign […]

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’S new deal could put Manchester United in pole position to land Erling Haaland next year. United narrowly missed out on the Norwegian hitman when he left Red Bull Salzburg for Borussia Dortmund 18 months ago. Haaland turned his back on the chance to move to Old Trafford then with so much uncertainty […]

Northern Superchargers emulate their women's team from earlier in the day by beating Oval Invincibles at Headingley.

“When Plan A doesn’t work, do it better.” That was the mantra from the South African Springboks as they claimed a comfortable 27-9 win over the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town to level the three-match series at 1-1.

Miralem Pjanic is regretting his Barcelona move and pining to reunite with returning Juventus boss Max Allegri, according to the Catalans' former sporting director Ariedo Braida. 

Verstappen and Hamilton were asked about how they would both react if they went wheel to wheel in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix, with Verstappen not taking kindly to the question.

Daniel Levy's grip on Harry Kane is slowly slipping away, with the striker reportedly set to force through a move to Manchester City when he returns to Tottenham. 

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City are still 'far away' with less than a week to go before their competitive season kicks off but at least Riyad Mahrez is playing like a man possessed.

Pick through the player ratings from the British and Irish Lions' second Test defeat against the Springboks in Cape Town.