After they reached the end of the road in South Africa on Saturday, Simon Lewis assesses another dramatic year for the southern province. 

The 26 year-old, who has won 13 senior caps for Brazil, scored 18 goals in all competitions last season.

Attacking tyro with a martial artist’s precision is Neymar without the madness and the further maths version of Lamine Yamal’s fine art

It may be too late for accountability, but it’s never too late for a fresh start. Too many people have been hurt, and all in the name of a stupid game of football. It’s finally time to grow up.

Writers bemoaned Inter’s ‘climax of suffering’ in Munich but saved their harshest words for Simone Inzaghi.

Inzaghi refused to confirm if he would be Inter Milan manager at the Club World Cup.

It was the first penalty shootout in United Rugby Championship (URC) history, and it added to a dramatic contest that started slowly but boiled up to a wonderful crescendo.

The first piece of mini-transfer window business is a significant moment for Fifa’s Gianni Infantino and his heinous creation

Carla Ward's side laboured to the victory in Istanbul with sub Emily Murphy striking the winner. 

The Portugal playmaker admitted United could end up cashing in on him, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal pushing for the move. 

24-year-old Frimpong can operate at right-back or on the right wing.

City were referred to an independent commission in February 2023 over alleged breaches of league financial rules, which City strenuously deny.

Munster face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. 

The Reds confirmed a fee had been paid to secure the 26-year-old’s services at the start of June rather than from July 1, with Real announcing Alexander-Arnold had agreed a six-year contract.

It is another action packed weekend of sport with Cork and Kerry renewing their rivalry, URC quarter-finals and the Champions League final - all you need to know here.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named a 37-player preparation squad for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England later this summer. There are two uncapped players in the squad with Bemand selecting Alma Atagamen and Ivana Kiripati.

Katie McCabe has been nursing a calf problem for a few months, influencing the decision of Ireland manager Carla Ward to keep her on the bench for the April visit to Greece.

Diaz has two years remaining on his contract and is yet to enter talks on an extension

Chelsea ready to back manager Maresca this summer

The Ipswich striker is currently with England's U21s.