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Rassie Erasmus insists Steve Borthwick is a coach under pressure as South Africa look to inflict further misery on England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. England are playing to avoid a fifth successive defeat when they host the all-conquering back-to-back…

Rory McIlroy claimed a share of the lead on day one of the DP World Tour Championship to further tighten his grip on a sixth Race to Dubai title. McIlroy carded six birdies and a solitary bogey in an opening…

A weary-looking Mike Tyson uttered only 135 words during a bizarre press conference before Friday’s fight with Jake Paul, but insisted he was ready for the YouTuber-turned-boxer. Former world heavyweight champion Tyson (50-6, 44KOs) will step back into the ring…

Diego Forlan relished his foray into another professional sport after losing a doubles match on home soil in Uruguay. The former Manchester United forward was given a wild card to play in the Uruguay Open in Montevideo, a tournament on…

Arsenal defender Ben White is set for a spell on the sidelines having undergone minor surgery on a knee issue, the PA news agency understands. White, 27, has seen his workload managed during the opening part of the season, making…

Frustrated captain Harry Kane has suggested some England players have forgotten the importance of representing their country following a spate of withdrawals. The Euro 2024 runners-up round off a mixed year by heading to Greece for Thursday’s must-win Nations League…

Andy Farrell believes taking on Argentina will be the “perfect” test of Ireland’s character after they “let a few people down” during a deflating defeat to the All Blacks. The Six Nations champions were dealt a reality check at the…

Rory McIlroy admits his failure to win the US Open still “stings” as he bids to match Seve Ballesteros by winning a sixth Race to Dubai title. Thriston Lawrence is the only player who can prevent McIlroy topping the money…

Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants to keep making his sport-loving family proud, revealing his dad used to be Stockport’s mascot ‘Vernon Bear’ and that he gets advice from less cuddly future father-in-law Roy Keane. Lee Carsley named the 22-year-old in a senior…

Michael van Gerwen crashed out of the Grand Slam of Darts in the group stage as Luke Littler missed double 12 for a nine-darter on an eventful night in Wolverhampton. Three-time winner Van Gerwen lost in a last-leg decider to…