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Norris 'nervous and excited' about title fight with team-mate PiastriLando Norris says he and McLaren are "ready" to cope with the tension of an internal fight for the world championship between himself and team-mate Oscar Piastri.
England 'will be better' after Italy test as 2025 starts with winHead coach John Mitchell says England will learn from being tested by Italy, as the Red Roses make a winning start to the Women's Six Nations.
Can Chelsea script perfect ending to Man City mini-series?Chelsea have the edge over Manchester City, but who will triumph in their fourth meeting in the space of 13 days? BBC Sport takes a look at the intriguing battle so far.
The Women's Football ShowHighlights from the Women's Super League, including Manchester City v Chelsea.
Slick Greece stroll to win that relegates Scotland in Nations LeagueWatch the best of the action as Greece overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit with an impressive 3-0 win over Scotland at Hampden to relegate the hosts to Nations League B.
Ferrari's Hamilton disqualified from Chinese GPLewis Hamilton is disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix for a technical infringement on his Ferrari.
'The effort was there' - Tuchel on speaking to Foden & RashfordEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel says he has spoken to Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden after Friday's win over Albania.
Archer records worst bowling figures in IPL historyEngland fast bowler Jofra Archer achieves an unwanted record for the most expensive bowling figures in the history of the Indian Premier League - with 0-76 from four overs.
Gourley & Hunter Bell win world indoor 1500m medalsGreat Britain's Neil Gourley and Georgia Hunter Bell win 1500m medals on the final day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in China.
England start Six Nations defence with resounding Italy winEngland extend their winning run to 21 games with a 38-5 win over Italy to get their Women's Six Nations title defence off to a strong start at the LNER Community stadium in York.
Karetsas stunner gives Greece aggregate lead over ScotlandSeventeen-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas curls a fine strike into the top corner to put Scotland two down at Hampden and gave Greece the aggregate lead in the Nations League play-off.
Chelsea come from behind to snatch late win over Man CityErin Cuthbert's injury-time header seals a 2-1 comeback win for Chelsea in their third of four matches in a row against Manchester City, extending the Blues' lead at the top of the Women's Super League table to eight points.
Scotland concede 13 seconds after break to go three down against GreeceScotland concede in the opening seconds of the second half as Christos Tzolis puts Greece three goals up at Hampden and 3-1 ahead on aggregate in the Nations League play-off.
'Referee should have played advantage' - Park's goal ruled out for Man CityManchester City's Jess Park is denied a goal to double her side's lead as the referee blows for a foul in the build up by Chelsea's Millie Bright on Kerolin in the Women's Super League at the Etihad Stadium.
'Edwards the only candidate England should consider'Former England players Lydia Greenway and Alex Hartley back Charlotte Edwards to become the new head coach.
Vonn secures first podium since comeback aged 40Lindsey Vonn secures her first podium finish since making her comeback at the age of 40 after finishing second in the super-G at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley.
England start Six Nations defence with Italy winEngland start their Women's Six Nations title defence with a comfortable win over Italy at LNER Community Stadium in York.
Juventus sack boss Motta and replace him with TudorJuventus sack manager Thiago Motta after just nine months in charge and replaced him Croatian Igor Tudor.
Foden and Rashford know what is expected - TuchelEngland manager Thomas Tuchel praises Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden's effort and application but says he has spoken to the pair about what they need to offer on the ball, ahead of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia.
Six-way photo finish in 60m hurdles as Charlton wins goldBahamas' Devynne Charlton runs a season best 7.72 seconds to retain her 60m hurdle world title, despite a tight photo finish, at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China.
'Unbelievable' Kane can get 100 England goals - RiceDeclan Rice praises Harry Kane and says the England captain can make it to100 goals for his country as they prepare for their World Cup qualifying match against Latvia.
Cuthbert's header snatches victory for Chelsea at Man CitySubstitute Erin Cuthbert gets on the end of Ashley Lawrence's cross with a brilliant diving header in second-half stoppage time to give Chelsea a 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Women's Super League at Etihad Stadium.
Ingebrigtsen wins gold as GB's Gourley takes 1500m silverFollowing his victory in the 3000m final, Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins his first 1500m world title to complete the double at the World Indoor Athletics Championships, while Great Britain's Neil Gourley takes home silver in Nanjing, China.
No problem with Hojlund mimicking celebration - RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo says he has "no problem" with Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund copying his "siu" celebration after scoring a Nations League winner against Portugal on Thursday.
Bath overpower Gloucester to regain six-point leadBath win a feisty West Country derby 42-26 against Gloucester to re-establish their six-point lead at the top of the Premiership.
Piastri leads Norris to McLaren one-two in ChinaOscar Piastri leads Lando Norris to a dominant McLaren one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of George Russell's Mercedes.
Clinical Hull KR beat Leigh to extend lead at topEarly Super League pacesetters Hull KR overpower second-placed Leigh Leopards 30-0 at Craven Park to go three points clear.
Tuchel 'not afraid' to make changes as injured Gordon withdrawsEngland manager Thomas Tuchel will make changes for Monday's World Cup qualifier against Latvia, while Anthony Gordon has been ruled out through injury.
Knight sacking leaves 'enormous shoes to fill' - who may England turn to?England begin the summer of 2025 with uncertainty, searching for a new captain for the first time in nine years after Heather Knight was sacked following a 16-0 defeat by Australia in the Ashes.
Real beat Barcelona for first time in Women's ClasicoReal Madrid beat rivals Barcelona for the first time on Sunday, ending a run of 18 straight defeats in the 'Women's Clasico'.
Lakers well beaten by Bulls on James returnThe Chicago Bulls earn a comfortable NBA win against a Los Angeles Lakers side who had been boosted by the return of LeBron James.
'Civil war was awful - I was a kid but it became normal'Michael King shares his story of selling water bottles as an eight-year-old in war-torn DR Congo to the boxing in the UK.
New Zealand thrash Pakistan to clinch T20 seriesNew Zealand thrash Pakistan by 115 runs to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20 series.
England's Rhodes holds nerve to claim maiden LET victoryEngland's Mimi Rhodes holds her nerve to claim her first Ladies European Tour victory at the Women's NSW Open in Australia.
Aubameyang dents Kenya's dreams of World Cup spotPierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 to severely dent the East Africans' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup.
'If Big George hit you, you stayed hit' - Foreman obituaryGeorge Foreman goes down as one of the greatest ever heavyweight boxers, one part of a "holy trinity of heavyweight boxers with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier".
England's Mansell wins maiden DP Tour titleEngland's Richard Mansell wins his maiden DP World Tour title at the weather-shortened Porsche Singapore Classic.
Pulse upset champions Lightning for two wins from twoLondon Pulse make it two wins from two to start the new Netball Super League season with a 77-51 win over defending champions Loughborough Lightning.
Brady upsets Edwards with dominant displaySean Brady upsets Leon Edwards with a dominant display, submitting the Briton in the fourth round of the pair's welterweight contest at UFC London.
Trump beats Higgins to set up Wilson finalJudd Trump will play Kyren Wilson in the Players Championship final after the world number one beat John Higgins 6-4 in the semi-finals.
Evans wins Safari Rally Kenya to extend WRC leadWales' Elfyn Evans recorded back-to-back WRC victories for the first time by winning Safari Rally Kenya and extending his Championship lead to 36 points.
McCann retires as British MMA iconMolly McCann says she "knocked on the door and opened it" after retiring from MMA following defeat by Alexia Thainara at UFC London.
GB's Hunter Bell runs personal best to clinch 1500m bronzeEthiopia's Gudaf Tsegay wins 1500m gold as GB's Georgia Hunter Bell runs a personal best to secure a bronze medal at the World Indoor Athletics Championships.
Scotland triumph in thriller against WalesScotland kickstart their 2025 Women's Six Nations campaign with a tense 24-21 victory over Wales in Edinburgh.
Highlights: Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in CardiffWatch the best of the action as Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in Cardiff to get their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start.
'It's an honour' - Ronaldo reacts to Hojlund celebrationCristiano Ronaldo says it's "not a problem" that Rasmus Hojlund imitated his signature "siu" celebration after scoring the winning goal for Denmark against Portugal in the Nations League.
'You can't take it personally' - Coe after IOC defeatLord Sebastian Coe tells BBC Sport that "you can't take these things personally" after his IOC presidential election defeat to Kirsty Coventry.
England start Six Nations defence with Italy winEngland start their Women's Six Nations title defence with a comfortable win over Italy at LNER Community Stadium in York.
'Mr Calm' Bellamy looks to Skopje after opening winWales captain Ben Davies says boss Craig Bellamy was "Mr Calm" after his side made hard work of their opening World Cup qualifier to beat Kazakhstan.
Five talking points from Tuchel's first game as England bossBBC Sport has a look at some of the talking points from England's win over Albania in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge.
George Foreman's life in picturesA look back at the life of American boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman, who has died aged 76.
The Rumble in the Jungle, by those who witnessed itBBC Sport speaks to those who witnessed the epic heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire.
'He does everything right' - the remarkable rise of Lewis-SkellyIn October, Myles Lewis-Skelly was starting for Arsenal's U21s against MK Dons in the EFL Trophy. Less than six months later, he is an England goalscorer - and BBC Sport charts his rise.
Groundbreaking but controversial - new IOC president CoventryKirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee president - but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?
Why are Chelsea stockpiling so many young players?Chelsea have six deals for rising stars lined up and have just signed two more young talents from Portuguese side Sporting. Why? And how can they afford it?
The flamboyant deal-maker of Formula 1 - Eddie Jordan obituaryFormula 1 team boss Eddie Jordan was a rogue who was sometimes loveable, sometimes dodgy, occasionally both at the same time.
'I signed Barcelona deal - then had a stroke at 24'Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck suffered a stroke six months after being part of the England squad which reached the World Cup final - this is the story of her remarkable comeback.
A cash-filled briefcase, a missing shield and the beating of AustraliaWhen England's women face Australia in Las Vegas on Saturday night, they can thank the Great Britain trailblazers who overcame remarkable odds just to get a Test series on - and then won it.
I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - StoneyFormer England captain Casey Stoney tells BBC Sport how she and her family have rebuilt their lives after her sacking by San Diego Wave left them effectively homeless.
'Like a Jason Bourne movie' - how Afghan women's team fled TalibanThe Afghanistan Women's XI played their first match after an evacuation likened to "a Jason Bourne movie", led by three women on the other side of the world.
'She was like a tsunami' - the unstoppable rise of BonmatiFrom the moment she was named, Aitana Bonmati has stood out from the rest and stood up for something more than herself.
'I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing'Heather Hardy tells BBC Sport how she is adapting to life outside of boxing after the former world champion was left with a life-threatening injury.
How a Facebook advert changed a life and the look of a sportPhoebe Schecter had watched two Super Bowls and found them both "boring" before a move to the UK sparked an unlikely NFL career
Can Chelsea script perfect ending to Man City mini-series?Chelsea have the edge over Manchester City, but who will triumph in their fourth meeting in the space of 13 days? BBC Sport takes a look at the intriguing battle so far.
'The effort was there' - Tuchel on speaking to Foden & RashfordEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel says he has spoken to Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden after Friday's win over Albania.
The Women's Football ShowHighlights from the Women's Super League, including Manchester City v Chelsea.
Juventus sack boss Motta and replace him with TudorJuventus sack manager Thiago Motta after just nine months in charge and replaced him Croatian Igor Tudor.
'I am just as scared as the players' - Villa's concerns deepenIt was inconceivable for many to think Aston Villa could be relegated from the Women's Super League this season - but it's looking increasingly possible.
Slick Greece stroll to win that relegates Scotland in Nations LeagueWatch the best of the action as Greece overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit with an impressive 3-0 win over Scotland at Hampden to relegate the hosts to Nations League B.
Chelsea come from behind to snatch late win over Man CityErin Cuthbert's injury-time header seals a 2-1 comeback win for Chelsea in their third of four matches in a row against Manchester City, extending the Blues' lead at the top of the Women's Super League table to eight points.
Karetsas stunner gives Greece aggregate lead over ScotlandSeventeen-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas curls a fine strike into the top corner to put Scotland two down at Hampden and gave Greece the aggregate lead in the Nations League play-off.
Scotland concede 13 seconds after break to go three down against GreeceScotland concede in the opening seconds of the second half as Christos Tzolis puts Greece three goals up at Hampden and 3-1 ahead on aggregate in the Nations League play-off.
'Referee should have played advantage' - Park's goal ruled out for Man CityManchester City's Jess Park is denied a goal to double her side's lead as the referee blows for a foul in the build up by Chelsea's Millie Bright on Kerolin in the Women's Super League at the Etihad Stadium.
Tuchel 'not afraid' to make changes as injured Gordon withdrawsEngland manager Thomas Tuchel will make changes for Monday's World Cup qualifier against Latvia, while Anthony Gordon has been ruled out through injury.
'Mr Calm' Bellamy looks to Skopje after opening World Cup qualifying winWales captain Ben Davies says boss Craig Bellamy was "Mr Calm" after his side made hard work of their opening World Cup qualifier to beat Kazakhstan.
Real beat rivals Barcelona for first time everReal Madrid beat rivals Barcelona for the first time on Sunday, ending a run of 18 straight defeats in the 'Women's Clasico'.
A win & a ring - Madsen enjoys Everton comeback with 'surprise twist'Everton forward Rikke Madsen has a comeback to remember as her boyfriend proposes after her first appearance in more than a year.
Football DailyJohn Murray and Ian Dennis look ahead to England’s FIFA World Cup qualifier vs Latvia.
No problem with Hojlund mimicking celebration - RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo says he has "no problem" with Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund copying his "siu" celebration after scoring a Nations League winner against Portugal on Thursday.
Aubameyang dents Kenya's dreams of World Cup spotPierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 to severely dent the East Africans' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup.
From the Irish League to NI - Devlin's 'unbelievable' debutLess than two years since moving from the Irish Premiership to Portsmouth, Terry Devlin makes an "unbelievable" Northern Ireland debut against Switzerland.
NI continue progress but still 'more growing to do'Michael O'Neill says he is pleased with how his young Northern Ireland side stepped up in Friday's friendly with Switzerland but "there's more growing to do".
First impressions of 'low-key' Tuchel & his England teamAfter an uneventful win over Albania, what are chief football writer Phil McNulty's first impressions of Thomas Tuchel's England?
Rangers hit five past Hibs to retain SWPL CupRangers cruise to a 5-0 win over league leaders Hibernian to retain the SWPL Cup at Fir Park.
Five talking points from Tuchel's first game as England bossBBC Sport has a look at some of the talking points from England's win over Albania in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge.
'He does everything right' - the remarkable rise of Lewis-SkellyIn October, Myles Lewis-Skelly was starting for Arsenal's U21s against MK Dons in the EFL Trophy. Less than six months later, he is an England goalscorer - and BBC Sport charts his rise.
Senegal held by Sudan in World Cup qualifyingSudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.
The ex-Preston defender managing two national teamsInternational managers ordinarily have fewer games in which to prove themselves, but that is not a problem facing Gibraltar men's and women's coach Scott Wiseman.
Foden and Rashford know what is expected - TuchelEngland manager Thomas Tuchel praises Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden's effort and application but says he has spoken to the pair about what they need to offer on the ball, ahead of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia.
'Unbelievable' Kane can get 100 England goals - RiceDeclan Rice praises Harry Kane and says the England captain can make it to100 goals for his country as they prepare for their World Cup qualifying match against Latvia.
Highlights: Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in CardiffWatch the best of the action as Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in Cardiff to get their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start.
Cuthbert's header snatches victory for Chelsea at Man CitySubstitute Erin Cuthbert gets on the end of Ashley Lawrence's cross with a brilliant diving header in second-half stoppage time to give Chelsea a 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Women's Super League at Etihad Stadium.
Forest hold off Stoke fight back to win National League CupNottingham Forest see off an attempted Stoke City fight back to win the Women's National League Cup final 3-1 at the Bescot Stadium.
'Lots of positives' in Switzerland draw - O'NeillNorthern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there are "lots of positives" from Friday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Windsor Park.
Alisson returns to Liverpool after 'suspected concussion'Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker returns to the club after sustaining a "suspected concussion" on international duty with Brazil.
'Right time' for Spurs' Donley to make NI switchAfter a lifetime of "pestering" from his father, Jamie Donley says it was a "really proud moment" for him and his family to make his Northern Ireland debut in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Friday night.
Swapping Champions League dreams for the American dreamEach year hundreds of EFL academy scholars are released, but some are finding their feet on the other side of the Atlantic.
MbappéFrom Paris suburbs to the pinnacle of football, a look at a once-in-a-generation talent.
A drugs raid gone wrongA cop hunts down drug dealers who killed several police officers during a botched raid
Premier League intensity or caution - how will Tuchel's England play?Before Thomas Tuchel's first game as England boss, BBC Sport tries to unpick - and predict - how his Three Lions side might play.
Is England's most exciting generation still to emerge?Littered with talent from some of Europe's biggest clubs, England's Under-21 squad now has an estimated worth of more than £500m - so is it their most exciting group yet?
Having autism has worked to my advantage in football - BronzeChelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze opens up for the first time about her autism and ADHD diagnoses to raise awareness and help others.
Rejection, non-league and pushing trolleys: Burn's rise to EnglandNewcastle defender Dan Burn reflects on his route to the England squad via non-league football and pushing trolleys at a supermarket.
'The party's not over yet' - inside Newcastle's celebrationsMOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club's EFL Cup final success to end their long wait for a trophy meant so much to him.
Manager ins and outs - March 2025BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.
Transfers - February & March 2025 and all the deadline day dealsCheck out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
Slick Greece stroll to win that relegates Scotland in Nations LeagueWatch the best of the action as Greece overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit with an impressive 3-0 win over Scotland at Hampden to relegate the hosts to Nations League B.
Scotland concede 13 seconds after break to go three down against GreeceScotland concede in the opening seconds of the second half as Christos Tzolis puts Greece three goals up at Hampden and 3-1 ahead on aggregate in the Nations League play-off.
Hearts 'gave Gordon blank cheque to reject Celtic' - RomanovFormer Heart of Midlothian owner Vladimir Romanov has claimed he handed Craig Gordon a blank cheque to reject a move to Celtic before the "psychologically weak" Scotland goalkeeper's eventual record-breaking £9m transfer to Sunderland.
Cuthbert's header snatches victory for Chelsea at Man CitySubstitute Erin Cuthbert gets on the end of Ashley Lawrence's cross with a brilliant diving header in second-half stoppage time to give Chelsea a 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Women's Super League at Etihad Stadium.
'Perfect captain' Fernandes 'sometimes needs to trust team-mates'Bruno Fernandes is the "perfect captain" for Manchester United but "needs to trust his team-mates", says boss Ruben Amorim.
The Women's Football ShowHighlights from the Women's Super League, including Manchester City v Chelsea.
Can Chelsea script perfect ending to Man City mini-series?Chelsea have the edge over Manchester City, but who will triumph in their fourth meeting in the space of 13 days? BBC Sport takes a look at the intriguing battle so far.
'I am just as scared as the players' - Villa's concerns deepenIt was inconceivable for many to think Aston Villa could be relegated from the Women's Super League this season - but it's looking increasingly possible.
How does Daniel Levy run Tottenham - and would he ever leave?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.
When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier OxfordTwenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.
East meets west London - the mentor who changed ChelseaVinay 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.
The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generationNineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.
The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's footballNorth Korea lags behind most of the rest of the world in several areas. But the hermit state has had an outsized impact on international women's football.
Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightningJohn White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.
Panenka - the penalty that killed a career and started a feudAntonin Panenka's penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.
England 'will be better' after Italy test as 2025 starts with winHead coach John Mitchell says England will learn from being tested by Italy, as the Red Roses make a winning start to the Women's Six Nations.
England start Six Nations defence with Italy winEngland start their Women's Six Nations title defence with a comfortable win over Italy at LNER Community Stadium in York.
Bath overpower Gloucester to regain six-point leadBath win a feisty West Country derby 42-26 against Gloucester to re-establish their six-point lead at the top of the Premiership.
England start Six Nations defence with resounding Italy winEngland extend their winning run to 21 games with a 38-5 win over Italy to get their Women's Six Nations title defence off to a strong start at the LNER Community stadium in York.
Rugby Union WeeklySara rounds up the opening weekend with Kat Merchant, Katy Daley-McLean and Claire Thomas
Ireland didn't punish France red card - CostiganAmee-Leigh Costigan says Ireland needed to make more of Gabrielle Vernier's red card in their opening 27-15 Women's Six Nations defeat by France.
Scotland triumph in another thriller against WalesScotland edged another nail-biting encounter against Wales to kickstart their 2025 Women's Six Nations campaign.
Scotland triumph in thriller against WalesScotland kickstart their 2025 Women's Six Nations campaign with a tense 24-21 victory over Wales in Edinburgh.
France survive red card to beat Ireland in Six Nations openerIreland fail to capitalise on a 20-minute red card for Gabrielle Vernier as France secure a 27-15 win in the opening match of the Women's Six Nations in Belfast.
'It's been a whirlwind!' - Wassell on tumour recovery and World Cup hopesScotland's Emma Wassell speaks to the BBC's Sonja McLaughlan about how her recovery from a chest tumour is going and how she is preparing to make her comeback to rugby, with hopes of making the Scotland squad for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Wales indiscipline let Scotland into the game - pundit reactionBBC Sport's Sonja McLaughlan, Emma Wassell, Deborah McCormack and Siwan Lillicrap discuss Scotland's narrow win over Wales in the women's Six Nations and whether Georgia Evans' two yellow cards allowed the hosts into the game.
A game of 'missed opportunities' - reaction as France beat IrelandWatch the post-match analysis from BBC Sport's Orlan Bannon, Lindsay Peat & Claire Small after Ireland are beaten 27-15 by France in the Women's Six Nations.
Bates hat-trick as Bristol beat Exeter in 14-try thrillerBristol Bears kept up the pressure on Bath at the top of the Premiership with a thrilling 52-38 win over Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate in a game of 14 tries.
France survive red card to beat Ireland in Six Nations openerFrance begin the Women's Six Nations with a 27-15 win over Ireland in Belfast despite a 20-minute red card for Gabrielle Vernier.
Benson inspires stunning Quins comeback against SaracensHalf-time substitute Jamie Benson inspires a second-half comeback as Harlequins stun Saracens in the London derby.
England begin bid for legacy-defining yearEngland start their Women's Six Nations title defence against Italy, with this summer's legacy-defining home Rugby World Cup coming into view.
Ospreys defeat Connacht in 12-try URC thrillerOspreys boost hopes of a United Rugby Championship play-off place with a remarkable victory against Connacht.
Ireland want to be more than 'noble losers' - BemandIreland head coach Scott Bemand says his side want more than to make a "good fist of it" against the best teams in the world after they were beaten 27-15 by France at home to open the Women's Six Nations.
Benetton beat Edinburgh with last-minute tryBenetton scored a last-minute try to snatch a three-point victory over Edinburgh after visiting centre Mosese Tuipulotu had been sent off late on in the United Rugby Championship match at Stadio di Monigo.
When a Gladiator meets an England captainJodie Ounsley - Fury from Gladiators - catches up with fellow "northern lass" Zoe Aldcroft to talk about the honour of captaining the Red Roses as the Women's Six Nations gets underway in the "biggest year of women's rugby".
Bloodgate - Ross Kemp investigates rugby's biggest scandalHow a joke shop blood capsule unleashed a chain of events that shook rugby to its core.
URC highlights: Scarlets 17-29 StormersWatch highlights as Scarlets succumb to Stormers in the United Rugby Championship in Llanelli.
Kildunne stars in best tries of 2024 Women's Six NationsFrance's Marine Menager, Italy's Alyssa D'Inca, Carys Phillips of Wales and England's Ellie Kildunne feature in the best tries of the 2024 Women's Six Nations.
Past heroes mark 100 years of Murrayfield StadiumFormer Scotland internationals mark 100 years of the national rugby stadium at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
Celebration blunder, hilarious kids & a royal encounterWatch the funniest moments from the 2025 Six Nations, starring some hilarious kids, an unfortunate stag, and Henry Pollock's encounter with the Prince and Princess of Wales.
'Fabulous' Bielle-Biarrey stars in Six Nations best triesWatch as leading try-scorer Louis Bielle-Biarrey features in the best tries from this year's Six Nations.
Barclay & Warburton pick Lions XVs after Six NationsSix Nations Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton pick their British and Irish Lions XVs after the conclusion of the Six Nations.
Cowan-Dickie's tap tackle in Six Nations final week's best momentsLuke Cowan-Dickie's incredible last-ditch tap tackle against Wales features in the best moments from the final weekend of the men's Six Nations.
Ulster survive scare against bottom side DragonsUlster survive a huge scare against the Dragons to win 34-30 and keep their hopes of a top-eight finish in the United Rugby Championship alive.
Late drama as Bulls end Leinster's unbeaten runDavid Kriel kicks a last-gasp penalty as 14-man Bulls end Leinster's 12-game unbeaten run in the United Rugby Championship with a 21-20 victory.
Stormers stun Scarlets with bonus-point winScarlets' hopes of a United Rugby Championship play-off place are hampered by a bonus-point defeat by Stormers in Llanelli.
England stars to the fore as Sale win at NewcastleSale Sharks' England contingent play a starring role as they enjoy a bonus-point win at Newcastle Falcons.
Vintage Ford is genuine Lions contender - SandersonDirector of rugby Alex Sanderson backs George Ford for British and Irish Lions selection following his "masterclass" in Sale's win at Newcastle.
Van Poortvliet stars as Leicester dominate SaintsJack van Poortvliet scores the pick of three tries inside the first 13 minutes as Leicester Tigers storm past Northampton Saints.
Cardiff hold off Lions for first win of 2025Cardiff move up fifth in the United Rugby Championship on head coach Matt Sherratt's return from the Wales interim job.
Scarratt keen to play part in England's 'big year'Experienced centre Emily Scarratt wants to play her part in a "big year ahead" for England, with a home Rugby World Cup to come this summer.
Why England's 'warrior queen' is the perfect captainAfter being the only girl in her junior team, Zoe Aldcroft is now leading England in their quest to become world champions.
Women's Six Nations team-by-team guideEngland start as favourites as they target a seventh Women's Six Nations title in a row, but how are other nations shaping up and can anyone challenge the Red Roses?
Lions team: Russell fly-half, Itoje captain & Murray at 15?BBC pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton name their final Lions XVs but how different are their choices to when they picked their sides after the opening round of the Six Nations?
Townsend optimistic on future but is it 'time for change'?Gregor Townsend says he has "a lot of optimism for the future" as Scotland head coach, but former international team-mate Peter Wright says "it's time for a change" after eight years.
'Wales v Georgia Six Nations play-off is only logical'Coach Richard Cockerill says Georgia have "earned the right" to face Wales in a play-off to decide who should be in the 2026 Six Nations.
Six plays that defined the Six NationsIreland's intricacies, England's accuracy, Scotland's width and France's instinct - how the teams and their tactics were summed up in six instances of this year's Six Nations.
How to follow Women's Six Nations on the BBC - and full fixturesFixtures, results, statistics and details of how to follow the 2025 Women's Six Nations on BBC Sport.
Grand Slam 2005: Where are they now?Twenty years on, BBC Sport tracks down the heroes of Wales' 2005 Six Nations Grand Slam.
'Evolution beckons for Ireland as legends bow out'Ireland look to rebuild and evolve as Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray retire at the end of a disappointing Six Nations campaign.
Where can Welsh rugby possibly go from here?Welsh rugby hit rock bottom through the shattering reality of a record humiliation by England at the Principality Stadium.
'I had to redefine myself' - Hampson on life-changing injury, 20 years onFormer Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson reflects on the life-changing work he took on after being left paralysed from the neck down 20 years ago.
Scholarship, hardship and an English rugby divideA potential squeeze on scholarships could put pressure on England's rugby talent pipelines and make scouts look more widely for talent.
'It is a revolution' - how rugby is taking Paris by stormHow France tapped into Paris' latent rugby talent, fighting in football's stronghold to change the face of a sport and a team.
A drugs raid gone wrongA cop hunts down drug dealers who killed several police officers during a botched raid
Itoje 'frontrunner' for Lions captaincy - WarburtonEx-British and Irish Lions skipper and Six Nations Rugby Special pundit Sam Warburton says England's Maro Itoje is the "frontrunner" for the Lions captaincy.
'WRU must cut a region to solve Welsh rugby crisis' - WarburtonFormer Wales captain Sam Warburton says the Welsh Rugby Union must cut one of the four Welsh regions in a bid to solve a crisis that has seen the national side suffer 17 Test defeats in a row.
Why 'fantastic' France were deserved Six Nations winnersSix Nations Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton discuss France's dominance, physicality and power across the Six Nations tournament after their win against Scotland secured them the title.
Ruthless France beat Scotland to win Six Nations titleWatch highlights as France beat Scotland 35-16 to end England's title hopes and win the Six Nations title.
Gloucester-Hartpury seal third consecutive PWR titleWatch highlights as Gloucester-Hartpury seal their third consecutive Premiership Women's Rugby title by beating Saracens 34-19 at StoneX Stadium.
Was this Bielle-Biarrey try the moment France clinched Six Nations title?Watch Louis Bielle-Biarrey's game-changing try against Scotland which helped France secure the Six Nations title.
England score 10 tries to hammer Wales in CardiffWatch highlights as England score 10 tries to hammer Wales 68-14 in Cardiff and finish second in the Six Nations.
Should Mauvaka head collision on White have been a red card?Watch as Peato Mauvaka avoids a red card after headbutting Ben White in the win over Scotland that clinched France the Six Nations title.
Whatever happens in Six Nations finale, England did their job - ItojeEngland captain Maro Itoje saying captaining England has been a "privilege and honor" after they had a record-breaking win against Wales in the Six Nations at Principality Stadium, Cardiff.
How England's powerful physicality 'obliterated' WalesBBC Sport pundits discuss how England's powerful physicality "obliterated" Wales during their Six Nations clash at the Principality stadium.
'Scotland played best in two toughest challenges'Head coach Gregor Townsend hails his Scotland side's performance in their defeat by France in Paris at the end of a Six Nations campaign that ended with regrets.
Rugby Union WeeklySara & Kat chat to players from England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
The Women's Six Nations: Coaches specialSara & Kat catch up with all the home nations coaches
Rugby Union WeeklyIt's the final pod of the 2025 Six Nations with Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen.
Bloodgate: The scandal that rocked rugby unionHow a joke shop blood capsule unleashed a chain of events that shook rugby to its core.
Rugby Union WeeklyThe pod is in Paris and Cardiff on the final day of the 2025 Men's Six nations.
'Edwards the only candidate England should consider'Former England players Lydia Greenway and Alex Hartley back Charlotte Edwards to become the new head coach.
0-76 from four overs - Archer sets unwanted IPL bowling recordEngland fast bowler Jofra Archer achieves an unwanted record for the most expensive bowling figures in the history of the Indian Premier League - with 0-76 from four overs.
New Zealand thrash Pakistan to clinch T20 seriesNew Zealand thrash Pakistan by 115 runs to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20 series.
Dominant Australia seal series win in New ZealandAustralia produce another dominant all-round performance to thrash New Zealand by 82 runs and win the T20 series with a game to spare.
Knight sacking leaves 'enormous shoes to fill' - who may England turn to?England begin the summer of 2025 with uncertainty, searching for a new captain for the first time in nine years after Heather Knight was sacked following a 16-0 defeat by Australia in the Ashes.
Icon Dhoni gears up for 18th IPL at age of 43Dhoni, who turns 44 in July, is playing his 18th straight IPL season. Will this be his swansong?
Kohli and Salt lead RCB to victory in IPL openerVirat Kohli and Phil Salt's opening stand of 95 helps Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the 2025 IPL.
Knight sacked as England captain after Ashes thrashingEngland will be searching for a new captain for the first time in nine years as Heather Knight is sacked after the 16-0 Ashes humiliation in Australia.
What next for England after Lewis' sacking?Jon Lewis has been sacked from his role as England women's head coach - what comes next for England as the summer and a vital World Cup approaches?
England sack coach Lewis after Ashes humiliationEngland sack head coach Jon Lewis following the 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes in Australia.
Ex-Australia bowler Worrall ignoring England call-up hypeFormer Australia seamer Dan Worrall says he is ignoring speculation linking him to an England call-up in an Ashes year.
IPL 2025: Format, England players & how to follow on BBCBBC Sport previews the 2025 Indian Premier League, featuring all you need to know about the tournament and how to follow it on the BBC.
Nawaz hits Pakistan's fastest T20 ton in win over NZHassan Nawaz blazes Pakistan's fastest T20 century as his side completes a nine-wicket victory over New Zealand in Auckland.
Mooney stars as Australia trounce New ZealandBeth Mooney hits an unbeaten 75 as Australia thrash New Zealand by eight wickets in the opening T20 in Auckland.
IPL will allow bowlers to use saliva to shine ballPlayers have used saliva and sweat to polish one side of the ball in order to make it swing in the air.
Lintott has 'burning desire' to play red-ball cricketWarwickshire left-arm wrist spinner Jake Lintott, the ex-teacher who made his name in The Hundred and T20 cricket, tells BBC Sport he would love to play red-ball matches too.
Robinson rejoins Sussex coaching staffFormer Sussex head coach Mark Robinson rejoins the club's coaching staff on a short-term deal.
Sacked Bradburn fined for discriminatory commentsEx-Glamorgan head coach Grant Bradburn is sanctioned after admitting charges of making comments with "racist and sexist connotations".
Sussex 'confident' Robinson will be fit for openerSussex are confident England bowler Ollie Robinson will be fit for their opening County Championship match says boss Paul Farbrace.
Shakib cleared to bowl again in ECB competitionsBangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has passed an assessment which allows him to bowl again in ECB competitions.
Kent CEO Storey to step down at end of seasonKent chief executive officer Simon Storey will step down at the end of the season after more than six years at the helm.
Quiz: Name the England players to have played in IPLAs Jacob Bethell and Jamie Overton prepare to play in the IPL for the first time, can you name the other 41 England players to have featured in the tournament?
Willey backs earlier Finals Day in T20 BlastNorthants Steelbacks captain David Willey calls for T20 Blast Finals Day to be reinstated earlier in the domestic season instead of September.
Rossington signs new T20 only Essex contractWicketkeeper Adam Rossington will not play first-class cricket for Essex this summer after signing a new T20 only contract for the 2025 season.
Surrey sign Australia all-rounder HarrisAustralia international Grace Harris signs as Surrey's overseas player for the upcoming season.
Stumped: IPL preview, WPL review & how to fix your cricket batWith the IPL upon us, we discuss the major talking points heading into the tournament
TailendersThe Hundred Draft, breaking news from Greg and Fe, homework for Jimmy, and Mark Wood news
Stumped: Can India's men dominate white-ball cricket for a decade?After India won the ICC Champions Trophy, can anyone stop them in the white ball game?
Test Match SpecialMark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jimmy Anderson and Rob Key.
Test Match SpecialReaction as India beat New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy & Rob Key talks England.
A drugs raid gone wrongA cop hunts down drug dealers who killed several police officers during a botched raid
Draper shocked by Mensik in Miami Open second roundBritish number one Jack Draper loses in straight sets to Jakub Mensik at the Miami Open in his first match since lifting the Indian Wells title.
Sabalenka, Osaka & Gauff reach last 16 in MiamiWorld number one Aryna Sabalenka is through to the last 16 of the Miami Open after opponent Elena-Gabriela Ruse retires injured, while there are also wins for Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff.
Players' union seeks court order against ATP TourThe Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) is seeking a court order against the ATP over dealings with players.
Raducanu 'scraps' in Miami to earn best win of seasonEmma Raducanu shows fight to beat world number 10 Emma Navarro in a gripping Miami Open contest which she ranks as her best victory of the season.
'A poor level from me' - Alcaraz out in Miami second round as Djokovic winsA blunt Carlos Alcaraz says he played at "a poor level" in his surprise Miami Open second-round defeat by David Goffin.
'Thought I'd never play again' - Kyrgios on first ATP Tour win since 2022Nick Kyrgios says he "feared he would never play tennis again" after claiming his first ATP Tour victory since 2022 by beating Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open.
Djokovic 'does not agree' with parts of union's lawsuitNovak Djokovic says he does not agree with parts of the lawsuit brought against tennis' governing bodies by the players' union he co-founded.
'Stress and pressure' ended Raducanu coach link-upCoach Vladimir Platenik says his very brief partnership with Emma Raducanu ended because the Briton "was feeling stressed and under a lot of pressure".
Will we see Venus Williams on a tennis court again?It is a year since Venus Williams played a match. Has the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion quietly retired?
'I thought I'd never play again' - Kyrgios on first win in two yearsNick Kyrgios says he feared he would never play tennis again after claiming his first ATP Tour victory since 2022 on Wednesday.
Players v tennis tours: why the lawsuit and what next?BBC Sport tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the key questions after a players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic began legal action against tennis' governing bodies.
Fearnley continues to reach new heights with Miami winJacob Fearnley's career continues to reach new heights after a maiden ATP Masters win puts him on course to become the British men's number two.
Alcaraz 'does not support' Djokovic union's legal actionWorld number three Carlos Alcaraz says he does not support the legal action being taken against tennis' governing bodies by the players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic.
'Sport was a big release' - how autism helps Brooksby on courtJenson Brooksby was diagnosed with severe autism as a young child - and explains why his condition offers some advantages on court.
Getting through 'groundhog day' - how Draper became a Masters championWhen Jack Draper retired injured again at the Australian Open, he had to be patient - and is now celebrating the biggest title of his career.
I'm either labelled a robot or hysterical - SwiatekIga Swiatek is "not proud" of the way she took her frustration out on a ball boy but has criticised the "standards" she faces as "not healthy".
Second Serve: Your new weekly tennis briefingA new teenage superstar emerges, Britain has a top-10 star again and Miami Open talking points - this is the first edition of our weekly tennis snapshot.
Osaka wants to 'play with the big dogs' after Miami winFormer world number one Naomi Osaka wants to "play with the big dogs" after beating Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the Miami Open.
Boulter knocked out of Miami Open in first roundBritish number one Katie Boulter is knocked out of the first round of the Miami Open following a straight-set defeat by American Peyton Stearns.
Draper beats Rune to win Indian Wells titleBritain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-set win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.
GB name strongest possible squad for BJK Cup qualifiersBritish number one Katie Boulter is named in a five-player team for Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in April.
Kartal's memorable Indian Wells run ended by SabalenkaBritish lucky loser Sonay Kartal sees her memorable Indian Wells run ended emphatically by world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
From hotel dash to career-best run - Kartal reaches Indian Wells last 16Sonay Kartal's dream run at Indian Wells continues as the British lucky loser beats Polina Kudermetova to reach the fourth round.
'Worst match I've ever played' - Osaka out in Indian Wells first roundFormer champion Naomi Osaka says her Indian Wells first-round exit was the "worst match I've ever played in my life".
Ukrainian Svitolina has had 'massive support' in USUkrainian Elina Svitolina says she has received "love and support" from the US public during her run to the Indian Wells last eight.
Draper beats Rune in Indian Wells final - highlightsGreat Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-sets win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.
Indian Wells title means world to me - DraperGreat Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-sets win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.
17-year-old Andreeva wins Indian Wells title17-year-old Mirra Andreeva shocks world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 6-3 to win the Indian Wells title.
Draper beats Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells finalBritain's Jack Draper is helped by a controversial video call to earn a coming-of-age win over four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Best shots as Draper sets up Alcaraz semi-finalWatch highlights as Great Britain's Jack Draper beats American Ben Shelton in Indian Wells to set up a semi-final against two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
'Not finishing matches is a concern' - Kyrgios retires in tearsWatch as an emotional Nick Kyrgios is forced to retire from his first-round Indian Wells match against Botic van de Zandschulp with a wrist injury.
Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number oneHow did Jannik Sinner’s drugs ban deal come about and where does it leave the fight against doping in tennis?
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remainEmma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.
What happens next for Sinner after doping case?Just under a month after defending his Australian Open title, Jannik Sinner will serve a three-month ban from tennis. BBC Sport examines what happens to his ranking points and titles.
'It was never if, just when' - Keys' journey to Slam glorySeven and a bit years after her first major final, Madison Keys can finally call herself a Grand Slam champion. BBC Sport looks at her journey to Slam glory.
Doubles 'dating' & reindeer stew fuel Patten successBritain's Henry Patten tells BBC Sport how doubles "dating" and a reindeer stew helped forge a successful partnership with Harri Heliovaara.
'Brutal but fun' - how US college fuelled Fearnley's rapid riseLittle over a year ago, Jacob Fearnley was unranked in the professional tennis world. Now he is among the top 100 after one of the fastest climbs in ATP history.
The 'genius' behind 'one of best images' in tennisTwo players could claim to be the world's best – but on different surfaces. How could the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal debate be settled? One man had an idea.
Bublik hits underarm ace after tie-break dramaWatch as Alexander Bublik hits an underarm ace against Felix Auger-Aliassime after a contentious video review decision in Dubai.
Australian Open champion Hewett enjoying Oda rivalryGreat Britain's Alfie Hewett gives his thoughts after beating defending champion Tokito Oda in the Australian Open final to win his 10th Grand Slam wheelchair singles title.
Raducanu turned down insect bite treatment over contamination concernsBritain's Emma Raducanu says she avoided using antiseptic spray on a recent bite that caused her ankle to swell, such is the care she feels she must take to avoid positive tests for prohibited substances.
Djokovic and Murray team up at the Australian OpenWatch as Novak Djokovic and his new coach Andy Murray practise ahead
of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eightKatie Boulter beats Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets to ensure Great Britain reach the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney.
'Brilliant' Sinner seals Davis Cup title for ItalyWatch the best shots as world number one Jannick Sinner secures back-to-back Davis Cups for Italy by beating the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in Malaga.
How 'genius' Nadal won 22 Grand Slams - including Wimbledon epicBBC Sport pays tribute to Rafael Nadal's incredible career and looks back at the 2008 Wimbledon final, after the 22-time Grand Slam winner announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.
GB's Boulter beaten as Slovakia level BJK Cup semi-finalWatch the best shots as Great Britain's Katie Boulter loses 6-2 4-6 4-6 to Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova to level up their BJK Cup semi-final.
A drugs raid gone wrongA cop hunts down drug dealers who killed several police officers during a botched raid
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