Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States.

Real Madrid boss Florentino Perez, who was re-elected club president on Sunday night, had promised last week that the centre-back would be his first recruit and also promised to sign Jose Mourinho as coach.

Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager.

Springbok attack guru Tony Brown is set to leave the four-time World Champions after the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

France Men’s team sealed a home title victory after seeing off the Blitzboks in the semi-finals in Bordeaux on Sunday.