Andrew Wright

As we near the end of what has been an enthralling Autumn Nations Series, we look at some of the lingering questions that remain for the home nations. Can England turn in an 80-minute performance and end on a high? Will Ireland find their best form again in time for the Six Nations? Can Scotland topple a resurgent Australia? And can Wales and Warren Gatland restore some pride against South Africa?

Rassie Erasmus has leapt to the defence of Warren Gatland ahead of the Autumn Nations Series clash between Wales and South Africa, live on TNT Sports. Wales are currently on the worst run in their history, having lost 11 competitive matches on the bounce. Following defeats to Fiji and Australia, they face the back-to-back world champions as question marks linger over the future of Gatland.

Chelsea’s Levi Colwill gestures during the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest FC at Stamford Bridge on October 6, 2024 in London, England.

Chelsea continued their 100% record in this season's UEFA Women's Champions League, beating Celtic 3-0 to return to the top of the group. Lucy Bronze and 19-year-old Wieke Kaptein were both on target in the first half, with Eve Perisset scoring a late penalty as they secured a spot in the quarter-finals. Celtic, meanwhile, remain rock bottom of Group B, still without a point.

Antoine Dupont, Romain Buros and Mickael Guillard salute the supporters following France’s Autumn Nations Series win over New Zealand on November 16, 2024.

Eddie Jones’ designs to turn Japan into the fastest-playing side in the world are starting to bear fruit, says hooker Mamoru Harada. The Brave Blossoms are preparing to take on England in the Autumn Nations Series at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday afternoon, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. England are still chasing their first win of the campaign after three successive defeats.

Ahead of the 2024 Track Champions League, Matthew Richardson discussed how much he is looking forward to making his Team GB debut after the former Australia cyclist switched nationalities. The 25-year-old won three medals at the summer Olympics in Paris before announcing he had decided to represent the country of his birth going forward. Watch the TCL live on Eurosport and discovery+.

Chelsea will be without their captain and right-back Reece James for their away clash against Leicester City as the Premier League returns on TNT Sports on discovery+. James, 24, only returned in October from a hamstring issue but has been ruled out after suffering a setback. Blues boss Enzo Maresca admitted it was just a “small” issue that he hopes won’t keep him out for long.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made wholesale changes for his side’s Autumn Nations Series clash against Fiji. Among them, Sam Prendergast has been handed his first start at fly-half, while Bundee Aki returns at centre. In the forwards, Ulster back-rower Cormac Izuchukwu and Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy are set to make their international debuts. All the action will be live on TNT Sports.

The Indiana Hoosiers have been one of the biggest stories in college football this season. They are 10-0 and have their biggest test coming on Saturday.