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Love Island winner Finley Tapp must finish his contract with Oxford City

The star, 20, signed for Oxford City last summer after being released by MK Dons, and the club's commercial director confirmed on Monday he would still need to complete his contract.




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Lions coach Warren Gatland plumps for warm-up match against Barbarians at Twickenham 

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: The Lions are poised to finalise plans on Thursday for a fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham, prior to their tour of South Africa next summer.




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England face another injury blow with Jack Leach a doubt for Sri Lanka tour

EXCLUSIVE BY RICHARD GIBSON: England have a potentially more significant injury issue than that of Mark Wood for the tour of Sri Lanka with senior spinner Jack Leach a doubt.




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Star of Noughts + Crosses says it was 'fun' to see Stormzy 'embody' 'racist' newspaper editor

Star of Noughts + Crosses Masali Baduza, from South Africa,told on This Morning that it was 'fun' to see Stormzy 'embody' his character, a 'racist' newspaper editor, in the new BBC drama.




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All Blacks star Aaron Smith ignores Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's demand to self-isolate

All Blacks star Aaron Smith has ignored New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern's demand to self-isolate as part of coronavirus precaution measures. 




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Third title will have to wait, says Paul Casey as he battles to get parents back from holiday

Paul Casey thought he'd be in Florida this week, trying to join the select band of golfers who have won the same PGA Tour event three years in a row. 




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Two people face attempted murder charges for defying quarantine in South Africa

One of the suspects is a tourist who tested positive in the Kruger National Park but is accused of ignoring orders to self-isolate in his lodge (file photo, a health worker tests people in Johannesburg).




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Dog's wacky mane leaves adoring fans comparing him to the likes of 'Rod Stewart' and 'Tina Turner'

Tracy Burgess, 48, from Sheffield, told how her Springer spaniel Teddy, five, has gone viral after his wacky mane left adoring fans saying he looks like Tina Turner and Rod Stewart.




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The Jaws of death: Close-ups of a great white shark show why it isn't safe to go back in the water

British photographer Harry Stone captured these incredible images of a great white shark leaping out of the ocean in South Africa. Stone has spent a decade working to protect the endangered beats.




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Eddie Jones set to sign new England contract keeping him on through to the 2023 World Cup in France

Eddie Jones is poised to stay in his role as England head coach through to the 2023 World Cup, after agreeing terms with the RFU to extend his contract.




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Eddie Jones signs new deal to stay on as England head coach and lead them into 2023 World Cup

Eddie Jones says he has the hunger to make England great having re-signed until the 2023 World Cup. As Sportsmail revealed on Thursday the Australian has extended his contract by two years.




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Video shows speeding car plough into busy petrol station as shoppers miraculously escape death

A video shows a car smashing into the building in South Africa where three men had been stood just 10 seconds earlier. All three men escaped unharmed and police are now hunting the driver.




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Impala tries to out-swim a crocodile before a hippo weighs in to attack the hungry reptile

A South African impala took its chances trying to out-swim a crocodile and a hippo but was caught by the crocodile who then had to fight off the hippo to keep its prey.




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British & Irish Lions could play £5m clash against All Blacks to pull back losses from coronavirus

The Lions, coached by Warren Gatland, tour South Africa next year with three Test matches against the Springboks in 2021. Gatland's Lions drew the series in New Zealand three years ago.




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Lions coach Warren Gatland suggests All Blacks 'decider' as warm-up for 2021 tour of South Africa

Warren Gatland has floated the idea of the Lions facing a home 'decider' against the All Blacks next June, before setting off to South Africa for their eight-match 2021 tour.




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NHS medics stranded in South Africa appeal for help to get back to join fight against coronavirus

Two NHS medics stuck in South Africa are appealing for help getting back to the UK so they can join the NHS battle against coronavirus (pictured, Catriona Walker, left, and Holly Watts, right).




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Jack Nowell: Pregnancies, BBQ's and birthdays... a week in the life of a Premiership Rugby star

In a week where Premiership Rugby faced further setbacks with their return dates, Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell kept himself busy with pregnancies, BBQ's and much more.




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Paige Turley backs Laura Whitmore to get Love Island gig full-time

Paige Turley has backed Laura Whitmore to present Love Island full-time - as she tips thousands more entrants for the summer series due to lockdown.




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Adorable moment leopard tries to lead her cubs across a road - but they have other ideas

Thinus Delport, 64, captured the rare sight while visiting Kruger National Park in South Africa. He told his daughters to sing to entice the animals out and surprisingly it worked.




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Lennox Lewis was stunned by 20-1 underdog Hasim Rahman exactly 19 years ago - this is what happened

It is 19 years to the day since Hasim Rahman stunned the world by putting Lennox Lewis on the flat of his back in the thin air of Carnival City Casino, South Africa in a great boxing upset. 




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Katie Price says she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint during horrific carjacking

Katie Price has candidly detailed her horrific carjacking experience where she was sexually assaulted while with her children in South Africa in 2018.




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How do I put this on? Belgium's Deputy PM hilariously struggles to wear a face mask

Koen Geens was visiting a sewing shop in Wijgmaal, Belgium, where volunteers had made 35,000 fabric masks to help the country's coronavirus efforts.




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TOWIE's Chloe Ross poses by an infinity pool in throwback snap from South Africa trip 

The TOWIE star, 27, appeared to pine for happier times as she uploaded a sizzling snap from her January trip to South Africa on Instagram on Thursday.




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Paraguay 2-2 Qatar: Copa America fightback at the Maracana

Qatar fought their way back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their first ever Copa America game, proving they will be no pushovers in the tournament by pulling off a thrilling revival.




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Colombia 1-0 Qatar: Zapata scores late winner to book place in last eight at Copa America

A late goal from Crystal Palace target Duvan Zapata, his second in two games, gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Qatar and ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America.




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Uruguay 2-2 Japan: Luis Suarez and Jose Gimenez on target in Copa America comeback

Uruguay twice came from behind to draw 2-2 against a superb Japan side in the Copa America with the help of two questionable refereeing decisions and will have to wait to book a quarter-final place.




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Look who's back! Injured Neymar pays visit to Brazil ahead of Copa America meeting with Peru

Despite knowing he can play no part in a potential trophy-winning tournament, the Paris Saint-Germain ace was all smiles as he reunited with players and staff at their base in Sao Paulo.




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Bolivia 1-3 Venezuela: Darwin Machis grabs a brace

An impressive double from striker Darwin Machis helped Venezuela book their place in the Copa America quarter-finals with a comfortable 3-1 win over Bolivia on Saturday.




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Peru 0-5 Brazil: Hosts book place in Copa America quarter-finals

Brazil cruised into the Copa America knock-out stages by dismantling Peru at the Arena Corinthians. Casemiro, Roberto Firmino, Everton, Dani Alves and Willian were all on target.




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Colombia 1-0 Paraguay: Colombia ease through in first place

Colombia enjoyed victory over Paraguay despite fielding a second-string side to make it a clean sweep of wins in their Copa America group stage campaign




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Fans mock Liverpool ace Roberto Firmino over Copa America penalty miss

Firmino scored three no-look goals for Liverpool last season, turning his head away from the ball before shooting. And this cocky manoeuvre was used as a stick to beat him with on social media.




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Richarlison set to miss rest of Brazil's Copa America campaign amid fears he has contracted mumps 

Everton striker Richarlison was left out of Brazil's Copa America quarter-final with Paraguay on Thursday amid concerns the attacker has contracted mumps.




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Richarlison gets green light to return to Brazil squad after contracting mumps

The Everton forward was put in isolation for three days after contracting the contagious viral infection and was holed up in a hotel in Porto Alegre while he recovered.




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Brazil and Argentina meet for place in Copa America final but it's not just bragging rights at stake

TOM SANDERSON IN SAO PAULO: And so they meet again. On this occasion, for a place in the Copa America final. Yet far more than the chance to face either Chile or Peru will be at stake.




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Argentina deserved to reach Copa America final, Scaloni claims after Brazil defeat

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni claimed his side deserved to reach the Copa America final in the wake of their 2-0 defeat by Brazil. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino sealed victory.




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Copa America final - Brazil vs Peru, RESULT: Relive all the action

Brazil took on Peru in the Copa America final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night. Brazil won their first Copa America trophy since 2007.




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Brazil 3-1 Peru: Maracana erupts in celebration at first Copa America win since 2007

TOM SANDERSON AT THE MARACANA: In front of 70,000 revellers at the Maracana, Brazil prolonged their record of having won the Copa America each time they have hosted.




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Edu closing in on Arsenal technical director job as Brazilian federation replace him with Juninho

Edu is closing in on the technical director job at Arsenal after Brazil appointed Juninho to replace him as their general coordinator.




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Manchester City set to resume pursuit as Alves 'heads back to Europe to listen to offers'

Brazilian right-back Daniel Alves is on his way to Europe to listen to offers, according to globoesporte.globo.com. He willl consider his options after his contract with PSG expired.




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Copa America referee hits back at Lionel Messi for furious 'bull****' rant after Brazil loss

Messi was left incandescent with the performance of referee Roddy Zambrano and the use of VAR and did not hold back in his post-match assessment after their defeat by Brazil.




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Lionel Messi embraces family holiday on the beach after disappointing Copa America semi-final exit 

Lionel Messi has been recuperating on a family holiday after the disappointment of Argentina's Copa America semi-final defeat by Brazil.




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Lionel Messi suffers injury setback and is now a major doubt for Osasuna game

Lionel Messi has suffered another injury setback and will almost certainly be out of Barcelona's La Liga fixture with Osasuna at the weekend. Messi has struggled for fitness since suffering a calf injury.




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Lionel Messi is back for Argentina after serving three-month ban for calling referees 'corrupt'

Lionel Messi returns to action for Argentina on Friday against their arch rivals Brazil in what will be his first international since being banned for three months after claiming referees were 'corrupt'.




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Everton 'tracking Brazilian forward EVERTON over a summer move'

The goal-shy Toffees have identified the forward positions as an area of improvement, and boss Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on the club's Brazilian namesake as a transfer target.




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Coronavirus: Copa America in Argentina and Colombia pushed back a year to 2021

This summer's Copa America has been postponed 12 months to 2021 amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus. The tournament in Argentina and Colombia has been pushed back.




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'Very nervous' Prince William was seen chewing gum while actors made light of Megxit at the BAFTAs' 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen awkwardly laughing during Sunday night's BAFTA ceremony after Margot Robbie joked about Megxit during an acceptance speech.




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Billy Porter goes for gold in stunning look at Academy Awards after wearing dress on Sesame Street

From his meme-inspiring mechanical fringed Grammys hat to his white feathered Golden Gowns train, Billy Porter has been the stand out of this year's awards season.




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Prince William used a DOLL to practice before putting newborn Prince George in a car seat

Prince William used a doll to practice before putting newborn Prince George in a car seat for his first appearance outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, Kate Middleton has revealed.




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Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, 51, is hospitalised following a skiing accident in Switzerland

The 51-year-old Danish royal sustained a 'minor injury' to his left shoulder on the slopes at Verbier in Switzerland last week. He is being treated at a highly specialised hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark.




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Prince William visits Tarmac Safety Park in Nottinghamshire

Prince William, 38, donned a high-vis jacket as he visited the Tarmac National Skills and Safety Park in Nottinghamshire today. The royal looked in high spirits as operated an asphalt paver.