Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Arteta signs new deal to lead Arsenal until 2030 after first title in 22 years
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing an improved contract through 2030, extending a tenure that already makes him the Premier League's longest-serving manager. The deal follows Arsenal's first league title in 22 years last season.
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Arteta ignored Guardiola's caution over Arsenal job — then led them to the title
Pep Guardiola privately urged caution when Mikel Arteta was on the verge of taking the Arsenal manager's role in 2019, pointing to the club's struggles. Arteta ignored the warning, turned the Gunners around, and has since signed a new contract after delivering the Premier League title.
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Arteta signs Arsenal contract to 2030 as Premier League's highest-paid manager
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal until 2030, penning a new deal that makes him the highest-paid manager in the Premier League following Pep Guardiola's exit from Manchester City.
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England assistant El-Abd to leave for Clermont after Rugby World Cup 2027
Joe El-Abd will depart his England assistant coaching role after next year's Rugby World Cup, the RFU have confirmed, with the former Bristol flanker set to join Clermont in France's Top 14.
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Ferguson was one day from signing for Arsenal before choosing Manchester United in 1986
Charlie Nicholas has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson was offered the Arsenal manager's job during the 1986 World Cup and came within 24 hours of accepting, only to choose Manchester United instead.
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Zidane breaks with Deschamps: watching matches from stands and direct contact with players
New France manager Zinedine Zidane intends to personally oversee his international players' matches and maintain regular phone contact with them, marking a clear departure from his predecessor Didier Deschamps' methods.
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Former Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee named Munster interim chief as Flanagan era ends
Munster have moved quickly to fill their leadership void, appointing former Hurricanes chief executive Avan Lee as interim CEO ahead of Ian Flanagan's departure at the end of October. A permanent recruitment process is still expected to follow.
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Scotland interim coach Butcher in talks over permanent role despite seven-game losing run
Dave Butcher has revealed that conversations with Scottish Rugby about taking the head coach role permanently are already under way, even as Scotland prepare for two WXV fixtures in Australia having lost all three matches in the series so far.
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Ronaldo walks out of Portugal camp after Jesus breaks 'secret agreement' on substitute role
Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's international camp on a private jet after manager Jorge Jesus left him as an unused substitute against Norway, reportedly breaking a prior agreement to bring him on for the final 30 minutes.
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O'Neill commits to Celtic future after three-game losing run prompts soul-searching
Martin O'Neill has confirmed he will remain as Celtic manager after a brief period of reflection following three consecutive defeats, including two losses to Rangers and a Europa League exit against Ferencvaros.
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Ronaldo issues ultimatum to Portugal federation over new coach Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo has threatened to refuse international duty with Portugal for as long as Jorge Jesus remains coach, according to ESPN, after walking out of the national team's training camp last week.
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Six Nations winner Gill Bourke joins Leicester Tigers as lead forwards coach for 2026/27
Two-time Women's Six Nations champion Gill Bourke has been appointed lead forwards coach at Leicester Tigers, joining a heavily overhauled backroom staff as the club rebuilds after a winless 2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
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Mapletoft names England A coaching staff for Argentina XV clash in Bath
Mark Mapletoft has confirmed the coaching team for England A's match against Argentina XV at The Rec on November 6, retaining the core staff from last season's programme.
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Swys de Bruin takes head of coaching role at Paarl Boys' High after SA Rugby split
Swys de Bruin has landed his first coaching position since his abrupt departure as Springbok Women head coach, joining Paarl Boys' High School — the same role his son Neil held before moving to the Blue Bulls in the URC.
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Ronaldo refuses to return to Portugal squad while Jorge Jesus remains manager
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly given an ultimatum to the Portuguese Football Federation: he will not rejoin the Seleção as long as Jorge Jesus remains manager, after being left on the bench against Norway.
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Conte signals interest in managing a 'fallen giant' as United pressure mounts on Carrick
Antonio Conte has said he wants his next role at a club that has 'lost sight of its history' and needs to 'make it shine once more' — remarks that land as pressure builds on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick.
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Mignoni quits as Toulon head coach after one win in five Top 14 matches
Pierre Mignoni has resigned as Toulon head coach with immediate effect after a dismal start to the Top 14 season left the three-time European champions 13th with one win from five games. Assistant Franck Azéma steps up to replace him.
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Conte signals desire to revive a fallen giant as Manchester United pressure mounts
Antonio Conte, out of work since leaving Napoli, has outlined his ambition to restore a historically great club to its former glory — comments that have intensified speculation linking him to the Manchester United job.
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Conte signals desire to revive a fallen giant as Carrick's United endure rocky start
Antonio Conte has hinted at a return to management at a club that has 'lost sight of its history', as Manchester United sit with just five points from five Premier League games under Michael Carrick.
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Gattuso reveals autoimmune disease forced his retirement after 15 years of daily cortisone
Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso has disclosed that an autoimmune disease ended his playing career in 2013 and has required daily cortisone treatment for 15 years, forcing him to give up alcohol for the past six or seven years.
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