Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Netherlands coach Gilbert bids farewell after 15 years before South Africa move
Gareth Gilbert will take charge of the Netherlands women's team for the final time at home on Saturday when they face Scotland A in Amsterdam, ending a 15-year association with Rugby Nederland before moving to Pretoria Boys High School.
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Hong Kong China reinstate Andrew Douglas as head coach one year before Rugby World Cup debut
Hong Kong China have reversed their post-qualifying coaching decision, restoring Andrew Douglas as head coach 12 months before their Rugby World Cup debut in Australia. Logan Asplin, who held the role briefly, stays on as attack coach.
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Mourinho set to return to Stamford Bridge as Real Madrid face Shakhtar in Champions League
José Mourinho will manage at Stamford Bridge for the first time since leaving Chelsea when Real Madrid face Shakhtar Donetsk there on 8 September. The Ukrainian side are using the ground as their home venue this season due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Maresca admits Man City rebuild makes early Premier League form 'complicated'
Enzo Maresca has acknowledged that a major squad overhaul, late-returning World Cup players, and his new ideas all make it difficult to hit the ground running at Manchester City, despite a narrow opening-day win over Bournemouth.
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Trabzonspor manager quits live on air after Salah's side crash out of Europa League qualifying
Fatih Tekke resigned immediately after Trabzonspor were eliminated from Europa League qualifying, losing 5-0 on aggregate to Ferencvaros. Mo Salah, making only his third start for the Turkish club, was substituted in the 64th minute of the 4-0 second-leg defeat in Budapest.
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Matt Campbell named Loughborough Lightning backs coach after Scarratt's Red Roses move
Loughborough Lightning have appointed Matt Campbell as assistant backs and attack coach following Emily Scarratt's departure to the Red Roses setup. Campbell led Loughborough University to their first Women's BUCS Super Rugby title in 21 years earlier this year.
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Yaya Touré makes history by qualifying Slovan Bratislava for the Champions League
Appointed head coach of Slovan Bratislava this summer, Yaya Touré became Wednesday the first African manager to lead a club in the Champions League league phase, following a playoff victory against NK Celje (2-3 aggregate).
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Italy Women promote Sciamanna to head coach ahead of demanding autumn schedule
The Italian Rugby Federation have appointed Plinio Sciamanna as permanent head coach of Italy Women. The former assistant, who previously served as interim boss, takes charge ahead of autumn Tests against Japan, South Africa, and the USA.
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Zidane leaves Kolo Muani out of first squad, backs Lepaul in attack
For his first selection as France manager in September, Zinédine Zidane is not expected to recall Randal Kolo Muani, who was absent from the 2026 World Cup squad, and will reportedly prefer Estéban Lepaul instead.
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Roberto Martinez offers his services to Algeria, disrupting Poyet talks
As the Algerian Football Federation prepared to appoint Gustavo Poyet, Roberto Martinez spontaneously offered his services to take charge of the Fennecs, even accepting a reduction in his salary demands.
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Vieira refuses to take office in Senegal before contract is signed
Appointed Senegal head coach on August 18, Patrick Vieira has not yet officially taken up his position. The 1998 World Cup winner is conditioning his first public appearance on the finalization of his contract with the FSF.
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Nic White steps into coaching as Western Force name staff for Super Rugby AUS 2026
Twice-retired Wallabies scrum-half Nic White has joined the Western Force coaching staff for the 2026 Super Rugby AUS campaign, alongside Academy Manager Damian Steele, veteran fly-half Jono Lance, and scrum specialist Chris Heiberg.
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Genesio ready to quit OM if Paixao joins Sunderland
Bruno Genesio is reportedly exerting intense pressure on OM's management to block Igor Paixao's transfer to Sunderland, a deal valued at €35 million. According to multiple sources, the coach would be prepared to resign if the Brazilian winger were to leave.
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Liquidation looms, Girondins de Bordeaux pin all hopes on FFF executive committee
After their appeal was rejected by the Paris administrative court, Girondins de Bordeaux have only one option left: convince the French Football Federation's executive committee to reopen their case to avoid judicial liquidation.
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Fans back City for the title despite Guardiola exit and summer of sweeping change
A majority of Manchester City supporters still expect the club to win the Premier League this season, according to a fan poll, even as Pep Guardiola's departure and a wave of exits reshape the squad under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
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Allardyce reverses City title prediction after Maresca's shaky Premier League debut
Manchester City survived a scare to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad on the opening weekend, with Marc Guehi's 92nd-minute own goal sealing the win — but Sam Allardyce has already abandoned his pre-season prediction that City would win the title, switching his pick to Arsenal.
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Retired fly-half Freddie Burns returns to Leicester as kicking coach
Freddie Burns has been appointed Leicester Tigers' kicking coach, returning to Welford Road after retiring at the end of last season. The former England fly-half, who was part of the club's 2022 Premiership title win, has signed a full-time contract.
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Barthez appointed France goalkeeping coach without completed diploma, Larqué speaks out
Fabien Barthez has officially joined Zinédine Zidane's France staff as goalkeeping coach. The appointment of the 55-year-old legend has sparked controversy over his lack of a completed coaching diploma, though the nomination remains legally compliant.
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Xavi vows to restore Dutch attacking identity after World Cup disappointment
Xavi Hernandez was unveiled as Netherlands head coach on Tuesday, pledging to move away from the defensive approach that saw Oranje exit the World Cup on penalties against Morocco. The 46-year-old former Barcelona and Spain midfielder was third choice for the role after Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot both declined.
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Ashley Cole departs England Under-21 set-up after five years to pursue club management
The Football Association has confirmed Ashley Cole has left his coaching role with England's Under-21s, where he helped the side win back-to-back European Championships. The former Arsenal and Chelsea defender is understood to be targeting a return to club football.
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