WELL, what a spectacular sporting year 2015 was.

We had a Davis Cup triumph, the first for 79 years, a new British heavyweight champion of the world, hosted a thrilling Rugby World Cup and scooped plenty of medals in Beijing.

That’s without mentioning England’s women’s team reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup in Canada, while the ladies also did us proud on the continent with a first EuroHockey Championships title since 1991.

Meanwhile, there were plenty of fantastic individual achievements as Lewis Hamilton took a second successive Formula One World Drivers’ Championship crown and Chris Froome won his second Tour de France.

Closer to home, our Warrington girls did us proud on and off the track with Harriet Knowles-Jones scooping a silver medal at the junior women’s European Cross Country Championships, and joined teammate Carys McAulay in clinching a fourth spot at the IAAF World Youth Championship in Colombia.

McAulay was also in Scotland action at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.

Then, canoe slalom star Johny Akineymi booked his spot at the Rio Olympics for Nigeria with a continental victory.

So how will 2016 compare? There’s the Olympic Games in Rio and Euro 2016 in France for starters, but below is your month-by-month guide to what’s on and when.

January

It's off to Alexandra Palace (10-17) for the Masters Snooker. Defending champion Shaun Murphy will be looking to retain his title, with all eyes on the £200,000 prize.

Meanwhile, England’s cricketers will be in action throughout the month in the second, third and fourth Tests in South Africa, while Andy Murray aims to finally get his hands on the Australian Open title (18-31) after four defeats in the final.

There’s also African Nations football in Rwanda (Jan 16-Feb 7).

February

After one of the most exciting Rugby World Cups in memory, largely dominated by the southern hemisphere sides, the Europeans will be keen to regain some prestige during the Six Nations, starting February 6.

And, of course, the Super League season gets under way. Up first for Warrington Wolves (Feb 4) is a trip to treble-winning Leeds Rhinos.

It’s time for one long-awaited IBF super-bantamweight bout as Carl Frampton fights Scott Quigg in Manchester (Feb 27), while two clubs will fight it out for English football’s first trophy of the season in the League Cup final (Feb 28), while our friends across the pond host NFL’s Super Bowl 50 (February 7).

March

London’s Lee Valley will host the UCI Track Cycling World Championships (2-6) as Great Britain’s finest get a run out before the Rio Olympics.

Also on track, and field for that matter, will be GB's athletes as they take to the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, Oregon (17-20) Elsewhere, will Warrington-backed Sire De Grugy be in fine form heading into Cheltenham? The Festival begins on March 15.

After a winter partying with celebs and no doubt trying out a few new hairstyles, Lewis Hamilton will be back on the grid as the Formula One season gets started in Melbourne (Mar 20).

April

Major League Baseball begins (April 3) as the Kansas City Royals look to defend their World Series crown, while NFL and NBA come to the conclusions of their regular seasons.

Manny Pacquiao will fight Tim Bradley on April 9, could it be the Filipino boxer's final bout?

There’s the first of the year’s golfing majors with the Masters (7-10) at Augusta, but all eyes will be back on the English capital on April 24 for the London Marathon.

May

There will be plenty of football as the Premier League season wraps up on May 12, followed a week later by the FA Cup final (May 21) at Wembley.

Then there may be English interest on the continent, with the UEFA Europa League final (May 18) in Basel and Champions League final at Milan’s San Siro.

The French Open marks the start of a busy sporting summer in France, with the world’s best taking to Roland Garros (May 22 - June 5).

June

There’s more football to be had, as Euro 2016 gets kicks off in France (June 10-July 10), And what a prospect, with England, Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland all qualifying.

If it’s South American soccer you’re after, the USA will host the Copa America between June 3 and 26.

In athletics, Birmingham hosts the British Grand Prix (June 5) while the fifth stage of the ITU Triathlon World Cup comes to Leeds (11-12).

Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth looks to defend his US Open title (16-19).

The month finishes as Wimbledon begins (June 27-July 10), will any of the successful Davis Cup squad be in the running? Or will it be the likes of Heather Watson and Laura Robson who shine win the nation's hearts?

July

July means the Tour de France, starting with the first stage from Mont-Saint Michel (July 3) and finishing on the Champs-Elysees in Paris (July 24).

In golf, Rory McIlroy will be looking to overcome the disappointment of withdrawing before The Open last year when it comes to Royal Troon, Ayrshire (14-17).

If you’re looking for something slightly different, why not keep an eye on the Speedway World Cup Final (July 30) or the MLB All-Star game (July 12).

August

Ah, the one we’ve all been waiting for! Four years since London hosted the Games the world’s finest athletes will head to Rio in Brazil (5-21).

There’ll be plenty of British interest, while Warrington looks set to have at least one representative as Johny Akinyemi takes his place on Nigeria’s canoe slalom team.

The same day the Olympic Games closes, the World Rowing Championships begin in Rotterdam (21-28), while Wolves will hope to be heading to Wembley for rugby league’s Challenge Cup final (Aug 27).

September

After a fortnight’s rest, Rio will be awash with competition again as it hosts the Paralympic Games (7-18).

The US Open reaches its finale (Aug 29-Sept 12) and it’s Ryder Cup time as Europe take on the USA at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota (Sept 30-Oct 2).

October

Wire fans will have their eyes on October for one reason and one reason only. No, not the Table Tennis World Cup (1-3), but the Grand Final at Old Trafford (October 8).

Meanwhile, Warrington cyclist Matthew Gibson will be hoping to make the UCI Road World Championships in Doha (9-16) and there’s World Championship wrestling, of the university kind (25-30).

November

November marks the end of the Formula One season, with the Brazil Grand Prix (Nov 13) followed by the finale in Abu Dhabi (Nov 27).

There’s the New York City Marathon (Nov 6) and ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships (19-20).

December

We love the darts! The PDC World Championships begin in December, so grab a beer and a spot in front of your television for all the festive action at Ally Pally.

The FINA World Swimming Championships take place in Canada (7-11), while amateur sports men and women prepare for a month of cancellations and postponements.