The United Rugby Championship continues this weekend as all eight matches take place, including the South African derbies, with the Stormers hosting the Sharks and the Bulls facing the Lions. Friday Munster v Scarlets Prediction: Munster by 10 The teams: Munster: 15 Patrick Campbell, 14 Calvin Nash, 13 Antoine Frisch, 12 Malakai Fekitoa, 11 Shane Daly, […]
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau admits it’s a “tough time” across the regions as rugby in the country is in a difficult place at the moment. With huge funding cuts leading to significantly reduced contract offers on the table for players, an exodus to clubs abroad is on the cards for those in Wales. The […]
PSG Sporting Director Antero Henrique has identified Chelsea central midfielder N’Golo Kanté as his primary target to replace Thiago Motta in the next summer transfer window, according to Le Parisien. Regardless of the fact that FFP might hamper PSG’s purchasing power next summer and whether or not Kanté even wants to return to Ligue 1, Henrique […]
Northampton Saints secured a crucial victory in their quest to secure a play-off place, overcoming Gloucester 41-34 at Franklin’s Gardens. Midway through the second period, the Saints were in complete control, going 41-15 up through Alex Waller, Callum Braley, Alex Moon, Sam Graham, Tommy Freeman and Fraser Dingwall tries. The Cherry and Whites had touched […]
September 21st, 2016, Allianz Riviera. OGC Nice have just beaten AS Monaco 4-0 sending shockwaves through Ligue 1 and signalling their title intentions. Italian striker Mario Balotelli has just scored a brace and accolades are already beginning to arrive to most of the Nice squad. Players such as Alassane Pléa, Jean Michael Seri and Ricardo […]
Peter O’Mahony has signed a contract extension with Ireland and Munster, while Andy Farrell has named his 37-man Six Nations squad to face Italy, with Joey Carbery returning. O’Mahony has signed a one-year extension to his IRFU contract that will run until the end of the 2023/24 season. ‘Hunger to learn’ The British and Irish […]
Speaking to L’Équipe, Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud discussed his future with the January transfer window looming. “The reason for me not leaving this summer was partly down to the opportunities that I had. But at some point, I will have to ask the question again. We are not yet in January, and I do not have […]
Italy legend Sergio Parisse is set for a spell on the sidelines after being sent off in Toulon’s Top 14 clash against Toulouse. On Saturday evening, Toulon claimed a 17-6 victory over Toulouse in the Top 14. The win looks to come at a cost, as Parisse could face a lengthy ban. Parisse sees red […]
34-year-old French ‘keeper Ludovic Butelle is to return to his former club, Angers have announced. The ex-Lille man had his contract with Belgian side Club Brugge – which was set to expire in the summer – terminated in order for the move to go through. Ludovic rejoins Angers on a two-year deal, and the club […]
Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast believes there is more to come from their new-signing Malakai Fekitoa. The former All Black and current Tongan international is still settling in with the province having only just made the move from Premiership side Wasps at the end of last season. Munster has stumbled out of the blocks this […]