Graham Rowntree’s first competitive match in charge of Munster ended in defeat as Cardiff secured a 20-13 victory in the Welsh capital. Rowntree took over following Johann van Graan’s departure but, despite taking a 6-5 lead after 30 minutes through a pair of Ben Healy penalties, they eventually succumbed to the hosts. Max Llewellyn had […]
L’Équipe reported in today’s edition that French football’s league body, the LFP, have begun to explore plans of creating a third professional football division called Ligue 3, to be formalised by 2020. The initiative is being designed to ensure increased financial security for the sides playing in the National 1, the current 3rd tier division, which […]
Glasgow Warriors and Scotland have been dealt a huge blow after the United Rugby Championship outfit confirmed that Rory Darge will be sidelined for several months through an ankle injury. The 22-year-old sustained the injury during the first half of the Warriors’ 52-24 victory over Cardiff at Scotstoun on Friday night and will miss Scotland’s […]
Speaking to reporters following the UNFP French football award ceremony this evening, Neymar hardly instilled confidence in PSG fans after being asked about his future. “I am only thinking about the World Cup, we will see what happens after that,” he said to Europe 1’s Isabella Pagliari. Goal.com‘s Sabrina Belalmi tried to get a more straight forward answer, without […]
Leinster coach Leo Cullen has rubbished the talk of ‘upheaval’ at the club following the impending departure of senior coach Stuart Lancaster and other figures at the club. Lancaster signed a contract with French giants Racing 92 last week and will take up the director of rugby role for the Top14 side. Chief executive Mick […]
Benetton moved into fourth position on the United Rugby Championship standings after securing a deserved 34-14 victory over the Dragons in Treviso on Sunday. The result sees the Italian outfit to climb into fourth place on the United Rugby Championship table and they were full value for their win as they outscored their Welsh visitors […]
Speaking to Greek press yesterday, AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim confirmed that he will be remaining in his position for next season. “We will continue to move forward together for the future and to continue to progress the AS Monaco project. I am lucky to have Dmitry Rybolovlev as president. We have a relationship build […]
Northampton have announced a replacement fixture for their cancelled game against Worcester, with the Barbarians stepping in as opposition. The Warriors were recently suspended from the Premiership after they entered administration and were partially liquidated in a chaotic period for the game. Saints had been due to play host to Worcester on November 26 but […]
Ligue 1 side Strasbourg have placed 26-year-old Danish central defender Nicolai Boilesen (FC Copenhagen) on their shortlist as they seek to reinforce in defensive areas this summer, according to L’Équipe. The Meinau club have decided not to attempt to keep Bakary Koné past the end of his loan agreement and Kader Mangane (35), will not be […]
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has called up Blues and North Harbour wing Mark Telea to his squad ahead of their opening end-of-year Test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday. The 25-year-old replaces Crusaders and Tasman utility back Leicester Fainga’anuku, who is returning to New Zealand for family reasons. Telea is the fourth member […]