France started their Women’s Six Nations campaign with a hard-fought 22-10 win over Italy at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma. Gabrielle Vernier, Carla Arbez and Caroline Boujard’s tries were added to by points off the tee from Pauline Bourdon and Jessy Tremouliere on Sunday. Giada Franco and Alyssa D’Inca scored Italy‘s tries with Michela Sillari […]
Ligue 1 side Lyon are hoping to sell both Sergi Darder and Jordan Ferri before the deadline, so that they can bring in a new midfielder, according to RMC. Darder is currently closest to a move, with Espanyol very interested in signing the Spaniard. Ferri has firm interest from Nantes, and Toulouse, but the latter side […]
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has identified France, Ireland and New Zealand as the biggest threats at what he described as an “open” Rugby World Cup later this year. The 31-year-old has taken note of the fine form displayed by Les Bleus and the men from the Emerald Isle in recent years but feels there are […]
Ligue 1 side Marseille have re-entered talks with AS Roma over the possible transfer of William Vainqueur, according to RMC and Gianluca di Marzio. This move by the Marseille board has occurred following a meeting between President Eyraud, Sporting Director Zubizarreta and manager Rudi Garcia, who have decided that the club must urgently sign a midfielder. Vainqueur […]
Exeter Chiefs bounced back from last week’s heavy Premiership loss to Harlequins as they eased past Newcastle Falcons, claiming a 24-5 win. Tries from Dan Frost, Jack Nowell and Sam Simmonds were complimented by a penalty try as the Sandy Park outfit picked up a bonus-point success. Mateo Carreras crossed for Newcastle‘s only points of […]
Ligue 1 sides PSG and AS Monaco have still not finished hashing out the details of their agreement in principle for the initial loan with obligation to buy of Kylian Mbappé according to RMC. Click Here: rugby jerseys Sources close to the situation are preaching patience, with supreme confidence that the deal will be pushed through […]
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 […]