Fabrice Hawkins is reporting that OGC Nice have sounded out Chelsea’s Emerson (28) as a target at left-back, although an alternative target, Fabiano Parisi (21) is nearing a move to the Allianz Riviera. Nice have been targeting a left-back all window with just Melvin Bard (21) the club’s only option at present. Despite very recently signing […]
Round Three of the Challenge Cup begins on Friday evening with two matches as Scarlets take on the Cheetahs while Pau face Dragons. Check on the team news for the games at Parc y Scarlets and Stade du Hameau, here. Scarlets v Cheetahs The teams: Scarlets: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Johnny McNicholl, 13 Joe Roberts, 12 […]
Foot Mercato report this afternoon that Nice are targeting a move for Real Madrid legend Marcelo, with Les Aiglons one of two clubs in contact with the Brazilian left-back. The Ligue 1 side were initially looking at Ecuadorian international Pervis Estupiñán from Villarreal, but the 24-year-old has instead moved to Brighton, with Nice having been priced […]
Click:Hyperbaric Chamber 1.5 ATAWallabies centre Len Ikitau insists coach Dave Rennie is not to blame for the team's lean spring tour, saying the players must take responsibility.Since opening the tour with a 16-15 win over Scotland, the Wallabies have lost to France (30-29), Italy (28-27) and Ireland (13-10).Although the defeats to France and Ireland were brave […]
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson is keen for his team to avoid another “tumble dryer” experience when they host Toulouse on Saturday. The reverse fixture between the sides saw the French heavyweights come out on top via a 45-19 victory as they shocked Sale with their ability to strike at pace. Sanderson is […]
Although AC Milan are keen to keep hold of Fodé Ballo-Touré (25), the player himself is keen to leave in order to earn game time ahead of the World Cup. Nottingham Forest and OGC Nice are in talks to sign the player, who is rated at €5m, according to Sébastien Denis. The Senegalese left-back, who […]
Following Paris Saint-Germain’s huge win against Lille on Sunday 7-1 away from home, midfielder Vitinha expressed his belief that Christophe Galtier’s PSG side could go unbeaten for the rest of the season. During a question asked on whether last year’s Ligue 1 champions could stay unbeaten this year, the Portuguese native replied the following, as […]
Ireland and Leinster great Brian O’Driscoll has hailed the South African sides’ performances in the Champions Cup with the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers in line to make the round of 16. The inclusion of the three South African sides to the top flight of European rugby was met with some criticism, but the trio have […]
RA CEO Andy Marinos is hoping a renewed and unified partnership with NZR can help take Super Rugby into the future as they sign a long-term deal.The two organisations confirmed the joint venture agreement on Friday, securing the future of Super Rugby Pacific until 2030.CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD AND HOSPITALITY TICKETS FOR THE […]
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the deal that sees Manchester United defender Éric Bailly move to Ligue 1 club Marseille on loan for the rest of the season has been fully agreed. Marseille will cover the main part of the centre-back’s wages while the deal also includes an option to buy worth around €10m. Bailly […]