Stormers head coach John Dobson said he was proud of his side’s second half performance during their 37-27 United Rugby Championship (URC) victory over the Bulls in Cape Town on Friday. The home side were full value for their win, which takes them above the Bulls into second place in the URC standings and it’s […]

According to L’Équipe, Marseille president Pablo Longoria is looking to move Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman (32) on from the club, following several efforts to do so over previous transfer windows. Having signed for the Mediterranean side for a fee of €25m in the summer of 2018, his transfer has been identified by the Marseille management […]

In speaking to L’Équipe in his first major interview since joining PSG, coach Christophe Galtier spoke about the deal that brought him to Paris and working with his new squad, describing the talent at the club as “unbelievable.” After ten days at PSG, what is your biggest discovery?“The talent of the players, it’s unbelievable. The […]

New Zealand’s outstanding forwards coach Jason Ryan is keeping his eye in during the off-season as he prepares for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. After being hired in July following the departure of John Plumtree, Ryan has made a massive impact in the All Blacks set-up. There was an immediate improvement up front as they […]

According to RMC Sport’s Loïc Tanzi Oliver Zandén (20) is set to sign for Ligue side Toulouse, with the Swede penned-in to arrive in France on Monday to finalise the details of the transfer. Swedish outlet Expressen first reported that contact was made between the two clubs last Thursday, with the young defender’s current deal at Swedish […]

Scotland centre Cameron Redpath is the fourth international to sign a contract extension with Bath as the Premiership club start preparations for next season. Redpath follows Tom Dunn, Will Stuart and Sam Underhill in committing to Bath ahead of 2023/24, with Finn Russell joining from Racing 92 after the World Cup. Excited about the future […]

Foot Mercato are reporting that Marseille president Pablo Longoria is looking to quickly conclude a deal for Celta Vigo goalkeeper Rubén Blanco (26) so that the club can focus on bringing in midfield reinforcements.  Spaniard Blanco would be the no.2 at the French club, behind compatriot Pau López (27). According to Foot Mercato, Marseille aren’t looking to “waste […]

L’Équipe report this morning that Marseille have made French midfielder Jordan Veretout their priority midfield signing, with talks ongoing with his current club Roma to bring him in as Boubacar Kamara’s replacement. The former Nantes and Aston Villa man is under contract with the Giallorossi until the end of the 2023/24 season. Marseille club president Pablo […]

According to L’Équipe, Toulouse are advancing in closing a deal for Ligue 2 Sochaux’s Rassoul Ndiaye (20) – who reportedly wants to join France’s Ligue 2 champions in the top tier next season. The young 20-year old midfielder has already made a total of 70 appearances for the Ligue 2 side in the second tier, […]

PSG have confirmed the arrival of Nordi Mukiele (24) from RB Leipzig on a five-year contract. The French full-back joins the French champions despite late interest from Chelsea. He arrives from the Bundesliga for an undisclosed fee. PSG have repatriated the French international defender after a successful four-year spell in Germany. Having joined Leipzig for £14.4m […]