Connacht wing Alex Wootton has announced his retirement from professional rugby union and will hang up his boots at the end of the season. Wootton, who joined Connacht from Munster in 2020, has played 40 times for the province since arriving, scoring 18 tries in an impressive stint in green. The England-born finisher played for […]
Read MoreFEATURE | Lille’s mixed start raises more & more questions about their project & Marcelo Bielsa
Ah, where to begin with Lille’s last few weeks? With the transfer window closing earlier this month and the international break having just ended, Lille fans and Ligue 1 followers would have perhaps thought that this would be a period of calm for the Hauts-de-France club. Unfortunately, it was a bit more lively than they […]
Read MoreSix Nations: Johnny Sexton looks to embrace the ‘good pressure’ of chasing a Grand Slam
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is looking to embrace the pressure that comes with going for the Grand Slam ahead of a tricky clash against Scotland at Murrayfield. Sexton’s side have been brilliant throughout this year’s Six Nations and are the only team unbeaten after winning their opening three games against Wales, France and Italy. Click […]
Read MoreMarco Verratti excited to see Carlo Ancelotti again
Speaking in this morning’s press conference ahead of PSG’s match vs Bayern Munich, Italian international and central midfielder Marco Verratti discussed his feelings towards Carlo Ancelotti. “It will be a very emotional moment because he is a great manager, but above all a great human. He has had a great impact on my career. He […]
Read MoreSix Nations: Andy Farrell expects the return of key stars for Murrayfield clash
Click:cnc routing machines Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is hopeful that several of his key stars who have been sidelined with injury will return against Scotland at Murrayfield on March 12. Farrell’s side continued their charge towards a potential Grand Slam with a 34-20 win over Italy in Rome last weekend. However, Ireland did not […]
Read MoreEuropa League PREVIEW | Nice vs Zulte Waregem
Nice have had a miserable league campaign so far this season. After last season’s surprising 3rd place finish, they have slipped and currently sit 17th with just four league wins in 13 matches. However, despite their abysmal league form, Nice have had a relatively successful group stage campaign and currently sit second in the group. […]
Read MoreAndy Farrell: Ireland boss backed for British and Irish Lions role by legend Sir Ian McGeechan
Legendary former British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan believes that Andy Farrell is the man to lead the 2025 tour to Australia. The former England centre and rugby league great has done an outstanding job as boss of the Ireland team, taking them to number one in the world. They have claimed […]
Read MorePremiership: Danny Care set to break Harlequins’ appearance record while Louis Rees-Zammit returns for Gloucester
The Premiership resumes on Friday with two matches scheduled to take place as Bristol Bears take on Newcastle Falcons and Gloucester host Harlequins. Bristol Bears v Newcastle Falcons Bristol Bears director of Rugby Pat Lam makes two changes from the narrow defeat at Saracens, with Noah Heward coming in at full-back and Jake Woolmore starting […]
Read MorePremiership: Kyle Sinckler inks Bristol Bears contract extension
Bristol Bears have announced that England front-row Kyle Sinckler has signed a contract extension which keeps him at the Premiership club until the summer of 2024. Sinckler’s current deal was set to expire at the end of the 2022/23 season and several French clubs are believed to be interested in acquiring his services. But the […]
Read MoreLyon agree personal terms with Oumar Solet
Ligue 1 side Lyon have reached an agreement over personal terms with 17-year-old Oumar Solet, according to France Football. Click Here: Real Sociedad Jersey Sale The French U18 youth international is also interesting Nottingham Forest, but Laval want at least for €1.5m to part with the player, and fee negotiations continue.
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