United Rugby Championship head of match officials Tappe Henning has called for referees to crack down on dissent from players. Henning’s comments were sparked by Connacht centre Bundee Aki’s response to being red-carded for a dangerous clean-out against the Stormers, where the Irish international repeatedly confronted referee Gianluca Gnecchie despite being given his marching orders. […]
Read MoreGalatasaray have approached Rolando
Turkish giants Galatasaray have approached Portuguese defender and Marseille rock Rolando about a summer transfer, the with player’s current contract expiring next month, according to our colleagues at Foot 365. Trabzonspor are also monitoring the player’s situation closely, with Rolando and Marseille yet to discuss a contract extension with any degree of seriousness thus far. Click Here: […]
Read MoreIreland: Johnny Sexton’s playmaking talents ‘like Kevin De Bruyne’
Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman believes that Johnny Sexton’s ability to unlock defences is akin to Manchester City and Belgium football star Kevin De Bruyne. Sexton has been a key player for both club and country over the past 13 years, earning 108 international caps and remaining as Ireland’s first choice fly-half. The 37-year-old made […]
Read MoreRB Leipzig strike provisional €16m deal with Montpellier for Nordi Mukiele
German outfit RB Leipzig have struck a provisional €16m deal with Montpellier chairman Laurent Nicollin for highly-rated French central defender Nordi Mukiele, according to L’Équipe. After rejecting an initial offer worth €14m from the Bundesliga, MHSC have provisionally said yes to a revised proposal worth over €16m. Mukiele seems set on waiting to see if other […]
Read MoreRory Sutherland: Scotland and British & Irish Lions front-row joins Ulster on short-term deal
Ulster have confirmed that they have acquired the services of Scotland and British & Irish Lions front-row Rory Sutherland, who is joining them on a short-term deal. Sutherland will join the Northern Irish province after his former club, Worcester Warriors’ liquidation on Wednesday meant that all the Premiership club’s players’ contracts were terminated. Experienced international […]
Read MoreUnited Rugby Championship: Garry Ringrose back to lead Leinster against Connacht while Leolin Zas returns for Stormers
The United Rugby Championship continues on Friday as two matches take place, including the highly anticipated Irish derby between Connacht and Leinster. Ospreys v Stormers Rhys Webb captains Ospreys from scrum-half, with Stephen Myler at 10 earning his first appearance of the season in this clash with the Stormers. Michael Collins and Owen Watkin continue […]
Read MoreLyon midfielder Lucas Tousart met with his agents yesterday
Yahoo Sport report that Lyon midfielder Lucas Tousart met with his agents yesterday to discuss his future. Click Here: cheap Cowboys jersey During the talks, a genuine interest from Inter Milan was mentioned, but no offer has been made and the idea is to remain with Lyon for another season and contest the Champions’ League.
Read MoreWomen’s Rugby World Cup: England dismantle South Africa while Italy and Canada win
England dominated South Africa with a 75-0 victory to maintain their 100% record at the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Despite a decent start from the South Africans, it was England’s Rosie Galligan who scored the first try in the sixth minute, with the conversion missed by Zoe Harrison. A dangerous tackle saw South […]
Read MoreNabil Fékir has undergone a Liverpool medical; now waiting for the results
France international attacking midfielder Nabil Fékir has undergone a medical with Liverpool, which he did so last Thursday night, according to RMC. A member of Liverpool’s medical staff came to France’s base at Clairefontaine – this morning, Fékir underwent the final tests. Now the English club is waiting for the results, according to the outlet. Click […]
Read MoreWasps: Four-time champions relegated from Premiership as Rugby Football Union confirms club’s suspension
Former domestic and European champions Wasps have been relegated from the Premiership, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced. The Coventry-based outfit went into administration on October 17, as they made the entire playing and coaching staff redundant among 167 job losses. And the worst has now been confirmed by the RFU as Wasps join […]
Read More