Author: SOUTHESSEXARTSANDCULTURE

StartFragmentHead coach, Simon Cron named 29 of his 32-man travelling squad, using a rotational bench with unlimited substitutions.They were not afraid to use some adventurous kicking and good handling as they blew-out cobwebs. Winger Kainoa Gudgeon crossed first with Gio Leituala, George Poolman and Otunuku (Nuku) Pautu, each grabbing a try. All converted.A promising start for […]

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According to Belgian correspondent Sacha Tavolieri, Lille midfielder Amadou Onana (20) has completed a medical at Premier League side Everton, and has already signed a 5-year contract at the club today – the player is waiting on a final ‘termination agreement’ document to come from Northern France so the deal can be officially announced either on […]

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Leigh Halfpenny scored 13 points to help Scarlets to a shock 28-22 United Rugby Championship (URC) victory over Cardiff at the Arms Park on Saturday, while Connacht defeated a youthful Sharks side and Leinster edged Ospreys. Scrum-half Dane Blacker, winger Johnny McNicholl and centre Jonathan Davies all scored in the first half, with Halfpenny adding […]

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Speaking during Malang Sarr’s (23) unveiling at AS Monaco, sporting director Paul Mitchell revealed that the Chelsea loanee’s contract includes an obligation to buy should a clause be triggered.  Questioned by Luke Entwistle about the modalities of the deal, the English sporting director replied, “I don’t want to go too deep into specifics. There is […]

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The Challenge Cup continues this weekend with Round Three’s action, as Bath take on Toulon on a busy Saturday while Cardiff host Newcastle Falcons on Sunday. Check out all the team news and our predictions, here. Friday Scarlets v Cheetahs Prediction: Scarlets by 15 The teams: Scarlets: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Johnny McNicholl, 13 Joe Roberts, […]

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