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 […]
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 […]
France have called up 15 extra players ahead of their rugby Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci.Geraci was a late withdrawal from France's 30-29 win over Australia in their Autumn Nations Series Test on Saturday and the French rugby federation on Monday confirmed his removal from the squad due […]
Foot Mercato report this afternoon that West Ham remain keen on signing PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré, despite the former Toulouse man signing a contract extension to take his time at the club up to 2027. The 24-year-old, who has been playing in The Netherlands for the last two years, making 89 appearances in all competitions […]
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 […]
The LFP – French professional football’s governing body – have announced this afternoon that Sunday afternoon’s match between Lorient and Lyon has been postponed as a result of the poor state of the pitch. Delegates had arrived on site both on Thursday morning and today to report on the situation, and have now concluded that […]
New Zealand debutant Mark Telea has scored two tries to help the tourists claw their way back from nine points down to see off a feisty Scotland 31-23 in the Murrayfield Test.The All Blacks outscored their hosts by four tries to two on Sunday but for large parts of the game were on the back […]
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 […]
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, […]
Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to start on the wing as the Wallabies prepare to face Ireland in Dublin.The Waratah became Wallaby no.961 during their one-point defeat to Italy last week as Rennie made a raft of changes.VOTE FOR EMILY CHANCELLOR AND LALAKAI FOKETI FOR WORLD RUGBY TRY OF THE YEARRennie has noted throughout the Spring […]