Reims in talks for Genk winger Junya Ito
L’Équipe report this afternoon that Reims, who are in the transfer market for a forward after selling Hugo Ekitike to Paris Saint-Germain, have entered talks with Belgian club Genk to sign Japan international winger Junya Ito. The Champagne club have identified the 29-year-old as their priority for this window, having previously drawn up a shortlist which…
Joe Rodon set for Rennes medical
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Tottenham centre-back Joe Rodon (24) is set to arrive in France this weekend in order to undergo his medical at Rennes on Sunday. Rodon’s loan move to Rennes has moved a step closer, according to Romano. The Welsh international is now set to travel to Rennes in order to undergo his medical and…
Belgian side KV Kortrijk in negotiations for Lorient centre-forward Samba Soumano
According to L’Équipe Belgian Jupiler League side KV Kortrijk are currently in negotiations for Lorient centre-forward Sambou Soumano (21) for a loan-to-buy agreement. At the beginning of the summer, the Senegalese striker was supposed to play for Lorient – with a current contract that runs until 2024. But with Terem Moffi and Ibrahima Koné offering competition…
Imposing All Blacks hammer Wales 55-23
Jordie Barrett, Aaron Smith and Codie Taylor all scored two tries apiece to lead New Zealand to a dominant 55-23 win over Wales in their Test at the Principality Stadium.The outstanding Ardie Savea and replacement hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho got the other tries on Saturday as the All Blacks outscored their hosts eight tries to two…
Monaco in negotiations for Chelsea’s Malang Sarr on loan-to-buy deal
According to Santi Aouna Monaco are targeting Chelsea defender Malang Sarr (23) on a potential loan-to-buy deal, with the club in negotiations with the Premier League side and a deal reportedly looking promising. Premier League Fulham have also made an offer for the former OGC Nice defender. Fabrizio Romano reported that Ligue 1 is the favoured destination…
WATCH: Antoine Dupont stars at fly-half for Toulouse in historic Top 14 win over Clermont
France captain Antoine Dupont shifted into the fly-half jersey for Toulouse this past weekend, producing a magnificent performance to defeat Clermont. Historic win Toulouse kicked off the new year with a bonus-point victory, defeating Clermont at the Stade de Marcel Michelan, their first Top 14 league win at the ground in over 20 years. The…
Angers sale to American investors collapses
As reported by L’Équipe, the sale of Angers to American investment fund Global Football Corporation has collapsed, with the president Saïd Chabane confirming in a press conference that he would not be selling his stake in the club for now. Chabane, who has been at the helm since 2011, had announced to the club’s employees…
Sainz: Ferrari pace a sign ‘someone out there is doing a bit better’
Carlos Sainz says Ferrari has improved its performance year-over-year, but in relative terms other teams have done ‘a bit better’. By its own standards, the start of Ferrari’s 2023 season has been disappointing. While qualifying well in Bahrain and in Jeddah, there was no denying the Scuderia’s weaker race pace relative to Red Bull and…
Sevens' latest chapter worth savouring as Australians end 34-year Hong Kong drought
‘Can’t wait until they write about this’ The words captain Nick Malouf uttered at half-time of their semi-final against France were prophetic as Australia claimed their first title in Hong Kong since 1988, defeating Fiji 20-17 in a thrilling final.CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD AND HOSPITALITY TICKETS FOR THE HSBC SYDNEY SEVENSNot since…
All Blacks: Richie Mo’unga warns players will leave New Zealand at a younger age
All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo’unga has issued a warning to New Zealand Rugby regarding eligibility for the Test team after completing his move to Japan. Mo’unga will not be eligible for the All Blacks after the Rugby World Cup as he signed a three-year deal with Japan Rugby League One side Toshiba Brave Lupus. The…