Troyes looking to sign Rony Lopes from Sevilla
L’Équipe report this morning that Portuguese midfielder Rony Lopes could be set to join the fourth Ligue 1 club of his career, as Troyes look to bring in the Sevilla man. Talks are currently underway between the 26-year-old and the Champagne side, who spent last season out on loan at Olympiakos and has previously turned out…
'We need wins': Wallabies desperate to end tour on high after close defeats
The Wallabies are hungry to end their season on a high as they prepare to face an equally-desperate Wales in Cardiff.Last week's 13-10 defeat to world number one Ireland was the third straight defeat by three points or less for Dave Rennie's men following losses to Italy and France.It leaves the wounded Wallabies frustrated yet…
Milan Škriniar likely to stay at Inter as new deal beckons & €50m PSG bid again rejected
According to Fabrizio Romano Inter have told Paris Saint-Germain again today that they have no intention to accept a Parisian offer of €50m plus add-ons or a bid in that region. The Italian side have also told the Slovak defender that they’re ready to offer him a new deal in the next few days. L’Équipe reported last…
Champions Cup: Joey Carbery at 10 for Munster, Courtney Lawes starts for Northampton while Marcus Smith back for Harlequins
The Champions Cup returns this weekend with the third round of the tournament once again seeing 12 games scheduled, including Sale Sharks against Toulouse. Check out all the team news and our predictions, here. Friday Clermont v Leicester Tigers Prediction: Clermont by 8 The teams: Clermont: 15 Alex Newsome, 14 Bautista Delguy, 13 Cheikh Tiberghien, 12…
Five things we learnt from Wales v Wallabies
The Wallabies somehow found a way to pull off the impossible, defeating Wales 39-34.Down 34-13 with 25 minutes to go, the visitors' 'never say die' attitude shone through and delivered one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent memory.Wales will be wondering how that game slipped away, with the game adding further spice to their…
OGC Nice consider Renan Lodi, Marcelo and Giuseppe Pezzella for left-back
As reported by Foot Mercato, despite various disagreements between OGC Nice coach Lucien Favre and director Iain Moody over summer recruitment, the pair have arrived at a consensus over their preferred left-back target. Atlético Madrid defender Renan Lodi is one of few players both men agree on targeting this summer as the club look for…
Super Rugby Pacific squads confirmed for 2023 season
The squads have been confirmed for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.Kurtley Beale is amongst a host of talent returning to the competition, re-signing with the NSW Waratahs.CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD AND HOSPITALITY TICKETS FOR THE HSBC SYDNEY SEVENSHe is joined by All Blacks Patrick Tuipulotu and the electric Damian McKenzie as…
Champions Cup: Stormers lose Manie Libbok to concussion for final pool game against Clermont
Stormers head coach John Dobson has confirmed Manie Libbok will be sidelined for next week’s final pool game in the Champions Cup after leaving the field concussed against London Irish. Libbok’s concussion came from a clash of heads with Ben Loader, who, despite showing no malice, did not make enough effort to protect the ball…
Utrecht negotiating loan move for PSG’s Sekou Yansané
L’Équipe are reporting that Dutch side FC Utrecht are negotiating with PSG over a potential loan move for forward Sekou Yansané (19). The forward sees his path to first-team football at the Parc des Princes blocked by notable competition. Last season, the Ligue 1 champions already possessed an impressive attacking arsenal. Their strike force has already…
Full Champions League Group Stage Draw | 2022/23
This evening the draw for the Champions League group stages was made as 32 teams were drawn into eight groups of four teams for the 2022/23 season’s edition. The top two of each pool will qualify for the last 16 next year. Click Here: donegal gaa jerseys With the World Cup dropped into the middle…