The format of Super Rugby in 2018 will be publicly known on Sunday night, SANZAAR confirmed on Saturday. Super Rugby’s governing body issued a media alert on Saturday night, confirming they would be announcing the competition format for 2018 at 6pm AEST Sunday. While SANZAAR will clarify the overall format, exactly which teams are involved…
Read morePeni's 2017 chances dashed after injury
Force winger Chance Peni may not suit up for the rest of the 2017 season, after rupturing his groin. Peni was ruled out of Saturday’s clash with the Chiefs and coach Dave Wessels said the winger was in danger of missing the entire season. “Chance has ruptured his groin so there’s a chance that unfortunately…
Read moreDaley signs with Rebels
Force prop Ben Daley has signed with the Rebels for two seasons, the first player to leave Perth since the club’s Super Rugby axing was confirmed. Daley joins Tetera Faulkner in moving to the Rebels, but is the first player to announce his move since the NSW Supreme Court decision handed down last week. The…
Read moreSuper Rugby round 10: Kiwi drought continues for Blues, Aussies
A tough week for Austalia’s Super Rugby teams. How did the results fall across the weekend? Blues vs Highlanders Flanker Shannon Frizell has announced himself to Super Rugby with a hat-trick of tries for the Highlanders who have outclassed the Blues 34-16 in Auckland. In another disastrous night for the Blues, the visitors scored five…
Read moreSuper Rugby Round eight Team of the Week
It was a surprising weekend of Super Rugby. Who were the Aussie standouts in round eight? 1. Scott Sio Scott Sio continued to entrench himself as the form loosehead in Australia with another impressive performance for the ACT. The Brumbies scrum gave away the match-winning penalty in Melbourne but Sio was on the bench well…
Read moreSolari refuses to concede La Liga title race is over
Defeat against Girona on Sunday saw the Blancos fall nine points behind leaders Barcelona, though their coach is not giving up just yet Santiago Solari insists Real Madrid will keep fighting for the Liga title despite their five-game winning run ending with a stunning home loss to Girona . Casemiro’s first-half header had Madrid 1-0 up and…
Read moreSeven-man Pro Piacenza thrashed 20-0 in Serie C farce
The Italian third tier’s bottom side have seen their first-team squad walk out over unpaid wages and kicked off against Cuneo with only seven players An Italian Serie C match descended into farce on Sunday as Cuneo beat Pro Piacenza 20-0. Pro Piacenza are bottom of the Italian third tier, and have seen most of…
Read more'We all know the drill!' – Kovac admits Bayern faked cramps in Liverpool draw
The Bavarians’ manager has revealed that Javi Martinez strategically wasted time in Tuesday’s scoreless Champions League draw at Anfield Niko Kovac has admitted that Bayern Munich looked to kill time in Tuesday’s Champions League tie with Liverpool by faking cramps in the game’s waning moments. Bayern held on for a 0-0 draw at Anfield on…
Read more'As long as the manager needs me, I'm ready to play' – Lukaku embracing new role for Solskjaer's Man Utd
The Belgium striker was a guaranteed starter for the Red Devils last season but is willing to adapt to changed circumstances under the Norwegian Romelu Lukaku is willing to adapt to different roles in order to win back his place as a regular starter at Manchester United. Following his £75m ($97m) arrival from Everton last…
Read moreMan City confirm fan in critical condition after Schalke post-match attack
Click: The Premier League champions have encouraged anyone who may have any information to contact the police following the incident in Gelsenkirchen Manchester City have confirmed a supporter remains in a critical condition in hospital after an alleged assault took place in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday night. The incident took place following City’s 3-2 win against…
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