Check out the teams ahead of the ninth round of Super Rugby Pacific, where the Crusaders have been boosted by the return of several All Blacks from injury against the Rebels, with Sam Whitelock named in the starting line-up, while Cullen Grace and Jack Goodhue are amongst the replacements. Friday Chiefs v Fijian Drua FMG…
Read moreOfficial | Fabien Lemoine joins FC Lorient
Lorient have announced the signing of defensive midfielder Fabien Lemoine from Saint Étienne for a deal worth €1m. The 30-year-old joins on a four-year-deal after six years with Les Verts, where he made 181 Ligue 1 appearances, winning the Coupe de la Ligue in 2013 after scoring the winning goal in the final. “The project…
Read moreExeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter defends Jack Nowell over ‘misworded’ tweet
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says that Jack Nowell had no intention of criticising referee Karl Dickson as the back faces a disciplinary panel for his tweet during the Premiership match against Leicester Tigers. Baxter has, however, reminded his players about careful social media use after Nowell was charged for criticising Dickson’s decision to award a penalty…
Read moreNeymar to PSG: from a dream to a possibility
PSG’s transfer windows in recent seasons have proven that having money does not guarantee being able to sign the world’s best players. This was shown to be the case last summer when they tried to sign 25-year-old Neymar, who then rejected Les Parisiens’ enormous salary offer to remain at Barcelona. But this summer, things are…
Read moreEngland: Premiership exits ‘being discussed amongst the lads’ as Maro Itoje and Anthony Watson speak out
Saracens second-row Maro Itoje has called on Premiership Rugby to halt the player exodus to the Top 14 as he refused to rule out moving overseas. Itoje’s current contract ends next year and while his clear preference is to remain in north London, he’s concerned by the number of England internationals leaving. Sam Simmonds, Luke…
Read moreMarco Verratti set to sign an enormous new PSG contract
Having dismissed links with Barcelona, Marco Verratti will sign a contract extension with Paris St Germain, according to Journal du Dimanche. Verratti is said to currently be earning €6m net per year, with the club tabling an improved offer which will see his salary doubled at €12m per year. S.H. Click Here: sea eagles shirt
Read moreChampions Cup: Johnny Sexton’s absence providing extra motivation for Leinster
Leinster lock James Ryan says that the disappointment the team feel over Johnny Sexton’s injury is driving them even more to win the Champions Cup for the stricken fly-half. The 37-year-old has potentially played his final game for the province after undergoing surgery on a groin issue picked up against England in the Grand Slam…
Read moreOfficial | Jordan Amavi joins Marseille on loan
Marseille have completed the signing of Aston Villa full back Jordan Amavi on an initial loan deal, with an option to buy at the end of the deal for a fee believed to be around €8m. The 23-year-old joined Aston Villa in 2015 from Ligue 1 side Nice for £10m, but various injuries curtailed the…
Read moreQuinn Tupaea: All Blacks centre ‘still pretty angry’ about Darcy Swain’s clear out
All Blacks and Chiefs centre Quinn Tupaea says it will be a “long time” before he can “let go” of the clear out from Darcy Swain that has sidelined him for the past six months. The 23-year-old is still on the mend following the clear out from the Wallabies lock that ended his season last…
Read moreAdama Traoré has agreed personal terms with Lille
Middlesbrough attacker Adama Traoré has agreed personal terms with Ligue 1 side Lille ahead of a possible move, according to SFR Sport. LOSC had an initial €10m bid turned down for the player, with the Championship side seeking €15m in order for a deal to be done. Lille will return with an improved offer imminently. Click…
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