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…
Read moreSuper Rugby Pacific: England international Brad Shields to rejoin Hurricanes in 2024
The Hurricanes have confirmed that they have signed their former captain Brad Shields, who will rejoin them in 2024 after last playing for the Wellington-based club in 2018. The back-row, who made more than 100 appearances for the Hurricanes between 2012 and 2018 has signed a deal to return to his former club in time…
Read morePSG right-back Alec Georgen between Amiens & Auxerre
18-year-old PSG right-back Alec Georgen, who has recently signed a contract extension with the club, will be sent out loan for the season before the transfer window closes. Click Here: Thiago Alcantara Jersey Sale Ligue 2 side Auxerre are very interested in signing the player and have already agreed terms with PSG, now it is…
Read moreSix Nations: Johnny Sexton is Ireland’s greatest player – Andy Farrell
Head coach Andy Farrell labelled Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s greatest player ever after the veteran led the side to a 29-16 win over England and secured a fourth Grand Slam. It was the first time Ireland had secured a Grand Slam in Dublin and did so on St Patrick’s weekend. Sexton created history along the…
Read moreOfficial | Tomas Koubek reinforces Rennes’s goalkeeping ranks
Rennes have announced the signing of Czech international goalkeeper Tomas Koubek for a fee which has yet to be officially confirmed on a four-year-deal. The 25-year-old joins from Czech side Sparta Praha and will likely become to official first choice replacement for former goalkeeper Benoit Costil, he left the club in the off season. Koubek…
Read moreSix Nations: Ronan O’Gara believes Johnny Sexton deserves points record
Ireland legend and La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara praised Johnny Sexton for matching his all-time points scoring record in the Six Nations. Sexton matched O’Gara’s figure of 557 points in Ireland’s 22-7 at Murrayfield last weekend. The clash, at times, was a nervous one as Ireland were forced to pack down with prop Cian…
Read moreExclusive | Tottenham – Moussa Dembélé links are wide of the mark
Reports emanated from France this evening that Celtic striker Moussa Dembélé’s representatives have met on two separate occasions in the last week with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. This has been dismissed as total garbage by sources contacted by Get French Football News. Tottenham have a long-term interest in the player, who once famously underwent a…
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