La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara admits he one day wants to coach Ireland but believes that right and honour has to be earned. The Irishman is certainly showing his worth as a coach after winning back-to-back Champions Cups with La Rochelle, with the second title confirmed on Saturday with a 27-26 win over Leinster. A…
Read moreManchester United enter the race for Alexandre Lacazette
Premier League side Manchester United made an enquiry for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette yesterday, according to L’Équipe. The player was seemingly all set for a move to Atletico Madrid until it was confirmed yesterday that they are banned from recruiting players this summer. Speaking to reporters last night, Lyon President Aulas had the following to say:…
Read moreRugby Championship: Match officials confirmed for truncated tournament, July Tests and Rugby World Cup warm-up games
The match officials for the Rugby Championship have been announced, with Ben O’Keeffe refereeing the opener between South Africa and Australia. The New Zealand official will be assisted on the touchlines by Paul Williams and Andrea Piardi, with Brendon Pickerill the TMO for the fixture in Pretoria. Later that same day, on July 8, Angus…
Read moreUnnamed English club makes offer for Jesé
An unnamed English outfit has submitted an offer for PSG’s attacking midfielder flop Jesé, according to our colleagues at Culture PSG. The identity of the club has yet to filter through. Las Palmas are also in talks with PSG for the player, seeking to reach an agreement for a second loan deal after the former Real…
Read moreWATCH: Eroni Sau scores fine try in Fijian Drua’s defeat to Western Force
Fijian Drua flyer Eroni Sau caught the eye with a well-taken try in his side’s 34-14 defeat to the Western Force in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Perth on Friday. With the home side holding a 12-0 lead, the Drua needed a response and that came in the 15th minute when they launched an…
Read moreSt Étienne reject €5m proposal from Lille for Kévin Malcuit
St Étienne have rejected a €5m offer from Ligue 1 rivals Lille for right-sided player Kévin Malcuit, according to RMC. LOSC are very interested in the former Niort man, who is also attracting interest from West Ham United. Click Here: Leonardo Bonucci Jersey Sale
Read moreSione Tuipulotu: ‘Sense of belief’ in Glasgow Warriors camp ahead of Munster showdown
Glasgow Warriors centre Sione Tuipulotu revealed there’s a “sense of belief” in the squad as they continue their push for silverware on two fronts. The Warriors have already booked their place in the Challenge Cup final on May 19 but this weekend the attention turns to the United Rugby Championship (URC). Standing in their path…
Read moreEverton turned down the chance to sign Mbaye Niang
Premier League side Everton have turned down an opportunity to sign AC Milan’s French forward Mbaye Niang, according to Foot Mercato. Click Here: Achraf Hakimi jersey sale The Toffees have viewed the player as too inconsistent and unreliable – a deal was never close.
Read moreNew Zealand: Massive boost for All Blacks and Chiefs as Damian McKenzie signs new deal
Playmaker Damian McKenzie will stay around in New Zealand until at least 2025 after agreeing a two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR). The fly-half, who has also spent plenty of time at full-back, has been one of the form players in the country this season, helping the Chiefs to a nine-game winning run at…
Read moreOfficial | Le Havre pick up Jean-Philippe Mateta on loan from Lyon
Jean-Philippe Mateta has joined Le Havre on a season long loan from Lyon. The striker has been with Lyon since 2016 when the club paid around €4m for him, but has struggled to find any meaningful game time in Ligue 1 for OL. Mateta will hope that this drop down to Ligue 2 will be…
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