The Rebels have announced a new board structure, aiming to bring the professional and community elements closer together. VRU chairman Tim North will now sit on the Rebels board, with Rebels deputy chairman Paul Docherty sitting on the VRU board. The VRU regained ownership of the Rebels in August, after former owner, Imperium Sports Management…
Read moreWaratahs want grit against Blues
Waratahs captain Michael Hooper has called for patience from his side this weekend, as they vie for their second home win of the year. The Waratahs clung on to a 29-26 win over the Queensland Reds last weekend after a marathon final sequence, where they held out the home side for close to 30 phases….
Read moreInjured Rebels rally for Lions
The Melbourne Rebels have as many injured players watching from the AAMI Park stands as players on the field but they still maintain they’re a fighting chance for a Super Rugby upset against the Lions on Saturday afternoon. The Rebels are missing 15 players, including skipper Nic Stirzaker (ankle), who became the latest to join…
Read moreWhy isn't Sergio Ramos playing against Ajax? Real Madrid captain's absence explained
The veteran centre-back’s actions in the first leg of the Champions League clash had a dim view taken over them by UEFA Sergio Ramos is no stranger to controversy, but it has cost him the chance to play in Real Madrid’s Champions League last-16 encounter against Ajax on Tuesday due to a two-match suspension. The…
Read moreArsenal Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Tottenham
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Wembley Stadium on Saturday Arsenal have won three consecutive Premier League games and are in confident form ahead of the North London Derby against Tottenham on Saturday. With Spurs having now lost two games in a row – including midweek against Chelsea –…
Read moreBarcelona, Real Madrid & Chelsea must wait for transfer target Jovic – Eintracht Frankfurt
The striker is on the wishlist of many of Europe’s best clubs but the Bundesliga club board member says suitors must wait until the summer Eintracht Frankfurt’s sporting director Fredi Bobic has cooled speculation surrounding star striker Luka Jovic who is currently being touted with a departure this summer. Jovic has scored 21 goals in…
Read moreChelsea appeal to FIFA over two-window transfer ban
Premier League club to contest punishment for alleged breaches of regulations regarding the signing of players under the age of 18 Chelsea have lodged an appeal with FIFA against their ban from signing players during the next two transfer windows. FIFA announced in February that the ban had been imposed on Chelsea for alleged breaches…
Read more'Never say die' – Young confident Man Utd can pull off famous PSG win
The England star believes the Red Devils can stage a comeback at the Parc des Princes, despite the absence of several key players Ashley Young says Manchester United’s ‘never say die’ attitude will help see them through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League at the expense of Paris Saint-Germain. United head to France this…
Read moreThe best full-back pairing in Europe: Why Alexander-Arnold & Robertson are key to Liverpool’s title bid
The Reds duo have been in impressive form in the 2018-19 campaign and add considerable attacking threat with their crossing ability from wide areas Liverpool’s 5-0 win against Watford on Wednesday was notable not only for keeping the Reds on top of the table, but also because it marked the first time in Premier League…
Read moreSolari vows to fight on at Real Madrid as he arrives 80 minutes late for press conference
The Argentine maintains that it’s an honour to lead Los Blancos amid speculation that Jose Mourinho is being lined up to replace him Santiago Solari insists he will give his all to turn Real Madrid’s fortunes around, amid talk that he will be sacked this weekend. Goal understands that Jose Mourinho is being lined up to…
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