The Welshman picked up an injury against Napoli on Thursday, meaning the pressure is on his likely replacement to deliver against Crystal Palace It was the sight no Arsenal fan wanted to see: Aaron Ramsey limping off the pitch in Naples clutching his hamstring, heading back down the tunnel in distress. This wasn’t how it…
Read moreWATCH: Neymar punches fan after PSG's Coupe de France defeat
The Brazilian had to be restrained by team-mates after a post-match exchange with the supporter Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar may find himself in further trouble after striking a fan following his club’s Coupe de France final defeat on Saturday. After a lengthy injury lay-off, the forward was fit to play the decider against Rennes and scored…
Read more'We are so proud of Aubameyang' – Monreal heaps praise on Arsenal hat-trick hero
Click:Flower wrapping ribbon The Gunners’ defender was delighted with the contribution of his team’s strikers in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final in Valencia. Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has hailed team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the Gabon striker’s hat-trick fired the Gunners into the Europa League final. The 29-year-old’s treble against Valencia helped set…
Read moreStunning scenes at Leeds see Sheffield United promoted to the Premier League
The Blades will be back in the big time for 2019-20, with Yorkshire rivals unable to finish in the top two after an eventful meeting with Aston Villa Sheffield United have been promoted to the Premier League alongside Norwich City, with Leeds United left to try their luck in the play-off lottery following a stunning…
Read moreRakitic: Barcelona stars will be waking up with headaches
The Croatian midfielder admits an upcoming Champions League tie with Liverpool is not going to stop players celebrating their La Liga triumph Ivan Rakitic has suggested that Barcelona’s stars might be waking up with headaches on Sunday after celebrating their La Liga win in style. Lionel Messi came off the bench to score the only goal against Levante at…
Read moreRebels' identity starting to show: Wessels
Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels says his side is finally starting to show an identity. The Rebels had just their second win in New Zealand in franchise history when they beat the Blues in Auckland and snapped a 32-game losing streak for Audstralian teams across the ditch. Wessels said after a mid-season slump, he felt…
Read moreReds roll over against Blues in Kaino farewell
In a week where the officiating surrounding the Israel Folau suspension has taken centre stage, refereeing has again become the focal point as the Reds fell to the Blues at Eden Park. Queensland were never a sniff after the game was turned on its head by referee Egon Seconds and TMO Ben Skeen in the…
Read moreWaratahs play down Brookvale pitch concerns
The Waratahs have played down concerns about the Brookvale Oval surface, just days out from their season opener against the Hurricanes. NSW officials have visited the ground and say there are no reservations about playing their round one match there on Saturday night. It isn’t the first time there have been concerns raised about the…
Read moreSunwolf Gunter takes path less trodden to Super Rugby career
Click:high temperature gate valves He’s the former Brisbane GPS school student tutored by a former Wallabies coach and flyhalf who stands on the cusp of a spot at the World Cup. Ben Gunter grew up dreaming of running on to the hallowed turf of Suncorp Stadium and pulling on the gold jersey of the Wallabies….
Read moreWATCH: The Rugby Nation show, Episode number 1
The merit of resting policies, the improving spectacle of Australian derbies, fatal stare-offs, the Wallabies cameo of Hunter legend Steve Merrick and Justin Harrison on whether he’ll step into boxing ring with old rival Austin Healey. Those topics and many, many more are covered in RUGBY.com.au’s new show RUGBY NATION. Hosted by leading FoxSports rugby…
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