Wallabies great Tim Horan believes Australia is “not far off” where they need to be to challenge the best in the world. Australia have endured a tricky Test season, including their worst loss to Argentina and their first defeat to Italy. The pressure was well and truly on head coach Dave Rennie going into their…
Myzaine Maolida mysteriously withdraws from Lyon’s matchday squad, as Newcastle talks continue
Lyon’s exciting forward talent Myzaine Maolida has mysteriously withdrawn from today’s match-day squad to face Chelsea in a friendly, with OL not offering a specific reason for his doing so, but nevertheless confirming the news initially broken by L’Équipe last night. Maolida remains the subject of negotiations from Newcastle United, even if Lyon have decided that…
International: How Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac’s win ratios stack up to their rivals
Following Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac’s dismissals, we look at how the pair’s win ratios compare to their fellow tier one rivals. An unprecedented week saw both England and Wales sack their head coaches nine months out from the Rugby World Cup in France. While Wales have moved swiftly to welcome Warren Gatland back into…
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The annual Get French Football News Guide to the new Ligue 1 season is here! Analysis, likely XI’s, form guides, squad lists and much more in your 63-page, free, French football handbook. Download here: The GFFN Guide to the Ligue 1 Season – 2018-19 E.D. Click Here: penrith panthers jersey
Premiership: Richard Wigglesworth appointed interim head coach of Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have appointed Richard Wigglesworth as interim head coach as Steve Borthwick departs the club to take over as England head coach. Leicester have agreed terms with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), which sees Borthwick and his assistant Kevin Sinfield leave Welford Road for Twickenham. Wigglesworth ends playing career The appointment as Leicester Tigers‘…
Strasbourg to purchase Lionel Carole from Galatasaray for €600k
RMC report that Ligue 1 side Strasbourg have done a deal to sign left-sided defender Lionel Carole for €600k. The Frenchman spent last season on loan at Sevilla. Click Here: injection mold
Adrien Rabiot reportedly rejects a 2nd contract extension offer from PSG
Paris United reported last night that Adrien Rabiot has rejected a renewed contract extension offer from PSG. The Frenchman was offered €7.2m a year plus considerable bonuses, but Rabiot turned it down, with Barcelona currently putting €10m a year on the table for the former Manchester City player. PSG Sporting Director Antero Henrique even offered…
109 Frenchmen are registered to play in the Champions’ League Group Stage – a list
With the 2018/19 Champions’ League Group Stage beginning this evening, Get French Football News provides you with the comprehensive list of the 109 Frenchmen registered to play in the continent’s premier club tournament. Click Here: custom rapid prototyping Atletico Madrid (3) Lucas Hernandez, Thomas Lemar, Antoine Griezmann Borussia Dortmund (2) Abdou Diallo, Dan-Axel Zagadou AS Monaco (12) Loic Badiashile, Djibril…
FEATURE | Does Kylian Mbappé need to defend more?
It didn’t strike me on Wednesday evening against Napoli but rather against Germany whilst he was on international duty; Mbappé does very little defensive work, ever since winning the World Cup. In the League of Nations encounter against the 2014 World Cup winners, I was quite surprised to see that Mbappé didn’t look that bothered…
Dmitry Rybolovlev – who really is the AS Monaco owner?
This is a translation from an article by French outlet Mediapart regarding AS Monaco owner Dmitry Rybolovlev. Get French Football News takes no responsibility for the authenticity of the content. This man has ways in with Vladimir Putin, and has also bought a house from Donald Trump, at an inflated price, when the American was in great…