Month: September 2019

The Red Devils defender is looking forward to testing himself against another of the world’s best in the quarter-finals of elite European competition Chris Smalling claims to be relishing the prospect of facing Lionel Messi in the Champions League quarter-finals, with Manchester United having “cheered” their draw against Barcelona. The Red Devils are readying themselves…

The Argentina international may not play again this season after receiving a lengthy ban for his actions against Bayer Leverkusen Stuttgart midfielder Santiago Ascacibar has been handed a six-week ban by the German Football Association for spitting at Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz. Havertz’s 64th-minute penalty was enough to earn Leverkusen a 1-0 victory in the…

The star striker vowed to return to the Old Lady after eighth straight Serie A triumph for Turin giants on Saturday Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his immediate future to Juventus in the wake of their eighth straight Serie A title. The Portugal international striker, who joined the Bianconeri from Real Madrid in the summer, became…

The under-fire Spanish goalkeeper made yet another costly error to gift Chelsea a point and a significant advantage in the race for the top four From invincible to atrocious, Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea currently finds himself in his worst form since his debut season at the club eight years ago. The Spanish goalkeeper…

It’s taken 13 rounds but Tony McGahan finally has his first choice back row on deck for tomorrow’s clash with the Waratahs. After extended injury layoffs, Sean McMahon and Lopeti Timani will pack down with Amanaki Mafi. On paper, that is arguably Australia’s most intimidating back row. McGahan hopes the trio will be just as…

Rugby’s top awards will be given out on Thursday night, in the Rugby Australia Awards. Who will take out the nation’s top gongs? The entire night will be LIVE STREAMED on RUGBY.com.au on Thursday October 26, from 6:30pm AEDT. JOHN EALES MEDAL It’s been a mixed 12 months for the Wallabies, which makes this year’s…

Izack Rodda and the Reds learnt a few things from their flogging at the hands of the Sunwolves. Training well doesn’t necessarily equate to playing well, the importance of treating every Super Rugby match as though it’s a final and the need to not dip heads should the match not pan out as planned early….

Reds lock Izack Rodda says Queensland needs to use its muscle against the Lions this weekend. The young Reds outfit slumped to a fourth-straight loss last weekend, going down to the Chiefs, but Rodda said he was confident they could snap that streak. This is their first block of consecutive home matches in seven weeks,…

Jack Debreczeni wasn’t expecting to be back in Melbourne this year, but he feels he’s a better version of the player and person he was when he left. Debreczeni played in the Japanese second division over summer, off-contract with the Rebels, and not anticipating a return to the Victorian capital for rugby, until coach Dave…

The Waratahs will leave Canberra with a critical 24-17 victory over the Brumbies but a major injury headache, after Israel Folau failed to finish the game. Folau went off with a hamstring injury just four minutes into the Canberra clash, in a major blow for the Waratahs, who have exploited Folau’s aerial skills in impressive…