Ireland’s place on top of the World Rugby rankings is on the line in round two of the Six Nations when they host France in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s side rocketed to the top of the world rankings after sealing a 2-1 series victory over New Zealand last July and have since maintained their position. Ireland…
Month: February 2023
Waratahs, Brumbies deliver selection shocks ahead of Super Rugby opener
Both the NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies have shaken up their line-ups as they find the best balance ahead of Friday's Super Rugby Pacific opener.Darren Coleman has thrown teenage sensation Max Jorgensen into the spotlight, selected on the wing.The 18-year-old was preferred over the returning Nemani Nadolo, who will come off the bench, replacing breakout…
Eric Bailly missing through injury; Mattéo Guendouzi and Bamba Dieng return for Marseille
On loan from Manchester United, Eric Bailly remains an absentee for Olympique de Marseille for their home game against Rennes on Sunday. L’Équipe report that the Ivorian defender will miss the action against Rennes due to a thigh injury. He is not the only one on the treatment table for OM, with Samuel Gigot, who…
Official | Fabien Centonze joins Nantes
Nantes have this afternoon announced the signing of French right-back Fabien Centonze from recently-relegated Metz as a joker signing, a one-off transfer clubs are allowed to make after the summer window has closed. Les Canaris had been interested in the French right-back throughout the transfer window, but a deal was not completed before the deadline. Goal had…
Christophe Galtier plays down Kylian Mbappé comments about having less “freedom” at PSG
Having commented after the win against Austria last week that he had more “freedom” with the French national team than with Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappé has seen his comments interpreted as a thinly-veiled dig at his role with his club. Click Here: north queensland cowboys jersey Transcribed in Le Parisien, Christophe Galtier spoke in the lead-up…
Barcelona targeted William Saliba as backup option to Jules Koundé
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal’s William Saliba (21) was on Barcelona’s centre-back shortlist this summer. The La Liga club could have made a move for the former Marseille loanee if their bid for Jules Koundé (23) failed. Ultimately, Barcelona got their man. The Catalan club signed Koundé from Sevilla this summer, despite the Frenchman being highly-coveted by…
Ajaccio enquire over free agent Youcef Belaïli
L’Équipe report this afternoon that Ajaccio have made an enquiry for Algerian winger Youcef Belaïli, who recently terminated his contract with Brest just several games into the season. The 30-year-old is said to have left over homesickness, putting an end to a nine-month spell in Brittany which saw him score three in nineteen appearances. His compatriot…
Sergio Ramos receives muti-game ban after red card in Reims
Paris Saint-Germain and Reims played out a 0-0 draw last weekend, with PSG defender Sergio Ramos receiving the second yellow card of the night following an argument between the former Real Madrid captain and the match referee. As reported by L’Équipe, the Disciplinary Committee has ruled that Ramos will now serve a three-match suspension for…
Christophe Galtier to face his own son Jordan in PSG’s clash against Ajaccio
According to Le Parisien Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier will meet a familiar face on the opposite dugout on Friday evening – as his son Jordan Galtier is the assistant coach for AC Ajaccio. This Friday, the match between AC Ajaccio and PSG will be the scene of a family reunion between the Parisian coach and…
Arek Milik not satisfied with Vinícius Júnior’s Ballon d’Or ranking
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior finished 8th in the 2022 Ballon d’Or rankings. Speaking to L’Équipe, Arkadiusz Milik, currently on loan at Juventus from Marseille, revealed his dissatisfaction with the Brazilian finishing so low on the top 10 list despite winning the Champions League and La Liga last season and contributing massively to the team’s…