The regular season is complete for the U16 and U19 National Championships, with the final confirmed for Pittwater Park on November 13.The NSW Waratahs confirmed a home final with their victories over the Western Force, solidifying top spot on both ladders.They will play the Queensland Reds after they were too strong for the Melbourne Rebels,…
Month: March 2023
Official | Marseille announce Alexis Sánchez agreement in principle
According to an official club communiqué, Marseille have announced that an agreement has been made in principle for former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Inter Milan attacker Alexis Sánchez. The Chilean is set to join the club pending a successful medical. The player arrived in Marseille this evening to the welcome of the OM faithful, with a…
McReight out to make up for lost time
Game-starved Fraser McReight has no plans on missing his moment, vowing to "absolutely rip in" during his first appearance on the Wallabies' spring tour of Europe.Once touted as a future Australia captain, McReight has instead found himself frustratingly biding his time behind champion No.7 Michael Hooper.With Hooper – the most-capped Wallabies skipper – being rested…
Harlequins: Tabai Matson tips ‘complete package’ Cadan Murley to make England squad
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson believes that his in-form star Cadan Murley has what it takes to be an international winger for England. Matson praised Murley’s ability on both sides of the ball ahead of Harlequins’ Premiership clash with Sale Sharks and hopes he is in with a chance of making his England debut soon….
FEATURE | 10 Years of Marco Verratti: PSG Legend – If you don’t love Verratti, you don’t love football
In modern football, it’s rare for players to stay at one club for a decade. It’s rare for a player to see out their contract. Occasionally, however, a player stays long enough to endear himself to a club’s fans and reach the status of a legend. At PSG, Marco Verratti is that player. It’s not…
Five things we learnt from Italy v Wallabies
The Wallabies were made to pay for a lacklustre performance, suffering their first-ever defeat to Italy.Cadeyrn Neville almost saved their blushes late with a try after the siren, however, debutant Ben Donaldson couldn't convert a tough chance as the Azzurri claimed a famous 28-27 victory.So what did we learn from the match?1.Soul searchingDave Rennie took…
All Blacks: Brad Weber the latest to depart New Zealand Rugby – report
All Blacks scrum-half Brad Weber will leave New Zealand Rugby after the end of the Rugby World Cup and sign for a Top 14 club, according to reports in France. Newspaper L’Equipe are claiming that Weber has agreed a deal with Stade Francais and will join the Parisians following the denouement of the global tournament,…
Crystal Palace targeting Watford’s Ismaïla Sarr
According to Foot Mercato Watford FC have turned down a €25m offer from Crystal Palace for winger Ismaïla Sarr (24) – who joined the then Premier League side for €30m from Ligue 1 side Rennes in 2019. The outlet reported earlier that Crystal Palace were heavily interested in Sarr, which was also confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. Santi Aouna reported that Leeds…
Kylian Mbappé: “I want to win Ballon d’Or very soon”
In an interview with France Football PSG striker Kylian Mbappé spoke in depth about the Ballon d’Or, and about his desire to win football’s most prestigious individual award. ” I want to win the Ballon d’Or very soon. Like many. Except that there are perhaps not many who dare to admit it. “I’m still convinced that…
ACT Brumbies unveil extended 2023 Super W training squad
The ACT Brumbies are excited to unveil the club’s wider Super W wider training squad ahead of the 2023 season. Brumby #64 Scott Fava’s first group as head coach features 20 capped Brumbies players, with the remainder of the 51-player squad being made up of up-and-coming talent from the ACT and capital region, as well…