Day two of the Sydney Sevens gets underway after its long-awaited return.Both Australian teams shrugged off the nerves and went through the opening day unbeaten.HSBC SYDNEY SEVENS TICKET FINAL RELEASE: GET YOUR TICKETS TO RUGBY’S BIGGEST PARTY NOW!The Men will open their account against Canada before the Women conclude their pool action against Ireland.Day two will end…
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TRANSFER ANALYSIS | Lorient – A fast start may hide major flaws
This is part of our 22/23 Ligue 1 Handbook, the ultimate guide to French Football – You can see our end of season predictions and read every team’s profile right here. Key Man: Terem Moffi – Between Christmas 2020 and the end of the 2020/21 season, Lorient mustered 30 points, the fifth most in Ligue…
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick names his first England team for Scotland clash
Steve Borthwick has named his first England matchday squad, which will take on Scotland in the Red Rose’s first match of the Six Nations. London Irish wing Ollie Hassell-Collins will make his Test debut at Twickenham, while Harlequins hooker Jack Walker is the other uncapped player in the squad and could debut off the bench….
71 years young: Dennis Bree on a life in rugby and the 1000-game milestone
Head down to Darwin’s Rugby Park on a Saturday afternoon and you’ll likely run into Dennis Bree.He’s easy to spot on and off the field; well-built, shiny dome, packs down in the front row and doesn’t shy away from a tackle.You’ll often see him play 30 minutes in B-Grade before riding the A-Grade bench for…
What to expect from Leicester City’s new signing Wout Faes
When Leicester City poached Wesley Fofana from Saint-Étienne barely a season into his professional career, it felt like they had stolen a diamond. It’s hard to feel about the same way over their £15.3m acquisition of Wout Faes from Stade de Reims. Click Here: Netherlands National Team soccer tracksuit The Belgian defender is not a…
Australian Super W teams confirmed for 2023 season
The Australian clubs have confirmed their squads for the 2023 Super W season.They will all be chasing the Fijiana Drua after they claimed last year's title in a thriller over the NSW Waratahs during the inaugural Super Round.It represents a new era for the Waratahs, with the likes of Arabella McKenzie, Emily Chancellor and Lori…
Six Nations: Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones fit for Scotland Test after head injury concerns
Veteran lock Alun Wyn Jones will be available for selection for Wales’ Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. Head coach Warren Gatland initially ruled the most capped Test player of all time out of the meeting after Jones took a head knock against Ireland, but he has now been cleared to face…
Lyon put Peter Bosz under pressure
According to an interview with Le Progrès, Lyon sporting director Vincent Ponsot has said that the club expect more of manager Peter Bosz, putting pressure on the Dutchman for better results before the World Cup break. Ponsot suggested the need for quicker results, and has fixed a time period in which he expects the manager to be performing…
Six Nations: Ireland put their number one World Rugby ranking on the line against France
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…
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…