The manager denied his side are motivated by the prospect of payback against the Reds in the Champions League quarter-finals Porto head coach Sergio Conceicao insisted the Portuguese side are not seeking revenge against Liverpool in the Champions League. Tuesday will see Liverpool host Porto in the opening leg of their quarter-final tie at Anfield,…
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Aguero set to hand Man City fitness boost ahead of Tottenham clash
The Argentina striker has returned to training ahead of the all-English Champions League quarter-final at the London club’s new stadium on Tuesday Sergio Aguero looks set to hand Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola a Champions League boost ahead of their clash with Tottenham. The Argentina striker, who has missed City’s last two games, trained with…
Messi after Mbappe for Smalling but Man Utd 'cheered' Barcelona Champions League draw
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…
Stuttgart midfielder Ascacibar handed six-week ban after spitting incident
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…
I'll be back at Juventus 1000% – Ronaldo
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…
Yet another De Gea disasterclass leaves Man Utd needing a top-four miracle
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…
Rebels' back row bruisers to pressure Waratahs
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 Australia Awards: The Contenders
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…
Rodda, Reds relishing chance to respond against Hurricanes
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 need to front up against Lions: Rodda
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,…