All the Champions Cup semi-finals will take place in Europe, the EPCR has confirmed. Even if the South African teams, the Sharks and Stormers, win their quarter-finals, they could potentially host games in England. If the two sides do qualify as the top-ranked side in their semi-final, they will host their games in London. Sharks…
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Frédéric Guilbert to join Caen permanently after initial loan
Caen have agreed a deal with Bordeaux to sign Frédéric Guilbert on a permanent basis, according to L’Equipe. Jean-François Fortin, Caen president, is said to have battled ferociously in order to get a deal done, after making it his absolute priority. S.H. Click Here: CONVERSE CLASSIC CHUCK SHOES
Champions Cup: Leinster get the job done against Ulster in wet-weather victory
Leinster booked their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals after they comfortably saw off Ulster, winning 30-15 at the Aviva Stadium. Ryan Baird, Jamison Gibson-Park and Andrew Porter’s tries saw Leinster to the victory as they secured a home quarter-final with Leicester Tigers next weekend. Click Here: vodacom bulls rugby jersey For Ulster, James Hume…
Lille to loan Martin Terrier to Strasbourg
Lille manager Marcelo Bielsa has decided to loan French attacking prospect Martin Terrier to RC Strasbourg for the season without an option to buy, according to L’Équipe. The 20-year-old will however first sign a new deal with LOSC until 2020. Click Here: Parramatta Eels Jersey
Australia: Legend David Campese slams Rugby Australia over Joseph Suaalii deal
Wallabies legend David Campese slammed Rugby Australia (RA) for their big-money signing of rugby league sensation Joseph Suaalii. RA reportedly tabled $4.8 million to coax the 19-year-old to switch to rugby union in a three-year deal from 2024 that was announced earlier this week. Suaalii is a talented star with impressive experience for a player…
Julian Draxler appears to be available as his agent starts to make moves
In recent days, PSG have made it increasingly clear to German international Julian Draxler that his time with the capital club could be coming to an end, according to L’Équipe. Click Here: UK soccer tracksuit PSG held discussions with the player’s agent, Roger Wittmann, in a bid to convince Draxler to be a part of their…
Sam Warburton: Former Wales skipper picks his Six Nations Team of the Tournament
Former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton has selected his Six Nations team of the Tournament. Warburton has selected seven Grand Slam-winning Ireland players, with no England and Wales players cracking the nod for his team. In addition to the seven Ireland players, he has selected four players from runners-up France as well as three…
Bolton approach Arsenal over Jeff-Reine Adelaide loan
Championship side Bolton are very interested in signing French winger and Arsenal man Jeff-Reine Adelaide on loan for the season, according to Foot Mercato. The player is also of interest to Ligue 1 side Nantes, with a similar sort of deal in mind for Les Canaris. Click Here: west tigers rugby store
Six Nations: Wales morale lifted by a week in the French sun says Rio Dyer
Wales speedster Rio Dyer believes the morale in the camp has improved after a week of training in the sun in the south of France. Warren Gatland’s side come off a much better performance against Italy, where they claimed a 29-17 win and avoided the dreaded Wooden Spoon. Coming out of a difficult period The…
Official | Stevan Jovetic joins AS Monaco
AS Monaco have completed the signing of Montenegrin attacker Stevan Jovetić from Inter Milan in a deal worth €11m. Jovetić arrives in France on a four-year contract, and will reportedly take the number ten shirt, worn previously by the PSG-bound Kylian Mbappé. The striker spent last season out on loan with Sevilla, netting seven times…