All Blacks and Hurricanes back-row Ardie Savea has announced that he will play his club rugby in Japan for most of 2024 before heading back to New Zealand later that year. The 29-year-old has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Hurricanes and the terms of his contract extension includes a six-month sabbatical with…
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Premiership: Marcus Smith shines as Harlequins claim statement victory on the road as they end Sale Sharks’ winning streak
Sale Sharks had their five-game winning run in the Premiership brought to an abrupt halt on Sunday as Harlequins came out on top 29-13 at the AJ Bell Stadium. Tries from Nick David and man of the match Marcus Smith helped them to the four points, with Smith also adding two conversions and five penalty…
Official | Caen activate purchase option on striker Enzo Crivelli
SM Caen today confirmed their decision to trigger the option to purchase striker Enzo Crivelli, who had been on loan at the club since January 31. The Rouen-born forward signs for his new side for a reported fee of €3m from Angers on a contract until 2021. The 23-year-old had scored 2 goals in the…
Johnny Sexton: Ireland skipper builds up Springboks clash but Rugby World Cup remains ultimate goal
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton insists that his team must win the Rugby World Cup if they are to be truly regarded as the best team on the planet. Speaking ahead of the mouth-watering clash with the Springboks at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, many regard this as the tastiest clash of the weekend. Click Here:…
Issa Diop: “In football, I have achieved nothing yet.”
Speaking in an interview exclusively with L’Équipe, West Ham United’s new signing, French central defender Issa Diop discussed his departure from Toulouse – the highlights: How are you feeling about the move? I am very happy. This is the first transfer I have experienced, so obviously there is a lot of emotion. This was an important…
AS Monaco & Torino are working on a swap deal including Soualiho Meité
Gianluca di Marzio reports that AS Monaco and Torino are working on a potential swap deal including defensive midfielder Soualiho Meité. The other party in the discussions is 23-year-old left-back Antonio Barreca, a position that ASM really want to reinforce in. Neither player has yet agreed to the move. Click Here: nrl rugby league jerseys
Autumn Nations Series: Wayne Pivac praises Wales for bounce back win against Argentina
Wales coach Wayne Pivac was pleased that his team responded with a 20-13 win over Argentina after a tricky result against the All Blacks last weekend. Pivac’s men played a solid game against a Los Pumas side full of momentum from their win against England last weekend, particularly after their 55-23 loss against the All…
Official | Jonathan Ikoné has joined Lille from PSG for €5m
Lille have today completed the signing of young midfielder Jonathan Ikoné from Paris Saint-Germain. The 20-year-old, who had spent the last season and a half on loan at Montpellier, scoring 2 goals in 29 appearances, moves to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy for a reported €5m fee. Click Here: Australia Rugby Shop Ikoné, whose contract at the…
Autumn Nations Series: Georgia stun Wales in historic victory at Principality Stadium
Georgia produced one of the biggest shocks in the sport’s history by overcoming Wales 13-12 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Lelos have shown plenty of improvement this year, defeating Italy in July and almost securing a victory over Samoa last weekend, but few saw this coming. Although Welsh rugby is in the doldrums,…
Official | AS Monaco sell Soualiho Meïté to Torino
AS Monaco have announced the departure of midfielder Soualiho Meïté, in a cash plus player deal with Torino FC that will see Antonio Barreca move the other way. The deal is understood to see Italian full back Barreca move to the Stade Louis II, with Meïté and €2m arriving in exchange. Meïté only moved to…