Nathan BItumazala (19) has left PSG to join Belgian side KAS Eupen on a four-year deal. The defensive midfielder departs the Parisian club after making just one appearance for the first team. Bitumazala came through the ranks at PSG and also made four appearances for the club in the Youth League. A versatile player, Bitumazala…
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Maroubra over Monaco: The killer mindset driving the Australian Sevens to further heights
It might not have been the glitz and glamour of Monaco, in fact over 16,000 km away, but a quiet celebration ceremony at Dave Phillips Field may best sum up the attitude guiding the Triple Crown-winning Australian Sevens into the future.The defending HSBC World Series, Commonwealth Games and Rugby Sevens World Cup champions will kick-start…
Rennes striker Serhou Guirassy training separately from squad
According to L’Équipe Rennes striker Sehou Guirassy is currently training apart from the squad, and is confirmed by boss Bruno Genesio to not be playing a part in Rennes’ fixture against Ajaccio this weekend. Meanwhile Everton are still a serious candidate and are heavily interested in signing the player. Rennes Boss Bruno Genesio said the following…
Nawaqanitawase offers Wallabies X-factor
NSW Waratahs revelation Mark Nawaqanitawase has emerged as an unlikely World Cup go-to man following an inspired spring tour of Europe.After starting the Super Rugby season on the bench for the Waratahs, Nawaqanitawase finished the year as a stand-out winger on the end of Australia's backline for the Wallabies' last three Tests.The 22-year-old's second-half try-scoring…
PLAYER RATINGS | AS Monaco V RC Lens, Seko Fofana imperious in comfortable victory
Ligue 1 22/23, Round 3, 20/08/22 AS Monaco – 1 Alexander Nübel – 3 – The Bayern Munich loanee had a difficult start to life at the Stade Louis II last season, but recovered to have a positive campaign. However, questions will once again start to be posed about Nübel, who conceded four of the six…
Yoann Touzghar agrees to Ajaccio move
Santi Aouna is reporting that ESTAC Troyes forward Yoann Touzghar (35) has reached an agreement to join AC Ajaccio on a free transfer. The Tunisian international has agreed to terminate his current deal with Troyes in order to allow him to leave the club on a free transfer. The forward only had a year remaining on…
Barcelona in negotiations with Rennes right-back Hamari Traoré
L’Équipe report that FC Barcelona have engaged in negotiations with Rennes right-back Hamari Traoré about an improbable summer transfer move. The inability to qualify Jules Koundé for league matches owing the LaLiga salary cap, who they signed in late July for €50m, could have an unintended positive impact on the future of 30-year-old Hamari Traoré….
Celebrating history: Rugby News and chronicling a century of Rugby in Australia
The history of Rugby is boundless, sweeping through clubs, states and across the country.With that comes plenty of stories that get past down from generation to generation that may be lost.CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD AND HOSPITALITY TICKETS FOR THE HSBC SYDNEY SEVENSThis has been the plight of Rugby News for the past…
Gamble in as Wallabies name first training squad of 2023
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named a 44-player training squad ahead of next week's four-day camp on the Gold Coast.It continues their preparations ahead of this year's World Cup, with NSW Waratahs backrower Charlie Gamble the major inclusion.CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD AND HOSPITALITY TICKETS FOR THE HSBC SYDNEY SEVENSThe New Zealand-born Gamble…
Philippe Clement: “It was Sofiane Diop’s choice to leave.”
Speaking in a press conference, attended by Luke Entwistle, AS Monaco manager Philippe Clement revealed that it wasn’t the club’s idea to let Sofiane Diop (22) join rivals OGC Nice. The Belgian coach said, “First of all, it wasn’t our idea to let Sofiane leave. It was his choice. He contacted me yesterday evening and we spoke…