Nathan Staples and Adam White wander round a Ligue 1 winter wonderland and take a look at what lies ahead for the French sides in European competitions. Click Here: Portugal National Team soccer tracksuit
Super Rugby Pacific: Beauden Barrett doubtful for Blues’ season opener with Highlanders due to illness
The Blues are sweating over the fitness of All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett as he is battling illness and is doubtful for their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin on February 25. Several All Blacks returned to duty for the Blues ahead of their second pre-season match against the Chiefs at Pukekohe…
Wesley Sneijder in advanced negotiations to join a Qatari club
OGC Nice’s attacking midfielder Wesley Sneijder is in advanced negotiations this evening to join an unnamed Qatari club, according to RMC. Click Here: adidas stan smith The 33-year-old has fundamentally failed to make an impact with the Ligue 1 side, having not played since the 19th of November. He now has the opportunity to make a…
Official | ESTAC Troyes to sign Remi Walter on loan
OGC Nice and Troyes have completed a deal to send defensive midfielder Remi Walter to Troyes in a six-month-loan deal with an option to buy, subject to a medical. The 22-year-old has been with Nice since 2016 when he joined for under £1m from Nancy, and has always been competent in playing the role as…
Scotland: Jack Dempsey’s love for rugby reignited after allegiance switch in Test rugby
Newly-capped Scottish international Jack Dempsey is looking to repay the faith given to him after switching allegiance from Australia. Dempsey was capped 14 times by Australia and is the first player to use World Rugby’s new eligibility rules to play for and against Australia. Did not expect a Test return The star moved to Glasgow…
FEATURE | Adieu Pascal – where it all went wrong for the dismissed Toulouse boss
Giovanni Sio’s winner in the last kick of the match as Montpellier defeated Pascal Dupraz’s Toulouse 2-1 spelled the end of the Savoyard’s time in charge of the club. His era of nearly two years was marked by tremendous highs and crushing lows: one of the most astonishing relegation escapes in Ligue 1 history, famous…
Top 14: Virimi Vakatawa banned from playing in France due to medical issue
France and Racing 92 star Virimi Vakatawa has had his career put on hold because of an unconfirmed medical problem. Vakatawa was born in New Zealand but moved to Fiji as a youngster before joining Racing in 2011 and has been a key part of their squad since then. Full support to Vakatawa The Parisian…
Rennes were offered the chance to sign Fernando Torres
L’Équipe report that Ligue 1 side Rennes were offered the possibility to sign Spanish striker and Atletico Madrid man Fernando Torres before eventually opting for West Ham United’s Diafra Sakho. The 33-year-old is seeking increased playing time, and Rennes could have matched his financial demands, but ultimately did not believe that it was worth it…
Barbarians: Zach Mercer earns call-up for All Blacks XV clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Montpellier number eight Zach Mercer has been named in the Barbarians squad for their Killik Cup game against an All Blacks XV in November. The meeting, which will take place at the impressive Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, November 13, promises to be an entertaining fixture. And fresh off the news that the back-rower will…
Official | Legia Warsaw sign Metz’s Cafu to an 18-month loan
FC Metz have announced that Portuguese midfielder Cafu has left the club to join up with Polish side Legia Warsaw on an 18-month loan deal. After joining in the summer from Lorient following their relegation from Ligue 1, Cafu only imaged to play for Metz 13 times and clearly, for whatever reason, his move to Metz…