Algerian assist-merchant Zinedine Ferhat is in talks with Nantes
Ligue 1 side Nantes are in talks with the entourage of 25-year-old Algerian right-sided midfielder Zinedine Ferhat, who clocked a monumental 20 assists in Ligue 2 this season, according to RMC. The player’s Le Havre contract expires in 2019, but HAC are demanding €5m in order to part with Ferhat, a number that a series of…
Wales: Wayne Pivac backs Christ Tshiunza to be ‘big player for the future’ after watching his progress
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has backed Exeter youngster Christ Tshiunza for a bright future as prepares his side for the Autumn Nations Series. Tshiunza will be eager to press his case for a long-term spot in the squad, which is even more tantalising for players with a World Cup fast approaching. And it seems…
Ireland: Craig Casey captains the ‘A’ side with Jacob Stockdale on the wing for clash against All Blacks XV
Ireland have selected an exciting side to take on an All Blacks XV at the RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday. Munster scrum-half Craig Casey is given the honour of captaining the team and he is joined by Ciaran Frawley in the playmaking positions. Elsewhere in the backline, the experienced Jacob Stockdale is an interesting…
AC Ajaccio are in talks with Monaco to loan Jordi Mboula
Ligue 2 side AC Ajaccio are in talks with AS Monaco over the possibility of signing Spanish prospect Jordi Mboula on loan, according to Yahoo Sport. It was believed that Monaco would offer Mboula increased playing time during the 2018/19 campaign and that he would stay at the club, but the Corsican offer will at least…
Ireland: Kieran Treadwell reveals the role his fiancee had in Test rugby return
Ireland second-row Kieran Treadwell admits his fiancee played a big role in his return to Test rugby after five years away from the highest level. Treadwell’s comeback to the international arena came earlier this year in the Six Nations during his side’s clash with Italy, where he scored off the bench. Since then, the Ulster…
Lille & Nice are in contact with Loïc Rémy
RMC report that alongside Lille, who are already engaged in discussions with Loïc Rémy, OGC Nice have contacted the French international about a possible move. Rémy is currently contracted to Las Palmas in Spain. Click Here: cheap converse classic chuck shoes
Autumn Nations Series: Andy Farrell frustrated with Ireland’s ‘underwhelming’ Fiji win
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was disappointed with aspects of his team’s performance despite winning 35-17 against Fiji on Saturday. Farrell described the victory as “pretty underwhelming” as he thought his team was not ruthless enough and made soft errors during the game. Not clinical enough The head coach was pleased for his three debutants…
Mario Balotelli was at Marseille’s training ground to negotiate – no deal is done
Click:cement block machine Italian international & OGC Nice striker Mario Balotelli spent this afternoon at Marseille’s training ground to continue negotiations over a potential move. As reported by RMC and Nice-Matin, no deal is yet imminent. Balotelli was in the company of a lawyer but not his agent Mino Raiola, with Marseille and OGC Nice yet to…
Maro Itoje: England lock feels like it was ‘opportunity missed’ against All Blacks and turns focus to Springboks
Following England’s thrilling comeback to draw on Saturday, Planet Rugby features writer James While caught up with Maro Itoje to rake over the coals of the New Zealand match and to look ahead to South Africa. It was a bizarre game at Twickenham as New Zealand raced into a healthy lead before tries from Will…
OGC Nice reach fee agreement with Courtrai for right-back Youcef Attal
Nice-Matin are reporting that OGC Nice have reached an agreement with Belgian side Courtrai for Algerian right-back Youcef Attal. The 22-year-old international is set to undergo a medical with Les Aiglons imminently in a deal worth between €3m and €5m.