Australia: Ex-Wallaby believes side can reach the World Cup semi-finals if Giteau’s Law is abandoned
Former Wallabies star Morgan Turinui believes Australia can at least make it to the final four at next year’s World Cup in France if they abolish Giteau’s Law. The law allows the selectors to pick three players who are based overseas for the Wallabies squad, which can be limiting given the Australian talent abroad. The…
Fali Ramadani attempting to place Jesé at Fiorentina
Super agent Fali Ramadani is seeking to place Spanish winger Jesé at Fiorentina this summer on an initial loan deal from PSG, according to our colleagues at Paris United. The Viola’s Sporting Director Pantaleo Corvino and Gines Carvajal, the player’s agent, have recently met with the Ramadani in an attempt to push a deal through, with the…
Manu Tuilagi: ‘Deception’ the key to unlocking England centre’s qualities
Fly-half George Ford has hinted that England failed to make best use of Manu Tuilagi’s ability during their disappointing Autumn Nations Series campaign. Eddie Jones’ men struggled in November, securing just one victory in four matches. That was despite the presence of Tuilagi, who has been a linchpin in the side when fit. The Sale…
Official | Lille starlet Rominigue Kouamé departs on Paris FC loan
Lille midfielder Rominigue Kouamé has today completed a season-loan to capital-based club Paris FC. The 21-year-old- who is a Malian international- made 3 appearances for Lille side last season, having initially made his Ligue 1 debut as a half-time substitute for the then-manager Marcelo Bielsa, in their 3-0 home victory over Nantes. Kouamé’s current contract…
Premiership: Luke Cowan-Dickie confirms Exeter Chiefs departure as England career set to be put on hold
Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will leave the Premiership club at the end of the 2022/23 season to join Top 14 champions Montpellier. The England international has confirmed that this will be his 12th and final year at the club after signing a deal in France, following current teammate Sam Simmonds. Leaving with a heavy…
Manchester United & Monaco have made offers for 16-year-old PSG left-back Arthur Zagre
Manchester United, AS Monaco and several other Ligue 1 clubs have made offers for 16-year-old PSG left-back Arthur Zagre, according to Paris United. PSG are hoping to tie the player up for the medium-term, as he is considered to be one of the best prospects at the club, with Tottenham Hotspur & Dortmund also interested. L’Équipe…
England: Eddie Jones backs ‘outstanding’ Steve Borthwick to succeed as his successor
Former England head coach Eddie Jones believes the Rugby Football Union made the correct decision in appointing Steve Borthwick as his successor and believes he will be successful in the position. Borthwick worked under Jones as a forwards coach when he was Japan’s head coach from 2012 to 2015, and the former England second-row reprised…
FEATURE | Why Nantes must be patient with Miguel Cardoso, as Dijon’s heroes from last season continue to shine
Dijon clinched a 2-0 win against Nantes on Saturday in a full and jovial Gaston Gérard stadium as they made their first home appearance of the season. Summer shines bright this year in Burgundy, as the arrival of star Yoann Gourcuff has been followed by a faultless start to the campaign. The talk of the…
PODCAST | The Get French Football News Show – Episode 138
Nathan Staples, Eric Devin and Jeremy Smith discuss Thierry Henry’s potentially imminent appointment at Bordeaux and the rest of the Ligue 1 action from Week 3. Click Here: Portugal football tracksuit
Mbaye Niang will join Rennes on loan
23-year-old Franco-Senegalese forward Mbaye Niang has decided to join Rennes on loan with an option to buy from Torino until the end of the season, according to L’Équipe. Niang was convinced of the move by Rennes manager Sabri Lamouchi, who told the former AC Milan, Watford, Montpellier and Caen man that he intends to install him at the…