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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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…