Aston Martin still ‘cautious’ over team’s form relative to rivals
Mike Krack says Aston Martin’s impressive performance across the first three races of 2023 is encouraging, but the team boss is cautious when evaluating the outfit’s position in F1’s pecking order. In Australia, Fernando Alonso delivered to Aston its third consecutive podium of the season, capping a string of results achieved on three very different…
A tale of two debuts: Campbell, Gleeson reflect after wild first Tests
New Wallabies Jock Campbell and Langi Gleeson's introductions to Test Rugby were far from standard, reflecting on two similar but different paths to their debut.Campbell and Gleeson become Wallaby #959 and #960 during their 16-15 victory over Scotland in Murrayfield, coming in the last 15 minutes.Their journey to the gold jerseys were complete opposites; Campbell…
Villarreal approach for Lyon striker Moussa Dembélé rejected
Foot Mercato report this afternoon that Villarreal have approached Lyon over a potential move for French striker Moussa Dembélé, to no avail. The 26-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the coming season, but he intends to see out his deal. As reported by Foot Mercato earlier this summer, the forward has also been the…
Jock Campbell to start as Wallabies confirm side to face France
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named Jock Campbell for his maiden start as he confirms the team to face France.Campbell came off the bench during last week's 16-15 victory over Scotland, with an ankle niggle to Tom Banks paving the way to come into the run-on side.“We were keen to give him a start on…
Jose Mourinho and Roma in talks with PSG for Georginio Wijnaldum
As reported by L’Equipe, Italian side AS Roma have made the signing of PSG midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum their priority target the rest of the summer transfer window. The 31-year-old former Liverpool man endured a torrid season in Ligue 1 after signing last summer. Often anonymous and ineffectual in games, the Dutchman was named GFFN’s Flop…
PSG’s Thilo Kehrer denies agreement with Sevilla
Speaking to Sky Sport Germany, Paris Saint-Germain defender Thilo Kehrer has denied that he has an agreement in place with another club in view of a transfer away from the Ligue 1 champions. Click Here: Virgil van Dijk Jersey Sale Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo had indicated that the German international had given his agreement in principle to…
New PSG striker Hugo Ekitike: “I’m not afraid of anything, I want to reach the highest level”
New PSG signing Hugo Ekitike spoke to Le Parisien this morning in his first full-length interview after joining the current French champions from Stade de Reims in a €30m-worth loan-to-buy deal that was completed earlier this month. The 20-year old Frenchman spoke about his mentality after joining one of the biggest clubs in the world,…
Marseille look to sell Konrad de la Fuente and Cédric Bakambu to make way for Alexis Sánchez
L’Équipe report today that Marseille are looking to free up space on their wage bill to make way for the arrival of Alexis Sánchez, with notably Konrad de la Fuente and Cédric Bakambu being lined up for summer departures. The American wide man is closing in on a move to Valladolid, in what could be a…
WATCH: Josh van der Flier shows wings how it’s done after positional shift while Jordan Larmour looks lethal in Leinster victory
Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier further demonstrated what a special player he is on Sunday when he lined up on the wing and scored a try. The Ireland international was shifted to the left touchline late in the United Rugby Championship game against Connacht, a match Leinster dominated, 41-12. Known for possessing numerous strengths,…
Tupou, Skelton aim up for French Test
Wallabies skipper James Slipper sees an engaged Taniela Tupou and Will Skelton's local knowledge as points of difference ahead of their France test.Australia will run on to Stade de France for the first time since 2016 fresh off a gritty defeat of Scotland to begin a five-match European tour.Victory on Sunday morning (AEDT) would be the…