Kylian Mbappé reveals his Ballon d’Or top 3
In an interview with France Football PSG striker Kylian Mbappé revealed his personal top 3 candidates for this year’s edition of football’s most prestigious individual award, the Ballon d’Or. When asked about the potential winners, the 23-year-old gave the following response: “My top three? I would say Benzema, myself, and Mané” “I would say that this year…
Premiership: Clubs debating a 10-team league and salary cap reduction
Leicester Tigers chief executive Andrea Pinchen has revealed that there could be more changes to the structure of the Premiership. Following the demise of Worcester Warriors and Wasps, who were both forced into administration, there are currently 11 teams in England’s top-tier. Other clubs are also struggling financially which has forced English sides into a…
Foley excited to take on Ireland's Sexton
Neither age nor injury are slowing down Johnny Sexton, with the talismanic playmaker set to return to lead top-ranked Ireland against the bruised Wallabies.Sexton is poised to win his 110th Test cap after recovering from a leg knock to rejoin training ahead of the clash at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Sunday (AEDT).VOTE FOR EMILY CHANCELLOR…
Champions Cup: Stormers to stick to their defensive patterns ahead of London Irish clash
Second-row Ben-Jason Dixon insists that the Stormers are sticking with their defensive structure despite being caught out in their 24-17 loss to Glasgow Warriors last weekend. The Scottish side attacked from slightly deeper than normal, throwing out the Stormers’ rush defence resulting in 15 clean breaks and ultimately a win over the champions. Stick to…
Nottingham Forest agree £15m deal for Brighton striker Neal Maupay
According to The Athletic Nottingham Forest have a agreed a deal in principle to sign Brighton striker Neal Maupay (25) which L’Équipe confirm is a £15m permanent deal plus bonuses – it is also reported that the Frenchman is being offered a 4-year contract that runs until 2026. Albion manager Graham Potter, when asked about the potential departure…
Georgia stun Wales with Cardiff triumph
Wales have been left in disarray a week before facing the Wallabies after a humiliating home defeat to Georgia in Cardiff.It was only the Lelos second win against a tier one nation with the first coming in July, against Italy at home.Georgia clinched victory in dramatic fashion with substitute Luka Matkava, 21 last month, who made…
Champions Cup: Bulls hoping to adapt better to referee interpretations
Bulls forwards coach Russell Winter wants his side to be adaptable to the referee in their Champions Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld. The Pretoria side will be without director of rugby Jake White who is recovering from an emergency operation, with backline coach Chris Rossouw in charge of the side. The Bulls…
Ander Herrera denies talk of PSG contract termination
After it was reported that PSG’s Ander Herrera was close to terminating his contract at PSG, the player denied the possibility after it was picked up by Spanish outlets, according to Foot Mercato. The former Manchester United and Bilbao man denied that he was willing to give up his PSG salary in a termination agreement,…
'No hiding place' for Wales versus Aussies
Neil Jenkins says "there is no hiding place" for Wales in their Autumn Nations Series finale against Australia.Wales tackle the Wallabies on Saturday seven days after losing at home to Georgia – a result that has piled pressure on head coach Wayne Pivac.Pivac has won just 13 of his 33 Tests in charge since he…
Challenge Cup: Scarlets edge past Cheetahs while Dragons secure impressive win over Pau
The Scarlets saw off a stubborn Cheetahs side as they maintained their winning record in the Challenge Cup this season following a tense 20-17 triumph. Click Here: racing 92 rugby jersey Dwayne Peel’s men controlled much of the first period and went into the break 10-3 ahead thanks to Steff Evans’ try and Leigh Halfpenny’s…