Exeter Chiefs forwards coach Rob Hunter highlighted the importance of securing a home knockout in the Champions Cup after their win over Castres on Saturday. Hunter’s men claimed a resounding 40-3 win over the French side, guaranteeing a top-four finish and a home play-off. Poor discipline from the visitors The visitors were their own worst…
Christophe Galtier speaks on Kylian Mbappé & the Pogba scandal
During his pre-match PSG press conference – transcribed by L’Équipe – manager Christophe Galtier spoke about the controversy surrounding Paul Pogba, and how it affects PSG’s own Kylian Mbappé. When asked about Mbappé’s involvement, the manager defended his player – and reassured that he is focussed and not worried by the affair: “Kylian is in…
Audi ‘not in concrete talks with Schumacher yet’
Speculation that Mick Schumacher might return to full-time Formula 1 with Audi is still common currency in the paddock, but the company’s CEO says there have been no definite talks taking place about it so far. Schumacher moved to F1 after winning the Formula 2 championship in 2020. He drove for the Haas F1 Team…
Wales: WRU chief Steve Phillips responds to damning allegations amid calls for change
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) CEO Steve Phillips has responded to allegations of racist, homophobic and sexist bullying within the governing body. The WRU chief says he is “shocked and appalled” by the allegations and has called for “immediate” change. Damning claims Several former WRU employees took part in an investigation by BBC Wales with accusations…
PSG to return for Milan Škriniar in January as summer move dies on deadline day
Click:総合大学ランキング関連 Fabrizio Romano and RMC Sport report that Paris Saint-Germain’s late attempts to sign Inter defender Milan Škriniar will ultimately prove fruitless. PSG are unwilling to meet the Serie A club’s high demands, but will continue to try their luck before the window shuts. Meanwhile L’Équipe have confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain will not be signing…
Hakkinen: Super-talented Norris on same level as Verstappen
Two-time F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen says Lando Norris is endowed with an abundance of talent and insists the young McLaren driver is on the same level as Max Verstappen. In Bahrain, Norris embarked on his fifth season with McLaren, but it was a complicated start for the 23-year-old whose race was plagued by a…
Premiership: Johann van Graan urges Bath players to continue fighting despite agonising defeat to Sale
Despite suffering a last-gasp 30-27 defeat to Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday night, Bath head coach Johann van Graan has urged his players to continue fighting. The West Country outfit launched a stunning fightback from 22-3 down to take a 27-25 lead with their captain Ben Spencer leading the way with…
Nice president has no problem with Jim Ratcliffe buying Manchester United
Speaking on the show Gym Tonic, OGC Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivère revealed that he has “no problem” with the club’s owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, purchasing Manchester United. Ratcliffe also bid to buy Chelsea last season, but Rivère has said that he is ambivalent to rumours linking the INEOS and Nice owner to the purchase of Manchester United. In…
Wolff insists Mercedes ‘sticking together’ amid Hamilton frustrations
Toto Wolff says Mercedes’ troops are “sticking together” in the wake of the team’s poor start to its 2023 campaign and amid the public grievances expressed by Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes was significantly outperformed by its dominant Red Bull rival in the opening race of the season in Bahrain, but the Brackley squad’s W14 was also…
United Rugby Championship: John Dobson hails magic Manie Libbok after Sharks win
Stormers head coach John Dobson heaped praise on fly-half Manie Libbok after a stunning man-of-the-match performance from the Springbok against the Sharks. Dobson’s side claimed an impressive 46-19 victory over their coastal rivals in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Libbok scored 19 points in the impressive win that strengthened their hold on second place in the…