Ireland head into their Super Saturday clash with England knowing that one more win will secure a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2018. As was the case that year, Ireland face England in the final round of the competition on the St. Partick’s Day weekend. Joe Schmidt’s Ireland team completed the Grand Slam at…
Aymen Abdennour now set to move to Marseille
RMC and Yahoo Sport report this morning that Valencia central defender Aymen Abdennour is on the verge of joining Marseille, turning down Zenit at the last minute. The player underwent a medical with the Russian side yesterday, but he has been delaying a move in the hope that his first choice, Marseille, would seek to do a…
Six Nations: Ireland one win from Grand Slam after battling victory over Scotland
Ireland overcame an excellent Scotland performance and a succession of injuries to move to within one victory of winning the Six Nations Grand Slam after emerging 22-7 triumphant at Murrayfield. Andy Farrell’s men were dealt a difficult hand on Sunday, losing Dan Sheehan, Iain Henderson and Caelan Doris to injury in the opening 25 minutes…
Toulouse quietly confident of completing Giannelli Imbula loan
Ligue 1 side Toulouse are quietly confident of completing the loan signing of French central midfielder Giannelli Imbula from Stoke City. Yahoo Sport FR report that TFC have chartered a jet to bring Imbula to France, with manager Pascal Dupraz having been in talks with the former Marseille man for over a month now about…
Premiership: Fin Smith and Sam Matavesi start for Northampton Saints on visit to Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam has made one change to his starting XV to face Northampton Saints, with Joe Batley making his return from injury. Batley lines up alongside Chris Vui in the second-row while Yann Thomas, Harry Thacker and Max Lahiff make up the front-row at Ashton Gate. Magnus Bradbury starts at number eight…
The Get French Football News Show – Episode 94
Nathan Staples is joined by Mohammed Ali and Rich Allen to discuss PSG’s faux dominance, Marseille’s continued implosion and special guest Matthew Marshall makes an appearance to discuss the threat that Leipzig pose ahead of their Champions’ League clash with Monaco. Click Here: USA Rugby Shop
England: Jonny Wilkinson working with Owen Farrell and why Marcus Smith returns at George Ford’s expense
England captain Owen Farrell has been working with Jonny Wilkinson to rectify his wayward kicking form during the 2023 Six Nations. Click Here: mens wallabies jersey Meanwhile, defence coach Kevin Sinfield explained why Marcus Smith has been recalled in place of George Ford ahead of the France game. Wilkinson linked up with the squad following…
Dani Alves on Alexis Sanchez to PSG: “It is possible.”
Speaking to reporters following Brazil’s 3-0 win over Chile, PSG full-back Dani Alves had the following to say about Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez when asked if the player could join him in Paris. Click Here: leeds rhinos rugby jersey “It is possible. He is being heavily courted by many teams. I will be happy for…
Six Nations: Gregor Townsend praised Scotland for their ‘best performance of the championship’ in France defeat
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised his side for their “best performance” in the Six Nations, despite losing 32-21 to France in Paris. Townsend’s side came into the clash in good form, winning their first two games against England and Wales, but were disrupted early on after second-row Grant Gilchrist was sent off for a…
Nabil Fékir: “Spain & England, those are the 2 most attractive leagues.”
Speaking to Le Parisien, Lyon’s captain and attacking midfielder Nabil Fékir discussed his future. “When you are from Lyon, the only French club that you are interested in is Lyon. There is nothing that tempts you more than that… Spain and England. Those are the two most attractive leagues, where they love football. From a technical…