Nathan Staples, Peter Rutzler and Jeremy Smith pick belatedly pick through an intriguing Ligue 1 weekend, the upcoming European games and Didier Deschamps’ new Les “The Get French Football News Show – Episode 101”
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Reece Hodge: Wallabies back to leave Australia signing with ambitious Top 14 club
Wallabies utility back Reece Hodge will leave Australia after the Rugby World Cup later this year, signing a deal with Top 14 club Bayonne. Hodge “Reece Hodge: Wallabies back to leave Australia signing with ambitious Top 14 club”
OGC Nice President Rivière closes door on a Mario Balotelli exit in January
Speaking in an interview with Nice-Matin, OGC Nice President Jean-Pierre Rivière firmly discarded speculation that Italian striker Mario Balotelli might leave the club next month. “It “OGC Nice President Rivière closes door on a Mario Balotelli exit in January”
Richard Cockerill: England coach laughs off Wayne Smith’s call to outlaw the maul
England forwards coach Richard Cockerill has laughed off suggestions that the maul should be outlawed following comments from former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith. Cockerill “Richard Cockerill: England coach laughs off Wayne Smith’s call to outlaw the maul”
St Étienne poised to sign Nemanja Pejcinovic
Le Progrès report that Ligue 1 side St Étienne are poised to sign 30-year-old central defender Nemanja Pejcinovic from Lokomotiv Moscow, with a broad brush agreement “St Étienne poised to sign Nemanja Pejcinovic”
Premiership: Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje start as Saracens go in fully-loaded against Harlequins
The Premiership continues on Saturday and Sunday as all six matches are scheduled to take place, including the massive London clash between Harlequins and Saracens. “Premiership: Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje start as Saracens go in fully-loaded against Harlequins”
Manchester City have held a series of meetings with Jean-Michaël Seri’s agents
L’Équipe reported yesterday that Manchester City representatives have held multiple meetings with OGC Nice midfielder Jean-Michaël Seri’s agents within the last 10 days, and have “Manchester City have held a series of meetings with Jean-Michaël Seri’s agents”
Warren Gatland: Wales head coach excited by Six Nations opener with Ireland and looks ahead to Rugby World Cup
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has his sights set on their Six Nations opener against Ireland, with the World Cup also in his immediate planning. “Warren Gatland: Wales head coach excited by Six Nations opener with Ireland and looks ahead to Rugby World Cup”
Barnsley strike €1m deal with Amiens for Harrison Manzala
Championship side Barnsley have brokered a deal with Ligue 1 club Amiens for the signing of young winger Harrison Manzala, agreeing to pay a €1m “Barnsley strike €1m deal with Amiens for Harrison Manzala”
Rugby Championship highlights: New Zealand put 50 past hapless Argentina
Check out the Rugby Championship highlights as New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Argentina 53-3 in Hamilton on Saturday. The result was a “Rugby Championship highlights: New Zealand put 50 past hapless Argentina”