Bale not thinking about Premier League return – agent
Jonathan Barnett says his client is not considering a move back to England, even if his Real Madrid future is not clear Gareth Bale is not thinking of a return to the Premier League from Real Madrid, according to his agent, Jonathan Barnett. Wales star Bale has been linked with a move back to England…
Pogba is not worthy of Real Madrid based on Barcelona & PSG performances
The French midfielder’s form has deteriorated since February and United need him to improve, as would Real Madrid if he truly wants a move There was one Manchester United midfielder who had everybody raving despite the 1-0 home loss to Barcelona last Wednesday, and Jose Mourinho could have been forgiven for having a wry smile…
Sarri out? Chelsea on course to achieve Champions League target despite fans' jeers
The Blues boss is now looking well placed to achieve a top-four finish, which surely should earn some respite from the boo boys around him It may not be Jose Mourinho 2004-05 or Carlo Ancelotti 2009-10, but Maurizio Sarri has perhaps faced more pressure than he deserves over what could end up as a decent…
ARU 'surprised' by Senate inquiry
The ARU has taken a swipe at a looming senate inquiry over its processes in axing the Western Force, in a statement on Thursday morning. Australia’s senate approved a motion from WA senator Linda Reynolds to open an inquiry into the matter, just a day after RugbyWA lost its Supreme Court appeal against last month’s…
Rebels vs Hurricanes: Five things we learned
The Hurricanes blitzed the Rebels at AAMI Park, extending Australia’s losing run against New Zealand opposition to 33. Here’s what we learned from the 50-19 result. Click Here: cheap INTERNATIONAL jersey 1. Mafi the heart of Melbourne Amanaki Mafi was sidelined by a head knock at half time and when he didn’t emerge from the…
Brumbies vs Reds: Five things we learned
The Brumbies scorched the Reds in the second half to secure a desperately needed win. Here’s what we learned from ACT’s 45-21 win. 1. Pocock still primed David Pocock was man-of-the-match for a Brumbies side that would have trailed by more than 15 at the 22 minute mark if it weren’t for his presence. Pocock…
Chiefs edge hard-working Reds in final trial
Reds coach Brad Thorn has found genuine depth in his squad but a dominant forward showing could not propel Queensland to a pre-season win against the Chiefs at Ballymore on Friday night. A quartet of returning Wallabies was not enough to get the Reds past the visitors, who won 21-19 in front of 4812 fans…
Chiefs and Highlanders sign up for Suva showdown
The Highlanders will take on the Chiefs in a New Zealand Super Rugby derby in June in Fiji. Led by new coach Aaron Mauger, the Dunedin-based side have agreed to stage a home game in Suva on June 30 against the Colin Cooper-coached Chiefs – who have played the Crusaders in Fiji in 2016 and…
Record breaking just the start for Rebels
Scoring a franchise record 45 points en route to a season-opening win wasn’t even the best part of the Rebels’ win over the Reds, according to coach Dave Wessels. The Rebels were comprehensive in the 45-19 win but, for Wessels, spotting signs of a team that can claim an Australian Conference title from the coaching…
Kim Deitch Spins His Yarns
Kim Deitch, a mainstay of the underground comix movement, gives a full display of his ebullient creativity in his new book, “Reincarnation Stories.” Deitch has produced delightfully idiosyncratic comics for well over half a century, but in this project he endeavors to explain the mechanisms through which he gets his ideas. (Hint: a robot is…