De Jong a doubt for Juventus clash, says Ajax coach Ten Haag
The midfielder limped off on Saturday but Dutch club’s boss says they are willing to take ‘responsible risk’ over star midfielder Frenkie de Jong is a doubt for Ajax ahead of their Champions League clash with Juventus on Tuesday, according to head coach Erik Ten Haag. The Dutch club travel to Turin for the second-leg…
Guardiola: I might watch The Masters over Liverpool!
The Manchester City boss said he could choose to watch golf over the match involving his club’s top title rivals Pep Guardiola has admitted he might decide to watch The Masters over Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea which could see Manchester City fall out of the top spot in the table. Man City took care of business in the…
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…
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…