The Pecking Order: Openside flankers
Australia has never been short of sevens, but who are the standouts this season? We’ve ranked the 7s in Wallabies contention at this point in the year. 1. Michael Hooper Hooper faces the toughest test of his Super Rugby career this season, leading a battling Waratahs side for the first time as its full-time captain.…
Rebels appoint Thorpe as team director
Former All Blacks manager Tony Thorpe will join the Rebels as team director in 2018. Thorpe, who was most recently general manager of Fiji Rugby, will oversee the team’s wider strategy, on and off the field, working closely with Dave Wessels. “I’m fortunate for the opportunity to work with David and the management team at the…
Rebels feeling the Super Rugby pain
Rebels coach Tony McGahan says the ongoing Super Rugby uncertainty is seeping into his team’s performances, but stopped short of using it as an excuse for another loss. The franchise released a statement on Friday night explicitly ruling out the possibility of selling its licence to the ARU, a move that seemingly turns the pressure…
Tom Hamilton lights the fire that spurs the Reds
With all the uncertainty shrouding Australian rugby, a bright spark like Tom Hamilton is just what the game needs. Tom is 32, suffers from cerebral palsy and as a result, is a quadriplegic. It’s a condition that cripples the body but not the mind and Tom is living, breathing proof of that. Speak to the…
Reds bring in more youth for Highlanders clash
Generation Next carried the Reds to their win last week and Nick Stiles has continued to back his young guns, bringing two Australian U20s players in on the bench for the clash with the Highlanders. Reece Hewat and Jayden Ngamanu have been named to potentially make their Super Rugby debuts, a reward for their form…
Newcastle not safe from relegation yet warns Benitez
Fabian Schar and Sean Longstaff’s goals help pulled the Magpies seven points clear of the relegation zone Rafael Benitez has warned Newcastle United are far from certain of Premier League survival despite Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Burnley. Goals from Fabian Schar and Sean Longstaff sealed the victory at St James’ Park, which moved the Magpies…
'I learned a lot from him' – Guardiola praises Cruyff for teaching a winning mentality
The City boss says the legendary Dutchman’s influence at Barcelona helped instill an inner belief and a thirst for winning Manchester City are benefitting from the belief instilled in Pep Guardiola by the legendary Johan Cruyff, according to the manager of the Premier League champions. City have lifted three trophies since Guardiola arrived in 2016 and…
Gattuso: Milan went 'up several gears' against Empoli
The side struggled in the first half, but turned on the style after the break to take an impressive 3-0 win Gennaro Gattuso was buoyed by AC Milan’s second-half display against Empoli, as the Rossoneri made light work of the Serie A strugglers on Friday. Milan were frustrated in the first half at San Siro, but…
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s injury-hit squad travel to Selhurst Park as they seek to continue their unbeaten Premier League run Manchester United travel to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday with the intention of getting back to winning ways in the Premier League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side defied injury problems to earn a commendable…
USWNT fails to impress despite win over Brazil in SheBelieves Cup finale
Click:electric tricycle manufacturers in china The U.S. won 1-0 over the Selecao on Tuesday night, but Jill Ellis’ side is still not firing on all cylinders The U.S. women’s national team didn’t win the SheBelieves Cup but it did, at least, win a SheBelieves Cup game. After frustrating 2-2 draws against Japan and England to…