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URC: Sbu Nkosi back for Bulls’ derby against Stormers while Lloyd Williams to break Cardiff appearance record

The 2022/23 United Rugby Championship season continues with Round 14’s action and includes the highly anticipated derby between the Bulls and Stormers in Pretoria on Saturday. Check on the team news and see our predictions for the weekend, here. Friday Munster v Ospreys Prediction: Munster by 7 The teams: Munster: 15 Shane Daly 14 Liam Coombes, 13 Antoine Frisch, 12 Malakai Fekitoa, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Joey Carbery, 9 Paddy Patterson, 8 Gavin Coombes, 7…

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Arsenal will look to Thomas Lemar if Alexis Sanchez leaves

L’Équipe report this morning that Arsenal will look to AS Monaco’s attacking midfielder Thomas Lemar should Alexis Sanchez leave the club this month. Arsène Wenger made a series of offers for Lemar last summer, from between €40m and €100m, the latter being his final bid on transfer deadline day. At the beginning of September, Wenger confirmed that he was interested in coming back for the player in future transfer windows. Initially, he was thinking more…

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England: Marcus Smith eager to continue building his relationship with Owen Farrell

Marcus Smith has revealed that he will continue with his tea-making duties for Owen Farrell as the duo hope to develop their creative relationship during England’s Autumn Nations Series campaign. Although both are first-choice fly-halves for their respective clubs – Harlequins and Saracens – they are set to continue their playmaking partnership with Farrell starting at inside centre while Smith will wear the number 10 jersey. The duo are set to be reunited at England’s…

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FEATURE | Would Malcom be a good fit for Arsenal?

It’s safe to say that Malcom has made a sensible choice in making his first steps in European football in the south-west of France. Having been swamped with interest from the Old Continent’s big names – Manchester United, namely – in the days when he was leading his Corinthians to league success back in Brazil, the pressure had been on him to make the step up. He chose wisely, opting for a club known for…

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Premiership: Bristol Bears come from behind to earn dramatic draw with Leicester Tigers

Bristol Bears have dropped to the bottom of the Premiership table, despite coming from 26-12 behind to rescue a draw with defending champions Leicester Tigers. The West Countrymen had started well, going 12-6 ahead following tries for the returning Semi Radradra and star full-back Charles Piutau, but the Tigers controlled the rest of the half. Freddie Burns initially provided the visitors’ response before Dan Kelly and Chris Ashton scores took them ahead. When Julian Montoya…

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OGC Nice reach deal with Strasbourg of Ihsan Sacko

Ligue 1 side OGC Nice have this evening announced an agreement with French first division newly-promoted side Strasbourg for the signing of 20-year-old attacker Ihsan Sacko. The player is due to undergo a medical on Friday ahead of signing a contract. Sacko has been one of Strasbourg’s revelations of the season, and can play as an attacking midfielder, right winger or centre forward. Click Here: cheap puma men shoes

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Liam Williams: Wales stalwart eyes 100 caps at Rugby World Cup as new start at Cardiff begins

Wales veteran Liam Williams is targeting 100 international caps as he looks ahead to the season at Cardiff after his move from Scarlets. Click Here: new zealand chiefs rugby jersey The 31-year-old returned to his home country in 2020 after a stint in England at Saracens but has now swapped Llanelli for Cardiff ahead of 2022/23. And with a Rugby World Cup looming in France next year, he knows this campaign is a significant one…

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Rugby World Cup: Lawrence Dallaglio backs France, Ireland and possibly England to stop Webb Ellis rot against southern hemisphere

England legend Lawrence Dallaglio has backed the northern hemisphere teams to stop the rot against the south in next year’s Rugby World Cup. The current World Rugby rankings have two nations north of the equator leading the way as their southern rivals have dipped in form over recent seasons. Meanwhile, the likes of England, Wales and Scotland will back themselves against the big four from the south on their day if they collide in France…

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