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England head coach Steve Borthwick insists his focus is on their Six Nations opener against Scotland rather than the potential meeting with new Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones in the Rugby World Cup. Borthwick replaced Jones at the helm of the Red Rose after the Rugby Football Union sacked the veteran coach following a poor Test season in 2022. The former second-row worked under Jones as an assistant coach during the Australian’s tenure with England…

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According to L’Équipe Paris Saint-Germain have made a final bid for Inter’s Milan Škriniar – it is a proposal that the Parisian management team won’t budge on, as they firmly place the ball in the Inter Milan’s court. Meanwhile PSG are looking at other defensive options. This week it was reported that Paris Saint-Germain were still negotiating with Inter Milan for defender Milan Škriniar, with the Ligue 1 champions still holding out for a transfer fee…

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L’Équipe report today that Fulham have shown an interest in signig Paris Saint-Germain outcast Layvin Kurzawa, who has not appeared for the Ligue 1 champions in over a year. The Premier League side have yet to put forward a formal offer for the Frenchman, who is not necessarily willing to make much of a financial effort to facilitate a move from his lucrative contract in the capital. Nevertheless, a loan deal, which would see PSG paying…

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RMC Sport report this morning that an agreement has been reached between Juventus and Marseille for Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik to join the Bianconeri on a loan deal with a permanent option. The Serie A side will pay an initial €1m for the striker’s season-long loan, and will have the opportunity to shell out another €7m to secure the striker’s services afterwards, with the permanent clause not being an obligation. L’Équipe report that the figures are…

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The Australian Rugby community is mourning the loss of Wallabies legend Rob Heming, who passed away last week aged 90Heming was born in Namatanai in New Ireland off New Guinea, making the move to Australia on the last boat out after the Japanese invaded the area.He excelled as a swimmer initially, narrowly missing out on representing Australia in the 100 metres freestyle at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.Heming would make the move to Rugby, joining Manly at age…

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According to L’Équipe Zimbabwean striker Tino Kadewere is set for a loan move to RCD Mallorca from Olympique Lyonnais, which includes an option to buy the player set at €10m which could become obligatory under certain conditions.  According to Foot Mercato Lyon have also accepted a second loan offer from a German club for the player. The player is set to miss out on Lyon’s match against Reims on Sunday, along with Lucas Paquetá who is imminently set…

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Leinster head coach Leo Cullen credited his players for finding a way to “dig themselves” out of a hole during their Champions Cup clash with Racing 92. Cullen’s men scored 29 unanswered points to triumph over the French side 36-10 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The Irish outfit was 10-7 down early in the second half and managed to turn the tide through Hugo Keenan and Jimmy O’Brien braces while Josh van der Flier…

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Owen Farrell will be available for England's Six Nations opener after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) handed him a four-match ban for a dangerous, high tackle in the Premiership match between Saracens and Gloucester.But the good news for England coach Steve Borthwick that Farrell will be available for the match against Scotland on February 4 has been offset by bad news on the injury front as Sale flanker Tom Curry is set to miss the two…

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L’Équipe report this morning that Leipzig are looking to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Abdou Diallo, and have stepped up their efforts to sign the Senegal international in the last few hours. The former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund man could now be in for a return to the Bundesliga, having been linked to a host of clubs throughout the summer. These include Milan, who had met with the centre-back but did not manage to win him over…

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Queensland have established itself as the team to beat in AON Next Gen Sevens, claiming Round One after a dominant display on the Gold Coast. Australia Sevens debutant Bella Nasser and flyer Kaitlin Shave emerged as players to watch for the future, powering the hosts to an unbeaten start to the five-round competitionHSBC SYDNEY SEVENS TICKET FINAL RELEASE: GET YOUR TICKETS TO RUGBY’S BIGGEST PARTY NOW!NSW looked to set the tempo early with a 31-5 victory…

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