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The decision to send Zach Mercer off in the Champions Cup round of 16 clash between Exeter Chiefs and Montpellier has not been received well. The Montpellier number eight was red-carded for a tackle on Christ Tshiunza, where he made contact with the Exeter Chiefs forward’s head. Mercer was deemed to have been upright in the tackle as he made a double hit with Jan Serfontien. Referee Andrew Brace judged that there was no mitigation…

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Speaking to Canal Football Club, PSG central defender Thiago Silva explained his role in the chase of Brazilian superstar Neymar. “I was in Brazil, I called him every day. I spoke to him about Paris the town that I like a lot and about the club. I told him that the club was ready to buy him and then he was very happy and I think that in the end he made the right decision. We…

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Wales got their Six Nations campaign off to a superb start with a highly impressive 31-5 triumph over Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park. The Welsh were absolutely outstanding in the opening half, securing the bonus-point after 33 minutes through Alex Callender, Keira Bevan, Sioned Harries and Hannah Jones tries. They added another through talented teenager Sisilia Tuipulotu early in the second period and a half-century of points looked on the cards. To their credit, however,…

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Speaking to BeIN Sports following OGC Nice’s 4-0 aggregate loss to Italian side Napoli in the Champions’ League play-offs, OGC Nice manager Lucien Favre was visibly furious with his side. “They are better than us that is clear, when the draw came out, it was clear to me that it was going to be very, very difficult. In addition, I think we played worse than when we played against Ajax, particularly in the second leg, because in…

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Freddie Steward is free to play for Leicester Tigers in the upcoming Premiership and Champions Cup matches after his red card against Ireland in the Six Nations. Referee Jaco Peyper gave Steward his marching orders in the 40th minute of England’s 29-16 defeat to Ireland. After a loose pass by Ireland winger Mack Hansen, Steward and opposite fullback Hugo Keenan both charged towards the ball. The Red Rose back braced for contact as Keenan looked…

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This evening, a series of reports emerged from France’s most reputable outlets announcing that an agreement had been reached between AS Monaco and PSG for Kylian Mbappé. Seems simple enough. Problem? They are all announcing something different. France Info reported this afternoon of a €180m agreement between the two clubs. Next was RMC’s Mohamed Bouhafsi, renowned king of transfer reporting, who announced that a €180m agreement had been reached between the two clubs, seemingly indicating that a straight transfer…

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Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter was happy with the fight his team showed in their 24-5 win over Newcastle Falcons despite an unconvincing performance. Baxter’s men returned to winning ways after being drummed 40-5 by Harlequins last weekend as they continued their battle for the top four. Exeter’s poor discipline left the door open for Newcastle, who failed to oblige and were made to play as the hosts scored three times in 23 minutes to…

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Ligue 1 side Marseille are currently in talks with FC Porto for striker Vincent Aboubakar, according to Foot Mercato. They claim that a €15m bid from Marseille was rejected by the Portuguese side, leading OM to make an improved offer of €17m, which the club are currently waiting on a response back from FCP for. Porto’s asking price is said to be €20m. Click Here: converse shop

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France captain Antoine Dupont is wary of Owen Farrell’s impact off the bench when the England fly-half emerges during their Six Nations clash on Saturday. Farrell’s demotion to the replacements at Twickenham for this Round Four clash has been the main talking point of Steve Borthwick’s recent team selection. 24-year-old Marcus Smith has been preferred in the 10 jersey against Les Bleus and a strong showing could see him lock down the shirt on a…

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Newcastle United, Bristol City and EA Guingamp are all in contact for Angers goalkeeper Denis Petric, according to Ouest France. Angers are willing to let the 29-year-old go, as he is currently their third choice goalkeeper. Click Here: Tottenham Hotspur soccer tracksuit

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