United Rugby Championship: Jake White believes Bulls lack ‘X-factor’ players and promises changes

Bulls director of rugby Jake White admits his side lacks ‘X-factor’ and claims there will be changes made after the Pretoria outfit were bundled out of the United Rugby Championship (URC) by the Stormers on Saturday. White’s men succumbed to a 33-21 defeat in front of a record crowd of 44,109 in Cape Town – …

Anthony Modeste nearing Tianjin Quanjian

Köln forward and Frenchman Anthony Modeste is nearing a move to Chinese giants Tianjin Quanjian, according to L’Équipe. In recent days, discussions between the Chinese outfit and the Bundesliga side have accelerated and a €40m deal between the two clubs is close. In parallel, the player is very tempted by an adventure to China, with Quanjian …

Champions Cup: Slick Leinster reach another final as Toulouse implode

Leinster produced another excellent display to secure their place in the 2023 Champions Cup final after they claimed a 41-22 triumph at the Aviva Stadium. Leo Cullen’s men were once again superb, despite going 7-3 down early on following Pita Ahki’s try for Les Rouge et Noir. The Irish province soon found their rhythm, reducing …

Anthony Modeste has arrived in China to complete Tianjin Quanjian move

French striker Anthony Modeste arrived yesterday in China ahead of completing a big-money move to Tianjin Quanjian from Köln, according to L’Équipe. The 29-year-old is set to join the Chinese outfit for €35m on a 3.5 year deal worth €11m a year. Click Here: Geelong Cats Jersey

Crusaders: Sam Whitelock hits 350 against the Chiefs while Leicester Fainga’anuku and Oli Jager are back from injury

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to his side while Sam Whitelock is set to play his 350th first class game in Saturday’s highly anticipated clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton. Whitelock will pack down in the second-row alongside captain Scott Barrett while replacement lock Quinten Strange is also set to reach …

Official | Lassana Coulibaly moves to Angers from SC Bastia for €2m

The young Malian will wear the number 12 after his transfer from Bastia to Angers was made official. Angers SCO has recorded its fourth signing for the 2017-18 season. 21-year-old midfielder Lassana Coulibaly has joined “Les Scoists” on a four-year deal. Coulibaly is a versatile midfielder who joined Corsica in 2014 and after 15 convincing …

United Rugby Championship: Conor Murray starts for Munster at Stormers as race for play-off spots intensifies

The United Rugby Championship has reached its penultimate round as all eight matches take place, including the clash between the Stormers and Munster. Check out the teams and predictions for this weekend’s games. Friday Sharks v Benetton Prediction: Sharks by 15 The teams: Sharks: 15 Boeta Chamberlain, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Ben Tapuai, …

Arsenal submit improved €45m bid for Thomas Lemar

Premier League side Arsenal have submitted a second, improved bid for AS Monaco attacking midfielder Thomas Lemar, according to L’Équipe. Arsène Wenger knows that AS Monaco are tough negotiators but he has not given up on signing the 21 year old attacking midfielder, who currently has three years remaining on his current contract. AS Monaco are …

England: Harlequins refuse to release Nick Evans for Rugby World Cup – report

Harlequins will not release coach Nick Evans for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, according to reports in the English media. Click Here: Graphic Overlays Red Rose boss Steve Borthwick had wanted the New Zealander in place for the global tournament, which takes place later this year. Felix Jones appointment The Telegraph have reported …

Official | Bingourou Kamara joins RC Strasbourg

Tours have officially announced the sale of goalkeeper Bingourou Kamara to RC Strasbourg of Ligue 1. The 20-year-old came through the ranks at Tours, and despite his young age has already made 87 professional appearances, an impressive stat for someone of that age. Capped at youth level for France, Kamara is ready to make the …