Jacob Stockdale: Ulster wing reflects on his ‘toughest year’ of his career ahead of his first clash with a South African URC team

Ulster and Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale is looking forward to his first game against a South African team in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and reflects on the ‘toughest year’ of his career. The 35-Test cap international has endured a horrid run of injuries in recent seasons, keeping him sidelined for Province and country. First …

Nantes have submitted a €3m offer for Anicet Abel

Ligue 1 side Nantes have submitted a €3m offer for Ludogorets’s Madagascar international central midfielder Anicet Abel, according to SFR Sport. Interest in Anicet is also emanating from England, with Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare has personally contacted the player about a possible move, whilst Marseille, who have enquired, and Rennes are also very interested in the man. …

Champions Cup: George Skivington praises Leinster’s attack as Gloucester suffer another heavy defeat

Gloucester head coach George Skivington conceded that his side ‘couldn’t get a foothold in the game’ as they fell to a 49-14 Champions Cup defeat to Leinster. The Irish province ran in seven converted tries in the victory as Gloucester struggled to deal with the visitors’ lethal attack. ‘They had us all over the place’ …

Leicester City & Crystal Palace remain in contention for Mamadou Sakho

Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Leicester City remain in the hunt for Liverpool’s French central defender Mamadou Sakho, according to France Football. Click Here: nrl jersey sale Crystal Palace, who had the player on loan for the second half of last season, have remained in regular contact with Liverpool all summer for the player and …

Ireland: Brian O’Driscoll hopes Johnny Sexton gets World Cup swansong

The legendary Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll believes that Johnny Sexton could finish his career in even grander style at this year’s Rugby World Cup. O’Driscoll famously played his final game for his country during the 2014 Six Nations, where they claimed the title with a victory against France in Paris. Sexton is potentially playing his …

United Rugby Championship: RG Snyman returns in thrilling 91 point Munster win while Glasgow pummel Zebre

RG Snyman made his long-awaited return from 18 months on the sidelines as Munster ran out 49-42 winners over Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Friday. Snyman came off the bench in the 63rd minute, making his first appearance for Munster since October 2021. The World Cup winner managed to get through the …

Super Rugby Pacific: Angus Bell set for lengthy spell on the sidelines

The Waratahs’ Super Rugby Pacific campaign has already suffered a setback after Wallabies prop Angus Bell re-injured his foot during their tournament opener against the Brumbies at the weekend. Bell is set to be sidelined for up to four months after rupturing the ligament in the big toe of his right foot again. The 22-year-old …