The Force finished their season on a high, with a 40-11 win over the Waratahs What are we talking about after that final Australian match of 2017? 1. Emphatic message from Force There were 10,384 at nib Stadium on Saturday night, their second-largest crowd of the season, and it was the hardiest who turned out …
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The Crusaders survived a rally by 14-man Lions to triumph 25-17 in Johannesburg on Saturday and win a record-extending eighth Super Rugby title. The match took a decisive turn just before half-time when Lions flanker Kwagga Smith was red-carded for tackling airborne Crusaders fullback David Havili. An already dominant visiting team stretched a 12-point half-time lead …
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The Reds were smashed by the Chiefs tonight. Here’s what we learned from the 46-17 loss. 1. All talk, no action An upset win would have kept Queensland’s season alive tonight. They rolled over in the second half – as they have so many times this season – and are subsequently dead and buried. A …
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A second half attacking masterclass was enough for the Reds to beat the Kings at Suncorp Stadium this afternoon. Here’s what we learned from the 47-34 win. 1. King Cooper reigns supreme Ever since he took the reins as chief playmaker at Ballymore, the Reds attack has lived and died by the sword wielded by …
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One English official is set to hit a significant milestone this weekend as he takes charge of Burnley against Spurs – with 99 red cards to his name Referee Mike Dean is just one red card away from brandishing his 100th in Premier League and it could happen this weekend as he presides over Burnley …
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After a career riddled by injuries, former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has confirmed his retirement. Former Arsenal and France midfielder Abou Diaby confirmed his retirement on Monday after a career riddled by injuries. Diaby, 32, last played competitively in August 2016, when he lined up for Marseille in Ligue 1. However, injury woes disrupted and …
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The United States international has a deal in place to join the Blues this summer, but a fellow countryman has concerns over a switch to England Christian Pulisic has a £58 million ($77m) move to Chelsea in place, but former United States international Landon Donovan admits to being “a little worried” at how his fellow countryman …
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Claudio Ranieri’s side travel to St Mary’s to face the Saints in what could be described as a relegation six-pointer Southampton host Fulham on Wednesday night with both teams staring relegation in the face and desperate to pick up points in their bids for Premier League survival. The Saints have slumped back into poor form …
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The Argentine manager and his interpreter are making sure everyone knows what’s expected to turn around last year’s worst MLS team The San Jose Earthquakes provided a window into their locker room this week. A video showed new manager Matias Almeyda, the Argentine who took Chivas to titles in Liga MX, Copa MX and the …
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The 26-year-old midfielder has been linked with a return to Italy and a move to the Premier League but he has no desire to leave France any time soon Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti says he would be open to signing a new contract with the club. The Italy international has spent almost seven years …
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