Wales centre Joe Hawkins says he is “gutted” that he will miss out on the Rugby World Cup after prioritising his “development and financial security” by agreeing to join Exeter Chiefs. The 20-year-old centre has released a statement on his social media accounts after he was deemed ineligible for Wales following his decision to sign Read more about Joe Hawkins: Wales centre is ‘truly gutted’ that his Rugby World Cup dream is over[…]

Johan Martial has left Ligue 2 side Troyes to join Israeli First Division club Maccabi Petach-Tikva. The older brother of France and Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, Johan leaves Troyes after three years at the club, joining from Stade Brest back in 2015. Martial only managed to feature for Troyes 27 times, 19 this season Read more about Official | Johan Martial joins Maccabi Petach-Tikva[…]

Sergio Parisse is flexing his impressive skillset in his final season of professional rugby, producing another moment of magic against Benetton in the Challenge Cup semi-final. Click Here: Brazil soccer tracksuit The Italian great set up Toulon’s opening try of the game for centre Duncan Paia’aua in the fourth minute. Spotting that Benetton didn’t have Read more about WATCH: Sergio Parisse rolls back the years with a SUBLIME kick in the Challenge Cup semi-final[…]

Premier League side Arsenal will seek to complete a deal for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette by the end of next week. Following a formal offer to Lyon worth €50m, the two clubs will meet next weekend in an attempt to close a deal, with President Aulas holding out for €60m. Arsène Wenger has spoken directly Read more about Arsenal seek to complete Alexandre Lacazette deal[…]

Moana Pasifika captain Solomone Funaki showed great determination as he scored a brilliant try during his team’s 43-33 defeat to the Rebels in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Auckland on Saturday. The home side were under the cosh as the Rebels held a comfortable 38-12 lead midway through the second half when Jonah Mau’u Read more about WATCH: Solomone Funaki rounds off brilliant team try in Moana Pasifika’s loss to the Rebels[…]

Former Barcelona B defender Edgar Ié has signed for LOSC for a reported fee of €6m, on a five-year contract. Edgar started 12 games in Liga NOS with Belenenses last term and cemented a spot in the side towards the end of the campaign. The 23-year-old was with the Portuguese club for just half a season, and Read more about Official | Lille seal Edgar Ié capture[…]

Legendary wing Bryan Habana has revealed that he is not surprised by Jacques Nienaber’s impending departure as the Springboks’ head coach to join Leinster after the upcoming Rugby World Cup. On Saturday, news broke of Nienaber’s decision to join Irish province Leinster after the global showpiece in France later this year. Nienaber started his coaching Read more about Jacques Nienaber: Bryan Habana ‘not surprised’ by Springbok coach’s impending departure[…]

Ligue 1 side Marseille have made an enquiry for Fiorentina’s Croatian international attacking player Nikola Kalinic, according to France Football. It is believed that La Viola will want at least €20m in order to part with the player. Click Here: st george illawarra dragons rugby store

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson claims his team’s 38-29 victory over Saracens was “typical” of the last few seasons. The win is important for the Saints’ charge for the play-offs and sees them rise into the top four, but they have played one game more than most teams near them on the table. All that Read more about Premiership: Phil Dowson breaks down ‘inconsistent’ Saints performance in win over Saracens[…]

Speaking exclusively to GFFN, football agent Mikkel Beck discussed the French summer transfer window and several of his clients and their futures including Simon Kjaer, Rony Lopes, Ronny Rodelin, Sébastien Corchia and Lucas Digne. Are you surprised with the hyper-activity in the French market? No, I am not surprised. We all knew this market was going Read more about Exclusive | Mikkel Beck: “I think Monaco will sell more players.”[…]