Eddie upbeat for 'intriguing' World Cup

Eddie Jones admits the Wallabies are in the chasing pack but still close enough to catch the favourites and win September's Rugby World Cup.Jones, after a 15-minute technical glitch, gave his first wide-ranging interview from England on Thursday after his shock appointment on Monday.HSBC SYDNEY SEVENS TICKET FINAL RELEASE: GET YOUR TICKETS TO RUGBY’S BIGGEST PARTY Read more about Eddie upbeat for 'intriguing' World Cup[…]

Six Nations: England duo Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdrawn from squad as Ollie Lawrence and Jamie Blamire called in

England have been dealt another blow ahead of the Six Nations after Elliot Daly and Jamie George were withdrawn from the squad due to injury. Daly (hamstring) and George (concussion) sustained their respective problems in Saracens’ 20-14 Champions Cup defeat to Edinburgh over the weekend. Newcastle hooker Jamie Blamire and Bath centre Ollie Lawrence have Read more about Six Nations: England duo Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdrawn from squad as Ollie Lawrence and Jamie Blamire called in[…]

Nice interested in free agent Ross Barkley

RMC are reporting that OGC Nice are interested in England international midfielder Ross Barkley (28), who recently became a free agent following the termination of his contract at Chelsea.  Click Here: sydney roosters rugby store As a result of that contract termination, Nice aren’t constrained by the impending closure of the transfer window, and a deal Read more about Nice interested in free agent Ross Barkley[…]

United Rugby Championship: Munster see off Benetton while Glasgow Warriors put Dragons to the sword

Munster moved above Benetton in the United Rugby Championship (URC) standings after clinching a deserved 40-30 triumph against the Italian outfit at Stadio Monigo on Saturday. Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery led the way for the visitors as he contributed 15 points in his side’s victory after crossing for a try in the 76th minute and Read more about United Rugby Championship: Munster see off Benetton while Glasgow Warriors put Dragons to the sword[…]

Aussie heartbreak as last-gasp penalty delivers French victory

A Thomas Carol penalty after the siren has broken the hearts of the Australians and the Sydney faithful as France secured the 17-14 victory.Theo Forner's second levelled the scores after the hosts took a 14-7 half-time lead following tries to Tim Clements and Josh Turner.HSBC SYDNEY SEVENS TICKET FINAL RELEASE: GET YOUR TICKETS TO RUGBY’S Read more about Aussie heartbreak as last-gasp penalty delivers French victory[…]

Antonio Conte praises Marseille’s Champions League performance

Following Tottenham’s 2-0 win at home against Marseille in what was the first fixture of the group stage of the Champions League, the Premier League side’s manager Antonio Conte was impressed by the French side’s style of play and their performance, particularly in the first half – as transcribed by L’Équipe. “Olympique de Marseille are an Read more about Antonio Conte praises Marseille’s Champions League performance[…]

Wallabies: British and Irish Lions series could tempt Taniela Tupou to remain in Australia

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou has his eyes set on the 2025 British and Irish Lions series as he weighs up his future following the Rugby World Cup. The gargantuan tighthead is contracted up until the end of this year, but Rugby Australia will hope to tie him down for longer. They will face stiff competition Read more about Wallabies: British and Irish Lions series could tempt Taniela Tupou to remain in Australia[…]

Jay Tregonning re-signed as Wallaroos coach for 2023

Rugby Australia has confirmed Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has been re-signed for the 2023 season.Tregonning took over at the end of 2021, tasked with guiding a program that had limited game-time into the delayed Rugby World Cup.Under his guidance, the Wallaroos managed to reach the quarter-final after wins over Scotland and Wales, the furthest they Read more about Jay Tregonning re-signed as Wallaroos coach for 2023[…]

Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi joint highest rated FIFA 23 players

EA Sports have announced the player ratings for the top 23 players in FIFA 23 before the game’s release on September 27th. Four Ligue 1 players make the list with two, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, being handed the join highest rating on the game this year, with 91. Fellow PSG forward Neymar has an Read more about Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi joint highest rated FIFA 23 players[…]