Scotland have been dealt a setback after second-row Grant Gilchrist was given a three-week ban that rules him out of the remainder of the Six Nations. Gilchrist was red carded during his country’s most recent fixture against France at the Stade de France in Paris, which the Scots lost 32-21 on February 26. The lock Read more about Scotland: Grant Gilchrist ban rules him out of Six Nations run-in while Glasgow Warriors sign Exeter Chiefs wing[…]

Serge Aurier’s 2013-14 season seems a long way off at this point, but perhaps it will cheer Tottenham fans to recall it. Playing for a middling Toulouse side, he looked poised to become one of the world’s best young defenders. Able to play on the right side of a back three, as a wing-back or Read more about FEATURE | Serge Aurier joins Tottenham as a damaged good with undeniable talent[…]

England head coach Steve Borthwick has explained his decision to axe Marcus Smith from his training squad for a three-day camp at Brighton College. Since starting and playing a full game against Scotland in the Six Nations opener, Smith has been given just nine minutes over the following two matches. The move not to utilise Read more about England: Steve Borthwick explains why Marcus Smith has been sent back to Harlequins[…]

Arsenal’s summer business may not have turned the heads that their fellow Premier League sides’ did, but Arsene Wenger had taken a different approach; recruiting for a system.  Sead Kolasinac’s free transfer stabilised the wing-back side of things in the Gunners’ 3-4-3 setup, but there was still one vital piece of the puzzle missing. Wenger, Read more about FEATURE | Assessing Alexandre Lacazette’s suitability for Arsenal’s 3-4-3 formation[…]

A 74th minute penalty from Handre Pollard helped Leicester Tigers to a 25-22 win over London Irish in the Premiership on Saturday. Click Here: penrith panthers rugby store Pollard contributed 10 points in total off the tee while Olly Cracknell, Jasper Wiese and Harry Potter grabbed tries at the Gtech Community Stadium. Tom Pearson, Joe Read more about Premiership: Leicester Tigers edge London Irish as they back up Saracens victory[…]

Last weekend, Paris Saint-Germain finally looked to be free-flowing in Ligue 1. So often this season, they’ve just about got themselves over the line or had a few moments of brilliance that earned them the three points but their 5-0 demolition of Angers felt like them hitting their stride. The main absentee? Neymar. Admittedly, they Read more about FEATURE | Is Neymar merely a luxury player?[…]

Jasper Wiese was at his destructive best in the Premiership tie between Saracens and Leicester Tigers on Sunday, charging through the defence to set up a try for Handre Pollard. Leicester Tigers claimed a crucial victory over Saracens to strengthen their charge for a Premiership playoff spot defeating the Londoners 24-18. It was a memorable Read more about WATCH: Jasper Wiese makes a RAMPAGING break to set up Handre Pollard[…]

Ligue 1 duo St Étienne and Caen are interested in potentially signing Ghanaian forward Majeed Waris this month, according to L’Équipe. Caen could only afford the 26-year-old on an initial loan deal, owing to Lorient’s eventual fee demands. Waris has played just 6 times so far this season in Ligue 2 for Les Merlus. Click Here: factory direct Read more about Caen & St Étienne interested in Majeed Waris[…]

Stormers back-row Junior Pokomela is highly motivated ahead of his team’s derby against the Bulls in Petoria on Saturday and is bracing himself for a tough battle. As the United Rugby Championship’s (URC) defending champions, the Stormers are the side which all their opponents want to beat but there will be extra motivation in the Read more about United Rugby Championship: Stormers back-row Junior Pokomela braced for tough Bulls challenge[…]

Ivorian right-back Brice Dja Djédjé has been offered by his agents to Nantes & OGC Nice, with neither side deciding to make a move, according to RMC. The 27-year-old remains locked in talks with Ligue 2 side RC Lens, who the player has made wait to see if he might have better options, without any success Read more about Brice Dja Djédjé offered to Nantes & OGC Nice[…]