United Rugby Championship: John Dobson grateful for Lions win after Stormers ‘worst performance’

Stormers coach John Dobson was content with a win against the Lions from what he described as his side’s “worst performance”. Dobson’s men claimed a 31-22 win over the Lions thanks to a powerful second half comeback from 12 points behind against the Johannesburg side. The defending champions struggled at line-out time as hooker Joseph […]

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Baptiste Reynet to join Toulouse today

Toulouse concluded an agreement with fellow Ligue 1 side Dijon last night over the signing of goalkeeper Baptiste Reynet, according to L’Équipe. The French goalkeeper will sign a 4-year contract with Alain Casanova’s side, in a move that will pave the way for the departure of starlet Alban Lafont. Lafont’s representatives held talks with Crystal Palace […]

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Mario Balotelli skips Nice training for a 2nd day – Marseille’s offer is on the table

OGC Nice striker Mario Balotelli has skipped another day of pre-season training today, having been absent for the first day of Patrick Vieira’s regime yesterday. Patrick Vieira preferred to laugh the situation off, indicating that Balotelli “must be stuck in an escape game”. Club President Jean-Pierre Rivère struck a different tone: “Regardless of whether or […]

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