Worcester Warriors’ liquidation is set to take place on Wednesday at the high court in a development which could see several players leaving the Sixways-based outfit. HM Revenue and Customs is pursuing the Warriors for unpaid tax which is roughly £6million and will go ahead with the winding up petition knowing the club is in not in a position to clear the debt. While the Warriors are in administration, the company that holds player and some staff contracts – WRFC Players Ltd, a subsidiary of WRFC Trading Ltd – is still operational and is the subject of HMRC’s action. Unless the high court opts for an adjournment, WRFC Players Ltd…

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of talented English fly-half Fin Smith, who joins from Worcester Warriors on a long-term deal. Due to all the contracts of Worcester players being cancelled after WRFC Players Ltd was liquidated, the 20-year-old is free to join with immediate affect. Smith excelled for England at U20 level and enjoyed plenty of first team experience while at the Warriors. The youngster will initially battle for a place in the squad with Dan Biggar and James Grayson but, with the Wales international set to depart at the end of the season, he is seen as a long-term project. Skill set and attitude “Fin is definitely a…

Speaking on Téléfoot this morning, Lyon attacking midfielder Nabil Fékir was asked again about links to Premier League side Liverpool. “I am not close to joining Liverpool. There are discussions with several clubs and we will take good time to think them over.” Click Here: fermanagh gaa jerseys

Springbok Jaden Hendrikse says the Sharks are looking to improve their defence whilst sticking to the DNA of the side. Hendrikse is expected to make his first appearance for the Sharks this season alongside debutants Eben Etzebeth and Vincent Tshituka, while Springbok stars Siya Kolisi, Bongi Mbonambi and Ox Nche are also set to return in what should be a blockbuster line-up. The scrum-half himself has grown tremendously in 2022 and has established himself at the top of the pecking order for the Springboks. Stars hoping to slot in seamlessly Hendrikse says the returning stars are looking to slot into the team whilst maintaining the Sharks‘ DNA in their play…

Speaking on SFR Sport, French international central defender Raphaël Varane’s former Lens manager Jean-Guy Wallemme explained why his ex-player chose Real Madrid over Manchester United in 2011. Click Here: new zealand all blacks jersey “The choice he made to go to Real Madrid was the right one. Zinedine Zidane, who was not yet a manager at the time, played an important role because the player was set to, initially, go to Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson really wanted him. José Mourinho also had his card of seduction to play by telling Raphaël that he was the third defender in the hierarchy (presumably over there).”

Wales have been boosted by the return of three key players for their upcoming Autumn Nations Series campaign. Full-back Leigh Halfpenny, flanker Justin Tipuric and hooker Ken Owens have all been brought back into the squad, more than a year after they last played for the country. All three have struggled with injury, which meant they missed the 2021 November Tests, the 2022 Six Nations and the mid-year tour to South Africa. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac said: “It’s great to have Ken, Justin and Leigh back after long-term injuries. They are three great players who have served Wales very well. They are all British and Irish Lions so quality…

L’Équipe report in today’s edition that PSG are hoping to raise up to €15m from the summer sale of 28-year-old defensive midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, who will be representing Poland at the World Cup this summer. Click Here: china factory direct sale The player has just come off the back of a disappointing loan spell with West Brom, during which his side were relegated to the English second division.

Courtney Lawes is a serious doubt for the start of England’s Autumn Nations Series campaign with the captain still suffering from concussion symptoms. The 33-year-old has been out of action since September 24 when he went off with a head injury during Northampton Saints’ 41-21 defeat to arch rivals Leicester Tigers. Lawes duly missed England’s training camp in Jersey ahead of their November Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa. Day by day “He went to see a specialist this week. He will keep going through the process until he feels better,” Northampton’s director of rugby Phil Dowson said. “It’s day by day with him. He is biking, lifting…

France kicked off their World Cup campaign against Australia today, winning 2-1 in meek fashion. Hugo Lloris – 6 The captain has been under intense scrutiny going into this tournament, yet one could argue that he was the most consistent player for France today. He may have conceded from the penalty spot but in the few moments during which he was called into action – notably the own goal-threatening flick on from Tolisso in the first half – Lloris was calm and able to deal with danger. Perhaps the only player to come out of this game with credit? Benjamin Pavard – 4 Right-back is perhaps an unnatural position for Pavard, who…

Click:Mindfulness Gifts Wales hooker Ken Owens admits he is thankful to be back in the international setup after a “tough” 11 months battling a nerve issue in his back. The 35-year-old, who has not played for his country since a Six Nations fixture against France in 2021, is set to return to the Test arena this weekend. If he does feature against the All Blacks in Cardiff, it will bring an end to a horrendous period for the Wales hooker that he thought might never come. Long road back to recovery for Owens “The last 11 months have been tough, mentally and physically,” Owens said. “It has been tough in…