Click:polymer clay dog figurine England star Courtney Lawes has called on rugby’s governing bodies to show their worth and actually do something about the financial issues engulfing the game. Worcester Warriors and Wasps have already been axed from the Premiership this season after going into administration, reducing it to an 11-team league. London Irish could follow them after it emerged that players and staff had not been paid April’s wages. Although the prospective American owners have attempted to allay any concerns, consistently assuring the squad that the money will be transferred over, it still shows the perilous position English clubs find themselves in. Most are operating at a loss, reliant…

AS Monaco are willing to offer 18-year-old wonder-kid Kylian Mbappé the highest wages in club history for a teenager in order to keep the French international at the club this summer with a new contract. L’Équipe confirm that the meeting scheduled for yesterday between AS Monaco Vice President Vadim Vasilyev and Kylian Mbappé and his parents went ahead as planned, but precious little detail has otherwise filtered through from that meeting. More undoubtedly to follow in the coming days. Click Here: Manchester City soccer tracksuit

Chiefs fly-half Damian McKenzie concedes that the departures of two key cogs in the All Blacks machine made his decision to sign a new contract much easier. Richie Mo’unga, who is the current first choice pivot for New Zealand, has likely ended his international career by agreeing a three-year deal in Japan after the Rugby World Cup. Beauden Barrett will also play in the Asian country in 2024 but his future is less certain with the 31-year-old mulling over a potential return in 2025. Two-year deal for McKenzie McKenzie himself has played in Japan recently, taking up a sabbatical to ply his trade with Tokyo Sungoliath in 2022. He returned…

Click:Pen bag making machine Benjamin Nivet has extended his career for yet another season as it was confirmed today that he has signed a new deal with Troyes. The 40-year-old was key to Troyes promotion to Ligue 1 this campaign, scoring some vital goals as they gained promotion through the play off system, with Nivet scoring as they defeated Lorient. Nivet made 39 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring 10 goals and assisting his teammates eight times, and will be joining his club in Ligue 1 once again, after his disappointing campaign a couple of seasons ago with Troyes. The veteran forward has been with Troyes since 2012 after…

Tom Stewart scored a hat-trick as Ulster defeated the Dragons 26-19 in the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Friday evening, while there were wins for the Sharks and Scarlets. Ulster hooker Stewart claimed his second treble in as many games in a stellar man-of-the-match performance. Tries from David McCann and Nick Timoney, paired with a penalty try and eight points from John Cooney’s boot, steered the Irish province to victory. Angus O’Brien, Elliot Dee and Rhodri Williams scored for the Dragons in the rather one-sided game. Click here for teams and scorers Ulster crossed for their first try after seven minutes when Stuart McCloskey and Jacob Stockdale combined to allow…

Arsenal have confirmed the long-awaited signing of Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette, in a deal believed to be worth around €53million with add-ons taking the fee to €60million. The 26-year-old completed his medical tests late yesterday afternoon and the Gunners have announced that the deal is subject to the completion of ‘regulatory processes’. Lacazette endured yet another prolific campaign leading the line for OL, netting 28 times in just 30 Ligue 1 games. The French striker has penned a five-year deal with Arsène Wenger’s side and will join up with the squad for their Australian tour this weekend. S.H. Click Here: essendon bombers guernsey 2019

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has confirmed that he will not be fit for Leinster’s end of season run-in following the injury he sustained in the Six Nations. The 37-year-old limped off with a groin injury in their Grand Slam decider as Andy Farrell’s men defeated England 29-16 to secure the title. Click Here: It was revealed that he required surgery on the issue, with his province, Leinster, stating that the playmaker was “likely” to miss the remainder of the season. Sexton has now, in an interview with the Sunday Times, revealed that he has played his final game for the Dubliners. World Cup the target “It’s a bit upsetting to…

Turkish giants Fenerbahce have made a discreet approach for Brazilian winger Lucas Moura, according to our colleagues at Foot Mercato. Moura, who suffered last season in a substitute role under Unai Emery, has been told that he will not be retained if he seeks the exit door this summer. Fenerbahce would like the player on an initial loan with an option to buy, but are panicky about Les Parisiens’ so-called €30m set price for the Brazilian speedster. More undoubtedly to follow in the coming days – very early days. Click Here: cheap adidas women shoes

Former Wallabies centre Rod Kafer won a whopping A$50,000 prize on Monday after sinking a hole-in-one at a charity golf day in Canberra. The 51-year-old was attending the Matt Millar-Sia Soliola Sleepin Rough charity golf day and on the 12th tee he struck a shot which certainly paid off. Kafer, who played for Australia on 12 occasions, used a four-iron for the 198-metre par three and promptly sent the ball into the hole for his big win. Charity event The event, which took place at the Federal Golf Club, was the brain child of Canberra golfer Millar and retired rugby league star Soliola, who were looking to raise cash for…