Highly sought after Brazilian star Thiago Maia has become Marcelo Bielsa’s 4th Brazilian signing of the summer, joining Luiz Araujo, Thiago Mendes and Caju at Lille. The youngster already has an Olympic gold medal to his name after Brazil’s triumph at the 2016 games as well as being the winner of the Campeonato Paulista during his stint in his native country Brazil. The defensive-midfielder joins the French outfit with a sizeable reputation, turning pro at just 17 as well as having over 100 appearances under his belt at the age of 20. He told Les Dogues’ official website: “I’ve worked a lot since I was a little boy to be able to one day realise…

Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been accused of groping an opponent inappropriately again, with Swys de Bruin highlighting his actions on Stormers flanker Deon Fourie. During Supersport’s Final Whistle show, former Lions and Springboks coach De Bruin highlighted Marler’s actions dubbing them ‘not so kosher’. Fourie was visibly upset by the incident, but Marler escaped punishment on the day and has not been cited for his actions. “It’s not so kosher what he’s doing there, and Deon Fourie doesn’t enjoy it,” commented De Bruin. “Deon said, ‘no mate, it’s just not on, you can’t do that; it’s just not rugby’” Fourie did take a moment to catch his breath but continued…

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The kind of finish that would make any winger blush, Gloucester lock Freddie Clarke produced an astonishing acrobatic dive into the corner to score a try against La Rochelle in the Champions Cup. It was an action-packed first half at the Stade Marcel Deflandre as Gloucester stepped up to the task of facing the Champions Cup holders. The lively first 40 minutes included two tries apiece for each side, with Chris Harris scoring the first in the 12th minute after a penalty from Antoine Hastoy put La Rochelle ahead. The defending champions hit back through hooker Pierre Bourgarit before Teddy Thomas shocked Gloucester when he pickpocketed Billy Twelvetrees after kicking…

L’Équipe report that Marseille’s attacking midfielder Rémy Cabella is currently considering his options after struggling to make L’OM’s recent match-day squads. The 27-year-old is struggling to deal with the increased competition in midfield this summer, and Garcia’s adoption of a 4-3-3 is not aiding Cabella’s playing time opportunities. Click Here: manly sea eagles team jersey

Chiefs flyer Shaun Stevenson made his mark as he set up a try for his team-mate Emoni Narawa in the dying moments of their 24-14 victory over the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday. Stevenson, who is the top try-scorer in Super Rugby Pacific this year, turned provider as he caught the home side’s defence napping with his assist. The match was evenly balanced at the time, with the Chiefs holding a slender 17-14 lead, when the visitors launched an attack deep inside the Waratahs‘ half. Stevenson gathered a pass from Cortez Ratima before stabbing a grubber kick through which bounced off the leg of Taleni Seu and Narawa gathered the…

Premier League duo Burnley and Watford, alongside Harry Redknapp’s Birmingham City, have all submitted offers worth more than €10m to FC Lorient for Ghanaian attacker Majeed Waris, according to Ouest France. The situation is due to be resolved next week and the club with the highest bid will win Waris, provided that the former Valenciennes man agrees personal terms with said club. Click Here: Sergio Ramos Jersey Sale

Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions star Tommy Bowe has backed claims Andy Farrell would be the ideal candidate to coach the famous touring side in 2025. Farrell’s stature in the coaching world has dramatically risen in recent years as he guided Ireland to a Triple Crown, a series win in New Zealand and world number-one status in 2022. The side did not stop there as they claimed their fourth Grand Slam last weekend following a perfect Six Nations campaign. Perfect for the job Bowe, who toured with the Lions in 2009 and 2013, feels that the Grand Slam-winning coach would be the perfect man to lead the tourists…

South Africa’s star utility back and 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has revealed his admiration for fellow Springbok speedster Kurt-Lee Arendse. Kolbe and Arendse are both small in stature but have been punching above their weight in the international arena for the Boks. Excitement machines Blessed with quick feet and searing pace the duo are two of the global game’s most exciting players. At the age of 29, Kolbe is the more established player but Arendse has also shone to the top after making his Test debut against Wales in Bloemfontein in 2022. Since then, the 26-year-old, who stands at 1.77 metres and weighs 80 kilograms, has made…

Ligue 1 side Metz are weighing up a possible deal with Premier League side Stoke City for the signing of Philipp Wollscheid, according to L’Équipe. The 28-year-old’s current contract expires at the end of the season, and his signing remains a possibility, according to the newspaper. Click Here: harlequin rugby jersey