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Pat Lam insists he “hasn’t got a problem” with Saracens’ team selection against Bath that played its part in Bristol Bears missing out on Champions Cup qualification. The Bears did all they could on Saturday to seal the last remaining spot for elite European competition next term, beating Gloucester 36-21 with a bonus point. However, their rivals for eighth place, Bath, picked up a bonus-point victory of their own as they beat a second-string Saracens 61-29 at the Recreation Ground. That ultimately meant Johann van Graan’s men secured Champions Cup rugby in 2023/24 after finishing above Bristol in the Premiership on points difference. Was always going to be tough Speaking…

Former Wolfsburg man and Swiss international goalkeeper Diego Benaglio has signed a 3-year deal with AS Monaco after being a free agent. Benaglio, 33, has been brought in as cover for Danjiel Subasic, with French youth international Paul Nardi having signed an extension with Monaco before heading back to Cercle Brugge for another loan spell. Benaglio played 259 times for Wolfsburg. Click Here: David Silva jersey sale

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has played down the supposed difference in quality between his side and the All Blacks ahead of their Bledisloe Cup opener. Incredibly Jones was the last boss of Australia to hold the coveted trophy as they beat the All Blacks in Sydney to secure a 1-1 draw to retain the silverware in 2002. Since then, it’s been a sea of black in the history books as New Zealand have dominated the fixture for the last 21 years, making the Cup very much their own. Tasman doesn’t create supermen Jones though, is looking to buck that trend and insists there’s nothing “magical” across the Tasman Sea…

Highly-coveted full-back Ferland Mendy has chosen Lyon as his next club, according to the latter club’s president, Jean-Michel Aulas, in an interview with L’Équipe. “I spoke to the President of Le Havre last night. He is in agreement now with our offers. The player has chosen Lyon. In the coming days, the deal should happen.” Mendy had concrete proposals from Bordeaux & Lille. Click Here: new zealand rugby jersey

Wales hooker Dewi Lake has penned a new deal with the Ospreys, the Welsh region has confirmed. Click Here: wexford gaa jerseys The explosive hooker has committed to his services to the side in a further boost following the recent re-signing of fly-half Owen Williams. Future captain “I’m really happy to have signed a new deal. There’s something special about playing for a team that represents your home region, and that’s exactly what the Ospreys mean to me,” Lake said on confirmation of his contract. “It’s an honour to don the jersey week in and week out, and I feel proud to be part of a legacy that includes some…

Bordeaux are exploring two targets as possible replacements for the recently-departed to Napoli man Adam Ounas, according to L’Équipe. Those two individuals are Hernani, the 25-year-old FC Porto man and EA Guingamp’s versatile attacker Yannis Salibur, The latter’s contract is up in 2018, but would prefer a move to the Premier League. Click Here: wallabies rugby jersey

Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has made several changes to his starting line-up for Friday’s clash against the Fijian Drua in Canberra, with Wallabies lock Darcy Swain set to make his first start of the season. Swain will form part of a new second-row as he packs down alongside 29-year-old Scotsman Sam Thomson, who is set to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Brumbies. Familiar look to pack The rest of the pack has a familiar look to it, with Allan Alaalatoa captaining the side from tighthead prop, with fellow Wallaby James Slipper starting at loosehead prop and Lachlan Lonergan at hooker. Meanwhile, Rob Valetini and Rory Scott…

Marseille have turned down the opportunity to sign 36-year-old Cameroonian centre forward Samuel Eto’o, according to our colleagues at Foot Mercato. Click Here: Mercedes Racing Suit The Antalyaspor striker was offered to Marseille on a two-year-contract with a salary worth €4m a year. Marseille have also turned down the chance to sign Gabriel Barbosa from Inter Milan, who was offered to the Ligue 1 side by his agent.

It was a special week for Leicester Tigers wing Chris Ashton, who announced that he would retire at the end of the current Premiership season. The 36-year-old started the week with 98 tries in the Premiership, and in true Ashton style, he scored a hat-trick to become the first player to reach the 100-try milestone. Hat-trick Renowned for his support lines and poaching abilities throughout his career, it was no surprise that all three of his crossings were courtesy of him being in the right place at the right time to stroll in the score. He scored number 99 after a deft grubber through from fellow wing Anthony Watson. He…

Despite links to English sides Crystal Palace and Birmingham City, Lorient striker Benjamin Moukandjo has made the switch to Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning for €5.5m. Click Here: mens all stars nrl jersey With just a year left on his Lorient contract, the Cameroon captain’s future in France was certainly in doubt, and now it has been sealed. Inter Milan director Walter Sabatini, who oversees the business for both clubs owned by the ‘Suning’ group is said to have negotiated the deal for the in-demand striker. Moukandjo stood out in a relegated Lorient side last term, scoring 13 times in 25 league appearances. S.H.