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.

“Hungry” Bulls are embracing their quarter-final match against the Stormers after ruthlessly taking Leinster apart with a 62-7 win. It was a stunning performance from the Pretoria men, who ended a 17-game win streak for Leinster in the United Rugby Championship. Even though the Irish side did send a younger and weakened squad to South Africa, the outcome will give the Bulls huge confidence. The Bulls do not have to look far to find their last meeting with the Stormers in a knockout clash, as the sides contested the final of the URC last season. North-south derby The Capetonians came out on top on that occasion, but the Bulls are…

Click:electronic components distributor After his contract with Rennes expired, Albanian midfielder Ermir Lenjani will sign a two-year deal with Swiss outfit Sion, according to Panorama Sport. It is believed that talks had been held in recent days until an agreement was reached yesterday. Lenjani has penned a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further season, and will reportedly earn €350,000 per year. S.H. Click Here: Flamengo soccer tracksuit

Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Wigglesworth insists Leinster have “got to go and win it” after they dismantled his side in Dublin on Friday. Leinster showed their class with a stunning 55-24 win to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup. Jamison Gibson-Park, Scott Penny, Jimmy O’Brien, and John McKee all scored for the Irish side, whilst Garry Ringrose bagged a brace in a powerful performance from Leo Cullen’s men. Click Here: Cheap AFL Guernsey Must win it In recent times Leinster have only managed to win the Champions Cup in 2018 despite some good showings, and Wigglesworth believes with their home advantage the side needs to…

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Stormers head coach John Dobson expects a risky clash when his charges face Harlequins at Cape Town Stadium in the Champions Cup round-of-16 on Saturday. The knockout match-up will see two teams who both play an attacking brand of rugby that are willing to take risks in search of the reward collide. England international Marcus Smith epitomises that in a Quins shirt, as does the impressive Manie Libbok in the Stormers jersey. Ideal conditions Weather conditions are forecasted to be ideal for running rugby, and that is what a projected 50,000 fans can expect on Saturday. Dobson knows the potential danger of the Premiership side who throw the ball around…

Stade de Reims have announced that Marvin Martin has signed on a one-year contract with the option to extend for two further years. The 29 year old joins Reims on a free from the Ligue 1 outfit, LOSC Lille, despite not making a single appearance for them. The veteran spent the previous season on loan at Dijon but only managed 13 appearances across all competitions as a result of injury. Click Here: cronulla-sutherland sharks rugby store C.L.

The Women’s Australian Rugby Sevens teams demolished Ireland in a scrum to secure a 19-12 win at the Hong Kong Sevens and a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With the match in the balance, Australia’s scrum came to the rescue to secure a vital win on day one of the Hong Kong Sevens. Strong start from the Aussie sevens Bidding to become the first winners of the Women’s Hong Kong Sevens, Australia came out firing in their opening match, scoring seven tries to defeat Brazil 43-5. Sariah Paki, Madison Ashby, Maddison Levi (2), Charlotte Caslick (2) and Teagan Levi crossed the whitewash, with Levi adding three conversions and Dominique…

OGC Nice are poised to sanction a season-long loan deal for 19-year-old defender Olivier Boscagli, who will join Ligue 1 outfit Nîmes, according to France Football. Nîmes have scheduled a press conference in the coming days to present their latest recruit, although it remains to be known whether Boscagli is the man in question. Click Here: Gaskets & Insulators S.H.