2019 September

Sarri explains how to beat 'best team in Europe' Man City

The Blues got the better of the league leaders in December, but repeating that will require a great deal of concentration, according to the Italian Chelsea may be one of the few sides to have beaten Manchester City this season, but Maurizio Sarri still believes Pep Guardiola’s side are the best team in Europe. Click […]

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Ronaldo and Dybala can play together, insists Allegri

The Argentine played just seven minutes of Sunday’s victory over Sassuolo, but his coach explained that he will be returning to the starting line-up Massimiliano Allegri insisted Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala can play together despite seeing Juventus return to winning ways after dropping the Argentinian. Dybala was made to apologise after he stormed off the […]

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'Quite possible' De Bruyne will be on the bench against Chelsea confirms Guardiola

The midfielder is still being eased back into life in the first team after a tough year of injuries that have seen him start just four league games Kevin De Bruyne is not certain to regain his starting place when Manchester City host Chelsea this weekend, according to manager Pep Guardiola. The Belgian was City’s […]

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‘The season for them is exceptional’ – Guardiola defends Chelsea’s under-fire Sarri

The Blues boss has come under fire for his team’s form since late December but has a believer in the shape of his Man City counterpart Pep Guardiola believes Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea are having an “exceptional” season despite criticism that has come in on the former Napoli manager. Sarri’s Chelsea got off to a flying […]

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Stormers vs Reds: Five things we learned

The Reds were within snatching distance of a memorable win at Newlands Stadium before being bulldozed late in the second half by the Stormers, but what did we learn?  1. Reds gave it a real shake Queensland were given no chance going into this one with bookmakers installing the Stormers as strong $1.10 favourites. Someone […]

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Brumbies unchanged for Rebels clash

Stephen Larkham has selected the same 23 men that defeated the Bulls last week for Friday’s much anticipated Australian derby against the Melbourne Rebels. The Brumbies returned to their winning ways for the first time in three weeks last Friday when they defeated the Bulls 23-6 at GIO Stadium to jump to the top of […]

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Power to on-field referees in TMO changes

SANZAAR has handed reponsibility back to on-field referees, in the announcement of a new TMO policy on Friday. Super Rugby’s governing body has modified the process of reviewing incidents in game, with on-field referees now required to give their decision to the TMO before review. Previously referees weren’t able to give an initial decision to […]

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Rookie back hopes patience pays off

Jordan Jackson-Hope’s patience is set to be rewarded on Saturday night, as he gets his first chance at a Waratahs-Brumbies derby. The 20-year-old showed promise in his two matches last season and was one of the standouts in Australia’s U20s campaign in Manchester, but he’s had to wait for his opportunity this time around. The […]

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No bad blood between Wallabies duo

Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore says he won’t hold a grudge against Test teammate Adam Coleman after the pair nearly came to blows on the weekend. Moore and Coleman will both be named in Australia coach Michael Cheika’s 33-man squad on Tuesday evening for June’s trio of Tests against Fiji, Scotland and Italy. But they had […]

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Force vs Chiefs: Five things we learned

The Force fell just short of the Chiefs on Saturday night. What did we learn from the round nine matchup? 1. Sea of Blue answers the call  There were just 8474 at nib Stadium in the Force’s last home game, with SANZAAR’s Super Rugby announcement looming, but the Perth side’s call to action paid off […]

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