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‘We’ve certainly got our money’s worth’ – URC coach hails South African fly-half’s impact

Matt Sherratt has hailed fly-half Tinus de Beer after his starring role with the Welsh side in his first season.

Silverstream next for Gisborne in First XV Festival

There's a feast of secondary school rugby on offer at the Rectory on Saturday.

Thomas Tuchel 'betrayed' by Real Madrid 'disaster' as he says linesman has apologised

Thomas Tuchel was seething in the aftermath of Bayern Munich's loss to Real Madrid after a controversial refereeing decision robbed his team of a Champions League lifeline

Ukrainian Olympic hero killed in action fighting Putin’s invasion force

Thomas Tuchel claims ‘betrayal’ after controversial moment in Champions League semi-final

Thomas Tuchel claims ‘betrayal’ after controversial moment in Champions League semi-final - Bayern Munich thought they found a late equaliser against Real Madrid but were denied by an early offside flag

Man Utd Transfer News: Red Devils to seal deal for wonderkid Simone Pafundi thanks to INEOS connection

Manchester United could exploit their INEOS links to snap up one of Europe's most in-demand talents.

Seventh departure at Liverpool confirmed as Arne Slot suffers big rejection from Shakhtar Donetsk target

Slot will have his work cut out at Anfield with a number of positions to fill and with the Dutchman also being rejected by a Shakhtar Donetsk man

Alisson gave Liverpool teammates four tactical instructions in tunnel before Tottenham win

New behind-the-scenes footage has shown Alisson Becker giving some last-minute instructions to his Liverpool teammates before the much-needed win over Tottenham.

Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah tipped to leave as Reds coach set for Steven Gerrard reunion

Liverpool will be hoping to end Jurgen Klopp's final season on a high with wins over Aston Villa and Wolves, with Feyenoord boss Arne Slot set to reaplce him at the helm

Rory McIlroy calls for golf's 'Good Friday Agreement' after being locked out of LIV Golf talks

Rory McIlroy will not have the chance to shape negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf after his bid to rejoin the policy board was unsuccessful despite Webb Simpson's plea

Manchester United training ground turned 'toxic' by furious Sir Jim Ratcliffe email

Manchester United supremo Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ruffled feathers at the club's Carrington training base after criticising the state of some of the club's facilities

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan makes feelings clear on players rejecting Rory McIlroy return

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan has spoken out after Rory McIlroy's bid to rejoin the policy board and be at the forefront of LIV Golf talks was rejected by his peers

Barnsley, Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United 'keeping tabs' on Sheffield Wednesday man

Barnsley, Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United are reportedly keeping tabs on Sheffield Wednesday midfielder George Byers.

Tiger Woods votes against Rory McIlroy returning to PGA Tour board for LIV peace talks

Tiger Woods voted against Rory McIlroy rejoining the PGA Tour board’s negotiations to strike a peace deal with the Saudi funders of the LIV breakaway league in a sensational move which could have notable implications for the future of the professional game. Woods has long been a close ally of McIlroy. They live nearby in Jupiter, South Florida and ...

'It doesn't look good': Matthijs de Ligt slams referee decision in CL

'It doesn't look good': De Ligt slams referee decision in Bayern's CL defeat. The Dutch defender was quick to slam the referee's decision for Bayern's dissalowed goal during their semi-final clash against Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Todd Boehly makes rare public statement on Chelsea's form under Mauricio Pochettino

Chelsea have not had the result they hoped for this season but their form is trending in the right direction under Mauricio Pochettino currently which Todd Boehly is pleased to see

Liverpool confirm details of special farewell for Jurgen Klopp after parade plans were shelved

Liverpool FC have announced details of a special farewell event for Jurgen Klopp to celebrate his glorious reign as the club’s manager. The 56-year-old

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final - Michael Owen spoke out about Erik Ten Hag and makes damning FA Cup final prediciton

José Mourinho believes Liverpool missed out on 'one of best players in world'

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss José Mourinho has claimed Liverpool missed out on 'one of the best players in the world' after not signing Heung-min Son

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight odds, prediction, betting analysis for Netflix bout on July 20

Sportsbooks have put odds on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight that will take place July 20 and air live on Netflix.

Marcus Rashford's attitude wouldn't be tolerated at a 'proper club' blasts Graeme Souness

Marcus Rashford has struggled for form this season and his defensive work has also been criticised with Graeme Souness the latest figure to hit out at the Manchester United star

Report names the seven senior players that Tottenham are ready to sell this summer

Tottenham are gearing up for a significant squad overhaul ahead of the summer transfer window, with the club ready to approve the departure of seven senior players from their roster.

Manchester United to hijack 'advanced talks' for defender - sparking fury from rivals: report

Manchester United are set to prioritise defensive signings this summer

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Man Utd training ground turns ‘toxic’ after Ratcliffe slams ‘crap’ in club memo – ‘It was a disgrace’

The Manchester United training ground has turned 'toxic' after Sir Jim Ratcliffe criticised the 'crap' he saw on a tour of the club's facilities.

3 strikers Liverpool could target to replace Darwin Nunez

Weighing up three possible strikers who could replace Darwin Nunez at Liverpool amid rumours linking the Uruguayan with a move away.

Rafael Nadal delivers ‘unpredictable’ verdict after surviving big Italian Open scare

Rafael Nadal has given his reaction after his hard-fought win in Rome.

‘It’s no secret’ – NZ Rugby confirm talks for Richie Mo’unga’s early return to All Blacks jersey

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that they are in talks to lure All Blacks playmaker Richie Mo'unga back from Japan.

RFU’s verdict on Billy Vunipola’s Majorca arrest following investigation

The RFU have concluded their investigation into Billy Vunipola's arrest in Majorca.

"They are the rules!" - Paul Scholes agrees with furious Bayern Munich protests

Bayern Munich's players and coaches were left fuming when an offside flag denied them a possible equaliser in their Champions League semi-final with Paul Scholes understanding their anger

Aussie-born gymnast Brown crosses Tasman to compete for NZ at Paris Olympics

The three-time Commonwealth Games medallist has competed at five world championships, but never the Olympics.

Russia issues arrest warrant for former chess champion Garry Kasparov

'Olympic dream over': Tearful Black Ferns Sevens star Kaka reveals season-ending injury

The 11-year veteran was part of the Tokyo Olympics gold-medal squad.

Liverpool told ideal Mohamed Salah transfer replacement after Arsenal performance

Liverpool has been told to ignore Michael Olise and replace Mohamed Salah with a winger who proved tricky for Arsenal to handle in the Champions League.

Cricket world shocked by death of Worcestershire's 20-year-old Josh Baker

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool net spend speaks volumes as figure compared to Premier League rivals

Liverpool will soon wave goodbye to Jurgen Klopp, who has performed sensationally without breaking the bank as the German's net spend is compared to his Premier League rivals

Fans hail superb Luka Modric moment as turning point in epic Real Madrid comeback

Luka Modric only joined the match as a second-half substitute, but the 38-year-old midfielder made a telling contribution as Real Madrid came from behind to stun Bayern Munich

'I'm a Premier League manager – this is one of the worst parts of the job'

Being a manager in England's top flight isn't all roses, as one current Premier League manager explained the less envious parts of the job not everyone might think about

‘It’s an honour and a privilege’ – England duo receive Barbarians call for Fiji clash

England internationals Jonny May and David Ribbans are set to play for the Barbarians this summer in their Killik Cup clash with Fiji at Twickenham.

Biden fumbles again while awarding trophy to Army football coach

Coach Jeff Monken was standing a few feet away in the White House East Room when Biden asked, 'Where are you, coach' during his remarks. Biden was awarding a football trophy to Army.

Darwin Núñez returns to social media as Liverpool misses out on Champions League bonus

Latest Liverpool news as Darwin Núñez posts on social media for the first time since deleting all of the pictures of himself in the Reds' kit, sparking rumors on his future.

Lionel Messi Tipped to Break MLS’ Untouchable Record Following Historic Display Against NY Red Bulls

Against the NY Red Bulls, Lionel Messi played as if he was from a different planet (Who would have thought?). The playmaker made a record 5 MLS assists in a single game and even scored a goal; the most G+A in a single match in MLS history. Naturally, the soccer world is going gaga. A […] The post Lionel Messi Tipped to Break MLS’ Untouchable Record Following Historic Display Against NY Red Bulls appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The key factor that could see Manchester United finally sign sporting director Dan Ashworth from Newcastle

The key factor that could see Manchester United finally sign sporting director Dan Ashworth from Newcastle - Ashworth is on gardening leave while the two Premier League clubs negotiate compensation

Ollie Chessum sidelined: Who starts for England and how it impacts the back-five for the All Blacks Tests

Who will Steve Borthwick turn to following Ollie Chessum's injury.

PGA Tour: Ryan Fox heads into Myrtle Beach Classic as field’s highest-ranked golfer on world rankings

Prize money of US$4m up for grabs for the Kiwi golfer.

Ex-Man Utd star tipped by Louis van Gaal to be 'club great' released by League One side

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal predicted Tyler Blackett would go on to have a bright future, but he's endured different fortunes since leaving Old Trafford

Man Utd advised to appoint Everton boss Dyche with Ten Hag sack now ‘increasingly likely’

Man Utd have been told to consider appointing Everton boss Sean Dyche as their new manager amid rumours Erik ten Hag could be sacked.

Rodri’s snub for Premier League Player of the Season defies logic

Rodri’s snub for the Premier League Player of the Season award defies logic. Manchester City’s midfield general was left off the 8-man shortlist for the award when it was announced today.

'Jurgen Klopp dropped me to Liverpool's third keeper – but I'll never forget his one class act'

After joining Liverpool right at the beginning of Jurgen Klopp's Anfield reign, one goalkeeper was shunned by the German tactician before he demonstrated his true class

New Man Utd appointment hands them advantage in transfer race for Premier League star

Manchester United look primed to reinforce their defensive options during the summer window, with Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo the latest player to be linked