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Ireland can’t catch Boks Ireland cannot supplant the Springboks at the top of the World Rugby rankings in the 2025 Six Nations, even if they go on to claim a Grand Slam. The second-ranked Irish are 1.42 points behind the Boks, with matches against France in Dublin and Italy in Rome to come in this year’s tournament. Ireland can reduce that gap to 0.88 by hammering France by more than 15 points, but won’t receive any ranking points for beating Italy, who are ranked 10th, no matter the margin. A heavy defeat for Ireland this Saturday would see them drop…
Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-102 on Monday night. Simons shot 13 for 26, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc. Shaedon Sharpe added 20 points, a career-high 11 rebounds and five assists. Andre Drummond finished with 25 points, 18 rebounds and two steals for the 76ers. Justin Edwards added 16 points and six rebounds. The Trail Blazers trailed 61-56 at the half but outscored the 76ers by 22 points in the second half. Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who was already dealing with…
Tottenham is brimming with young talent and never shies away from showcasing it, something for which Ange Postecoglou is well known. As the club prepares for their Europa League Round of 16 clash against AZ Alkmaar, Spurs’ youngsters continue to make headlines. Among them is 19-year-old George Abbott, currently on loan at Notts County FC, who has been praised for his impressive performances. Another rising star is Mikey Moore, who has earned the trust of the Spurs manager on the pitch, though he recently appeared to have suffered a minor injury. Meanwhile, supporters are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Luka Vuskovic, who…
“The Vikings are not expected to franchise tag the quarterback ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Monday night, per sources informed of the situation. Rapoport and Pelissero added that all parties are working through options to potentially keep him in Minnesota. The decision aligns with what head coach Kevin O’Connell has said all offseason, namely that Darnold has earned the right to test the open market.” The franchise tag would have cost the Vikings $40.242 million. Is Sam Darnold worth $40 million? The Vikings don’t appear to believe Darnold is worth that,…
As we edge closer to the summer transfer window, Tottenham’s squad changes are also drawing nearer. No matter how much Spurs supporters may want to keep certain players at the club, speculation continues to grow over potential departures. One of the key names linked with an exit is South Korean captain Heung-Min Son, who has reportedly attracted interest from major clubs such as Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and several Saudi Arabian teams. Perhaps even more concerning for Spurs fans is defender Micky van de Ven, who was linked with Real Madrid just last week. As if that weren’t enough, another forward’s future is now…
Springboks World Cup Springboks are renowned for their depth, and this year looks to be another year of unpredictable Erasmus selections. It’s been a delightful start to the year for Jurenzo Julius, getting a call-up to the Springboks’ first alignment camp of the year, suggesting him to be in Rassie Erasmus’ plans for the future. Likened to Sharks teammate Lukhanyo Am, the 20-year-old centre, nicknamed ‘The Boogie Man’, has all the skills to become a future centurion – 2025 could ignite another illustrious career in the green and gold. The latest Paul Roos sensation, Julius, has captivated the rugby world…
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson singled out rookie fly-half Jurie Matthee for special praise after his side clinched a morale-boosting victory over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. The men from the Cape ended a four-match losing streak courtesy of a 19-16 triumph over the Bulls with Matthee finishing with a 14-point contribution courtesy of four penalties and a conversion. The fixture was played in atrocious weather conditions, with heavy rain pelting down for long periods, but apart from solid goal-kicking, Matthee also impressed with his game management. Limited game-time for Matthee The 24-year-old has had limited game-time since…
West Ham United face a battle with Arsenal for one of our top targets in the summer transfer window. Both West Ham and Arsenal will be heavily active in the summer window, with Graham Potter and Mikel Arteta keen to bolster their ranks at the London Stadium and the Emirates respectively. The Hammers squad is an incredibly unbalanced one and it requires serious attention. The same could be said for the Gunners squad in truth. Potter is said to be planning big changes amongst his playing staff when the summer window opens. And the main priority for him will be to sign a clinical striker with real pace…
Would ‘Jonah Lomu-style’ Duhan van der Merwe make the Springboks XV? Nick Mallett gives his verdic The gargantuan wing was born and raised in South Africa but he is currently featuring for Scotland after qualifying on residency. Due to SA Rugby’s current laws differing from the likes of England, Ireland and New Zealand, Van der Merwe could have been called up by Rassie Erasmus despite playing for Edinburgh. However, the powerhouse back decided to opt for the Scots and since then he has become one of the most dangerous attacking players in the world game. Scotland record holder The 29-year-old…
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma could be lining up in a Crystal Palace shirt next season. Ange Postecoglou has a host of talented midfielders in North London, with 18-year-old duo Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall both serious options for the present and future. In terms of senior midfielders, Rodrigo Bentancur and Bissouma are both out of contract at the end of next season. However, Bentancur could be offered £150,000-a-week by Tottenham to stick around. Therefore, that could spell the end of the road for Bissouma at Spurs, with a host of clubs emerging as potential destinations for the Mali international. Crystal Palace interested in Tottenham midfielder…