Despite his lawyer and agent pressing him to leave the capital club, Adrien Rabiot has decided to stay at PSG, according to Paris United.

The Frenchman has come to this decision for a couple of reasons: his relationship with new manager Thomas Tuchel, who has continuously made the player captain in PSG friendlies and the fact that President Nasser Al Khelaifi really doesn’t want to let him leave.

Barcelona had agreed a provisional contract with the player, whose current deal expires in 2019, and had a sizeable offer rejected by Les Parisiens for Rabiot.

The next steps are obviously reaching a contract extension agreement between the relevant parties, with a positive meeting having occurred earlier this week between PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi and the player’s mother and agent, with another scheduled to take place shortly.

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Northampton Saints flyer Courtnall Skosan is looking forward to participating in this season’s Champions Cup and feels they can go “all the way” in the competition.

The Premiership outfit face a tricky assignment at current champions La Rochelle in their tournament opener on Saturday, and Skosan feels minimising their mistakes will be crucial if they want to get the better of the French outfit.

Limiting mistakes

“I think for us it’s all about cleaning up our game, just not making a lot of mistakes,” the former Springbok wing told the Champions Cup’s official website.

“We have the game that can take us all the way. It’s just about making sure that it’s clean, and I think that’s a big focus for us.

“The quality of players, of teams, of games – that’s the big thing. You’re basically playing international teams every weekend, which is why I say if you clean up your game, it will probably be better because it’s almost like you’re playing a Test.

“We want to do well, get a few wins at the beginning and go from there.”

One of the biggest competitions in the world

Northampton battled during the 2021/22 Champions Cup season as they lost all four of their matches. Skosan crossed for two tries during his club’s campaign and described scoring in the tournament as being different to any other competition.

“Tries are always special, but I didn’t understand the magnitude of this competition until I played it,” he added.

“It’s quite special to contribute, and if you get a win on top of that as well, it just adds to it. It’s special to score a try.

“The rich history, the players who have been a part of the competition, the teams who have won it – I think that for me is the coolest thing and makes it one of the biggest competitions in the world.”

Skosan’s move to Northampton last year was his first foray into rugby outside his native South Africa, and he feels the inclusion of three clubs from there in the Champions Cup can only be good for the tournament.

“I think that it’s really quite exciting,” he said.

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“We were looking forward to getting one or two of them, as some of the boys haven’t travelled to South Africa, and I think it’s a great experience. It creates a different element to the competition.”

Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa is on the verge of a stunning move to the Premier League with Fulham for €30m. The soon to be former OM man would represent insane value for the Europa League finalists who initially scooped him from under the radar in Reims’ reserve team for less than £500,000 back in 2015.

The Cameroonian international has clearly developed leaps and bounds over the last three seasons, having gone from a player expected to feature on the periphery, to an undisputed starter and a fully-fledged international for the current African champions. Zambo Anguissa is a powerful midfielder used deep in Rudi Garcia’s 4-2-3-1 formation. His tenacity in the middle of the park alongside stalwart Luiz Gustavo has helped OM nullify attacks and create fast turnovers of play going forward.

His movement across the defence has enabled him to cover the defence well. While defensively strong, from time to time ball control and pin-point passing could be an issue in the rough and tumble of the Premier League, a fact enlarged by his major mistake in May’s UEFA Europa League final that allowed Atletico to open the scoring.

Many in Marseille appreciate a player who has performed nonetheless exceedingly well, particularly in 2017-18’s satisfactory campaign. But with the figure that has been touted, it’s safe to say Marseille will take the deal and run.

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France international centre Virimi Vakatawa said in an emotional press conference on Tuesday it was hard to wake up and accept he would never train with his team-mates again having had to retire due to a heart defect.The 30-year-old Fiji-born player's problem had surfaced prior to the 2019 Rugby World Cup revealed the doctor from his Top 14 club Racing 92 Sylvain Blanchard at the press conference.Click here to purchase your tickets for the Bledisloe CupVakatawa — who sat alongside France head coach Fabien Galthie, Racing handler Laurent Travers and club owner Jacky Lorenzetti — said it was hard to come to terms with.Whilst Lorenzetti said it was "almost like losing a son" Vakatawa was more restrained in his comparisons even if he was as emotional.   "It is tough for me to talk," he said."This morning, I got up at eight o'clock and I knew I would not be running out onto the training ground with the others."But the hardest thing was yesterday: when I told my team-mates I had to stop."I spent a lot of time with them both on and off the pitch….it is not easy."Vakatawa had not featured in Racing's season opener on Saturday, a 25-19 win over Castres, and on Monday the club had announced his career was over for unspecified medical reasons.Blanchard added the necessary detail on Tuesday."He has to finish his career in France due to a cardiological problem," said Blanchard."A heart defect was detected before the 2019 World Cup in Japan. "This defect which was not connected to rugby, has been constantly kept under observation but it is progressively deteriorating."However, this is not the end for him, it is the beginning of something new."    Galthie said the 32-times-capped Vakatawa would be sorely missed — he last played in France's 20-15 victory in Japan in July but due to injury was not a member of the Six Nations Grand Slam winning squad."Virimi allowed a lot of children to dream of what could be achieved," said Galthie, who took over the France job after the 2019 World Cup."He was a key player in our adventure, in our history and a wonderful man."What he is experiencing now, by sharing with us he can continue to be a role model to all."He scored 49 tries for the club he joined aged 17 with his 145th and last club game Racing's 20-13 loss to La Rochelle in the European Champions Cup semi-final in May."He is still here, he will be present on the touchline: instead of being an actor, he will do something else but he will be part of the project," said Travers."His life is rugby, it is Racing 92."We will do our bit to aid him, that he will always be part of the club that he gave so much to."Racing 92 have filled the massive void left by Vakatawa's retirement by signing experienced centre Francis Saili from Biarritz.The 31-year-old — capped twice by the All Blacks — has played in Europe since 2015 first with Irish province Munster (2015/17) and then English Premiership outfit Harlequins (2017/2)).  Click Here: tonga rugby shirts

Stephen Larkham is backing Rugby Australia’s decision to replace Dave Rennie with Eddie Jones as the Wallabies’ head coach ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Larkham, who will be the Brumbies’ head coach in 2023, had initially advocated for Rennie to be retained in his position but feels Jones is the right man to take Australia to the World Cup which kicks off in September.

“I had full trust they’d (Rennie and his assistants) get things together, but bringing someone like Eddie in is always going to be good for the program,” Larkham told AAP.

“From the players’ perspective there was probably a comfort level there with Dave.

“Everything’s been shaken up and everyone will be on edge a bit… everyone knows Eddie’s going to be watching those games.

“It adds a bit of spice into the mix.”

Starred for the Wallabies

Larkham played in 102 Tests for Australia between 1996 and 2007 and was the Wallabies’ chief playmaker during their victorious World Cup campaign in Wales in 1999.

He also pulled the strings in Australia’s backline when they finished as runners-up to England at the 2003 World Cup, with Jones in charge of the Wallabies during his first stint as their head coach.

Larkham has taken charge of the Brumbies where he has replaced Dan McKellar, who worked under Rennie as the Wallabies’ forwards coach – a position which will now be reviewed.

“I’m a big fan of Eddie,” Larkham said.

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“I played under him and have been in contact ever since.

“I’m looking forward to sitting down with him and going through the program… (to) get some of that knowledge out of his head.”

Ligue 1 side Marseille have reached a provisional agreement with Italian international forward Simone Zaza about a possible move from Valencia, according to RMC.

Talks with Valencia about a fee have not yet occurred, with OM giving themselves another 48 hours to be completely happy internally with moving forward for the player.

L’Équipe report this morning that OGC Nice have had a “derisory” bid for the Italian rejected by Valencia, as have FC Porto, with the latter expected to return with an improved offer.

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Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning could barely hide his excitement about the return of Sevens star Sharni Williams for the World Cup as competition for spots only intensifies.Williams was named in the 32-player squad for next month's hallmark event, her fourth World Cup after featuring in 2010, '14 and '17.Watch every minute of the Rugby World Cup on Stan Sport. Start your Free Sport Trial NowThe 34-year-old made her intentions clear in April whilst speaking to Rugby.com.au, set to join next week's camp on the Gold Coast at the conclusion of the Rugby Sevens World Cup in Cape Town.“It started early on the year with the Sevens girls sending an expression of interest, we knew that the hectic schedule they had this year that we wouldn’t see them until after their World Cup but Sharni’s been super keen since the beginning,” Tregonning told Rugby.com.au“She’s been super passionate about Rugby in general, but knowing she got her start and where she is now through 15s, she’ll value added on and off the field. She’s an outstanding Rugby player and person to have involved in the squad.“She helps some of the younger players within the camp environment and obviously be an outstanding contributor on the field.“I think she’s in some of the best form of her career, she’s obviously relishing the chance to work with (head of Sevens Athletic Performance) Tommy Carter and really ripping and tearing into the Sevens. She’ll be a great asset to the team.”

Williams largely has been used at inside centre in the past for the Wallaroos, with Tregonning using the likes of Cecilia Smith, Siokapesi Palu and Pauline Piliae-Rasambale in 2022.It reflects the ongoing competition for spots with every position up for grabs, as evident with Grace Hamilton's omission from the first O'Reilly Cup Test in Christchurch.“We’re very much week-in, week-out trying to pick players on form and we want them competing hard at training and that’s going to make everyone better. Every in the squad has the possibility of starting,” Tregonning said.“Obviously there have been players that have been a bit more of a mainstay throughout that time like G-Fred (Georgina Friedrichs) at outside centre, Pauline (Piliae-Rasambale) has started pretty much all Tests in a couple of positions.“We’re really focused on being competitive with each other at training and if opportunities arise and force their way into the starting side, that’s something we want to reward.”Tregonning confirmed Waratahs flyer Maya Stewart will be ready to go for the World Cup, continuing her return to full contact.Stewart, who was the Super W leading tryscorer in 2021, missed the 2022 season after suffering an ACL injury and will push for a Wallaroos debut ahead of the opening Test on October 8.“She’s obviously still returning to contact and doing that during the O’Reilly series, she’s been working really hard to put herself in position for selection and looking forward to the opportunity to do so.“As a quality person in and around the group as well as the potential she has as a player, we’re looking forward to here ripping into camp next week.” Click Here: New Zealand rugby store

RMC, Le Parisien and Paris United are all astonishingly reporting that Cameroonian international attacker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is set to sign for PSG tomorrow on a free transfer from Stoke City.

The 29-year-old arrived in Paris tonight and has worked with PSG boss Thomas Tuchel previously at Mainz.

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La Depeche du Midi are reporting that 32-year-old Swedish attacker Ola Toivonen missed Toulouse training for a second day in a row as he approaches the exit door.

Toivonen has been in talks with both Swansea and PSV in recent days.

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It took losing the 2019 grand final for Lawson Creighton to understand how precious those premiership shots are because they come around so rarely.It’s taken three years for another chance to loom for Brothers but only if they are good enough to handle Sunday’s 3pm preliminary final at Bond University.Of course, it would have to be traditional foes University of Queensland blocking the way in this intriguing StoreLocal Hospital Cup finals series.It was UQ that inflicted the 31-26 defeat on Creighton and his Brothers teammates in the 2019 grand final.“I still remember the dressing sheds and being lost for words after that loss. When (skipper) Tom Moloney finally spoke, it was about how much it meant to Brothers and all players, not just us but past players too,” Creighton reflected.“It definitely still burns and I want to get back there and win one.“There’s a big history between Uni and Brothers and they are always good games. Uni are very well drilled, work together and know their game so we will have to bring our best.”Creighton, fullback in the 2019 decider, will play wing in the preliminary final after playing at flyhalf for Queensland against the Kiwi sides to finish Super Rugby Pacific.He has inked a new two-year deal with the Reds after making a positive impression in his debut season of Super Rugby Pacific.“Flyhalf is where I see myself ultimately but being versatile is always a plus and I feel I can help with the outcome from the wing,” Creighton said.The Brothers weapon certainly did so in last Sunday’s tight 23-18 minor semi-final success over GPS. His neat footwork on a little run set up the platform from which James O’Connor attacked the line and scored after a fine interchange with No.8 Harry Wilson. A try-saving Creighton tackle also helped save the day late in the game.Creighton has a shot at a rare premiership double over the next few weeks.Brother Hudson is bidding for a premiership with giantkillers Queanbeyan Whites against Canberra Royals in Saturday’s John I Dent Cup grand final in the ACT.“The family will be watching the livestream,” Creighton nodded.University’s unflagging flanker Conor Mitchell knows all about the emotions of a sibling at finals time.Back in 2016, Mitchell led Uni to a come-from-behind 32-31 win over Sunnybank in the preliminary final which gutted brother Brendan, who was playing in the pack for the Dragons.Brendan called time on his career this week after falling short with Gordon in Sydney’s Shute Shield grand final.“Brendan is hanging up the boots and was asking me if I felt it was near time,” Conor, 28, said.“I’ve definitely got a few more seasons left in me.”Mitchell has three UQ premierships to his name already from 2012, 2014 and 2021. The hunger doesn’t diminish over time, especially with Brothers up next on Sunday on the Gold Coast.“I love these big games against Brothers. They are battles and they normally go the full 80,” Mitchell said.“They are a smart and dangerous attacking team and their scramble defence was very good to keep GPS out at the end.”Playing a drama-filled 37-all draw with Wests over 121 exhausting minutes last weekend had to be draining, especially for someone like prop Dane Zander, who played every minute.“We had a good recovery the day after the semi-final, went a bit lighter on contact at Tuesday night training, had a good review and it was down to work as normal on Thursday night. We’re ready to go again,” Mitchell said.Mitchell said having the experienced Mick Heenan at the helm did mean something at this time of the season.“It’s massive having Mick as coach. He’s seen everything over more than a decade in charge. He’s had teams go straight through to the grand final or do it the long way like we are,” Mitchell said.“The finals are very different to the regular season and Mick knows how to get us right mentally for the occasion.“We showed we could score points with six tries against Wests. Our own errors let us down so that’s where we have to tidy up.”Wests will be waiting for the victor with the grand final set for Suncorp Stadium on September 18.Click Here: 服务范围