Scottish flyhalf Finn Russell ruled out of France clash after picking up head injury with Racing 92 Independent.ie Scotland have suffered yet another major injury blow after Finn Russell was ruled out of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France. https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/scottish-flyhalf-finn-russell-ruled-out-of-france-clash-after-picking-up-head-injury-with-racing-92-37830920.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37830919.ece/a8725/AUTOCROP/h342/FR.jpg Email Scotland have suffered yet another major injury blow after Finn Russell was ruled out of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France. The Racing 92 stand-off had given Scotland a glimmer of hope he could recover from a weekend head injury when he arrived symptom-free in Edinburgh on Monday and observed a light training session from the sidelines. But his chances quickly evaporated. A statement from the Scottish Rugby Union on Tuesday morning read: "The 26-year-old … [Read more...] about Scottish flyhalf Finn Russell ruled out of France clash after picking up head injury with Racing 92
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Firmino is passed fit to face Bayern as Jordan Henderson returns to Liverpool starting team
Firmino is passed fit to face Bayern as Jordan Henderson returns to Liverpool starting team Independent.ie Captain Jordan Henderson returned to Liverpool's midfield for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich at Anfield. https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/champions-league/firmino-is-passed-fit-to-face-bayern-as-jordan-henderson-returns-to-liverpool-starting-team-37833146.html https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/article37665948.ece/92f81/AUTOCROP/h342/ipanews_bbafb7b8-648f-4bd2-a6fc-dbed1d7470ac_1 Email Captain Jordan Henderson returned to Liverpool's midfield for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich at Anfield. The England international replaced James Milner, with Trent Alexander-Arnold coming in for the suspended Virgil Van Dijk. That meant a reshuffle in defence, with midfielder Fabinho set to line up alongside Joel Matip. Former Bayern winger Xherdan Shaqiri was only fit enough for the bench … [Read more...] about Firmino is passed fit to face Bayern as Jordan Henderson returns to Liverpool starting team
PHOTO FOCUS: Snainton 5-0 FC Rosette
Pictures by Steve Lilly. FC Rosette on the ball Steve Lilly jpimedia Buy a Photo FC Rosette defending their goal at Snainton Steve Lilly jpimedia Buy a Photo FC Rosette have some defending to do at Snainton Steve Lilly jpimedia Buy a Photo Leigh Watson on the ball for Snainton Steve Lilly jpimedia Buy a Photo View more Page 1 of 3 … [Read more...] about PHOTO FOCUS: Snainton 5-0 FC Rosette
Saints centre Burrell signs for Super League side
Luther Burrell will switch back to rugby league when his Saints contract ends this summer, with the centre agreeing a deal to join Warrington Wolves. Burrell played age-grade rugby league for Huddersfield Giants before moving to union with Leeds Carnegie in 2009.Burrell said: “My background is predominantly in rugby league as I grew up in the north, in Huddersfield, surrounded by the sport and playing it at school. Key quartet closing in on first team return for Cobblers … [Read more...] about Saints centre Burrell signs for Super League side
Doncaster Rovers: McCann lays down gauntlet to Alfie Beestin to earn new contract
Alfie Beestin will still have the opportunity to earn himself a new contract at Doncaster Rovers despite his loan spell at Chesterfield coming to a frustrating early end. Spireites boss John Sheridan opted against extending the loan deal for Beestin, who failed to add to his five appearances for the National League club after the appointment of the former Republic of Ireland international in early January.Rovers manager Grant McCann greeted the 21-year-old on his return with a message that it is up to him to impress over the next six weeks or so to earn an extension to his contract, which is due to expire this summer.“He didn't get as many games as he'd have liked over there,” McCann said.“A manager brought him in who has since left in Martin Allen and then John Sheridan has come in after“He's taken Jack Mackay from Cardiff, he's got Denton, Marc-Antoine Fortune. He's got quite a few - Alex Kiwomya is not getting a game now.“We expected Alfie to … [Read more...] about Doncaster Rovers: McCann lays down gauntlet to Alfie Beestin to earn new contract