Month: September 2019

Dortmund gifted Tottenham the win, says Favre

The German side failed to regain their composure against Tottenham in the last-16 encounter, much to the coach’s frustration Lucien Favre felt Borussia Dortmund panicked after falling behind against Tottenham and were heavily punished for their lack of focus in the Champions League at Wembley. Bundesliga leaders Dortmund impressed in the opening 45 minutes of…

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Stuttgart appoint Thomas Hitzlsperger as sporting director

The former player has become the new sporting director at the German club, replacing Michael Reschke in the role Stuttgart have announced the departure of sporting director Michael Reschke, with former player Thomas Hitzlsperger taking over in the role. Former Germany international Hitzlsperger played for the Bundesliga side between 2005 and 2010, with his return…

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Brumbies to light the night in Leukaemia walk

The Brumbies will all have captain Christian Lealiifano in their thoughts as they Light the Night for the Leukaemia Foundation this weekend. Jarrad Butler is the team’s ambassador for the event, while CEO Phil Thomson is well on the way to raising $5,000 for his involvement in the walk. Butler said this year’s rendition would…

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'Smarter' selection puts Fardy and Moore head-to-head

Another spin of the Brumbies’ rotation wheel has handed Scott Fardy the captaincy reins on a particularly timely weekend for the ACT side. Fardy was the first player rested under the rotation policy, which has since included winger James Dargaville and Wallabies second rower Rory Arnold. Now he’s leading the team while usual skipper Sam…

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Rebels issue extraordinary statement to ARU

The Rebels have issued an extraordinary statement which “unequivocally rejects” the ARU’s right to “cut” or “chop” them from Super Rugby in 2018. The statement, which is penned by the Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union board, calls upon the ARU to “immediately state” that the Rebels are safe amid speculation they could be cut from the…

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Brumbies focused on the little things

The Brumbies have put together three consecutive Super Rugby losses for the first time since 2011, but coach Stephen Larkham insists minor tweaks are the tonic to reverse their fortunes. Sunday’s 18-12 loss to the Blues in Canberra was a familiar tale for the Brumbies, the fifth time this season they have been defeated by…

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