4 Stars of Rugby League Who Could Succeed in Union Unlike Sam Burgess

In light of the speed with which Sam Burgess disappeared back from whence he came, the next scout brave enough to knock on his coach’s door and suggest he signs another rugby league convert may want to do so wearing full body armour. Burgess decided not to stick it out in the 15-man code after half a season with Bath and an unsuccessful World Cup with England. So should his expensive experiment... 

Jonah Lomu, Former All Blacks Rugby Star, Dies at Age 40

Former New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu died on Wednesday at the age of 40. The All Blacks, whom Lomu represented on 63 occasions, paid their respects on Twitter: All Blacks team doctor John Mayhew confirmed Lomu died of a heart attack at his Auckland home, per the Telegraph‘s Barney Henderson and Vicki Hodges. “We’re all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death... 

England vs. France: Winners and Losers from International Friendly

England earned their first victory over France since 1997 on Tuesday, with Dele Alli and Wayne Rooney goals sealing a 2-0 win on an emotional night at Wembley. A minute’s silence in respect and remembrance of those whose lives were lost during the Paris attacks last week was impeccably observed, and the home fans joined in singing France’s national anthem La Marseillaise (as best they could)... 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Trolls All of Denmark After Guiding Sweden to Euro 2016

When you can walk the walk, you can talk the talk.  Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored both Sweden goals as they secured a 2-2 draw at Denmark, which was enough to see them qualify for Euro 2016 with a 4-3 aggregate win.  Zlatan‘s second goal in the game was the stunning free-kick above, and he had a message for all of Denmark after the game.  He said, as per the Mirror: “They... 

Dele Alli Scores 25-Yard Screamer to Give England Lead over France

Tottenham Hotspur teenager Dele Alli marked his first international start with a stunning goal to give England a first-half lead over France at Wembley. The 19-year-old midfielder had only made 11 Premier League appearances since joining Tottenham from MK Dons in the summer but was named in Roy Hodgson’s starting XI for the high-profile friendly. And he marked it in style, smashing a brilliant... 

England vs. France: Live Score, Highlights for International Friendly

International friendly England 2-0 France Scorers: Alli (40′), Rooney (48′)   England XI: Hart; Clyne, Stones, Cahill, Gibbs; Barkley, Dier, Alli; Sterling, Kane, Rooney France XI: Lloris; Sagna, Varane, Koscielny, Digne; Matuidi, Cabaye, Schneiderlin; Ben Arfa, Martial, Gignac   Follow @stighefootball Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

5 of the Most Interesting Radio Messages from Brazilian Grand Prix

Despite winning 10 races in the 2015 Formula One season, Lewis Hamilton is currently experiencing something of a drought. After missing out on victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix, the newly crowned three-time world champion is without a win in two races, forced to settle for second behind Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in both. And Hamilton didn’t exactly cover himself in glory at Interlagos,... 

FA Offers Refunds for England vs. France Friendly, Reports Surge in Ticket Sales

The FA has noted a late surge in ticket sales for Tuesday night’s friendly between England and France at Wembley, reports the Mirror‘s John Cross. The English governing body might have feared thousands of fans being put off the fixture after Friday night’s attacks in Paris, but FA chief executive Martin Glenn says the reaction from the public has been quite the opposite, according... 

Wayne Rooney Speaks About ‘Togetherness’ of Football World Ahead of France Match

Wayne Rooney has spoken of the togetherness of the football world ahead of Tuesday night’s friendly against France at Wembley. In the wake of the Paris terror attacks on Friday night, there were suggestions that England’s match might be called off, but the Manchester United captain is content that it will go ahead. “I’m happy the game’s on,” he told the Mirror. “It... 

Ranking Europe’s Top 10 Club Teams After Weekend of November 13-15

Europe’s top clubs opened the Champions Cup season last weekend, albeit with the champions Toulon, Parisian side Racing 92, Clermont Auvergne and Bordeaux-Begles postponing their fixtures in the wake of events in Paris. Our first power rankings of the season therefore reflect the inactivity of those sides, but they also take into account the standings of the big hitters in their domestic leagues. We... 

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