Month: April 2025
Northampton Saints are gearing up for a high-octane European quarter-final showdown with Castres Olympique this Saturday at Franklin’s Gardens. Fresh off the back of a dazzling attacking display against Clermont in the round of 16, Phil Dowson’s men will line up with an unchanged starting XV, a side brimming with confidence and bolstered by several England internationals. But their French visitors, transformed since their heavy defeat to the Saints back in December and hungry for revenge, may well have the tools to derail the ambitions of the East Midlands club. Read more Read More
England’s U16 side has officially unveiled its squad for the 2025 edition of the renowned Montaigu Tournament, which will take place from April 15 to 21 in the Vendée region of France. The Young Lions are set to face Japan, Mexico, and Portugal in the group stage of a competition that has historically seen future global stars such as Thierry Henry, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo grace its pitches. Several players from Premier League academies stand out in the squad, including Chelsea’s Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli and Leicester City’s Jeremy Monga, the latter having recently made his Premier League debut. Read more Read More
From April 10th to 18th, the town of Vichy in France is playing host to the 2025 edition of the Men’s U18 Six Nations Festival. Over three matchdays, eight European nations – the traditional Six Nations sides joined by Spain and Georgia – will battle it out on the turf of Stade Louis Darragon. But more than just wins and losses are at stake: this is about shaping the future of international rugby. For unions, it’s a chance to begin identifying tomorrow’s senior internationals. For players, it’s a vital platform to impress ahead of key milestones to come. In the heart of this developmental cauldron, England’s young stars will be looking to prove their potential. Read more Read More
Jeremy Monga has been making headlines across the country, and for good reason. At just 15 years old, the explosive Leicester City winger has etched his name into Premier League history books by becoming the second-youngest player ever to feature in the competition. His meteoric rise has not gone unnoticed, and with some of Europe’s biggest clubs circling, the question on everyone’s lips is simple: who exactly is Jeremy Monga, and will he still be at Leicester next season ? Read more Read More
