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Guardiola waits on Fernandinho ahead of Burnley clash as De Bruyne remains absent

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Kevin De Bruyne will not be involved against the Clarets on Sunday, but Manchester City could yet have their Brazilian midfield general available Pep Guardiola confirmed Fernandinho is nursing a knee injury but did not rule the influential holding midfielder out of Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Burnley.  Brazil international Fernandinho was due to undergo a […]

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Jones relishing Rebels' depth in Melbourne return

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Returned Rebel Luke Jones says heated competition for a starting spot is an indication of the positive changes that have taken place in Melbourne since he left the club for France in 2016. Click Here: Cardiff Blues Store Jones started in the Rebels’ 34-27 win against the Brumbies in Canberra last week but with Adam […]

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Cooper "wrecked" by Super Rugby return

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Melbourne playmaker Quade Cooper admits the return to Super Rugby has taken a toll early in the season, feeling wrecked physically and mentally. Cooper was sidelined from the competition last year when he was frozen out by Queensland coach Brad Thorn, but the 31-year-old has played more Super Rugby minutes than any of his Rebels […]

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Reds coach defends refs after card-riddled clash

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Reds coach Brad Thorn has come to the defence of maligned referee Angus Gardner after the whistle-blower handed out six cards in Queensland’s Super Rugby win over the Sunwolves. Thorn was left frustrated by a match which his side won but without ever getting into a rhythm – in part because of their own errors […]

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Brumbies expecting strong reaction from wounded Lions

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Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano says they will be bracing for a fired-up Lions side when they face off on Saturday. The Johannesburg outfit come to Canberra after a 42-5 loss to the Sharks at home and they will be desperate to start their tour off on the right foot. Lealiifano said they expected the Lions […]