Matt Cotton
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Nigel Davies lauds Gloucester try
Nigel Davies is delighted with the way Gloucester scored their tries against Edinburgh in the Heineken Cup on Sunday.
Dec 9, 06:33
Richard Cockerill wants Leicester Tigers improvement despite win
Richard Cockerill says that Leicester Tigers must beat Montpellier in the Heineken Cup next week if they are to have a chance of topping the group.
Dec 9, 06:09
Live Commentary: AS Monaco 1-0 Ajaccio - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage from Ligue 1 where AS Monaco host Ajaccio at the Stade Louis II.
Dec 8, 19:31
Live Commentary: Bastia 1-3 Lyon - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage from Ligue 1 where Bastia hosted Lyon at Stade Armand Cesari.
Dec 8, 15:28
Reims snatch last-gasp win over luckless Nice
Gaetan Charbonnier scores an injury-time winner for Reims against Nice.
Dec 7, 21:49
Valenciennes still in trouble after Guingamp draw
Valenciennes remain in the relegation zone of Ligue 1 following a 1-1 draw with Guingamp on Saturday.
Dec 7, 21:40
Yann Jourffre double gives Lorient win over 10-man Rennes
Goals in either half from Yann Jouffre give Lorient a 2-0 win over 10-man Rennes in Ligue 1.
Dec 7, 21:06
Team News: Saint-Etienne make six changes for Evian TG clash
Saint-Etienne make six changes to their team to face Evian TG in Ligue 1 tonight.
Dec 7, 18:38
Team News: Three changes each for Reims, Nice
Reims and Nice both make three changes ahead of their clash in Ligue 1 at Stade Auguste Delaune.
Dec 7, 18:26
Match Analysis: Southampton 1-1 Manchester City
Sports Mole runs the rule over Southampton's 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 7, 17:27
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Premier League action from St Mary's Stadium where Southampton hosted Manchester City.
Dec 7, 14:01
Live Commentary: Marseille 0-1 Nantes - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from Ligue 1 where Marseille host Nantes at the Stade Velodrome.
Dec 6, 18:59
Vincent Bessat relishing Nantes's clash with Marseille
Vincent Bessat says that Nantes are looking forward to facing Marseille at the Stade Velodrome on Friday night in Ligue 1.
Dec 6, 13:09
Marseille boss Elie Baup hails "courageous" Nantes
Marseille manager Elie Baup hails former club Nantes ahead of their Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Velodrome on Friday night.
Dec 6, 12:56
Dimitri Payet: 'Pressure on Marseille against surprising Nantes'
Dimitri Payet says that the pressure is on Marseille against 'surprise package' Nantes on Friday night in Ligue 1.
Dec 6, 12:44
Maxime Gonalons challenges Lyon teammate Alexandre Lacazette
Maxime Gonalons tells Alexandre Lacazette to continue his current good form for Lyon.
Dec 6, 12:33
Remi Garde "disappointed" by Lyon's draw with Toulouse
Remi Garde is disappointed with Lyon's second consecutive draw at the Stade de Gerland.
Dec 6, 12:24
Live Commentary: Lyon 1-1 Toulouse - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from Ligue 1, where Lyon host Toulouse at the Stade de Gerland.
Dec 5, 19:29
Reims edge past bottom club Sochaux
Sochaux remain seven points adrift of safety at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table following a 2-0 defeat to Reims on Wednesday night.
Dec 4, 20:55
Bordeaux leapfrog Guingamp with victory
Bordeaux move above Guingamp in Ligue 1 after a narrow win on Wednesday night.
Dec 4, 20:46
Ajaccio snatch late draw at Bastia
Eduardo scores an equaliser in the final 10 minutes to rescue Ajaccio a 1-1 draw against Bastia in Ligue 1.
Dec 4, 20:38
Clinical Rennes breeze past Saint-Etienne
Rennes cruise to an impressive Ligue 1 victory over Saint-Etienne at Route de Lorient.
Dec 4, 20:26
Lorient record vital win over nine-man Montpellier HSC
Lorient earn a crucial 2-0 win against fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Montpellier HSC.
Dec 4, 20:17
Team News: Mickael Landreau breaks Ligue 1 all-time appearance record
Ajaccio make six changes for the visit of Bastia, who make three alterations for the Ligue 1 clash.
Dec 4, 17:51
Team News: Two switches each for Guingamp and Bordeaux
Guingamp and Bordeaux both make two changes ahead of their Ligue 1 clash.
Dec 4, 17:29
Team News: Six changes for Rennes, three for Saint-Etienne
Rennes make six changes to their side to face Saint-Etienne, who have made three alterations ahead of the Ligue 1 clash.
Dec 4, 17:13
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'I no longer have to carry Paris Saint-Germain'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Paris Saint-Germain are stronger now than they were when they won the Ligue 1 title last season.
Dec 4, 14:44
Claudio Ranieri plays down AS Monaco threat to Paris Saint-Germain
Claudio Ranieri says that AS Monaco will not be able to keep up with Paris Saint-Germain and challenge for the Ligue 1 title this season.
Dec 4, 14:31
Elie Baup bemoans "cruel" Marseille defeat
Elie Baup describes Marseille's last-gasp loss to Lille on Tuesday night as "unfair" and "cruel".
Dec 4, 14:17
Vincent Enyeama: 'Lille unbeaten run down to whole team'
Vincent Enyeama says that his Lille teammates deserve credit for their run of over 1,000 minutes without conceding a goal in Ligue 1.
Dec 4, 14:02
Rene Girard: 'Lille win unfair on Marseille'
Rene Girard says that Marseille were unfortunate to lose late on against his Lille side on Tuesday.
Dec 4, 13:53
Mauricio Pochettino backs Paulo Gazzaniga for Southampton
Mauricio Pochettino says that he has the utmost faith in Southampton goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.
Dec 4, 08:56
Gus Poyet issues Sunderland transfer challenge
Gus Poyet tells his Sunderland players to prove their place in the team ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 4, 08:36
Australia place duo on standby for third Test
Australia call up Nathan Coulter-Nile and Doug Bollinger to the standby list for the third Test of The Ashes.
Dec 4, 08:12
Steve Bruce: 'Hull City will have a go at Arsenal'
Steve Bruce wants his Hull City team to "have a go" at Arsenal when they travel to the Emirates on Wednesday night.
Dec 4, 07:57
Brendan Rodgers expects swift Liverpool response
Brendan Rodgers is looking to continue his Liverpool record of never losing consecutive Premier League matches when they face Norwich City on Wednesday.
Dec 4, 07:43
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea will not take Sunderland lightly'
Jose Mourinho says that Chelsea will not take Sunderland for granted on Wednesday despite them being bottom of the Premier League.
Dec 4, 07:30
Toby Flood considers ending England career
Toby Flood is contemplating bringing an end to his England career by moving to an overseas club at the end of the season.
Dec 4, 07:17
Kyle Walker: 'Tottenham Hotspur want Fulham revenge'
Kyle Walker says that Tottenham Hotspur want revenge over Fulham after missing out on a Champions League place due to form that stemmed from a defeat last term.
Dec 4, 07:07
Arsene Wenger hits back at 'Match of the Day' critics
Arsene Wenger says that he is not bothered by the opinions of Match of the Day pundits who think Arsenal will not win the Premier League this season.
Dec 4, 06:56
