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News24
2 days ago
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- News24
Georgia on his mind: Fassi comes full circle since 2021 Bok debut against the Lelos
Springboks fullback Aphelele Fassi. (Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once. Start your FREE trial now Show Comments ()
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma progressing in talks for Wesley
Roma continue to be engaged in several transfer negotiations at once. One of the primary targets for the capital club is the addition of a new fullback. The first name on Roma's list is Wesley of Flamengo. Advertisement Having agreed to personal terms with the player, the Giallorossi are now locked in talks with Flamengo. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma plan to reach an agreement by the end of the weekend as the distance between Flamengo's request and the Giallorossi offer is of around 4-5 million euros.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hammer time as Dolphins soar back into NRL top eight
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has delivered a fullback masterclass with a four-try haul in the Dolphins' 50-28 defeat of South Sydney. The No.1 ran amok in his 100th NRL game as the Dolphins reached 50 points for the third time in four games and consigned the Rabbitohs to a fifth straight loss. Halfback Isaiya Katoa had four try assists, while Tabuai-Fidow's display was timely on the day incumbent Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of next Wednesday's State of Origin decider with a foot injury. Tabuai-Fidow played wing in the Maroons' series-levelling victory but, after 11 tries in nine Origin games on the flanks, has done all he can to show coach Billy Slater he's ready to wear the No.1. The Hammer has 4️⃣ 🤩 #NRLDolphinsSouths — NRL (@NRL) June 28, 2025 Victory pushed the Dolphins (8-8) into the top eight but came at a cost, with Kodi Nikorima limping off with an apparent hamstring injury. The Rabbitohs, with Cody Walker and Campbell Graham back in the fold, started brilliantly when Latrell Mitchell sliced through and somehow offloaded for Jack Wighton's try. It was all the Dolphins after that, Jeremy Marshall-King raiding from dummy-half to score, then Katoa exploding through the line and producing a no-look assist for Tabuai-Fidow. The pair combined again in similar fashion, with only a desperate Jamie Humphries tripping up the Dolphins fullback as he pinned his ears back for the line. Herbie Farnworth had more joy, though, finding open space before Katoa floated a pass perfectly for Nikorima to score. Katoa tantalised again with a pinpoint pass that dragged the Rabbitohs' defensive line out of shape, Farnworth's quick offload setting up Jake Averillo. Nikorima limped off but the Dolphins weren't done, Averillo trickling a kick back in-field that was scooped up by Tabuai-Fidow to create a 30-6 halftime lead. The No.1 completed his hat-trick when he picked up another loose ball spilled in a marking contest to seemingly kill the contest with 30 minutes still on the clock. But Walker stepped through to create a try for Tallis Duncan and stop the rot, and the visitors had their tails up when that pair combined again to give the back-rower a double. Tabuai-Fidow settled it once and for all, stripping Davvy Moale on his own 30-metre line, darting sideways into space, then cruising uninterrupted for a fourth try. Wighton and Moale still had time for tries, while rookie Aublix Tawha was reported and earnt the ire of Mitchell after tackling him before he'd caught a high ball. The Dolphins had the final say, Kurt Donoghoe snatching a Humphries intercept as the Dolphins raised the bat again. Walker failed to finish the game for the Rabbitohs after picking up an apparent hamstring injury.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
AC Milan want to replace Kyle Walker with Guela Doué
According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are interested in trying to bring RC Strasbourg Alsace right-back Guela Doué (22) to the San Siro for next season. The Italian giants are in the market for a new fullback with Kyle Walker (35) and Emerson Royal (26) expected to leave the club, while there are questions over Álex Jiménez's (20) ability to defend. Doué only arrived at Strasbourg last summer when he left his formative club Stade Rennais in a €6.5 million transfer move. At Le Racing, Doué's profile as a talented defender has blossomed, and he was a core part of a squad that looked to challenge for Champions League football, but narrowly missed out following a late-season collapse. Advertisement Doué's steady progress this season has perhaps been in the shadow of his more famous younger brother, Désiré. Like Guela, Désiré left Rennes in the summer when he moved to Paris Saint-Germain. In his first season at the capital club, Doué ended the hunt for Champions League success, scoring twice as PSG won 5-0 against Inter Milan in the final. GFFN | Nick Hartland
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles' Fullback Comments Take New Light in Waiver Claim
Eagles' Fullback Comments Take New Light in Waiver Claim originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie turned heads during league meetings this offseason when he declared that the organization hoped to bring back the fullback position in 2025. Advertisement Their latest pickup may not be a true fullback, but he certainly sheds new light on the comment about change in general. The Eagles claimed running back/return specialist Keilan Robinson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Robinson was a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft and recorded just five offensive snaps during his rookie campaign. So what's the big deal? The Alabama and Texas product recorded over 900 kick-return yards in college while adding over 1,100 yards from scrimmage on the offensive side of the ball. At 5-9 and 183 pounds, Robinson is hardly a fullback; he's the farthest thing from that. Advertisement He is set up to compete for a spot on the practice squad. ... but his experience as a returner could also help the team. The organization signed Avery Williams in the offseason, which could be seen as adding competition to the role. Hypothetically, though, let's say Robinson can earn a spot on the game-day roster. Can he add a wrinkle as an extra back? This waiver claim of Robinson isn't specific to the fullback position ... but it does show Philadelphia's continuous pursuit to run the football is never-ending. And it's not just because of Saquon Barkley's excellence, either. The organization has truly committed to bringing players who can operate a run-first offense. ... with more news about what can be done with a fullback maybe on the horizon. Advertisement Related: Eagles Legends to Coach Against Each Other at Lincoln Financial Field Related: Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean Already Ranked Among NFL's Best CB Duos This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
