John O’Shea leads Ireland training. Source: James Crombie/INPHO HomeIreland have named their 31-man squad for this month’s Rugby World Cup with Darren Cave and Tadhg Furlong both included.Andy Lee‘s world title showdown with Billy Joe Saunders is off after it was confirmed the Englishman sustained a cut to the eye whilst sparring.Connacht have appointed a new attack…
Month: December 2022
This vicious clear-out in the Top 14 rightly resulted in a yellow card
WITH PLAYERS IN such a vulnerable position crouching over a ruck, it’s good to see something like this clamped down on. Jake White’s Montpellier picked up their second win of the season at the weekend away to Bordeaux-Begles, but they were made to sweat, carving out a 24-22 victory. Click Here: newcastle knights rugby store…
‘You have to be a little bit disappointed’: Craig Gilroy staying sharp in case Ireland’s call comes
THE WORLD CUP is looming large over every other rugby match being played across the globe this month. So spare a thought for players who were close enough to taste the big dance only to be locked outside. Ulster wing Craig Gilroy pretty much fits the description of a perfect student under the headmaster of…
Sean O’Brien hungry to dominate the rucks for Ireland at the World Cup
THERE’S AN IMAGE of Sean O’Brien during the Scotland World Cup warm-up game that has stuck in the mind. Jack Conan is assisting with a tackle on Fraser Brown in midfield, clearly hoping to release and then target the ball for a turnover, but O’Brien has spotted the opportunity too. The Tullow man almost pushes…
This out-half has a mystery kicking coach who he emails video clips to
MOST INTERNATIONAL FLY-halves like to have their kicking coaches alongside them but Italy’s Tommaso Allan prefers to keep his anonymous and at a distance. The 22-year-old — who has been compared to Italy’s legendary kicker Diego Dominguez — sends an England-based coach videos of his kicking over the internet and the coach analyses them before…
Newcastle prop retires at 24 due to injury sustained in Premiership semi-final
Scott Wilson (left) playing for Newcastle Falcons against Exeter Chiefs in May. Source: Simon Galloway NEWCASTLE FALCONS PROP Scott Wilson has retired at the age of 24 due to a neck injury sustained in the Premiership semi-final defeat to Exeter Chiefs. Wilson made 80 appearances for the Falcons after coming through their academy and featured…
Simon Zebo starts at fullback for Top14 debut against Toulon
RACING COACHES LAURENT Labit and Laurent Travers have selected ex-Munster and Ireland star Simon Zebo to start at fullback for their To14 opener away to Toulon tomorrow (kick-off 19.45). Zebo will line up as part of an exciting back-line as Joe Rokocoko and Juan Imhoff start on the wings and Scotland international Finn Russell also…
Stardom Results – February 2, 2019 – Kyoto, Japan
1. 3-Way Battle Natsu Sumire defeated Rina and Ruaka 2. AZM and Konami defeated Starlight Kid and Hina 3. Oedo Tai (Kagetsu and Hazuki) defeated Hana Kimura and Bobbi Tyler 4. Future of Stardom Championship Match Utami Hayashishita (c) defeated Alex Gracia 5. Eight-Woman Tag Team Match Mayu Iwatani, Tam Nakano, Arisa Hoshiki, and Saki…
WWE Drafts New Script for Vince McMahon Biopic
Photo credit: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. PWInsider reports that a new draft of the script for the Vince McMahon biopic Pandemonium was completed last month and sent to WWE executives (and McMahon himself) for review. Bradley Cooper was offered the lead role in the Tristar Films project, but wanted to see an updated script before…
Nikki Bella Says She Still Tells John Cena About Every Date She Goes On
People.com recently interviewed Nikki and Brie Bella. In the interview, Nikki said that she still calls John Cena after every date she goes on to give him a recap. “Oh yeah, I let him know everything,” Nikki said. “He’s known every date I’ve been on. I have so much respect for him and this breakup,…