Updated 19.40 JOE SCHMIDT SAT out the post-match press conference of Ireland’s dramatic November Test victory over Australia today. A spokesman for the IRFU said that the New Zealander had been ill all day with appendicitis. The Kiwi was treated early today and ’manned up’ to take his position in the stand while Ireland secured…
Month: January 2023
Joe Schmidt had his appendix removed after Ireland’s win over Australia
JOE SCHMIDT HAD had surgery to remove his appendix on Saturday night, hours after Ireland completed a November Series clean sweep by beating Australia. The Ireland coach is said to be recovering well following the procedure in St Vincent’s Hospital. Schmidt did not attend the post-match press conference after the 26-23 win and assistant Les…
‘Great affection’ – Ex-Arsenal star hoping to punish Spurs in crunch Champions League tie
Alexis Sanchez says beating Spurs brought him “great joy” during his time at Arsenal and is hoping his Marseille side can knock Antonio Conte’s men out of the Champions League this week. Sanchez was a favourite at the Emirates Stadium between 2014 and 2018, scoring 80 goals in 166 games, but tarnished his reputation when…
Bukayo Saka injury update: Arsenal ‘cautiously optimistic’ winger will be fit for Chelsea clash
Arsenal are ‘cautiously optimistic’ the ankle injury Bukayo Saka sustained against Nottingham Forest on Sunday is not serious. Saka limped off during his side’s 5-0 victory in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The England winger started the game brightly, assisting Gabriel Martinelli’s opener after five minutes. He struggled with an ankle knock following a…
Who should win Irish Sports Book of the Year? Our writers have their say
Fields of Fire by Damian Lawlor (Transworld Ireland) Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO (Clare’s Domhnall O’Donovan is congratulated by Brendan Bulger and Patrick O’Connor after scoring the equalising point in the 2013 All-Ireland SHC final) ‘OH HOLY MOSES!’ That was the shriek from Marty Morrissey when Domhnall O’Donovan hit the point that saved Clare in last…
From captaincy to Cardiff: 13 brilliant pictures of the great Jack Kyle
AT THE AGE of 88, one of Irish sport’s all-time greats, Dr Jack Kyle died today. Here are a selection of the times ‘that damned elusive Jackie Kyle’ was captured on camera. At the forefront in 1947 Source: S&G and Barratts/EMPICS Sport With his team to play England in 1949 Source: S&G and Barratts/EMPICS Sport…
SmackDown Viewership Falls Under 2 Million
This week’s WWE SmackDown, featuring AJ Styles defeating The Miz in the main event, drew 1.948 million viewers. This is down 14% from last week’s 2.264 million viewers and the second-lowest audience since the blue brand moved to Tuesday nights, barely beating the 1.921 million viewers from Election Night on November 8th, 2016, which was…
Bruce Prichard Reveals the Origin of Andrew Martin’s ‘Test’ Gimmick
Photo credit: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Bruce Prichard discussed the origin of the late Andrew Martin’s ring name of Test in WWE on his latest Something to Wrestle With podcast. Highlights are below: On how the name came about: “The version was that since he was a roadie for Motley Crue, we actually had him…
WWE RAW Rating Rebounds for Mean Gene Tribute
The rating for this week’s episode of Raw bounced back after a couple low weeks caused by the holidays. Monday’s episode brought in a 0.80 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic and 2.324 million viewers. Those numbers are up 38% and 18% from last week’s 0.58 demo rating and 1.968 million viewers for the…
Callum Wilson reveals Miguel Almiron reaction to Jack Grealish jibe – ‘used as motivation’
Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson has revealed how Miguel Almiron reacted to Jack Grealish’s comments in May. During Manchester City’s Premier League title parade, Grealish was a bit tipsy and decided to take the p*ss out of one of his teammates by saying they “played like Almiron” in their title-clinching victory against Aston Villa. The…