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…
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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…
Mount explains why Chelsea teammates gave him a ‘battering’ after Zakaria snub
Mason Mount has explained why his Chelsea teammates gave him a “battering” after their win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. Raheem Sterling and debutant Denis Zakaria scored as the Blues came from behind to win 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. Mount again illustrated his importance to Graham Potter as he buzzed around linking the midfield to…
Connacht likely to save Henshaw for Leinster clash, Roux hopes to prove fitness for Bayonne
CONNACHT STAR CENTRE Robbie Henshaw will again be an absentee from Pat Lam’s starting line-up this weekend. The 21-year-old is recovering from a ‘hip pointer’ injury sustained during Ireland’s win over Australia last month and has already been ruled out of Saturday’s Challenge Cup clash with Bayonne (KO 17.00). Last week, Lam stressed the importance…
Four countries likely to rival Ireland’s 2023 Rugby World Cup bid
WITH IRELAND’S BID for the 2023 Rugby World Cup now formally declared we take a look at the other potential hosts to succeed Japan’s 2019 tournament. South Africa Jurie Roux, chief executive of South Africa Rugby, revealed back in May that the Springboks would bid to bring the 2023 tournament back down south. South Africa…
Wasps’ bonus point win in Castres could make life difficult for Leinster next month
Castres 17-32 Wasps THE GAME COULD have turned into an exercise in nothingness since both Castres and Wasps came into their clash at the Stade Pierre Antoine with two defeats from their opening two Champions Cup games but a late blitz from the visitors mean they return home with a bonus point win that gives them…