FORMER MUNSTER BOSS Rob Penney has had his contract ended by the New South Wales Waratahs, departing from the head coach role he has held since October 2019. The decision is made with the Waratahs currently bottom of the Super Rugby AU standings after losing all five of their games to date this season. They…
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England U21s on brink of European Championship elimination after Portugal defeat
TOOTHLESS ENGLAND UNDER-21s are on the brink of another early exit at the European Championship after a limp 2-0 defeat to Portugal. Dany Mota’s strike and a Francisco Trincao penalty saw Portugal win the Group D clash on Sunday. England had already lost 1-0 to Switzerland and another defeat in Ljubljana pushed them further towards…
Leinster’s all-Ireland team look to set European marker against Toulon
THIS LEINSTER TEAM have yet to enjoy the European domination that Toulon had at their height, but times have certainly changed since the Irish province suffered four consecutive defeats to the Top 14 side back in 2014 and 2015. That was at the peak of the Mourad Boudjellal big-spending era in Toulon, when international stars…
Ulster determined to ‘take step forward’ insists Rob Herring
THE IMPACT THAT Paul O’Connell had on Ireland’s set-piece was no more evident than in the win over Scotland in round four of the Six Nations. At BT Murrayfield, not only did Ireland win nine of their 10 line-outs, they produced a defensive masterclass at the set-piece, picking off three of the Scots’ line-outs and…
Luke Harper Being Ignored by Triple H
But they don’t want to be seen as the “bad guys”, right? As we reported last week, Vince McMahon is reportedly not a fan of Luke Harper’s work and “doesn’t get him”. He also told Harper personally, in writing, that the company would not be releasing him. Harper requested his release last month after plans…
DK Publishing announces the book release of WWE Smackdown: 20 Years and Counting
DK Publishing announced today the release of the book WWE Smackdown: 20 Years and Counting. This action-packed anniversary edition features the inaugural episode of SmackDown where The Rock battled Triple H for the WWE Championship as well as Stone Cold Steve Austin brawling with Booker T in a supermarket, and much more. Key moments like…
Ealing confirm appointment of former Ireland U20 head coach Kieran Campbell
KIERAN CAMPBELL’S APPOINTMENT to a new role with Ealing Trailfinders has been announced today by the English Championship club. From next season, Campbell “will work mainly in skills and assisting in coaching the backs and attack alongside director of rugby Ben Ward”, according to the West London outfit. It was announced last month that the…
‘I’d love to see him play Test rugby’ – Michael Lowry continues to shine
WHILE IT WAS a remarkable moment on a rugby weekend full of thrills, Michael Lowry’s latest impressive act for Ulster hardly came as a surprise. The 22-year-old has been in brilliant form all season for the northern province and stood out for Dan McFarland’s side once again during Sunday’s Challenge Cup round-of-16 win away to…
LU Champion inspires song from Grammy Nominated Metalcore masters Killswitch Engage
Filled to GERWECK.NET: Marty “The Moth” Casaus draws inspiration from many dark sources, but now his manic and compelling performances in Lucha Underground have transcended wrestling and inspired the lyrics of the new single “Unleashed” by his favorite metal band: Killswitch Engage! The Massachusetts born, metal mainstays have been hard at work on their new…
Mickie James needs knee surgery
Mickie James has confirmed she recently injured her ACL and surgery is required. James set the record straight via Instagram Live and said she had an MRI done after suffering an injury over the weekend and it was determined her ACL is injured. “I don’t know how long I’m gonna be out. I don’t know…