Month: November 2022

THE OPPORTUNITY TO play in the Heineken Cup was one of the main rugby reasons Scott Fardy joined Leinster in 2017. The Australian got exactly what he was hoping for in starting seven of the province’s European games on their run to title glory last season, including all three of their knock-out games. Fardy wasRead moreRead more

Ulster 17Benetton 17 Adam McKendry reports from Kingspan Stadium  A PENALTY TRY with the last play of the game saw Ulster rescue a 17-17 draw on their return to the Guinness Pro14 against Benetton at Kingspan Stadium in a tightly-contested Conference B clash. The Italians, who had controlled most of the game, were only aRead moreRead more

Ryan Bailey reports from the Aviva Stadium COMPOUNDING THE EMOTIONAL scars from a chastening evening at the Aviva, Ireland will face into round two of the championship with injury concerns over Keith Earls, Devin Toner and CJ Stander. In addition to the expected bumps and bruises from a brutal battering, Joe Schmidt confirmed that EarlsRead moreRead more

ROUND ONE OF the 2019 Six Nations is in the books, no resets, no back-tracking and no reigning champ in the best XV of the weekend. 15. Liam Williams (Wales) Was not mired in Wales’ poor overall performance in the first-half. Came agonisingly close to a try from his own excellent break, was brilliant inRead moreRead more

ALL BLACKS LEGEND Ma’a Nonu has said that he is eyeing a World Cup comeback in Japan later this year but he first needs to prove himself at Super Rugby level with the Auckland Blues. The two-time World Cup winner, 36, has returned from three years playing in Europe for his third stint with theRead moreRead more

MUNSTER COACH JOHANN van Graan says he replaced Chris Farrell after 18 minutes of Munster’s bonus point win over Kings last night as a precaution, but that he was in pain due to a knee injury. Farrell played a key role in the build up to Munster’s opening try at Musgrave Park, but sustained aRead moreRead more

Bullet Club member Jay White defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi at today’s NJPW The New Beginning event in Osaka, Japan to capture the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. You can check out a photo of White after winning the title and his post-match tweet below. Tanahashi himself had only just captured the title from former champion Kenny Omega lastRead moreRead more

1. Quinn Roux crosses as Ireland earn a hard-fought victory in Rome. Source: James Crombie/INPHO 2. John Donnelly and Walter Walsh with Robert Byrne all jump for possession. Source: Oisin Keniry/INPHO 3. UCC’s Kevin Flahive celebrates with his team after their Sigerson Cup victory on Tuesday night. Source: James Crombie/INPHO 4. Eoghan Kerin and Tommy Walsh exchangeRead moreRead more

As previously reported, WWE recently revealed its fourth quarter and full 2018 financial earnings. Also, WWE’s full 10-K SEC filing provided some more information about bonus stocks for WWE executives due to meeting performance requirements. You can see those details below (h/t PWInsider). The full SEC filing document is available at SEC.gov. Vince McMahon –Read moreRead more

ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB Jersey Reds have today announced the signing of 23-year-old Ulster lock Alex Thompson. The second row represented Ireland U20s during 2015, playing alongside current internationals Andrew Porter, Joey Carbery, Garry Ringrose and Jacob Stockdale. Thompson came through the Ulster academy and Banbridge RFC, but has not yet represented the senior provincial side.Read moreRead more