MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS, Alex White T.D., today launched a public consultation concerning the possible designation of Ireland’s Six Nations matches as one of three additional “events of major importance to society”. Such a designation ensures they remain available on a free-to-air basis for Irish television viewers. The Broadcasting Act 2009 allows the Minister to designateRead moreRead more
Month: December 2022
Government begins effort to ensure future Ireland Six Nations matches are ‘free-to-air’
Ruddock’s ‘next minute’ mantra helped Lansdowne on road to glory
AS HIS TEAM celebrated a dramatic Ulster Bank League title in the expansive Aviva Stadium changing rooms, Lansdowne coach Mike Ruddock had his emotions in check. It was a fitting stance for the coach of a side who showed steely nerves to overturn a nine-point second half deficit to claim the Division 1a title. MomentumRead moreRead more
5 French-based All Blacks performed a powerful roadside Haka where Jerry Collins died
KA MATE KA Mate. Ka Ora, Ka ora. It is death, it is death. It is life, it is life. Source: NEWS24/YouTube The Haka doesn’t have to be something that is feared. Above all else it is a rallying cry for Maori warriors to come together, join forces and prevail. Yet never has the KaRead moreRead more
We’ll Leave It There So: Medals in Baku, Schmidt names his squad and the rest of Wednesday’s sport
Katie is guaranteed a medal in Baku. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO HomeAs expected, Katie Taylor eased into her semi-final at Baku, guaranteeing another medal in the process.Brendan Irvine will fight for a gold, after his semi-final win.The FAI are considering legal action after claims Irish players were paid to not tackle Lionel Messi during their friendly with Argentina inRead moreRead more
Jean de Villiers receives standing ovation as Springboks cruise to win over World XV
Updated at 19.20pm South Africa 46World XV 10 NINE MONTHS AFTER sustaining a dislocated knee and ligament damage, South Africa captain Jean de Villiers completed his remarkable comeback this afternoon. There were fears the 34-year-old would be forced to call time on his career after suffering the injury during the Springboks’ defeat to Wales in CardiffRead moreRead more
Leaving so soon? Hagan to head for Super Rugby after short-term Leinster deal
IRELAND INTERNATIONAL JAMIE Hagan is moving to Super Rugby to join the Melbourne Rebels. The 28-year-old prop has agreed a two-year deal which will see him team up with former Munster head coach Tony McGahan at the Rebels. “Growing up in Ireland, I have always watched Super Rugby on a Saturday morning and it hasRead moreRead more
Gatland: ‘We gifted Ireland a lot of soft points. They didn’t play a huge amount of rugby’
WALES HAVE a habit of beginning big campaigns sluggishly, but Warren Gatland could not hide his concern following his side’s 35-21 defeat by Ireland. Gatland fielded an inexperienced side for the first hit-out of the season including a number of promising young backs including the Dragons pair of full-back Hallam Amos and centre Tyler MorganRead moreRead more
Bret Hart attacked by fan during HOF ceremony
Footage of the Bret Hart attack pic.twitter.com/APVDW4BYBL — Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) April 7, 2019 Bret Hart attacked during his speech on the Anvil …. for shoot #WWEHOF pic.twitter.com/ExhiIR8u0D — Mr. Everything 5000 (@ChampCreed) April 7, 2019 Someone just attacked Bret Hart at the WWE Hall Of Fame pic.twitter.com/gcRgXPqOvL — The Mighty KingRead moreRead more
Mariage de Beatrice d’York : la princesse perd-elle son titre royal ?
Une mise à jour s’impose en ce qui concerne l’état civil de la mariée ! Le 17 juillet 2020, en toute discrétion, la princesse Beatrice d’York a épousé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Un mariage surprise organisé à Windsor, en petit comité, afin que la reine Elizabeth puisse y assister avant ses traditionnelles vacances d’été en Écosse.Read moreRead more
Laura Lempika enceinte : le sexe du bébé révélé, Nikola Lozina en larmes
Mercredi 23 juillet 2020, Laura Lempika et son fiancé Nikola Lozina ont dévoilé le sexe de leur futur bébé. La jeune femme, qui est enceinte de son premier enfant, a d’ailleurs fait pleurer son homme lorsqu’il a appris qu’il allait devenir papa… d’un petit garçon ! “Ça sera un Lozina Junior… Le plus beau cadeauRead moreRead more