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Sexton out of Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Scotland
Click:electric insulation coating IRELAND WILL BE without both Jonathan Sexton and Peter O’Mahony for the Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday. The Leinster out-half ran as part of his modified training at Carton House yesterday afternoon, but subsequently reported tightness in his existing calf problem. “We felt it right not to push him through the week and risk potential further damage,” said forwards coach Simon Easterby today. “He’s obviously had a lot of lower limb injuries, a hamstring injury which we’ve managed with Leinster in the pre-Christmas period. He picked up a calf problem in the week of the Castres game, only managed 20 minutes in that game. “As…
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‘I’m more of a realist now’ – Ryan returns to lead Ireland with his actions
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT Donnacha Ryan that makes him ideal for dealing with adversity. This is a man who spent more than 11 months out of the game with what had initially seemed like a minor foot injury. Ryan recalls being asked, ‘How are you enjoying retirement?’ by more than one person during his lengthy spell on the sidelines. Ryan is back in the Ireland team this weekend. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO He never wrote himself off and returned in March 2015 hungrier than ever. Back in 2013 as the Declan Kidney era was winding down, Ireland had a miserable Six Nations campaign, winning just once. Paul O’Connell was missing but Ryan…
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Lam claims Kieran Keane is the ‘perfect guy’ to succeed him as Connacht boss
PAT LAM SAYS Connacht have got the perfect man to replace him in Chiefs attack coach Kieran Keane. Lam said he was delighted with the appointment of the former Tasmam head coach and current Chiefs assistant coach, and he promised he would do his best to aid a smooth transfer of power. It was also confirmed that Keane will not be joining the province until the end of July at the earliest, but Lam said that Connacht have secured the right man to carry on the development despite this delay. “It’s a great fit. Our paths crossed many times back in New Zealand,” said Lam. “He has gotten results in…
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Leinster confirm signing of Maori All Black James Lowe
LEINSTER TODAY CONFIRMED the signing of 24-year Maori All Black James Lowe. The back has scored 18 tries in 29 appearances for the Chiefs Super Rugby side and represented the Maori All Blacks on five occasions, scoring six tries, one of which came against Munster in Thomond Park last November. Lowe made an impact with the Chiefs despite suffering from a rare arthritic affliction that had him bed-ridden and in severe pain as a teenager. He made his Super League debut in 2014, scoring a try in that game, and has added a further 17 since. Source: Rugby Montages HD/YouTube Lowe will join up with his new Leinster team-mates after the conclusion of the…
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PBC capture the Munster Senior Schools Cup title for the first time in seven years
Presentation Brothers College (PBC) 11Glenstal Abbey School 3 CENTRE SEAN FRENCH emerged as the PBC hero, scoring all his side’s points, in helping the famous Cork school clinch their 29th Munster Schools Senior Cup in foul conditions at Thomond Park. Pres now join their great city rivals, CBC, at the top of the roll-of-honour after securing their first cup since 2010. The weather destroyed all prospect of a flowing game as the famous venue was battered by howling wind and rain all through. Pres dominated for most of the game and led 8-3 at the break. French kicked them in front with a 15th minute penalty though Glenstal levelled straight…
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Ex-international Neville ‘over the moon’ to be named on referee panel for Women’s Rugby World Cup
FORMER INTERNATIONAL BACK row Joy Neville is one of three Irish officials named to take charge during this summer’s Women’s Rugby World Cup on these shores. Neville and Sean Gallagher are among nine referees named for the August tournament, while Helen O’Reilly has been appointed as one of the five assistant referees. “It’s great that all three of us are involved. Helen is a very talented referee and I would have loved to have seen all three of us refereeing in it,” Neville told The42 this afternoon. “It’s down to competition and it’s brilliant that three of us are involved, it’s wonderful.” Limerick native Neville went to two World Cups…
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Kushida officially joins WWE
WWE has announced the signing of Kushida, one of the most popular Japanese wrestlers. The 35-year-old from Tokyo spent nine years wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling, wrestling his final match for the promotion on January 29 at the Road to the New Beginning. He won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title six times, the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team titles twice, and the Super J-Cup during his stint there. Prior to NJPW he also wrestled for AJPW and competed in Canada, Mexico, and United States. Kushida will start with the NXT brand immediately and might even be presented to the world at NXT Takeover: New York tonight.Click Here: custom die…
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Scott Dawson Almost Asked For WWE Release After 2017 Bicep Injury
In a roundtable for WWE Now (via Fightful), Scott Dawson of The Revival revealed that he almost asked for his WWE release after he suffered a right bicep injury in a match with the Bar. The injury happened shortly after a return for the team from Dash Wilder suffering a broken jaw. He said: “I remember being so embarrassed that, that happened to us. I didn’t talk to people for months at a time. I told my wife, ‘I’m gonna ask for my release.’ I didn’t want to face…I feel that, at NXT, we were such a vital part of NXT. We helped that place grow and I thought we…
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The Hurricane’s thoughts on Sexy Star inspiring the women’s revolution
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WWE Announces 2019 Latin America Tour
WWE has provided details for their upcoming Latin America tour. WWE Live returns to Latin America in 2019 with events in Peru and Panama in August, Chile and Argentina in September, and Puerto Rico in October. Fans attending WWE Live will see their favorite WWE Superstars in action, including Roman Reigns, Kofi Kingston, Charlotte Flair, Finn Bálor, Elias, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bayley, Rusev and more.* Tickets for all WWE Live Latin America Tour events are available on the following dates: Lima, Peru: Jockey Club, Saturday, 24 August – tickets available Monday, 29 April, at 9 a.m. local time at teleticket.com.pe Panama City, Panama: Roberto Duran Arena, Sunday, 25 August – tickets…