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Leinster have confirmed Ireland prop Paddy McCarthy has been ruled out for the remainder of their season after sustaining a foot injury in last weekend’s Champions Cup final defeat by Bordeaux Begles in Bilbao.McCarthy will be absent for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship play-off quarter-final against the Lions at the Aviva Stadium (20:00 BST), as well as any semi-final or final that the Irish province may contest in the competition.The 22-year-old could also be a doubt for Ireland’s Nations Championship campaign this summer, with their opening fixture against Australia in Sydney scheduled for 4 July, just two weeks after the URC…
Defeating Tabur stretched Sinner’s winning streak to 30 matches, which has already yielded clay-court titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome.His most recent triumph in Rome meant he completed the full set of nine ATP Masters 1000 titles – known as the ‘career Golden Masters’.Sinner dominated the opening two sets, with winners flowing from his racquet while unforced errors were kept to a minimum.Tabur did not have a break point in the match as Sinner wrapped up victory in two hours and eight minutes.Sinner’s path to the Coupe des Mousquetaires is already without one major obstacle because Alcaraz is absent…
remembering kirkland laing boxing news Introduction to Kirkland Laing and his impact on the boxing world Kirkland Laing, a name that resonates deeply within the boxing community, is more than just a former champion—he’s a piece of boxing history. Emerging from humble beginnings in the vibrant streets of Glasgow, this talented fighter captivated audiences with his unique style and undeniable skill. As fans reminisce about his thrilling bouts and unforgettable moments inside the ring, it’s clear that Laing left an indelible mark on the sport he loved so passionately. His journey through triumphs and challenges paints a vivid picture of…
First Trailer for Doc Film ‘Lomu’ About the Tongan/Kiwi Rugby Player by Alex Billington May 26, 2026Source: YouTube “The pressure of still needing to hold his status, and also hold his family together…” “Just an unbelievable athlete.” 🏉 Dogwoof has unveiled the first official trailer for a documentary film titled Lomu, a biopic doc about the legendary rugby player named Jonah Lomu. An intimate and heartfelt character study tracing his Tongan upbringing, meteoric rise to fame, and the complicated personal and health battles he faced at the pinnacle of world rugby. The film is premiering at the Sydney Film Festival…
Last week, Odinson, one-half of the NWA Tag Team Champions, posted a video on Instagram making comments that were labeled as homophobic. The video has since been removed. On Tuesday, the NWA issued the following statement: The NWA would like to sincerely apologize for the insensitive comments made by Odinson on social media. These statements do not reflect the values, views, or beliefs of the NWA organization. We do not condone hateful or offensive remarks of any kind and remain committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone in our community. NWA PRESIDENT AND CEO, William Patrick Corgan…
Former All Blacks manager Darren Shand has shed light on his 20-year involvement with New Zealand, starting when Graham Henry took over following the 2003 Rugby World Cup and ending two decades later after Ian Foster’s tenure in charge concluded. Shand has revealed the moment he was bowled over by a confession from Henry at their first ever meeting in a Christchurch café in 2004. He also spoke about the New Zealand Rugby governance changes that, from his perspective, left Foster without a genuine chance of being a successful All Blacks head coach. He reflected as well on the evolution…
Dean Harrison set the fastest time in Tuesday’s first qualifying session for the Isle of Man TT.The Honda Racing rider topped the Superbike leaderboard with a speed of 133.925mph, a time of 16 minutes 54.206 seconds.The five-time TT winner had earlier posted a lap of 133.222 from a standing start on his opening lap before shaving more than five seconds off his lap time on his second circuit.The Yorkshireman, now based on the Isle of Man, was a double winner in the Superstock class last year, his first race victories since 2019.Michael Dunlop was second quickest in the Superbike class…
Last week, WalesOnline published two transfer stories linking both the Ospreys and Scarlets with senior international players from the Southern Hemisphere.The Scarlets are targeting former All Black back-rower Cullen Grace of the Canterbury Crusaders, while the Ospreys are interested in former Wallabies international Lachlan Swinton, currently with European champions Bordeaux-Bègles.When the articles were published online, many supporters criticised the potential signings, arguing that such players would do little more than block opportunities for emerging Welsh talent.But, the most telling response came from a commenter who posed a simple question: “Which young player is he blocking, and which home-grown player is…
Coco Gauff said she did not receive an apology or response from the Australian Open after she was broadcast letting off steam by breaking a racket in a private area after her quarter-final loss earlier this year.“I mean, I didn’t get anything from my email that I know of,” Gauff said, smiling. “I know that WTA sent something, but obviously they’re different from the grand slams, just them wanting to reiterate and that they are going to talk to the slams about different private areas and things like that.”Gauff was speaking after beginning her title defence at the French Open…
Bath flanker Ted Hill says he feels his performances are “turning a corner” as the business end of the Prem season approaches.Speaking before Friday night’s clash with Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, Hill believes he has put an injury-plagued start to the campaign behind him.”I think I am starting to build some better form which is good,” the 27-year-old told BBC Radio Somerset.”It’s not been quite where I wanted it in the earlier part of the season but I have kept training, kept working hard and it’s looking like it’s turning the corner.”Hopefully my performances can keep improving and improving.”The…