THE IRFU IS convinced that qualification for the rugby sevens at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo would push the seven-player code of the sport onto an entirely new level in Ireland, and it’s difficult to disagree. Having an Irish team competing at the Olympics in Japan would position sevens on a far wider stage than…
ENGLAND HEAD COACH Eddie Jones says that the four warm-up matches ahead will allow his side to fine-tune their game and be ready to win the Rugby World Cup for a second time. The 59-year-old Australian — who was on the receiving end when as head coach of Australia when England won the Webb Ellis…
Leinster 47 Coventry 17 THE LEVEL OF opposition provides a caveat, but there was a lot to like about this performance from a youthful Leinster outfit, as Leo Cullen’s side returned to action with a seven-try hammering of English Championship side Coventry. After a summer of hard work, Cullen was keen to test the health…
HARLEQUINS STAVED OFF a spirited Gloucester comeback to seal a 28-24 victory and move above their opponents into sixth in the Premiership table. In front of a mammoth crowd of 77,567 at Twickenham, Quins led 28-10 with less than 20 minutes remaining, but two converted tries hauled Gloucester back into it, with the hosts forced…
Dave Meltzer discussed Becky Lynch on the Wrestling Observer Radio and said that Vince McMahon himself now sees Becky Lynch as “the chosen one” in WWE based on the booking. Becky Lynch being the chosen one: “How does anyone watch TV and think that Charlotte is the chosen one when it is so obvious that…