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Meet the man hoping to take down England: Simon Easterby was born in Yorkshire, calls Wales home and is now ready to lead Ireland to Six Nations glory after being handed reins
The aspiring young players at Cowbridge Rugby Club and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg in the Vale of Glamorgan on the outskirts of Cardiff will be particularly interested observers of England’s Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.It doesn’t take much for those of Welsh persuasion to support anyone but England, but on this occasion there is more to why their backing will be firmly for the men in green than just historical rivalry. Ireland’s head coach for this Championship is Simon Easterby, who has been promoted from his assistant role with usual boss Andy Farrell now on Lions…
Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic unsure on Melbourne return after retiring injured from semi-final
Novak Djokovic says he will return to the Australian Open next year if he is still “fit, healthy and motivated”.The 37-year-old Serb, aiming for a record-extending 11th men’s singles title, retired injured from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday.He raised both thumbs in the air towards the 15,000 fans as he left Rod Laver Arena – which he has often described as his “second home”.Asked if it might be his final appearance at Melbourne Park, Djokovic said. “I don’t know. There is a chance. Who knows? I’ll just have to see how the season goes.”I want to keep going.…
Responsible Gambling Tips for Australians: Stay in Control with Hell Spin Casino – Golf News
Gambling is a popular pastime in Australia, offering excitement, strategy, and the chance to win big. However, staying in control is crucial to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just exploring the world of online casinos, platforms like Hell Spin provide a safe and responsible gaming environment for Australian players. By adopting the right habits, you can enjoy your time online without losing sight of what truly matters. Set a Budget and Stick to It One of the golden rules of responsible gambling is setting a budget. Before logging into your favourite online casino,…
Isaiah Stewart has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his sixth Flagrant Foul point of the 24-25 regular season. Stewart, who entered Wednesday’s game with four Flagrant Foul points, received a Flagrant Foul 2 and was ejected with 8:45 remaining in the second quarter of the Pistons’ 133-119 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan. 29. Stewart will serve his suspension tonight when the Pistons host the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Stewart has also been fined $50,000 for making inappropriate and objectionable gestures following his ejection.
Dricus Du Plessis doubts Alex Pereira will be of any help for Sean Strickland at UFC 312. Light heavyweight champion Pereira will be in Strickland’s (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) corner when he challenges middleweight champion Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in the Feb. 8 main event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, ESPN+). Du Plessis had a witty reaction when asked about Pereira flying to Australia to assist Strickland. “He was in the corner in the first fight, too,” Du Plessis told CBS Sports. “I mean, they don’t even speak the same language. It doesn’t really make it…
Beryl Gastaldello Clinches Golden Double At Euro Meet Beryl Gastaldello enjoyed a golden 50 fly/100 back double on the first day of the Euro Meet in Luxembourg. The Frenchwoman appeared first in the backstroke where she led throughout, splitting 29.42/30.58 to stop the clock in 1:00.36. Bertille Cousson was second, 1.19secs adrift in 1:01.55 with Leah Tigert next home in 1:02.43. Gastaldello returned for the 5o fly in which she won silver among three medals at December’s short-course worlds in Budapest. She edged Tessa Giele by 0.07 in a tight race in 26.50 to 26.57 with Elisabeth Sabroe Ebbesen third in…
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England’s only victories in the eight games since that dramatic win last year have come against Japan and they struggled to see out games during the autumn.They had been similarly lacking rhythm when the sides met 11 months ago, but Doris said Ireland had a sense that there was a “big performance brewing”.”It’s always the ultimate test coming up against these guys. There’s a rich history and a massive rivalry there over the last number of years. “We’d had a pretty good run [last year], fourth round going in over there and there was a lot of belief. We also…
Jacob Fearnley beat former world number four Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3 on his Davis Cup debut to level Great Britain’s first-round tie with Japan. The 23-year-old, who beat Nick Kyrgios in the Australian Open earlier this month, has risen to 77 in the world rankings from 646 over the past 12 months.The British number three continued his rise against Nishikori to level the qualifier at 1-1, following Yoshihito Nishioka’s 7-5 6-1 victory against Billy Harris in Miki. The tie will be decided on Saturday, when Fearnley takes on Nishioka and Nishikori faces Harris in a reverse of Friday’s singles matches.British…