WALES AND ENGLAND will both put their Grand Slam ambitions on the line when they meet for a sold-out Six Nations clash at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday. Both sides, the only unbeaten teams in the tournament, have won their opening two matches of this Six Nations. Yet for Wales, whatever England’s form, the fixture […]
Read MoreBuff Bagwell Says Eric Bischoff Asked Him to Fake his Death in WCW
In an interview with Sitting Ringside, Buff Bagwell revealed that at one point during his time in WCW, Eric Bischoff wanted him to fake his death for a storyline, which would see him haunt WCW as a ghost. He said: “100% [true]. MGM Grand was the Halloween Havoc we did – the last one, if […]
Read MoreFrance unveil team to face Ireland in next Sunday’s Six Nations clash
FRANCE HAVE REVEALED their starting side to take on Ireland in the Six Nations next Sunday and have kept faith with the team that defeated Scotland last time out. The 27-10 win in Paris at the end of last month was a vital boost for a French team who had endured a wretched start to […]
Read MoreBig call for Schmidt to make at openside with Leavy offering ‘X-factor’
A KEY PART of last year’s Grand Slam-winning team, there’s no doubt Ireland have missed the abrasive, dynamic and skillful presence of Dan Leavy so far in 2019. Joe Schmidt has several other quality options at openside flanker, with Sean O’Brien and Josh van der Flier having worn the seven shirt in the current Six […]
Read MoreSlam-winners on show in Trinity, basement battle and all your AIL division 1 previews
ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE: Kick-off, Saturday 2.30pm unless stated. DIVISION 1A: SHANNON (9th) v TERENURE COLLEGE (10th), Thomond Park back pitch, 1.30pm An earlier kick-off due to Munster’s PRO14 clash with Zebre sees the bottom two go head-to-head as Shannon, who are without their Under-20 Grand Slam-winning half-backs Jake Flannery and Craig Casey, take on a rejuvenated […]
Read MoreThe WWE creative shakeup continues
Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com is reporting that Dana Warrior, the wife of the late Ultimate Warrior, is now part of the WWE creative team, at least on temporary basis for the time being. Warrior’s addition is to offer more “female perspective” in the male-dominated department and started her assignment this week, attending the television tapings […]
Read MoreKota Ibushi Explains Why He Didn’t Sign With AEW
According to recent comments made by Kota Ibushi, he turned down AEW’s offer in late 2018. He also told Japanese media outlet, ShuPru, that he hasn’t spoken to Kenny Omega since Wrestle Kingdom. NJPW commentator, Chris Charlton, provided some translations of the article. “The second I went, that would be the end of my wrestling […]
Read MoreDeegan starts at seven as Cullen names Leinster team for Benetton
MAX DEEGAN WILL get the first opportunity to stake his claim for the number seven jersey for Leinster’s Champions Cup and Pro14 run-in after being named to start against Benetton tomorrow evening [KO 7.45pm, TG4/eir Sport]. With Josh van der Flier and Dan Leavy both suffering season-ending injuries, Leo Cullen will have to delve deeper […]
Read MoreSchmidt to watch Pro12 semis closely with South Africa tour looming
JOE SCHMIDT WILL be watching closely as three of the Irish provinces compete in the semi-finals of the Guinness Pro12 this weekend, with the Ireland head coach set to name his squad to travel to South Africa next week. Schmidt is close to make his final decisions. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Schmidt is expected to announce […]
Read More‘I’ve to report in with my mum after the tour’: Schmidt focus on ‘Boks before new contract
IRELAND HEAD COACH Joe Schmidt joked that he has to consult with his mother in New Zealand before engaging in talk about a new contract. The double Six Nations-winner’s existing deal with Ireland has just a year left to run and his track record of delivering silverware will mean he is coach in high demand […]
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