‘MY SONS THOUGHT the storyline about my brother turning out to be my son was ridiculously funny.’ Jo Dow is the kind of actor who has spent many an afternoon taking advice from old ladies in the street about what his next course of on-screen action on screen ought to be. One of the sons he speaks about in the above fruit of the Birmingham Mail archives is Lorcan. The younger Dow has stood out…
FRANCE CENTRE GAEL Fickou will miss the rest of the season after damaging the interior cruicate ligament in his left knee Toulouse general manager Guy Noves told AFP on Sunday. It is an injury that could also endanger his hopes of playing for France in the World Cup Noves said the 21-year-old — who put in a sparkling performance for France in the 55-35 defeat by England in their Six Nations clash last weekend —…
ALISON MILLER HAS been named the Sky Sports sportswomen of the month for March after winning the public vote by a landslide margin. Miller [left] with Ireland teammates Paula Fitzpatrick and Nora Stapleton. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO The Connacht wing was integral as Ireland secured the Six Nations title last month, scoring a hattrick in the final-day 73-3 hammering of Scotland. Miller also scored a try in the vital away win against Wales, and has been…
A FEW WEEKS ago it appeared that Heineken’s Twitter account accidentally ‘released’ Neil Back’s mobile number during a photo shoot and many angry Irish rugby fans took the opportunity to release 13-years of pent up anger in the form of a few expletive-riddled messages. The reason for the vitriol? Oh, just Neil Back costing Munster their first ever Heineken Cup trophy in 2002. Source: Snedds/YouTube Turns out the number release was a stunt pulled by…
Connacht fall a long way short PAT LAM’S SIDE set out at the start of this week to cause a shock against the league leaders. To do that, they would have needed to be ferocious in defence and clinical in attack. They were neither. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Glasgow did the damage before half-time, consistently raiding through gaps left around the fringes. Once a Gregor Townsend player is running in open field, they rarely lack the skills…
LEINSTER COACH MATT O’Connor believes the Guinness Pro12 would be best served by ensuring Italian clubs remain involved. Reports of England-based clubs London Welsh and London Scottish having an interest in joining the Pro12 persist, although competition organisers yesterday told The42 that no discussions have taken place in that regard. Leinster are the Pro12 holders. Source: Billy Stickland/INPHO Italian outfits Zebre and Treviso, the bottom two clubs in the Pro12 by some distance this season,…
Aston Villa midfielder has been at the centre of talks between club manager Tim Sherwood and Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill. Source: Scott Heavey/EMPICS Sport HomeTim Sherwood has revealed he spoke to Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill about Jack Grealish but added he had no…
SUPER RUGBY HEADS into the qualifiers round this weekend and there’s an absolute humdinger in store as the Highlanders host two-time champions the Chiefs in Dunedin [08.35 Irish time on Saturday]. It’s been an entertaining ride for Jamie Joseph’s Highlanders up to this point, with their rugby having been consistently thrilling and always full of ambition. Malakai Fekitoa hopes to return from injury this weekend. Source: Photosport/Dianne Manson/INPHO Their endless attacking threats will give them…
The WWE Main Event tapings before tonight’s RAW in Orlando saw two WWE NXT Superstars make their main roster debuts – EC3 and Lacey Evans. Natalya defeated Evans via submission with the Sharpshooter, while EC3 defeated Curt Hawkins. These matches will air later this week on WWE Main Event. Below are photos and a video from tonight: Big moment for @LaceyEvansWWE tonight working @NatbyNature on Main Event to a welcoming NXT chant in Orlando. #WWE…
A THRILLING GAME lies in store tomorrow as the Hurricanes meet the Highlanders in the Super Rugby final at Westpac Stadium [KO 08.35 Irish time]. Neither of the New Zealand franchises has won a Super Rugby title before, adding another element of intrigue to a contest that pits two of the greatest attacking club teams in the world against each other. All Black hopefuls The likes of Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu and Aaron Smith are established…