‘Summit night was hell on earth’ – Ferris scales Kilimanjaro in aid of injured players
STEPHEN FERRIS FACED many uphill tasks during his rugby-playing days but climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania last month was the toughest thing he’s ever done. The former Ireland and Ulster back row took on the challenge as part of a 32-person group that also included fellow former players Marcus Horan, Shane Byrne and Mike McCarthy, with the…
Crosshaven’s Wren making most of chances with Munster and Ireland U20s
“IT’S NOT CORK!” jokes Jonathan Wren when asked how he’s enjoying life in Limerick these days. The Ireland U20 international, as proud a Cork native as most Rebels, has made the move up the N20 this season on account of joining the Munster academy. Click Here: south sydney rabbitohs shirt A highly-rated wing or fullback, Wren has impressed…
This Day In Wrestling History – February 17th
1989 – Robert Fuller & Jimmy Golden defeat Kevin & Kerry Von Erich, to win the WCWA World Tag Team Championship. 1991 – The team of Junkyard Dog, Ricky Morton, & Tommy Rich defeat Buddy Landel, Dutch Mantel, & Dr. X, to become the inaugural WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Champions. 1996 – PG-13 (J.C.…
Nia Jax fires back at her critics
WWE Superstar Nia Jax wrote a message on Twitter today with a message for her haters and critics. You can check out what Nia Jax had to say below: You hate me or love me for exactly who I AM! I don’t dress up like another person or act like someone from the past to…
Del Rio says door open to WWE return, WWE reportedly not interestd
Alberto Del Rio teased in a recent interview that the door is open for him to return to WWE one day. These comments sparked some rumors that WWE could be looking to bring him back to the company in the near future. We have an update for you on these rumors. According to Sean Ross…
‘I went into that final thinking nothing could stop us’: Simon Mason on Ulster, Ireland regrets and identity
IT WAS AN unusual sight. David Humphreys entrusted with the kicking responsibility for his country when he was merely a backup for his province. But, despite having tasted a magnificent season with Ulster, Simon Mason just couldn’t seem to persuade Warren Gatland of his worth. After his heroics throughout the team’s superb 1999 Heineken Cup…
TV Wrap: Drenching of coverage in curious jargon among Schmidt’s legacies in Irish rugby
Updated Mar 11th 2019, 8:22 PM DECADES AGO, WHEN the GAA was still in the throes of its ban on foreign sports, a Longford delegate to Central Council growled discontent at the fact his county didn’t get a mention in that year’s GAA annual. When told that his county were merely the victims of limited…
Van Graan sees bright future for Grand Slam-winners, but won’t rush them into action
MUNSTER HEAD COACH Johann van Graan says he would happily fast-track some of his academy stars into first team action this season after they impressed in Ireland’s U20s Six Nations Grand Slam success. 12 Munster academy players were part of the Ireland squad that became just the second Grand Slam winners at that grade for…
2/12/19 Smackdown Live Viewership
This week’s Smackdown did 2,034,000 viewers, up 193,000 viewers from last week’s record low. Smackdown was #3 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic and #9 in overall viewership for the night on cable. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com) click here for the 2019 Wrestling TV Viewership gridClick Here: leeds rhinos rugby jersey
Impact Wrestling star signs long term contract with the company
Eddie Edwards has signed a new long-term deal with Impact Wrestling, the company announced in a post on Twitter. The 35-year-old from Boston has been working for Impact since 2014 and has won his fair share of titles since then. Edwards already has already won the Impact World Heavyweight title once and the X Division…