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LONDON IRISH HAVE endured a hugely disappointing campaign in the Aviva Premiership, but the club is intent on bouncing back strongly next season under new head coach Tom Coventry. With that in mind, the announcement of another exciting signing this afternoon in the shape of Fijian wing Asaeli Tikoirotuma adds to the sense that the Exiles […]

EACH OF THE four Irish provinces will enter a team into the second Limerick World Club Se7ens Series this summer. The tournament, which was held for the first time last year, takes place at Thomond Park in August, with Leinster, Ulster and Connacht set to field teams alongside Munster, who competed in the 2014 tournament. Click […]

FRANCE RUGBY INTERNATIONAL Mathieu Bastareaud opens up about his off-the-field struggles in a new autobiography. In Head High: Confessions of an Enfant Terrible of Rugby, the Toulon centre, on the books at Stade Francais at the time, admits trying to kill himself while suffering from depression in 2009 and goes into detail in the book, according […]

According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Christopher Daniels is only advertised for ROH dates in January and has taken some independent wrestling dates afterward, indicating that he’s unlikely to sign a long-term deal with ROH. He’s worked as a producer in the past and may do some of that going forward. It was reported that […]

– Bobby Roode spoke with Planeta Wrestling for a new interview discussing his WWE run, the Royal Rumble and more. Audio is below, plus highlights per Wrestling Inc: On who his choice for a surprise Royal Rumble entrant would be: “Right now it seems like the stars in the business, the people I’m familiar with, […]

NIGEL OWENS WILL take the whistle for Ireland’s biggest pool game at the Rugby World Cup. World Rugby have today announced the full list of refereeing appointments for the pool stages of the tournament, and Irish fans will likely be pleased to see Welshman Owens taking control of things when they face France in their […]

THE AUSTRALIAN RUGBY Union has responded to Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal’s threat to sue them for “millions” over what he perceives as their effort to ensure Quade Cooper turns his back on a contract with the Top 14 club. Boudjellal expressed his anger at reports that Wallabies out-half Cooper will sign a new four-year deal […]

According to a new rumor, Ronda Rousey will have a major voice role in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 11. According to The Nerd Mag, Rousey is rumored to be at the livestream presentation for the Mortal Kombat 11 reveal presentation next Thursday where she will be introduced as the voice for Sonya Blade.  Sonya was […]

FOUR PROVINCES, FOUR professional rugby teams, four chances at making a career. Ireland has often been something of a closed shop for young rugby players, the limited opportunities both ensuring that those who rise to the top are of the very highest quality but also meaning that the numbers in the player base have plateaued. […]

“In the way that Sabu was revolutionary for his time, The Necro Butcher is that guy for our time. He channels all these great brawlers of the past, has this unique look and is completely fearless. I’ve wrestled with him and against him and he can do anything you need him to do. He’s actually […]