Return of Tebaldi among five changes in Italy team to face Ireland

HEAD COACH CONOR O’Shea has made five adjustments to the Italy side that will start against Ireland in Sunday afternoon’s Six Nations fixture at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico [KO 3pm Irish time, Virgin Media One]. Benetton scrum-half Tito Tebaldi has been passed fit to feature for the first time in this year’s championship, so he’ll start …

Ziggler Says He Has a Handshake Deal with WWE

Wrestling Inside the Ropes recently interviewed WWE Superstar and comedian Dolph Ziggler, who discussed his current WWE status. Below are some highlights. Ziggler on his WWE contract: “Technically, I am. Yes. It’s weird because the last few years I’ve had a somewhat of handshake agreement, kind of behind-closed-doors deal with WWE. So, I’ve been able …

‘That’s Johnny, we’re a bit used to it. That’s his way of communicating it’

SOME CRITICS HAVE an issue with the manner in which Johnny Sexton expresses his frustration on the rugby pitch, but the Ireland out-half won’t be changing at the age of 33. Sexton’s latest show of annoyance came as he was replaced in Ireland’s win over Italy in the Six Nations two weekends ago, with the …

England centre Tuilagi turns down Racing move to extend stay at Leicester

ENGLAND CENTRE MANU Tuilagi has committed to Leicester Tigers by signing a new contract, ending speculation he would make a move to the Top 14 with Racing 92. Tuilagi’s future at club level seemed to be in France, after reports emerged claiming he was in discussions about a lucrative deal to leave Welford Road for …

Jack Carty emerges from the bench to help steer Connacht to victory against Benetton

Connacht 29Benetton Rugby 14 John Fallon reports from the Sportsground JACK CARTY CROWNED his recent Irish debut by coming off the bench to steer Connacht to an invaluable victory at the Sportsground. Carty edged Connacht in front after coming on and then set up the clinching try for winger Matt Healy with two sublime pieces …

WWE Smackdown Live Event Results – February 23, 2019 – Columbia, South Carolina

1. WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship – Triple Threat Match The Usos (c) defeated The New Day and Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura (w/Lana) 2. WWE United States Championship – Triple Threat Match R-Truth (c) (w/Carmella) defeated Rey Mysterio and Andrade (w/Zelina Vega) 3. Nikki Cross and Lacey Evans defeated The IIconics 4. The Miz and …

Connacht’s Matt Healy adding consistency to try-scoring threat

WHY ISN’T MATT Healy an Ireland international? That question has been on the lips of Connacht fans and those of many outside the western province for much of this season, although the 27-year-old wing’s inclusion in Ireland’s two most recent training squads has eased the furore somewhat. Healy will hope to be part of Ireland’s squad …