Zebo is preparing for the Wings for Life World Run Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO IRELAND AND MUNSTER wing Simon Zebo is taking part in the Wings for Life World Run in Dun Laoghaire on 3 May. Ahead of the event, Zebo chatted to The42 about his life inside and outside of professional rugby. Here are 10…
You snooze, you win, Shaq looks back and the week’s best sportswriting
1. “The Magic knew when they worked him out — that was the guy. If Shaq was Batman, this was Robin.” Remember Orlando Magic’s Galactico era? Grantland have put together this gorgeous oral history from the men – yes, including Shaq, who made it happen. 2. “At 1pm every afternoon, the hustle and bustle of Real Madrid’s Valdebebas…
The Treviso bus driver made a complete mess of parking at the RDS
IT APPEARS THAT the phrase ‘parking the bus’ has become so ingrained within football’s lexicon that drivers have forgotten how to complete the task. Treviso are playing Leinster at the RDS tonight, needing everything to go right if they are to upset the hosts. Click Here: Mexico soccer tracksuit So their driving plowing into the…
Everything Leinster fans wanted to see from Ian Madigan at 10 this season was on show today
Edinburgh 23Leinster 36 BETTER LATE THAN never is probably a cliche running through the minds of some Leinster fans this evening after watching Ian Madigan orchestrate an entertaining 36-23 win in the Pro12 season finale over Edinburgh. Click Here: Australia Cricket Jerseys Despite the clamour from many fans, Matt O’Connor opted for Jimmy Gopperth at…
The Webb Ellis Cup is in Ireland this weekend, here’s where you can gaze upon its glory
THE WILLIAM WEBB Ellis Cup will be in Ireland this weekend as it takes the scenic route to Twickenham for the Rugby World Cup kick-off on 18 September. As part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour – a title that does exactly what it says on the gold-plated tin – the trophy will be…
Fit Finlay’s Wife Clear of Cancer
Mel Finlay, the wife Fit Finlay made an announcement on Twitter that she got the “all clear” from doctors that she is cancer free. We just got the best Christmas Present EVER! I got the all clear ! No cancer!🙏💋❤️🌲Thank you @ringfox1 for being the best caretaker EVER and getting in touch with your softer…
BOD shows up at Wimbledon and brings his gear along to take on Tim Henman
WITH PLENTY OF time on his hands post-rugby, Brian O’Driscoll has spent the past couple of days at Wimbledon with wife Amy Huberman. Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images But it wasn’t all about spectating as the former Ireland captain tested himself on the court against ex-British number one Tim Henman. “I played a bit of…
Quade Cooper explains his ‘zero f**ks given’ Twitter rant
AUSTRALIA’S QUADE COOPER was disappointed with himself following remarks made on Twitter after his side’s 34-9 Rugby Championship victory over Argentina on Saturday. Cooper – who started the 24-20 win against South Africa a week earlier – watched from the bench in Mendoza until Matt Toomua’s first-half concussion as Bernard Foley was initially preferred by coach Michael Cheika. Click Here: Fruits…
Healy ‘progressing nicely’ as Ireland look to keep the pressure off
IRELAND SAY THEY are treating Cian Healy’s recovery from neck surgery on a “week-to-week” basis, with the hope still being that the loosehead prop will prove his fitness in time for the World Cup. Healy at Ireland training in Musgrave Park last week. Source: Billy Stickland/INPHO After news of a setback for Healy broke last…
Edge and Christian Share Their Thoughts on AEW
During a recent edition of their podcast last week, Edge and Christian discussed the announcement of AEW and their thoughts on Tony Khan getting involved in wrestling. Below are some highlights (transcript via WrestlingInc.com). Edge on learning Khan was a wrestling fan from Christian: “While I was asleep [on New Year’s Eve], big announcement, All…