Author: EMPEZARUNBLIG

SCOTLAND CAPTAIN STUART Hogg has revealed his “hurt” at France’s expectations of competing for the Six Nations title when they face the Scots tomorrow night. France must beat Scotland by 21 points and earn a four-try bonus point in the rearranged Paris clash in order to pip Wales to the Six Nations crown. Scotland can […]

SCOTLAND’S FINN RUSSELL has been given a three-match ban in relation to the red card he received in his side’s Six Nations clash with France last Friday, tournament organisers have announced. Russell was dismissed late in the second half of Scotland’s thrilling win at the Stade de France, after a high challenge on French full-back […]

A new episode of the WWE 24 series will be airing on Sunday, May 19 following the conclusion of Money In The Bank. Titled WWE 24: Becky Lynch, the new one-hour documentary will feature the rise of the Raw and Smackdown Women’s champion, from her Irish wrestling days to being in the first-ever all-women main […]

WITH THE DUST having barely settled on the Six Nations, this has been another engrossing week in Irish rugby as, with European knockout games looming, Munster tried to make peace with their defeat to Leinster in the Pro14 final and, by the sounds of it, Leinster tore their own victory to pieces in the aftermath […]

IRELAND HEAD COACH Adam Griggs says his squad are determined to put all the disruption and frustration experienced over the last 12 months behind them and make a big impression in this Six Nations. Ireland finally open their Six Nations campaign against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, a game which will represent their first outing since last […]

ONE MOMENT THAT sticks out to Béibhinn Parsons from the last six months came in early March, when she and her Ireland team-mates learned along with the rest of us that the 2021 Rugby World Cup and its preceding qualifiers had been pushed back into next year. Five minutes after receiving that setback, Adam Griggs’ […]

In the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said that Brock Lesnar will likely cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase for a shot at Universal Champion Seth Rollins at WWE Super Showdown in Saudi Arabia on June 7. WWE has been hyping that Lesnar will make his decision on RAW. He […]

‘TRAILBLAZERS’ IS OUR new series, telling the unheard stories of the women who fought for recognition in Irish rugby, and those who brought the sport to where it is today. With Guinness – a proud sponsor of the Women’s Six Nations – The42 is paying tribute to their achievements, shining a light on the challenges […]

Mandy Rose spoke with Muscle & Fitness for a new interview and discussed how she uses her looks and personality in her WWE career. Highlights are below: On first getting into fitness competitions after college: “I was conflicted at first. I always worked out, but I wasn’t super strict with my diet. I hired a […]

MUNSTER ASSISTANT COACH Graham Rowntree says the province have been thrilled to hear of the positive reaction among supporters after the signing of Simon Zebo ahead of next season. The 35-times capped Ireland international will return to his native province this summer after three seasons with Racing 92 in France. Zebo’s one-year contract with Munster […]