Tonight’s rugby news as Fiji hit by fresh tragedy and bombshell report claims Eddie Jones has new job The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond These are your evening rugby headlines on Wednesday, October 11. Fresh tragedy hits Fiji The Fijian World Cup squad has been hit by tragedy for the second time during the tournament after the father of hooker Sam Matavesi died. Sireli Matavesi, who played rugby for Cornwall and Camborne after moving to the UK following a tour in the 1980s, was confirmed to have died following an illness. As well as Northampton Saints star Sam,…
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Aaron Ekblad ‘close’ to returning from injury, joins Panthers for morning skate Ekblad has been out since March 9 after suffering a lower-body injury in a collision with a teammate Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad is nearing a return to the lineup. Ekblad was hurt back on March 9 when he collided with teammate Vladimir Tarasenko at center ice during Florida’s 5-1 over the Calgary Flames. The lower-body injury has kept Ekblad out of the lineup since. He began skating last week, spotted on the ice in a tracksuit ahead of Panthers practice at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort…
Latrell Wrightsell Jr., a guard for the Alabama men’s basketball team, was absent from practice on Wednesday, the day that reporters were permitted to see it prior to the Crimson Tide’s Sweet 16 run. Wrightsell suffered a head injury and had to leave UA’s round of 32 victory over Grand Canyon. The first fifteen minutes of Alabama’s practice were open to the media at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Wrightsell was not visible from the sidelines or the court. After practice, head coach Nate Oats wasn’t sure if Wrightsell would play. At a press conference on Wednesday, Oats stated, “Latrell…
Everything Florida HC Billy Napier Said on Early Signing Day Florida signed 22 prospects on Wednesday of the 2024 Early Signing Period. Gators head coach Billy Napier spoke at length about the team’s results, and more. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Read everything Florida head coach Billy Napier said during his recruiting class of 2024 Early Signing Period press conference on Wednesday, after the Gators signed 17 prospects from the high school level, four from the NCAA transfer portal and one from the junior college ranks. Napier also addressed Florida’s postseason assistant coaching changes and reports regarding the future of UF’s football…
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to make bombshell Warriors NRL return in 2024 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is making a shock return to the New Zealand Warriors. The club confirmed tonight the cross-code star would rejoin their ranks in 2024, signing a three-year deal and making the current Super Rugby campaign his last with the Blues. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Blues and made some great mates over the past two seasons,” Tuivasa-Sheck said. “Once I knew what my future held, I wanted to announce this and quickly shift the focus back to this season. “In the immediate future I want to get…
Eagles center Jason Kelce sobs as he announces retirement from NFL after 13 seasons: ‘I don’t know what’s next’ Jason Kelce is flying out on a high. The 36-year-old Philadelphia Eagles center sobbed as he announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons on Monday. “Not a good start,” he joked through tears, before detailing visceral memories of playing football as a kid, as well as the hardships he went through to make it as a professional athlete. Kelce also took time to thank everyone who has helped him along the way, including his parents, Donna and Ed Kelce,…
Drua CEO Mark Evans outlines plans to avoid Fijian exodus abroad The Fijian Drua head into this year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition knowing they could imminently lose head coach Mick Byrne if he is chosen to replace Simon Raiwalui at the helm of the Flying Fijians. The potential loss of Byrne comes as a tropical depression is bringing flooding to parts of the island nation, but Drua chief executive Mark Evans is remaining commendably calm in the face of the possible winds of change. Evans insists that if Byrne does get chosen to replace Raiwalui, it will not have an immediate impact as the Flying Fijians…
Alabama now has options at quarterback behind Jalen Milroe with the return of Dylan Lonergan and Ty Simpson as well as the acquisition of transfer Austin Mack. Jalen Milroe is Alabama’s starting quarterback, without a shadow of a doubt after the team’s first two weeks of spring practice. Coaches have praised his dedication to mastering a new plan and work ethic. This spring, nobody is beating him inside the building in the early hours of the morning. Additionally, coach Kalen DeBoer stated earlier this week that Milroe had played every first-team rep, even if that basically goes without saying. Thus,…
Big dreams for Nadroga women The Nadroga Rugby Women’s team hopes to achieve their dreams in the ANZ Marama Championship this season. Nadroga lost to Kadavu in a warm up match last week but this opening round is totally different game. Captain Akanisi Keyasi is confident their preparations in the past month will suffice, ensuring they are primed for game day. “Our preparations for this year is to win as many games as we can and first up is Nasinu. We don’t know what to expect but we are ready for what they will bring to the table.” The Semo…
Kurt Capewell says Andrew Webster a ‘massive reason’ behind sudden Warriors move Warriors recruit Kurt Capewell says coach Andrew Webster is a “massive reason” behind him deciding to leave the Broncos immediately to join the New Zealand-based club. After weeks of speculation, Capewell’s move was made official on Thursday, with the 30-year-old signing a three-year deal that he deemed to be “an opportunity too good to pass up”. “It was definitely tough. I’ve obviously done a lot here in the last couple of years, so it’s tough to be leaving, but exciting as well,” he said. “I love the club and I’ve had a…