June 7, 2024
Top Rugby News
There was drama galore in the 18th and final round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as Irish side Munster finished top of the log, the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers confirmed their places in the quarterfinals and the Emirates Lions were ousted in the last game of the weekend. Read more
There was drama galore in the 18th and final round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as Irish side Munster finished top of the log, the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers confirmed their places in the quarterfinals and the Emirates Lions were ousted in the last game of the weekend. Read more
Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will put their Top 14 play-off hopes on the line in a decisive final round match at home to Stuart Lancaster’s Racing 92 next Saturday, after playing out a breathless eight-try 31-31 draw at Toulouse. Read more
The Leinster boss Leo Cullen said he “understands the frustrations” of the supporters after they endured more Investec Champions Cup heartbreak. Read more
Epic Battle Sees France Triumph Over Argentina in HSBC Men's Sevens Final!
A nail-biting start saw France putting Argentina under immense pressure, but Rodrigo Isgro's crucial tackle kept Los Pumas Sevens in the game. Luciano Gonzalez then broke the deadlock with a powerful run, scoring in the left corner. Just before halftime, hometown hero Stephen Parez sparked joy for France with a sensational coast-to-coast try, giving them a 7-5 lead.
Despite an early yellow card in the second half for Isgro, Tomas Elizalde's heroic try-saving effort wasn't enough. Jefferson-Lee Joseph extended France's lead, and Paulin Riva sealed the victory, crowning France as the champions. What a match!
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Maddison Levi Hat-Trick Leads Australia to Victory in HSBC Women's Sevens Final!
Australia clinched the HSBC Championship trophy with a stunning 26-7 win over France, powered by a hat-trick from Maddison Levi. The match kicked off with Faith Nathan's brilliant try, exploiting a gap in the French defense with Anne-Cecile Ciofani injured.
Despite Ciofani's early exit, France fought back, with Yolaine Yengo leveling the score at 7-7 by halftime. However, Levi's unstoppable form saw her score three tries, including a spectacular effort under the posts and a powerful run to the left corner. Sariah Paki's aerial dominance also set the stage for Levi's heroics.
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Gallagher Premiership Fixtures
Here's a look at the upcoming Gallagher Premiership Final schedule this weekend!
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Investment Round-up - who's doing what:
- West Cork sports clubs set for grant funding boost : https://www.southernstar.ie/news/west-cork-sports-clubs-set-for-grant-funding-boost-4293676
- Archery clubs can benefit from Sport England's Movement Fund : https://archerygb.org/news/archery-clubs-can-benefit-from-sport-england-s-movement-fund
- Sports apparel maker Technosport raises $25 million in funding from A91 Partners : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/sports-apparel-maker-technosport-raises-25-million-in-funding-from-a91-partners/articleshow/110555481.cms?from=mdr
- Sports Capital funding increase will benefit clubs across Offaly : https://www.offalyindependent.ie/2024/05/30/sports-capital-funding-increase-will-benefit-clubs-across-offaly/
- Sports Capital funding increase will benefit clubs across Westmeath : https://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/2024/05/30/sports-capital-funding-increase-will-benefit-clubs-across-westmeath/
- 63 Clubs & Organisations allocated €36,400 in 2024 Return to Sport funding from Mayo Sports Partnership : https://www.mayo.ie/en-ie/mayo-sports/news/63-clubs-%C2%A0organisations-allocated-%E2%82%AC36,400-in-retur
- Illawarra rugby strugglers win big off the field with $150k grant : https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8650514/wollongong-vikings-rugby-club-scores-150k-grant-for-solar-panel-system/
- RedBird Capital and Weatherford Capital launch college sports fund : https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/redbird-capital-weatherford-collegiate-athletic-solutions-fund-investment/
- Paralympians lack funding in eight sports to feature in Brisbane 2032 : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-25/paralympians-lack-funding-in-eight-sports-to-feature-in-brisbane/103893602