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Tadhg Beirne signs IRFU contract until July 2025

Credit: @IrishRugby/IRFU.
Ireland and Munster Rugby player Tadhg Beirne has signed an IRFU contract which will see him play his rugby in Ireland until at least July 2025.
Beirne made his Ireland debut against Australia on the 2018 Summer Tour and featured in every game of Ireland’s 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign. To date he has won 27 caps for Ireland and was selected for the 2021 British and Irish Lions squad featuring in the first two Tests of the series against the Springboks.
TA product of the Leinster Rugby system, Beirne joined Scarlets in 2016 winning a PRO12 title in 2017. In 2018 he joined Munster making his debut for the men in red against Glasgow Warriors in September of that year.
Commenting on his new contract, Beirne said:
“I have made some tough decisions in my career but this was an easy one.  I am grateful to everyone who has supported me on this journey – my family, my partner and the different coaches along the way who helped me become a better player.  Representing Munster, Ireland and the Lions over the past few seasons has been fantastic and I am looking forward to contributing in red and green in the years to come.”

10 Irish-trained entries for Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase at Cheltenham Festival

Ten Irish-trained horses are among the entries for the Grade 2 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (2m 4f 127y) at Cheltenham on Friday 18 March.

Put The Kettle On (IRE) 8 11 7 One For Luck Racing Syndicate Henry de Bromhead IRE

Concertista (FR) 8 11 5 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede  Willie Mullins IRE

Scarlet And Dove (IRE) 8 11 5 Gigginstown House Stud Joseph O’Brien IRE

Riviere d’Etel (FR) 5 11 3 Bective Stud Gordon Elliott IRE

Agusta Gold (IRE) 9 11 2 Dr S. P. Fitzgerald  Willie Mullins IRE

Dolcita (FR) 7 11 2 Sullivan Bloodstock Limited  Willie Mullins IRE

Elimay (FR) 8 11 2 Mr John P. McManus  Willie Mullins IRE

Gin On Lime (FR) 6 11 2 Robcour Henry de Bromhead IRE

Global Equity (IRE) 7 11 2 Annus Mirabilis Syndicate Joseph O’Brien IRE

Maid O’Malley (GB) 9 11 2 Debbie Crawford & stuart coltherd Stuart Coltherd

Mount Ida (IRE) 8 11 2 KTDA Racing Gordon Elliott IRE

Pink Legend (GB) 8 11 2 Mr Francis Mahon Venetia Williams

The Glancing Queen (IRE) 8 11 2 Dingwall, Farrell, Hornsey & Murray Alan King

Vienna Court (IRE) 7 11 2 James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies

Zambella (FR) 7 11 2 Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies

Large Irish entry for Grade 2 Parnell Properties Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

Entries were announced today for the Parnell Properties Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m 179y, which will be run at the Cheltenham Festival on St Patrick’s Day.

Allegorie de Vassy (FR) 5 11 7 Mrs S. Ricci Willie Mullins IRE

Elle Est Belle (GB) 6 11 7 Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton

Impervious (IRE) 6 11 7 Mr Paul McKeon Colm Murphy IRE

Lunar Display (IRE) 6 11 7 Annus Mirabilis Syndicate Joseph O’Brien IRE

Party Central (IRE) 6 11 7 Bective Stud Gordon Elliott IRE

Statuaire (FR) 7 11 7 M. L. Bloodstock Limited Willie Mullins IRE

Choice of Words (GB) 7 11 5 Mrs Bernardine Mulryan/Mrs Paul Shanahan Martin Brassil IRE

Love Envoi (IRE) 6 11 5 Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Love Envoi Harry Fry

Nina The Terrier (IRE) 6 11 5 Mr Charles Dingwall Alan King

Tweed Skirt (GB) 5 11 5 Just Four Men with Rose Tinted Glasses Nicky Henderson

Ahorsewithnoname (GB) 7 11 2 Mr D J Burke & Mr P Alderson Nicky Henderson

Belle Metal (IRE) 5 11 2 Mr K. Alexander Willie Mullins IRE

Braganza (GB) 7 11 2 Mrs Sharon Noonan Willie Mullins IRE

Brandy Love (IRE) 6 11 2 Mr Claudio Michael Grech Willie Mullins IRE

Burn The Evidence (GB) 5 11 2 Mr Frank Morris Gordon Elliott IRE

Dinoblue (FR) 5 11 2 Mr John P. McManus Willie Mullins IRE

Get A Tonic (IRE) 6 11 2 Cherry Knoll Farm, M&T Ward & D Skelton Dan Skelton

Glan (IRE) 7 11 2 Mr John P. McManus Gordon Elliott IRE

Grangee (FR) 6 11 2 Syndicates.Racing Willie Mullins IRE

Hauturiere (FR) 5 11 2 Dr S. P. Fitzgerald Willie Mullins IRE

Heia (FR) 5 11 2 Mr K. Alexander Willie Mullins IRE

Hidden Land (USA) 5 11 2 Mr P. J. Byrne Andrew Kinirons IRE

Holly Hartingo (IRE) 6 11 2 The HHH Partnership Alastair Ralph

Hors Piste (FR) 5 11 2 Mrs J. Donnelly Willie Mullins IRE

Lady Adare (IRE) 6 11 2 Dare and Dolan-Abrahams Families Harry Fry

La Prima Donna (FR) 5 11 2 Mr K. Alexander Willie Mullins IRE

Mayhem Mya (GB) 5 11 2 Mr G. Thompson Chris Honour

Mighty Blue (FR) 6 11 2 Capel Street Syndicate Joseph ‘Brien

Mi Lighthouse (IRE) 8 11 2 Four Mile House Partnership Willie Mullins IRE

Monishter Are Mwee (IRE) 6 11 2 John Bermingham/D. Hearne Mrs Jayne Hearne IRE

Music of Tara (GB) 5 11 2 Robcour/Mrs Paul Shanahan Henry de Bromhead IRE

Night And Day (GB) 5 11 2 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Willie Mullins IRE

Nurse Susan (FR) 5 11 2 Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton

Say Goodbye (IRE) 6 11 2 Robcour Gordon Elliott IRE

See A Stride (IRE) 5 11 2 Pioneer Racing Gordon Elliott IRE

Speech Bubble (IRE) 7 11 2 Tim Syder Noel Williams

Take Tea (IRE) 7 11 2 Mr John P. McManus Willie Mullins IRE

The Player Queen (IRE) 6 11 2 Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin

Walk In Clover (IRE) 5 11 2 The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton

Sea Sessions (GB) 4 10 11 Mr John Robinson Ross O’Sullivan IRE

Six Feet Apart (IRE) 4 10 11 Mr P. D. Savill Joseph O’Brien IRE

Innatendue (FR) 4 10 6 Alymer Stud Ltd John McConnell IRE

The Benefits of Sports that You Ought to Know

There are different forms in which taking part in sports can help you. In addition to feeling physically fit, sports help you stay healthier and mentally strong. Sport can be fun, especially when playing as a team, family, or friends. Sports give people a great opportunity to shine and become great leaders. If you’re considering registering yourself or your loved one for sports, but you’re not convinced yet, keep reading to know the many benefits that sports have to offer:

  • Better sleep

Studies have shown that exercise and sport trigger chemicals in your brain that make you feel relaxed and happier. Sports give you a chance to unwind and participate in an activity that improves your fitness levels. When playing your sports outside, you get to breathe fresh air, which promotes good health, and you sleep better at night.

  • A strong heart 

Your heart needs regularly to stay healthy and fit. When the heart is strong and healthy, it can pump blood more efficiently around the body. Your heart will become stronger with continued exercise, enhancing your body’s full health.

  • Improved Lung function

Regular sports enable more oxygen to be drawn into your body, then carbon monoxide and other waste gases are expelled from the body. Sporting increases your lung capacity, improving your lung function and efficiency.

  • Reduced Stress

When your body is active, your mind takes a break from your everyday life’s normal stresses and strains. Life is stressful enough; however, regular exercise suppresses the stress hormones in the body and instead stimulates the release of endorphins. The endorphins give you more energy and help you to focus more.

  • Enjoy Improved Mental Health

Studies have shown that frequent participation in sports, playing card games like bitcoin blackjack, and staying active helps promote your mental health. Sports enhance your mood and improve your well-being. 

  • Improved Appearance 

In addition to helping you lose weight, physical activity can boost your appearance by toning your muscles. The more you use your muscles, the more your physical endurance and overall strength improve. When you are physically active, it enables you to get sufficient oxygen and blood flow in your entire body, enhancing your complexion and making your skin glow.

  • It helps to develop strong relationships

Through sports, people can build strong relationships with the people they’re playing with. You learn more about an individual’s personality through sports, including weaknesses and strengths. Sporting with colleagues is a great opportunity for sports enthusiasts to build good relationships and networks that can help them become better at work. Those who like watching live scores on platforms can meet and interact with millions of other people worldwide.

  • Sports help the healthy development of children

Children who play sports while still young develop healthy and stronger bones and become very active. This alleviates the chances of them developing physical injuries. When children take part in physical exercises just before puberty, this gives them a great foundation for better growth in the future. Watching live sports on platforms like bitcoin blackjack is also a great way to enjoy sports. 

 

Conor Swail and Count Me In finish second in five-star Florida Grand Prix

Conor Swail and Count Me In were second in Florida. Credit: Sportfot.

Conor Swail and the 15-year-old gelding Count Me In claimed an impressive runner-up finish in Saturday $406,000 Fidelity Investments five-star Grand Prix.

World No.9 Swail was one of eight combinations from seven different countries who jumped clear in the first round. The County Down man took the lead when second last to go in the jump-off, crossing the line clear in 41.42 seconds. Germany’s Philipp Weishaupt was last to go with Coby 8, and he claimed victory with a perfectly-judged clear in 40.96 seconds.

“This was his first start of 2022, so I was a bit unsure about him going straight into the five-star,” described Swail of Count Me In. “He jumped incredibly well, and as far as the jump-off goes, I think if I had to do it again I would’ve done a better job. I am delighted with the horse, and obviously it was a fantastic result.”In recent months, Swail has won the FEI Jumping World Cup at Fort Worth in December and the $138,600 three-star Grand Prix last week in California.“The ranking is a by-product of being consistent, and that is what I’m aiming for,” said Swail. “I have a great group of horses at the moment, and they are giving me great chances to do well, which I am benefitting from.”

Jack Ryan and BBS McGregor second in five-star Longines FEI World Cup Grand Prix

Jack Ryan and The Irish Sport Horse BBS McGregor were second at the Longines FEI World Cup event in Sharjah.

Jack Ryan has continued his excellent run of results by taking the runner-up spot with The Irish Sport Horse BBS McGregor in Sunday five-star Longines FEI World Cup Grand Prix at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

The twenty-one-year-old Kilkenny rider and BBS McGregor, who is owned and bred by his mum Marguerite Ryan, were a key part of the recent winning Irish Nations Cup team in Abu Dhabi.

Ryan picked up just one time fault in the first round of yesterday’s competition which was enough to give one of the 10 places available in the jump-off. He kept the fences standing again in round 2 to finish on his one fault score from the first round to take second place overall and €30,000.

Tipperary’s Trevor Breen and Highland President finished in seventh place with one fence down in the jump-off, just ahead of Derry’s David Simpson and Foudre F in eighth.Victory in the FEI World Cup Grand Prix of Sharjah went to Latvia’s Kristaps Neretnieks and Valour with the only double clear of the competition. Sweden’s Evelina Tovek finished third with Winnetou de la Hamente Z.

Conor Swail wins $138,600 California Grand Prix

Co Down’s Conor Swail continued his excellent run of form, when taking victory in the three-star Grand Prix at Thermal, California.

Riding the 13-year-old gelding Vital Chance de la Roque, Ireland’s top-ranked rider at world No.9, was one of 35 athletes to take on the first round course built by fellow Irishman Alan Wade.

Swail used the most of his draw as last to go of the 10 combinations who made it through to the second round. He crossed the line clear in 36.53 seconds, which pushed American Karrie Rufer and Mr. Europe into runner-up spot in a time of 36.72 seconds. Canada’s Lisa Carlsen completed the top three aboard Livestream 2 in 37.79 seconds.

Speaking about his winning mount, Vital Chance de la Roque, the Co Down man said:

“He jumped amazing. I don’t need to keep saying how great he is. If you just read his results, that shows for himself. It was a nice win. We were last to go. The time was very hard to beat. Karrie [Rufer] put up a very fast time. But I did feel if I did what we just explained, I would maybe just make it. So, thankfully, today he had a great round.”

153 horses nominated for $12 million Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup

US horse Life Is Good is among 750 horses from 20 different countries that have been nominated for the 26th Dubai World Cup meeting, on 26 March 2022.

With nine races, including six Group 1s, on the card and $30.5 million in total prizemoney, the Dubai World Cup meeting will culminate in the running of the 26th Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup.

Run over 2,000 metres on dirt, the Group 1 Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup has attracted 153 nominations, including 23 individual Group/Grade 1 winners. Among them is Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup winner Life Is Good for trainer Todd Pletcher, who has also nominated Happy Saver and Dr Post, and Doug O’Neill’s Hot Rod Charlie, already a winner at Meydan Racecourse in the G2 Maktoum Challenge Round 2.

There will also be a strong home defence, with Godolphin Group 2 winner Real World nominated by nine-time World Cup winner Saeed bin Suroor, and Group 1 winner Salute The Soldier by Bahraini trainer Fawzi Nass.

Japan, who won the Dubai World Cup in 2011 with Victoire Pisa, will be well-represented, with 2021 runner-up Chuwa Wizard among their nominations, as well as Grade 1 winner Café Pharoah.

Legends Tour Celebrity Series Grand Final set for Mauritius

The Legends Tour has announced the field for the Celebrity Series Grand Final at the MCB Tour Championship in Mauritius in March. The competition will feature eight of the biggest celebrity personalities from sports, entertainment, and media. The winners from the three qualifying events and the highest ranked available celebrities on the Order of Merit will all travel to the Indian Ocean to compete for a prize fund of £100,000 for their chosen charities, with the winner receiving £25,000. The inaugural final will take place on March 29 at Constance Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius, teeing off a week of golf, followed by the MCB & Constance Pro-Am from March 30-31 and the MCB Tour Championship tournament taking place from April 1-3. Former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur star Teddy Sheringham will be competing in Mauritius along with Liverpool Football Club legend Robbie Fowler.

Former Scotland and British Lions captain Gavin Hastings will also tee it up in Mauritius  having won the Scottish Senior Open Celebrity Series at Royal Aberdeen in September 2021.

Scottish football manager Gordon Strachan will also tee it up in Mauritius along with Gaelic football manager Jim Gavin, who was winner of the Irish Legends Celebrity Series in August.

Brendan Boyce and Matthew Glennon to compete at Race Walking Team Championships

Athletics Ireland has selected a team of two athletes to compete at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Muscat, Oman on March 4th & 5th.

Olympian Brendan Boyce of Finn Valley AC will represent Ireland in the Senior Men’s 35KM Race. Coached by Olympian Rob Heffernan, Boyce has had a strong opener to the 2022 season with a 12th place finish in the Spanish Open 20km race in a time of 1:27:13.

2021 was an impressive season for Finn Valley star, coming 10th in the Tokyo Olympic Games 50km Walk in August after coming 9th in the European Race-Walking Team Championships in the Czech Republic just months before in May 2021.

Mullingar AC’s Matthew Glennon will represent Ireland in the U20 Men’s 10km Race. The 18-year-old coached by Michael Lane, who also coached Olympian Jimmy McDonald, is a rising star within the Irish race-walking scene.

Glennon represented Ireland at the European Athletics U20 Championships on Tallinn last summer where he finished in 22nd spot.

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