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All Blacks Name Squad For 100th Test v South Africa

The All Blacks have named their squad for their 100th test against South Africa in round five of the Rugby Championship on Saturday, September 25.

The milestone meeting between the sides will come 100 years after their first – a game in Dunedin that the All Blacks won 13-5.

Eight players will be making their first appearances against the World champions, including Akira Ioane, Quinn Tupaea and Brad Weber.

In the starting front row, Joe Moody retains the number one starting jersey and Nepo Laulala is back in the number three jersey, with Codie Taylor returning at starting hooker.

Props Karl Tu’inukuafe and Ofa Tuungafasi, along with hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho, are front row cover from the bench.

In the second row, the hugely experienced Brodie Retallick returns alongside Scott Barrett, with Patrick Tuipulotu the reserve lock.

In the loose forwards, Akira Ioane is at blindside flanker, captain Ardie Savea is at seven and Luke Jacobson at number eight.  Ethan Blackadder is the loose forward impact from the bench.

In the backs, TJ Perenara is again at halfback, with Beauden Barrett back in the starting 10 jersey in his 97th Test, playing his 15th Test against South Africa.

David Havili returns at second five-eighth while Rieko Ioane is again at centre and the starting back three from last week’s Test are retained, with George Bridge again on the left wing, Will Jordan on the right wing and Jordie Barrett at fullback.

Halfback Brad Weber, Damian McKenzie and midfielder Quinn Tupaea are the back reserves.

All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster said: “The whole team is excited at what lies ahead this weekend.  The group is working hard, we have been building our performances and we’ve put ourselves in a great position to win the Fortinet Rugby Championship and that’s really exciting for the team.

“The fact that it is against South Africa is pretty special.”

The All Blacks are expecting a torrid battle up front, as always against the Springboks. Commenting on the forwards selection, Foster added:  “It’s a tough pack to pick at the moment because there are a lot of players putting their hands up and there were some players who played well last week.”

“But we have got some very good combinations that we have worked on since the start of the Championship. It’s great to have experienced players like Joe Moody, Ofa Tuungafasi and Patrick Tuipulotu back. It has given us a great starting pack and a strong bench.”

Foster said the team was looking forward to playing in the 100th Test match, but had a narrow focus this week.

“For us, as a team, we’re trying to zone in on what we want to do in this game. We are all aware of the history and legacy of this match and respect that, but the only way we can do justice to that is to prepare well and focus on what we have to do.

“We’re excited and getting ready for what will be a huge challenge.  It will be the first time a number of our guys have played South Africa so they’re excited and ready for it,” Foster said.

All Blacks Squad v South Africa

1. Joe Moody (52)
2. Codie Taylor (62)
3. Nepo Laulala (35)
4. Brodie Retallick (87)
5. Scott Barrett (46)
6. Akira Ioane (8)
7. Ardie Savea (54) – captain
8. Luke Jacobson (9)
9. TJ Perenara (73)
10. Beauden Barrett (96)
11. George Bridge (15)
12. David Havili (9)
13. Rieko Ioane (42)
14. Will Jordan (8)
15. Jordie Barrett (30)

16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (6)
17. Karl Tu’inukuafe (22)
18. Ofa Tuungafasi (40)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (39)
20. Ethan Blackadder (5)
21. Brad Weber (12)
22. Damian McKenzie (35)
23. Quinn Tupaea (3)

Mayo GAA Round 1 Fixtures – Senior, Intermediate and Junior Club Championship

Mayo GAA Round 1 Fixtures – Senior, Intermediate and Junior Club Championship

The 2021 GAA club championship season is underway, with round 1 for Senior, Intermediate and Junior clubs set to begin on Saturday 25th of September. 

Below are all the fixtures, times and locations for all games this weekend.

Tickets are available here.

Connacht Gold Senior Championship

Round 1

Group 1

Claremorris v Davitts – Saturday September 25th – 5 pm – Claremorris

Ballintubber v Ballina Stephenites – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Ray Prendergast Memorial Park

Group 2

Knockmore v Aghamore – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – St. Josephs’s Park – Live on Mayo GAA TV

Charlestown v Belmullet – Sunday, September 26th – 2 pm – Fr. O’Hara Park

Group 3

Balla v Castlebar Mitchels – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Balla

Westport v Ballaghaderreen – Sunday, September 26th – 3:30 pm – Westport – Live on Mayo GAA TV

Group 4

Breaffy v The Neale – Sunday, September 26th – 2:00 pm – Breaffy – Live on TG4

Garrymore v Kiltane – Sunday, September 26th – 2:00 pm – Garrymore

Egan Jewellers Intermediate Championship 

Group 1

Swinford v Bohola Moy Davitts – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Robert McCallion Memorial Pitch

Parke Keelouges v Bonniconlon – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Parke

Group 2

Lahardane v Burrishoole – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Bofeenaun

Mayo Gaels v Hollymount Carramore – Sunday, September 26th – 12:00 pm – Mayo Abbey

Group 3

Ardnaree Sarsfield v Louisburgh – Sunday, September 26th – 2:00 pm – Ardnaree

Kilmaine v Kiltimagh – Sunday, September 26th – 3:30 pm – Kilmaine

Group 4

Ballyhaunis v Crossmolina Deel Rovers – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Ballyhaunis

Castlebar B v Ballinrobe – Sunday, September 26th – 12:00 pm – Páirc Josie Munnelly

TF Royal Hotel and Theatre Junior Championship

Group 1

Ardagh v Kilfian – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Ardagh

Kilmeena v Tuar Mhic Eadaigh – Sunday, September 26th – 12:30 pm – Kilmeena

Group 2

Lacken v Kilmovee – Sunday, September 26th – 1 pm – Lacken

Cill Chomain v Achill – Sunday, September 26th – 2 pm – Cill Chomain

Group 3

Ballycastle v Eastern Gaels – Sunday, September 26th – 1 pm – Ballycastle

Moygownagh v Shrule Glencorrib – Sunday, September 26th – 3:30 pm – Moygownagh

Group 4

Killala v Islandeady – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Killala

Ballycroy v Bye

Mayo GAA Round 1 Fixtures – Senior, Intermediate and Junior Club Championship

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Leeds v West Ham – Preview, Team News, Betting

Leeds United are still on the hunt for their first win of the season as they face West Ham on week six of the Premier League

The match will kick off at 15:00 on Saturday 25th September in Elland Road with Kevin Friend as referee

Leeds finally got a well-needed boost this week in the EFL Cup. After a dreary 0-0 away to Fulham with a heavily rotated squad, they managed to win the penalty shootout after a Meslier save.

Manager Marcelo Bielsa will hope that they inspire his side to claim their first victory in the league. They go into this home game in 17th place after three draws in five matches.

The Whites may be happy but West Ham fans were ecstatic in the Cup. After losing to Manchester United on Sunday in the most dramatic fashion, they returned to Old Trafford three days later and a Lanzini goal won them the tie.

Now a Europa League side, David Moyes will want his team to push on from eighth place in the league after two wins and two draws from the opening five matches.

Leeds United will fear this fixture, in the last four games spanning ten years, West Ham has won two and drawn two. Last season in the Premier League, the Hammers won but fixtures by small margins.

Predicted Starting Teams

Leeds United

Formation

4-1-4-1

Predicted Starting 11

Meslier (GK), Firpo, Cooper, Cresswell, Ayling, Phillips, James, Dallas, Klich, Summerville, Rodrigo

Injuries / Suspensions

Llorente (Muscle injury), Harrison (Covid-19), Bamford (Ankle injury), Raphinha (Hip injury), Koch (Groin injury), Struijk (Suspended)

West Ham United

Formation

4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting 11

Areola (GK), Cresswell, Diop, Zouma, Coufal, Noble, Kral, Behrahma, Lanzini, Yarmelenko, Bowen

Injuries / Suspensions

Reid (Knee injury)

Betting

Leeds United 17/10

Draw 5/2

West Ham United 7/5

 

Score Prediction

This is predicted to be a very close fixture, as a battle between two managerial geniuses in Moyes and Bielsa. Even though Leeds will be on the hunt, it is hard to bet against West Ham in the form that they are in.

Expect this game to end at a close 2-1 to the Hammers.

1xBet betting affiliates: the arch aim and small nuances

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Republic of Ireland WNT Boss Pauw Thanks Fans For Support

Republic of Ireland women’s national team manager Vera Pauw has thanked fans for their support in Tallaght Stadium after her side ran out 3-2 winners against world number 11 national side Australia.

A crowd of 3,314 were present on the night to help Pauw’s women end a seven-game skid with a strong win over the side that finished fourth at this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

It was the seventh time out of the 23 games the women’s national side has played in Tallaght Stadium that there were over 3,000 supporters in attendance – the fixture against Australia adhered to Covid restrictions.

Ireland WNT Manager Vera Pauw wanted to thank the fans for their incredible support.

“I’ve always said it, from the first moment that I came here, that our fans are truly unbelievable. From when they arrive into the Stadium right the way until the very end, they are cheering us on and that makes such a difference as it helps to inspire our players.

“It was far too long not playing in front of our fans, even though we all appreciate and respect the effects of COVID-19. But on Tuesday, it was like they had never been away. There was an electric feeling around the place and the fans never got tired and never stopped supporting us.

“From myself, the players & the backroom staff, we want to thank everyone who came out to support us. They made a big impact and reminded us that football needs to be played in front of fans because the game belongs to us all.

“We are delighted with our performance and result against Australia, but now we turn our attention to the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers – starting at home, in Tallaght Stadium, against Sweden on October 21st. I really hope that we can get as many fans as possible into the Stadium for that game because it will be one of the biggest games in the history of the Ireland Women’s Team.

“We would also like to thank Sky Ireland, who enjoyed their first game as our primary partner. We are excited to work closely with them. And we also issue a special thanks to the media who continue to cover our team and help to raise the profile of women’s football as a result.

“For our fans, we never take their support for granted and it fills us with great pride when we can show our appreciation by signing autographs or taking selfies after the game. We have built a great connection together and we are already looking forward to the Sweden game and seeing our fans again.”

Ticket news will be announced soon for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Sweden on Thursday, October 21st.

Republic of Ireland Women’s U17s End Portugal Trip On A High

The Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-17s won 1-0 against Portugal in Lisbon on Wednesday afternoon, bouncing back from a defeat to the same opponent earlier in the week.

Their win came less than 24 hours after the senior side defeated Australia in front of over 3,000 fans at Tallaght Stadium.

With time ticking down in Lisbon, Cork City defender Heidi Macken popped up to score the winning goal for the Irish.

The youngster made the most telling impact at the most crucial time as referee Sofia Gamas blew the final whistle moments after that to allow Ireland to extend their celebrations.

Head Coach James Scott made some changes to his line-up following last Monday’s 3-1 loss to the same opponent and there was a freshness about their play in the Portuguese heat.

It was the hosts who struck first with a shot from distance rattling the Irish crossbar before Claudia Keenan was called on to make a vital save on 18 minutes.

However, Ireland did produce some neat passages of play – a characteristic of Scott’s teams – with Lia O’Leary shooting just wide of the target and also registering a second effort at goal.

Abby Larkin tested the alertness of the Portuguese goalkeeper, Eve Dossen headed wide when meeting a free-kick delivery, and Michaela Lawrence clipped the top of the crossbar with a shot.

While Portugal did have some chances, it was Ireland who looked the most likely to score with Larkin again going close.

However, luck seemed to be evading them until Macken changed that for them.

The watch had gone past the 90th minute when Macken got the goal that ends this trip to Portugal on a high and should give Ireland plenty of confidence going into their UEFA Women’s Under-17 European Championship qualifiers.

Republic of Ireland: Keenan; Thompson, Dossen (Fleming 68), Macken, O’Hanlon; O’Mahony (O’Brien 80), Lawrence (O’Riley 68); Long (Kelly 56), Loughrey (McCarn 80), O’Leary (Ralph 80); Larkin.

Portugal: Faria; Ramos, Vinhas, Cardoso, Pinto, Francisca; Ferreira, Martins, Joao, Simas, Doce.

Referee: Sofia Gama (Portugal).

World Rugby Limit Full Contact Training To 15 Minutes Per Week

World Rugby have limited full-contact training to 15 minutes per week as part of a set of new guidelines aimed at reducing injury risk and supporting short and long-term player welfare.

The guidelines have been published by both World Rugby and International Rugby Players (IRP), and is supported by national players’ associations, national unions, international and domestic competitions, top coaches and clubs.

They focus on the intensity and frequency of contact training that rugby players undertake throughout their careers.

Full contact training is recommended to be limited to a maximum of 15 minutes per week across a maximum of two days per week with Mondays and Fridays comprising zero full contact training to allow for recovery and preparation.

Other recommended limits include a 40-minute cap on controlled contact training per week and a 30-minute restriction on live set-piece training.

World Rugby Director of Rugby and High Performance and former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt added: “Training has increasingly played an important role in injury prevention as well as performance.

“While there is a lot less full-contact training than many people might imagine, it is our hope that having a central set of guidelines will further inform players and coaches of key considerations for any contact that is done during training.

“These new guidelines, developed by leading experts and supported by the game, are by necessity a work in progress and will be monitored and further researched to understand the positive impact on player welfare. We are encouraged by the response that we have received so far.

“We recognise that community-level rugby can be an almost entirely different sport in terms of fitness levels, resources and how players can be expected to train, but the guidelines can be applied at many levels, especially the planning, purpose and monitoring of any contact in training.”

Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster, who was involved in reviewing the study and advising the development of the guidelines, said: “We have a responsibility to make the game as safe as possible for all our players. For coaches, optimising training plays a significant role in achieving that objective.

“It is important that we do not overdo contact load across the week in order that players are fresh, injury-free and ready for match days. These guidelines provide a practical and impactful approach to this central area of player preparation and management.”

Ireland international and IRP Head of Strategic Projects and Research Sene Naoupu said: “While this is the first step of the implementation and monitoring process, it is an incredible outcome that shows just how much players care about this area.

“It also provides a foundation to review and determine the future direction of implementation across the game, within an evidence-based injury-prevention programme for performance and welfare.”

The guidelines will feature in the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup player welfare standards.

World Rugby is also working on a “wide-ranging study of the impact of replacements on injury risk in the sport with the University of Bath in England.”

All of these activities will inform the decisions the sport makes to advance welfare for players at all levels and stages.

Carabao Cup 2021/22 Round Four – Full Draw

Carabao Cup EFL Cup League Cup

The fourth-round draw for the 2021/22 Carabao Cup has been made, with five all-Premier League ties and four EFL sides to look out for.

Holders Manchester City will travel to London to face David Moyes’ West Ham United after the Scotsman finally got the better of his old employers.

Pep Guardiola’s side are on a quest for their fifth league cup in a row and the one that will put them out on their own as the team with the most titles.

Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City will play host to Brighton and Hove Albion, who recently beat the Foxes in the league.

Republic of Ireland winger Aaron Connolly scored both goals for the Graham Potter’s Seagulls as they beat Potters’ old side to set up a date with the FA Cup champions.

Joint-record winners Liverpool will travel to Deepdale to face Preston North End in the second part of their quest to win a ninth league cup and end their drought of nine years in the competition.

Liverpool have not made a final in the competition since 2016, in which they were beaten by City – the Citizens have won five of the last six EFL Cup campaigns.

Arsenal will play host to Leeds United while their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur will make the journey to Turf Moor to face Sean Dyche’s Burnley.

Queens Park Rangers will take on Sunderland in the sole all-EFL tie of the draw and Stoke City, managed by former Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill, will host newly-promoted Brentford.

Carabao Cup R4 Draw

Chelsea v Southampton

Arsenal v Leeds United

Stoke City v Brentford

West Ham United v Manchester City

Leicester City v Brighton and Hove Albion

Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur

Queens Park Rangers v Sunderland

Preston North End v Liverpool

Odds

Manchester City 5/2

Chelsea 11/2

Liverpool 8/1

Manchester United 17/2

Arsenal 10/1

Leicester City 12/1

Tottenham Hotspur 16/1

West Ham United 25/1

Leeds United 25/1

Southampton 33/1

Brighton and Hove Albion 33/1

Brentford 40/1

Burnley 50/1

Queens Park Rangers 80/1

Stoke 100/1

Preston 200/1

Sunderland 250/1

Betting laws and regulations in Ireland

Gambling has been legal in Ireland for hundreds of years, but the rules and regulations governing betting in the country have changed over time. In Irish law, the term ‘bet’ is not defined. The Betting Acts, on the other hand, state that “the word bet includes wager which entails a bookmaker assigning fixed odds against a future event, accepting bets on the event, and paying out profits. But same as Finnish new online casinos, the Irish online casinos are regulated by a state monopoly.  Various Betting laws and regulations in Ireland include, let’s take a closer look at them:

  1. The Betting Act of 1854 

The Betting Act of 1854 was the first piece of legislation to regulate gambling in Ireland. The Act was passed in the 1850s and was in use for over 100 years. The 1854 Act specified regulations guiding the use of houses and offices for gambling or betting purposes. The Act stipulates penalties for offenders regarding illegal occupation of properties and laundering of money.

  1. Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956

The Act addressed Ireland’s gradual rise in casino gambling. Commercial casinos were prohibited by the Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956, although members’ clubs were allowed to continue to operate their casino games. Poker and other casino games are popular in these private members’ clubs, but because there are only a few dozen throughout Ireland, they are considered minor. However, the law made provision which allowed playing casino for real money. The Act allowed issuance of permission to lottery holders, total value of the prizes shall not be more than £300 and the value of each prize shall be stated on every ticket or coupon.

  1. The Betting Act of 1931

According to the Betting Act of 1931, it is illegal for a minor under the age of 18 to be in an Irish bookmaker. In Ireland, the legal gambling age is generally set at 18 years old. In Ireland, for example, you must be 18 to buy a Lotto ticket or place a bet. Previously, the legal age for gambling in Ireland was set at 16, but it was later raised to 18.

 

 

  1. The 2013 Gambling Control Bill

The 2013 Gambling Control Bill was sponsored by Alan Shatter as a private Member’ Bill but it is yet to be passed. The bill is expected to increase regulation of the gaming industry, both online and offline. In addition to regulatory improvements, the measure would make it lawful for dozens of brick-and-mortar casinos to open in Ireland, thereby transforming Ireland’s gambling landscape.

  1. The Betting Act 2015

The bill was created and approved to amend the Betting Act of 1931, which failed to address an account for the upcoming expansion of internet gambling, which is expected to happen a half-decade after it was drafted. The Betting (Amendment) Act 2015 was passed into law in March 2015, and its regulations became effective on August 1, 2015. The modification was made to cover all remote operators, regardless of where they are located or whether they are online. The operator will be liable to Irish regulation and taxation if they accept bets from anyone in Ireland.

The Betting Act of 2015 made it unlawful to assist gambling to players in Ireland. Operators can face fines of up to €150, 000 for the first offense and up to €300,000 for subsequent offenses. The Betting Act requires any operator that accepts bets from anyone in Ireland to be licensed and taxed in Ireland.

 

  1. The Gaming and Lotteries Act of 2019

The Amendment Act altered and changed the original Gaming Act of 1956 by making changes to sections 3 and 4 of the principal Act. The Act states that promoting gambling without first obtaining a gaming permission or license is illegal punishable under the law. However, the sections 12 and 13 of the Act which give local governments the right to pass resolutions allowing gambling in their administrative regions, remain unchanged under the Act. With such resolution, the District Court may issue a certificate authorizing the issuing of a license legalizing gaming at an amusement hall or parks. The operator of gambling houses can then apply to the Revenue Commissions for a gaming license for both machines and premises using the certificate.

 

Liverpool To Face Preston In Round 4 of Carabao Cup

Liverpool have been drawn to face Preston North End in the fourth round of the 2021/22 Carabao Cup at Deepdale.

It is only the fifth time in the last 18 domestic cup ties that Liverpool have been drawn against a side outside of the Premier League.

The tie will be the first meeting between the sides in 12 years, which was also held at Deepdale, and only the second in 59 years – Albert Riera and Fernando Torres gave Liverpool a 2-0 win in the third round of the FA Cup.

Furthermore, this will be the first time Liverpool and Preston will meet each other in the league cup.

Liverpool began their current Carabao Cup campaign on Tuesday night with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Preston will play their fourth game of the competition this season against Liverpool after high-scoring wins against Mansfield Town, Morecambe and Cheltenham Town.

Preston and Liverpool have connections – Liverpool signed centre-half Ben Davies from the side in January while Sepp Van Den Berg is currently on loan at the Lilywhites.

Liverpool will be expected to use the clash as an excuse to rest key players and give fringe players game time.

The Redmen’s young guns caught the eye against the Canaries as the trio of Conor Bradley, Kaide Gordon and Tyler Morton seamlessly slotted into the system that Liverpool use on their debuts.

Northern Irish right-back Conor Bradley was adept at making use of the right half-space in between the midfield and the right flank.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is known for making use of this area of the pitch when providing support in attack.

Bradley’s time in the Liverpool academy and with the Northern Irish senior side showcases his ability to join the midfield and help sustain pressure on the opposition.

However, the Tyrone native gave away a penalty towards the end of the first half but Kelleher, who hails from the same island, made sure the debutant’s mistake was not costly.

Kaide Gordon, born in 2004, made his anticipated debut at Carrow Road on the right wing and linked up well with Bradley.

Gordon worked hard and did well on the wing to force his way into spaces and create goalscoring opportunities.

He was the only member of the front three that did not get himself a goal but it was not for lack of trying on the night the former Derby County player became Liverpool’s fifth youngest-ever player at 16 years and 351 days.

Liverpool leaked counter-attacks in the first half as the midfield that looked like it lacked a defensive presence on paper lacked a defensive presence.

Step up Tyler Morton for his first 45 minutes under Jurgen Klopp – Naby Keita went the other way after picking up what appeared to be a minor muscle injury.

Morton was given lots of time and space on the ball by the hosts and did well with it as he became the assured presence that calmed the eight-time league cup winners’ midfield.

The U23 star made 31 passes while only taking 39 touches and also helped in defence, filling in for those who had left a space in the back four.

Fourth round fixtures are scheduled to be played in the week commencing October 25 and fixture details will be announced soon.