Ireland track star Sarah Lavin took a big step towards Olympic qualification last night with a superb run in Spain all but sealing it for the Limerick athlete.
Lavin ran a monumental 12.95 in the 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour silver meeting in Madrid last night, earning silver in the event.
The time meant that the hurdler became only the second Irish woman ever to break the 13-second barrier after Derval O’Rourke.
The Limerick native qualified for the 100m hurdles final after running a 13.2 and cut 0.24 off her personal best to achieve the impressive sub-13-second time.
The Tokyo Olympics Organisation Committee has announced that there will be a 50 percent cap in every sporting venue with no amount over 10,000
Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto made the announcement this morning after a long meeting with the Olympic and Japanese organizing bodies.
This decision goes against the advice of medical professionals who think having spectators is too risky during the Covid19 pandemic.
This statement is considered a surprise after there was an increase in cases in Japan in recent months. With the billions the country spent on this event, they plan to run it as close to normal as possible.
The country has already lost a large amount of revenue from the Olympics with new spaced-out venues needed and fewer ticket sales.
It was already announced weeks ago that overseas spectators would not be allowed in sporting events.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters:
“In the event of a state emergency was declared then we can’t rule out not having spectators.”
Fans are required to wear masks in the stadiums and shouting is said to be strictly prohibited.
A 50 percent attendance would not be too noticeable in most of the Japanese sports arenas except for the Tokyo Olympic Stadium and Football stadium. Both events have a capacity of around 65,000. Which the new regulations less than one-sixth of the supporters will see the 100m sprint or the football finals.
It seems that social media and television will have to be a major part of this year’s Olympic experience.
The Tokyo Olympic Games will start on Friday 23rd July and run until Sunday 8th August.
The GAA has seen many great and dominating teams throughout the decades. With Mick O’ Dwyer’s and Jack O’Connor’s Kerry sides coming to mind when discussing icon teams.
The Kingdom’s dominance all those years ago is now in the rearview mirror with one team coming to the fold as the pound for pound greatest GAA team of all time.
The present Dublin team have outgrown the amateur roots of the sport, leaving others in the dust of their success.
With an unprecedented seven-in-row on the horizon and a record-shattering ten-in-a-row a real possibility, the only question to ask is;
how does one stop the Dubs?
1. Neutralise Brian Fenton
Everything that comes through Dublin comes from Fenton, his overall impact on the midfield has been instrumental in their success over the past few years. If he is not playing you can see a gap in their quality going forward, when he does play it is almost impossible to stop the man who has not lost a championship game in his career so far.
When Fenton attains possession from the middle of the park, he has the pace, size and power. The way he carries the ball is a skill in itself and his acute ability to ponder into space is the best in the country. Man-marking him out of the game and from kick-outs will hamper him to a certain extent.
Matching him with a player of similar size and stature would help. David Moran in the 2019 All-Ireland Final went toe-to-toe with Fenton, matching him in the tackle and in work rate.
2. Maximise Scoring Opportunities
Any team that faces the Dubs know that if they do not take their chances when presented that they will inevitably be blitzed. To beat Dublin, a forward line especially needs to consistent in front of the goal. Mayo in 2017 had 48 attacks and only scored 17 points. Cillian O’Connor missed some crucial scores to let Dublin of the leash for the rest of the game.
A team needs reliable free-takers, for instance. The last team to beat Dublin was Donegal in 2014. They had Michael Murphy who rarely misses from frees and from open play. Scoring goals is also a big factor in conquering Dublin. Scoring at least three goals was enough for Donegal to beat them. Anything less will almost spell defeat for anyone.
3. Cluxton’s Kickouts
The infamous Cluxton kick-out has been feared and revered for years now. Making teams second-guessing on how the Dubs will progress forward. Dublin usually plays from the back-line with pace, with wing-backs galloping forward to create pressure out-wide.
However, under smart tactics to nullify the kick-out, teams will have to press high, Mayo did it in 2016 and 2017 with enough success to make Dublin lose possession. Mayo’s turn-over success rate from kick-outs was a major factor in why they did so well in those games from the middle of the park, especially in the first half.
You stop Cluxton, you stop Dublin in a major way.
4. The Donegal blueprint
Jim McGuinness was the last manager to dethrone the Dubs at Croke Park. All the way back in 2014 Donegal masterfully and tactically outsmarted Dublin in every way. in 2011 McGuinness’s Donegal played the Dubs with 15 men behind the ball. A defensive onslaught that still led to a defeat. Their second meeting saw his side layout a similar gameplan but when they did win back the ball, they drove at pace with a long-ball kicking gameplan.
Another way McGuinness saw off Dublin was to show no respect. Dublin kills off teams when teams play the way they want to play. By not breaking their defensive shape, it was difficult for Dublin to score freely. Inevitably Dublin grew conscious of this and began to panic, kicking from difficult angles to no avail.
It’s not as simple as putting 15 men behind the ball and not play football, it’s having the right gameplan with enough variety to cause damage. Donegals win in 2014 has often been imitated but never duplicated to the same result.
5. Time will Prevail
Every sport has that one team that is seen as invincible, blown up by the media and pundits alike. They are the greatest team in history, no debate there, but they can be beaten and eventually they will be. Games against Mayo in All-Ireland Finals have shown a chink in the armour, winning on both occasions by a single-point
Eventually, players will leave the panel. Stephen Cluxton, Philly McMahon, Johnny Cooper, Michael Fitzsimons, James McCarthy and Cian O’Sullivan are all coming to the twilight end of their careers, finding replacements of their quality and experience will be difficult.
With Mayo and Kerry fielding young and ambitious sides for the future, time will not be kind to Dublin if they are to sustain their dominance for years to come.
Like all good things, they must and will come to an end.
It is the 23rd of September 1951, Mayo has just beaten Leinster champions, Meath, in Croke Park to pick up their third All-Ireland title. The players jubilant in their success, travel home on the back of a truck.
While passing through a funeral in Foxford.The team decided not to pay respects and carried on with their celebrations.
Infuriated, a local priest put a curse on the team. That while every player from the 1951 team was still alive and well, Mayo would never win an All-Ireland title.
That was over 70 years ago, and Mayo has yet to lift the famous Sam Maguire cup. Those who witnessed its last success in 51 will share fond memories. Watching captain Sean Flanagan from their black and white TV is a Mayo person’s dream in the modern era.
Not competing in a single All-Ireland Final until 38 years after their 1951 victory in a losing attempt against Cork.
Not competing in a single All-Ireland Final until 38 years after their 1951 victory in a losing attempt against Cork. In 1996, 1997 against Meath and Kerry, Defeats did nothing for morale while whitewashes to Kerry in 2004 and 2006 saw great Mayo players leave the panel with no All-Ireland medals.
Sometimes you got to take a step back to take two steps forward
Fast forward to 2010 and Mayo have just been eliminated from the championship in the opening round of the qualifiers by Longford, the so-called Johnno II era was over with.
By the start of the 2011 campaign, former player James Horan became manager. New players such as Aidan O’Shea and Cillian O’Connor were finding their feet, the optimism around Mayo was growing.
Beating Roscommon to win their 41st Connacht title, eliminating All-Ireland Champions Cork in the Quarter-Finals. Before losing to Kerry in the All-Ireland Semi-Final was nothing to scoff about. This was the same group of players, who a year before lost to Longford.
The Bridesmaid Era
Conquering Connacht in 2012, and yet again knocking out the All-Ireland Champions in Dublin. Yet, losing another All-Ireland final to a ferocious Donegal side was deemed a success in some ways.
By 2013, Mayo was seen as the favourites for the championship, for the third year in a row, eliminating the All-Ireland Champions in Donegal before losing in the final to Dublin by a single point.
Cruelly losing to Kerry in the 2014 All-Ireland Semi-Final in Limerick saw James Horan step down as manager shortly after the loss.
Mayo later appointed Pat Holmes and Noel Connolly as joint managers in September of 2014.
Mayo ultimately lost to eventual champions Dublin in a Semi-Final Replay in 2015.
Shortly after, controversy fell upon Mayo once again. With Holmes and Connolly being ousted out of their roles by the players themselves. A vote of no confidence in the pair led to their resignation with the majority of players in favour of the decision.
Scrutiny around the camp was at an all-time high, many pundits criticizing the ‘’celebrity’’ nature of a team that failed on the big occasion time after time.
As a result, Stephen Rochford became Mayo manager in 2016.
Struggling in Connacht before battling their way through the Qualifiers. Another meeting with Dublin was set.
Their first meeting on All-Ireland final day was a classic and for the first time in history. Mayo scores two own goals, giving Dublin the advantage. Cillian O’Connor brought the game to a replay and another day in Croke Park loomed.
After an opening goal from Lee Keegan, Mayo ultimately lost by a single point, and it was back to square one.
A game they should have won became a constant theme throughout the decade, especially against the all-conquering Dubs was a hard pill to swallow.
Luck is for Winners
The start of the 2017 All-Ireland campaign showed the wear and tear of this Mayo team. Many ageing stars stuck around in the hope for one last hurrah. With Andy Moran committing for another season.
Losing to Galway in the Connacht Semi-Final did little to hamper spirits. The Qualifiers were up and running, and so was Mayo.
Beating the likes of Derry and Cork in close games before meeting Roscommon and Kerry in the Quarter and Semi-Finals, each tie going to a replay.
In the latter games, Mayo played with passion, ferocity and a willingness to put their bodies on the line for a united cause. They stormed through to the final where Dublin awaited yet again.
As soon as the match started, Mayo fell behind to a goal and played catch-up for the remainder of the first half before taking the lead heading into half-time The second half saw goal chances, red cards and a movie like finish that saw the Dubs come out victorious.
Mayo lost again, and it was clear that it was not for a lack of trying. Lady luck had swung in Dublin’s favour again. Mayo’s golden generation had come up short once more on the big occasion.
The Why, What, Where, When?
Looking back, the Mayo team from the last decade is easily one of the greatest GAA teams. The only team to never win the holy grail that is the All-Ireland, but nonetheless, their quality and level of consistency was the main reason why the GAA was as popular given Dublin’s dominance.
There are many factors as to why this group of players could never get over the line:
1. They are the perfect example of the right team, at the wrong time.
Dublin had Kerry and Tyrone to deal with in the 2000s, Dublin had Kerry in the 1970s and 1980s and Mayo had Dublin in the 2010s. Not one team could say they gave Dublin the level of problems that Mayo did. Facing off against the Dub eight times (replays included) and only winning one.
This was before Dublin really hit their stride and Mayo were just coming into theirs. Dublin simply knew how to win. Many of classic games between the pair, Mayo should have come out victorious on more than one occasion, with 2017 being a standout.
2. Politics, game-management, bad decisions and lack of killer mentality.
No one can question Mayo’s fight throughout the years, but what can be seen as an Achilles heel is the self-sabotage that comes with Mayo. The 2016 and 2017 finals in particular are when bad decisions came into the fray.
For the 2016 final replay, the baffling decision to drop David Clarke for Robbie Hennelly backfired when the Breffy man fumbled a ball into the square, leading to a Dublin penalty which subsequently made the difference in Mayo’s defeat. Reports of outside influence from certain players to include Hennelly put pressure on the management team were denied throughout.
In 2017 Donal Vaughan needlessly got sent off at the start of the second half for violent conduct when he struck John Small (who was on the verge of being sent of himself). A player of his experience should have known better and with Mayo a man up.
3. Conceding goals
What separates the good teams from the great teams is knowing how to win.
What separates the great teams from the greatest team is knowing how not to lose.
To put it simply, Mayo lost on big occasions because of conceding unnecessary goals. Conceding two goals in the early stages of 2012 gave Donegal a gap that was too tough to close. 2013 saw Bernard Brogan flatten Mayo’s mental fragility with two goals.
While two own goals in 2016 and a goal in the first minute of the 2017 final sealed Mayo’s fate before it really begun.
What Next?
James Horan returned in 2020 and managed to get a faltering Mayo side to the All-Ireland final, in another loss to Dublin. This time, however, the disappointment was minimal. With many young players joining.
2021 saw many retirements from the established group of players. Andy Moran, Keith Higgins, David Clarke, Tom Parsons, Chris Barrett and Donal Vaughan all hung up their boots after years of incredible service.
The squad still has influential players such as Aidan O’Shea, the O’Connor brothers, Lee Keegan, and Kevin McLoughlin. Along with new additions such as Matthew Ruane, Tommy Conroy, Oisín Mullin and Ryan O’Donoghue bring a much needed youthful outlook and will be challenging Dublin in years to come.
Conclusion
This Mayo team will be looked upon as a nearly team and rightfully so. However, the grit, determination and pure entertainment this group of players brought year in, year out cannot be disputed
“Every sport has its challenges, of course, if you step into a boxing ring, the physical toll and the mental toll of knowing I’m going to really hurt here and I have to hurt someone and I have to stay strong and stay focused even when someone is trying to punch me in the face.”
In the last decade, the psychological side of sport has been recognized as an important part of what makes a winner. Team Ireland is thinking the same way with this year’s journey to the Tokyo Olympic Games.
This will be a very different Olympics to any previous year. No overseas supporters are allowed to sporting venues meaning friends and family of the athletes will not be able to go.
Former Olympian Jessie Barr and Dr. Kate Kirby are part of the sports psychology support group for Team Ireland this year.
Speaking to Jessie Barr about minding an athlete’s headspace in this different Olympics, she said:
“Most athletes are used to competing in pretty quiet stadiums until they make it to major championships… what we might end up seeing are athletes who are distracted or find it quite nerve-racking having 80,000 people suddenly looking at me, that’s been taken away so that might benefit them in a positive way.”
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Speaking to a psychologist is one of the many supports that Team Ireland provides for its athletes such as a physio and a nutritionist. None of these are mandatory for athletes but it is recommended that they use all services available to them.
Barr has experience of competing at the Games which help her understand what might be going through the mind of an Olympian. She was a 400m hurdler who competed at the London 2012 Games.
“You don’t need to have been an athlete to be a sports psychologist, but I definitely feel that I have the benefit of that experience.
“That feeling of empathy with the athletes and they’re describing a situation of standing on a start-line … and the gravity of it hits me,” added Barr.
Although we will not be able to see our athletes in person, Team Ireland is encouraging everyone to show their support to the Irish through social media.
Barr believes that making it to the start-line is the hardest part for an athlete. Even though there will be no supporters there, the Green Army will be pushing Team Ireland all the way in Tokyo.
“The first time where the athlete steps out into the performance … it’s the first time you realize ‘Oh my God, I’m competing at the Olympics.”
Jon Rahm sunk two long putts on the 17th & 18th at Torrey Pines to edge a stroke ahead of Louis Oosthuizen in a drama-filled final round late last night. He then faced an anxious wait as the South African golfer still had four to play. A bogey on the 17th put paid to Oosthuizen’s challenge and Rahm became the 121st winner of the U.S. Open.
In doing so Rahm became the first Spaniard to lift the prestigious trophy and only the fourth to claim a major title.
Rahm is no stranger to final-round drama. He shot a scintillating 62 in the final round at Lahinch in 2019 to come from five shots back to claim his second Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open title. He had previously won the title in 2017 at Portstewart.
The win at Torrey Pines lifts Rahm to the number one spot in the world rankings. Which will serve as a boost to Padraig Harrington’s European Ryder Cup team also.
Rahm’s win somehow felt pre-ordained. He had led the Memorial by six shots after 54 holes, only to be informed that he had tested positive for Covid on the 18th after his third round two weeks ago. Two negative tests allowed him to exit his self-isolation just in time travel to La Jolla, California in order to compete at the U.S. Open.
Aptly, as the win fell on father’s day, the proud dad was greeted by his wife Kelley and his infant son Kepa as he strolled off the 18th. He cradled his son as he waited for the final holes to finish before his victory was confirmed.
It will take place across several host cities and include even more star players.
But who is the most expensive in each position and who should win the tournament and who you can use your euro 2020 betting offers to back the tournament winner.
Resounding victories over Zimbabwe, Mexico and Tonga ensured Ireland made the perfect start to the weekend at Stade Louis II, with Terry Kennedy and Jordan Conroy standing out by sharing 14 tries between them on the opening day of the tournament.
Kennedy was at his electric best in the heat of Monaco, showcasing his superb footwork and devastating turn of pace throughout Day 1, most notably when scoring a first-half hat-trick against Zimbabwe in Ireland’s Pool A opener on Saturday morning.
Conroy, who was last year’s top try scorer on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, got in on the act too, crossing for a first-half brace during the 31-10 win over the African side. In Ireland’s second outing, Eddy’s men scored 31 unanswered points against Mexico, with Kennedy (2), Conroy and Ian Fitzpatrick (2) on the scoresheet.
Ireland saved their best performance of the day for their third outing as they ran out 43-0 winners over Tonga. Conroy and Kennedy helped themselves to a hat-trick apiece, while Harry McNulty was Ireland’s other try-scorer.
It means Ireland – chasing history and a place in Tokyo – sit second in Pool A behind Samoa, who they face on Sunday at 1.33pm local time/12.33pm Irish time. That final Pool game will determine who finishes first and second, with the top two safely progressing through to the semi-finals.
In Pool B, France lead the way from Chile on points difference
The outright winner of the tournament will secure the final Men’s qualification spot for this summer’s Olympics.
Pool A: Ireland v Samoa, 1.33pm local time/12.33pm Irish time
Semi-Final 1: 4.23pm local time/3.23pm Irish time
Semi-Final 2: 4.45pm local time/3.45pm Irish time
Final: 7.07pm local time/6.07pm Irish time.
Ireland Men’s Sevens Squad:
Jack Kelly (Dublin University)
Harry McNulty (LA Giltinis)
Foster Horan (Lansdowne)
Ian Fitzpatrick (Lansdowne)
Adam Leavy (Lansdowne)
Billy Dardis (Terenure College)
Sean Cribbin (Suttonians)
Hugo Lennox (Skerries)
Greg O’Shea (Shannon RFC)
Terry Kennedy (St Mary’s College)
Jordan Conroy (Buccaneers)
Aaron Sexton (Malone/Ulster)
Mark Roche (Lansdowne)
Bryan Mollen (Blackrock College).
Warren Gatland announced his 37-man squad in early May to face the SpringBoks. Their first test is against Emirates Lions on the 3rd July, but will we see many Ireland players on the pitch?
There are seven Irish players named in the 37-man Lions squad after a mixed performance at this year’s Six Nations.
Alun Wyn Jones has been named captain of the Welsh and English heavy side. But how do the Irish players stack up on this side?
Conor Murray is one of Ireland’s biggest hopes for starting as he is still the best option that the Lions have at scrumhalf. He would bring experience to a relatively young, new backline.
Murray’s quick thinking would make him an important part of Gatland’s fast, explosive side.
Robbie Henshaw is another strong shout for the starting team after a good season with Leinster and Ireland.
Henshaw’s fast and tenacious ball carrying will have him as a firm favorite to start second center against Emirates Lions.
Bundee Aki was a surprise to many that he was named in the squad after a disappointing Six Nations finishing with a red card against England.
Although it’s unlikely that he will start, Aki was brought due to the pace and ball-carrying skill he brings in the center. Expect to see him used off the bench in a few of the tests.
Forwards
Tadhg Furlong has proven to be one of the British Isles’ best front row with his wide stature and powerful legs.
After another good Six Nations, Furlong appears to be the front runner for starting at number four for the Lions.
Ulster captain, Iain Henderson was a mainstay for Andy Farrell with Ireland and looks to continue that on tour.
Henderson’s style of play would work really well alongside Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones in second row
Munster’s Tadhg Beirne may have to deal with playing most of this tour off the bench or as a replacement.
The Lions team is very strong in second-row options but Beirne can also fill in at six if needed.
Jack Conan is another great Leinster player part of the Lions setup. Unlucky for him is that he is competing with Taulupe Faletau and Tom Curry for a starting shirt.
Conan’s surprising speed in the wide channels will make him a great option later in the tour when players start to tire.
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 17, 2021
Ronan Kelleher has trained with the squad in Jersey but is only a standby in case of injury to the other front-row options.
The last chance for the players to impress the head coach will be their last challenge against Japan on Saturday 26th June.
The 37-man squad for the British and Irish Lions 2021:
Backs:
Josh Adams (Wales), Bundee Aki (Ireland), Dan Biggar (Wales), Elliot Daly (England), Gareth Davies (Wales), Owen Farrell (England), Chris Harris (Scotland), Robbie Henshaw (Ireland), Stuart Hogg (Scotland), Conor Murray (Ireland), Ali Price (Scotland), Louis Rees-Zammit (Wales), Finn Russell (Scotland), Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland), Anthony Watson (England), Liam Williams (Wales)
Forwards:
Tadhg Beirne (Ireland), Jack Conan (Ireland), Luke Cowan-Dickie (England), Tom Curry (England), Zander Fagerson (Scotland), Taulupe Faletau (Wales), Tadhg Furlong (Ireland), Jamie George (England), Iain Henderson (Ireland), Jonny Hill (England), Maro Itoje (England), Alun Wyn Jones (Wales), Wyn Jones (Wales), Courtney Lawes (England), Ken Owens (Wales), Sam Simmonds (England), Kyle Sinckler (England), Rory Sutherland (Scotland), Justin Tipuric (Wales), Mako Vunipola (England), Hamish Watson (Scotland)
Every year, in June and July, the racing world is gripped by Derby fever, with the French, English, and Irish Derbies all held in quick succession. Winning both the English and Irish editions is considered one of the most prestigious milestones in flat racing and the 18 horses that have achieved the feat since 1866 are legendary. If you are new to racing or would like to know more about the Irish Derby, we’ve got some key facts and figures to bring you up to speed.
The Race
The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat race open to three-year-olds and is run over one mile and four furlongs (2,414 metres). Colts in the race carry nine stones in weight, while fillies get a three-pound weight allowance. The race takes place at the end of June or the beginning of July at the Curragh racecourse. The race is usually held three weeks after the UK equivalent.
Winners
2021 Hurricane Lane 4/1 for Trainer Charlie Appleby and Jockey William Buick , givin the first win in the Irish Derby for both Jockey and trainer
Long Eagle for Martin Meath written by Franki Dettori was second, with the Aiden O’Brien trained Wadsworth ridden by Shamie Heffernan coming third.
The 2020 edition was won by Santiago, ridden by Seamie Heffernan, and trained by Aidan O’Brien who also claimed second, third, and fourth places. The 2/1 winner prevailed by a head from Tiger Moth. It was the fourth win for Heffernan and a record 14th for O’Brien who trained his first winner (Desert King) back in 1997. It was also a record 15th win for owner Michael Tabor who also got his first triumph with Desert King.
The first horse to win the English and Irish Derby double was the Fred McCabe-trained Irish runner Orby back in 1907. Since then, another 17 horses have achieved the feat, the most recent being Harzand in 2016.
Harzand gives a new record to HH the Aga Khan who becomes the first to have owned and bred five Epsom Derby winners pic.twitter.com/X73bol1gFV
The fastest winning time was recorded by the American bred, Irish-trained St Jovite who defeated Dr Devious by 12 lengths to set a new Curragh record of 2:25.60 back in 1992. He was ridden by jockey Christy Roche and trained by Jim Bolger.
How the Favourites Fare
Half of the last 21 races have been won by the favourites. However, there have been some big-priced winners over the years including the Aidan O’Brien-trained Sovereign who triumphed at 33/1 under Padraig Beggy in 2019. The longest-priced winner was Zarathustra who came home at 50/1 in 1954.
You can study the past form of the entries and look at historical results to get an idea of which horse might go well in this event. Alternatively, there are plenty of free horse racing tips from betting tools and industry experts as well as resources, such as reviews of past races, out there to help you make your decision. But a very basic overview of the current opinion is that because Aidan O’Brien has trained 11 of the last 16 winners, his entries are always worth keeping an eye on. Although he has been known to have five or six runners, so picking between them may be tricky!
The Irish Derby brings one of the most exciting few weeks of flat racing to a conclusion. Like the French and English equivalents, Derby Day at the Curragh brings fashion, glamour, and celebrity to Irish racing but it also showcases some of the best talent that Ireland has to offer.
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