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Six Nations: Security Guidelines and Expectations

Considering the current global situation, France wants England and Ireland to offer safety guarantees before going ahead with their Six Nations matches.

The shadow of coronavirus has engulfed the entire world, and teams taking part in the Six Nations championship are worried about the safety of their players. Thus, France is seeking guarantees from England and Ireland for their February 14 and March 13 matches. 

France is scheduled to play Ireland on February 14 in Dublin, and the team is playing their next match with England on March 13 at Twickenham. The government has approved the fixture in Italy, and the French government is demanding safety assurances from Ireland and England. The French government is adamant on safety assurances for allowing the national side to tour these countries for the Six Nations. 

The French government has approved the opening fixture of the Championship scheduled to be played in Rome against Italy. The February 6 match is on schedule because of the quick approval by the Sports Ministry held by Roxana Maracineanu. 

Concerns About the Surge in Covid-19 Cases

Sports Ministry of France and the other concerned authorities are worried about the rising number of Covid-19 cases in England and Ireland. The French government has already banned their clubs from participating in the European competitions scheduled for January.  

All the participating countries in the Six Nations met and discussed the situation in Paris last week, but the deadlock persists. However, the good news is that the government is still holding discussions with the organizers. They’re trying their best to convince the authorities that all Covid-19 safety protocols are being followed. 

The chances of the tournament taking place are bleak if France withdraws as they’re scheduled to play Ireland on February 14 at the Aviva Stadium and will take the field against England on March 13 at the Twickenham stadium. 

In a recent statement by the Sports Minister of France, he mentioned that France is going to keep the first match, but they need a complete guarantee from England and Ireland. The minister further emphasized that host nations have to offer proof of their measures against the virus to maintain the same level of safety as the other nations. The expectations are not unreal as the whole world is reeling under the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Women’s Under-20s and Six Nations competitions, which are usually scheduled concurrently with the men’s, have to be postponed until April. However, the official announcement or confirmation about the same is yet to be done.  

Suspension of Challenge Cup and Champions Cup

Both the Challenge Cup and Champions Cup remain suspended until further notice because of the surge in Covid-19 infections. In its recent announcement, the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) said that the suspension would continue till they review the situation later this year. 

The new Covid-19 strain has forced the organizers to postpone both the rounds of pool games in the European club competitions scheduled for January 15-17 and January 22-24. Even the French government advised the national teams to avoid playing cross-border matches scheduled for Saturday. 

Two-Week Break in Premiership Games 

Pat Lam of Bristol Bears and Rob Baxtor of Exeter have opined that Premiership games need to be rescheduled so as to free up the existing fixture schedule. This season will be the busiest due to cancellations and postponements because English clubs will play more games to compensate for the lost time.  

Forwarding the Premiership games will free up space for the matches that the clubs will play in the European tournaments. Both the European tournaments are scheduled later this year, along with the present Premiership weekends. 

Premiership Rugby announced a two-week break as soon as the announcement for the suspension of Challenge Cup and Championship Cup was concluded. In a statement by Darren Childs, Chief Executive of Premiership Rugby, he said that to uphold the welfare of everyone involved in the Premiership Rugby, the organizers must go for a break this season. In contrast, everyone has the opportunity to take much-needed rest. Players, match officials, management, and other staff have worked hard, and this is going to be a welcome break. 

Fans need not feel dejected as The Gallagher Premiership Rugby season is all set to return on January 29 when the Bristol Bears take the field against Bath Rugby on their home ground. 

You can enjoy sports at home

If ‘Rugby on-the-go’ is your mantra and you love watching matches on your phone, iPad, or laptop, you will be looking for options to watch Six Nations. The DAZN streaming service has secured the rights to broadcast the matches. Thus, it is one of the options available to you. However, it will probably be available only to viewers in Germany, Austria, Canada, and Switzerland. Luckily, if you have no option to watch these matches from your current location, you can consider an easy workaround. Install a VPN and quickly change your location to a country that a streaming service approves. You can perform this by connecting to a VPN server, which masks your IP address. Thus, all the matches you desire will become available to you.

Andrew, Treadwell, Warwick and Doak to remain at Ulster

John Andrew, Kieran Treadwell, Andrew Warwick and Nathan Doak all commit to Ulster until at least June 2023.

 

Ballymena-born, John Andrew, who scored a hat-trick of tries against Edinburgh in November to help cement the bonus-point win over the Scottish side, has put pen-to-paper on a new two year deal.

The hooker, who came through the ranks of the Ulster development system is known for the athleticism and intelligence he brings to the game. Of today’s news, Andrew, said:

“I’m very happy to have signed-on for the next couple of years having really enjoyed this season so far, despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic. I’m excited to have the chance to be playing in front of our fans again at Kingspan Stadium whenever that may be in the future.”

Of the announcement, Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Dan McFarland, said: “John has demonstrated how valuable he is to the Ulster set-up – he has had some outstanding performances this season against the likes of Glasgow, Dragons and Edinburgh. He is a very proud Ulsterman who is dedicated to both his own and the team’s development.”

25-year-old lock, Kieran Treadwell, who will hit his 100 cap milestone on his next appearance for the province, has consistently delivered for Ulster since arriving in 2016. The Ireland-qualified player is known for his exuberant running and ball-carrying, which is a skillset he is set to continue to bring to the squad over the next two years. On choosing to remain at Ulster, Treadwell, said:

“I really appreciate the opportunity to continue playing in the Ulster shirt. The province has welcomed me with open arms, and it is an honour to represent a club with such great values at the heart of it. I look forward to the seasons ahead – and to once again have the opportunity to feel the energy from the 16th Man in Kingspan Stadium as soon as that is possible.”

McFarland added: “Kieran has really bought into the team culture since joining us in 2016. He brings a lot of athleticism, to both his set-piece and loose play, and is still a young player. I’m very pleased Kieran is going to be a part of our growth over the next two years.”

Andrew Warwick, a Ballymena native, will continue to bring his combative nature and technical excellence to the squad in the years ahead. Since he made his senior Ulster debut against Cardiff Blues in 2014, Warwick has racked-up 128 appearances for the province – including most recently when he played an important role in this season’s Guinness PRO14 Inter-provincial fixtures. Of his future with the club, Warwick, said:

“I’m delighted to have extended my contract with Ulster – it’s always a privilege to represent my home province. I look forward to continuing to do my part to help the team be successful, and the coaches have created a great environment to keep improving as a player. It’s a really exciting time to be a part of this team.”

McFarland added: “Andrew is an important member of our squad as he demonstrated most recently against Connacht and Munster during the festive Inter-pros. A quality scrummager and hard worker in the loose, Andrew adds a lot of experience and technical excellence to our team.”

Completing today’s line-up is 19-year-old scrum-half, Nathan Doak, from Lisburn who made his senior debut against Munster in December – 11 years to the day since he ran out as a mascot against the same opposition.

The youngster played an important role in getting Wallace High School into the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Final in 2020, before the onset of COVID-19 resulted in the cancellation of the match. Doak has also made his presence felt in the recent Ulster ‘A’ games, with an impressive unbeaten run for the province this season, including most recently a home victory over Leinster ‘A’.

Commenting on his deal, which will see Doak spend one year as a Development player before being upgraded to a Senior Professional contract for the following season, he said:

“I am delighted to have signed a new contract with Ulster Rugby to extend my time with the club for a further two years. I am looking forward to working with the Senior team full-time, and to develop further as a player. It is an exciting time for the province as we are building on our ambitions to win silverware, and I hope I can be a part of that moving forward.”

Commenting on the last signing to be announced today, Dan McFarland, concluded: “Although Nathan is not long out of school, he has already played for over a year with Ulster ‘A’ – a team that reached the Celtic Cup final in 2019 – and this has held him in good stead for this season’s ‘A’ Inter-pros. We are looking forward to continuing to support Nathan’s development over the next 2 years.”

Is Betfred any good for Irish sports betting fans?

If you are an Irish gambler, then joining the Betfred sportsbook is a great idea. This is an online sportsbook that has plenty going for it and well worth joining.

When you are looking to register with an online sportsbook, many factors need to be taken into consideration. It’s not just a question of joining one that has an attractive welcome offer and looks to have plenty of betting opportunities.

You must carry out a lot of research before registering with an online sportsbook. If that research focuses on Betfred, then you are only going to get very positive results. There are plenty of sites that include a Betfred review. For example, on scams.info, you can take an in-depth look at the Betfred site.

Betfred was launched back in 1967, so there are over 50 years of experience with this company. They began by opening betting shops (the word is a bet on England winning the 1966 World Cup helped them do that) and they haven’t looked back since. From betting shops, they expanded into the online betting business and have repeated their previous successes.

The company is renowned for its promotions. If you join its site, you can bet £10 and receive £30 in free bets. Welcome offers are a way of enticing new customers to register. Some have strict terms and conditions, including high wagering requirements. They make it difficult to withdraw any bonus, but that’s not the case at Betfred. You simply create a £10 bet on a selection that has odds of at least 2.0 and then when it’s settled, you receive the free bets. It’s a great way to start your time on the Betfred site.

There are plenty more promotions on Betfred. These include bonuses on successful accumulators, enhanced odds, and accumulator insurance where one you can still win even if one team lets you down. Always ensure that you visit their dedicated promotions page, you don’t want to miss out on anything.

Those of you who love horse racing (what Irish person doesn’t?) will have many reasons for loving this site. How many times do you take an early price on a selection at Thurles or Punchestown and then see it win but at a higher starting price?  It’s so frustrating when that happens, but at Betfred, it doesn’t. All UK and Irish horse racing have the Best Odds Guaranteed promotion (BOG for short). With this, if the starting price is higher than that taken, you’ll be paid out at a higher price. The Betfred horse racing coverage is highly impressive, just wait until you see what they have on offer when it’s the Cheltenham Festival.

Irish football fans will have plenty to bet on if registering with Betfred. They cover leagues from all over the world, and that includes odds on the leagues in Northern Ireland and Ireland. You’ll be able to place bets on Irish teams when they play in European competitions, whether they be the national teams or club sides, like when Dundalk played Arsenal.  

Rugby union fans aren’t let down either. It’s totally the opposite in fact with betting opportunities on both club and international games. Betfred also offers odds on Gaelic Football and Hurling, so there really is plenty for Irish fans to bet on at this online sportsbook. 

It’s not just a case of placing a bet before the match and hoping it’s a winning one. Those days have long gone, and there is a mass of in-play betting at Betfred. This means you can be betting on the events as they happen. The odds will continuously change all depending on what is happening on the pitch.

The odds that are available at Betfred are highly competitive. That’s always great to see when betting at any gambling site. 

If you are always out and about, then there is an app that you can download. With this, you can be following all the action and be able to place bets, wherever you are.

There are plenty of betting markets too. You can bet on everything from how many tries in a rugby match to the number of bookings in a rugby match, or how many sixes the Irish cricket team will score – even the latest NFL yardages. Many of these markets don’t require you to predict the result, so plenty of chances to get winners.

The Betfred site is safe when it comes to financial transactions with personal details encrypted. They hold a license granted to them by the UK Gambling Commission, another good sign of how trustworthy they are. With plenty of payment methods available for use and an impressive amount of help given, this is a decent site to join for Irish sports fans.

Irish Horse Racing Meetings That You Cannot Miss Out On

Horse racing is absolutely huge in Ireland, and many horse racing fans across the globe consider the Emerald Isle to be the main country for this sport. Not only is this small country of ours responsible for breeding some of the best racing horses the world has ever seen, but we are also the home of to some of the best jockeys and trainers. Therefore, it can come as no great surprise to find out that there are some amazing horse racing events that happen regularly in Ireland each year, and these is what we shall take a look at in this article. 

Betting on Horse Racing in Ireland

Before we jump right in and start discussing the major horse racing events in Ireland, we would just like to spend a few minutes talking about horse racing gambling in the Republic of Ireland. Us Irish love to bet on sports, this is no secret. However, something you might not be aware of is the fact that we spend more on horse racing betting than we do on any other type of sport. Yeah, that is correct, we bet more money on horse racing each year than we do on popular sports such as football and cricket. 

Why is it that horse racing betting has become so popular? Well, to start with, it probably has a lot to do with entertainment value. For example, if you are watching a football match and you support one of the teams that is playing, then you will have an emotional attachment to the game as you want one team to win. However, when it comes to horse racing, you will not usually support a particular horse. Therefore, you can improve the entertainment levels by putting your hard-earned cash on a horse to win.  

Another reason why we love to bet on horse racing is that there is a lot of money to be won if you are able to predict the winner. The favourites in horse racing will still have pretty high odds, which is not the case when it comes to other sports such as football. Therefore, if you put €5 on a horse and it is the favourite to win the race, you can still walk away with a nice profit. 

Any respectable bookie that accepts Irish sports betting fans should provide more than enough different markets for Irish horse racing. There are plenty of sports betting sites out there that accept Irish punters, meaning it can sometimes be tricky to find the best online bookie for you. However, there are many comparison sites out there, such as betinireland.ie that we linked to, that can help you find the best one for you. 

Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival 

In England there is the Cheltenham Festival and in Ireland there is the Punchestown Festival. This festival happens every year right after the Cheltenham Festival and also has a number of great races such as the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Punchestown Gold Cup, and the Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle. The action begins on a Tuesday and runs until Saturday, giving horse racing betting fans plenty of betting action. When you have been to this festival once, you will be itching to go again the following year. 

Harzand and Pat Smullen winning the 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby from Idaho and Ryan Moore. Credit: Alain Barr/Horse Racing Ireland (HRI).

The Curragh Irish Derby Festival 

This is, without doubt, one of the most glamorous and prestigious horse racing events that takes place in Ireland. This is a three-day festival and is where the Irish Derby, the race with the biggest prize fund in Irish horse racing, takes place. The rich and famous from all over the globe come to enjoy this event. As well as fantastic horse racing, there is plenty of entertainment, fashion, and music to enjoy. Since it takes place in the summer months, you do not need to worry about putting on a load of layers. However, it is Ireland, so it might be wise to carry a small umbrella with you just in case the infamous Irish rain decides to rear its ugly head. 

Galway Summer Festival 

This is another meeting that takes place during the warmer summer months and it is the favourite meeting for many Irish horse racing fans. The Galway Summer Festival begins on the last Monday of July and lasts for seven days. It includes popular races such as the Galway Hurdle Handicap and the Galway Plate Chase Handicap. There is entertainment, fashion, and hospitality aplenty at this event, and more than 100,000 horse racing lovers attend it each year. You will definitely experience a fun time if you

The Listowel Harvest Festival

This is a 7-day racing festival that sees both National Hunt and flat action taking place. From all the races that are run over the course of a week, the Kerry National Chase handicap, that takes place on the Wednesday, is considered by most to be the main attraction. There are plenty of other types of entertainment available at this festival, so getting bored is something that is definitely not on the cards. This really is a great place to go for a fun family day out.

Fairyhouse Easter Festival 

This horse racing meeting is one that avid horse racing fans look forward to the most, especially since the Irish Grand National takes place on the second day of the festival. This particular race is popular all over the world, not just in Ireland and it has certainly produced some memorable horse racing moments over the years. Many who go to this festival say that they have never experienced an atmosphere like it anywhere else, and we happen to agree with this.  When you have been to this racing event, every other horse racing event that you go to after will pale in comparison.

See The Latest Updates of the 2021 Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes would be taking the spotlight as the next big race for 2021. The next race will place in as the final leg of the US triple Thoroughbred Race, open to 16 prestigious participants, with most hailing from previous races such as the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes as champions and finishers. 

 

Learning from the setbacks and limitations from previous races due to the current pandemic, expect that bettors and audiences will face several limitations as the event comes closer. Nevertheless, here are some of the must-know updates for the upcoming Belmont Stakes 2021.

 

Another Silent Race for the Belmont?

Reaching its 150th Year Milestone. The Belmont Stakes takes another pot money of millions in dollars in bets and sales. Especially for New Yorkers in Elmont, overwhelming prizes and high-octane races await in their doorsteps. 

 

However, this is no ordinary race. With the pandemic’s situation, there may yet again be a silent race. Take note that the last Belmont Stakes race, a few months off before 2021, has gotten horses racing around a silent field. Despite most bettors and audiences watching the event on stream, it is still a fantastic event overall as Tiz the Law claimed the first place. 

 

Hope still stands for most enthusiasts and sports fans to have an everyday experience in the next Belmont Race. With all of the previous races under strict quarantine protocols since 2020, many would pray to have better viewing opportunities and interactions with everyone inside the arena.

 

COVID-19 Safety and Health Protocols 

Just as what happened to the previous races, health protocols and social distancing measures are expected at the Belmont Stakes arena. It is essential to note that the safety and security of the participants, organizers, audiences, and the general community is still a top priority. 

 

This means that access and limitations to several locations are implemented on viewing areas, food and drink stalls, and mandatory wearing of face masks for the event’s whole duration. There are no official announcements regarding the Belmont Stakes protocols, but the measures stated above are the standard requirement before commencing an event as big as this.

 

Additionally, it is essential to note that bettors and sports fans are encouraged to settle transactions online. Betting tickets are purchased through virtual stalls to lessen physical interaction and virus transmission.

 

Triple Crown Betting Returns to Normal? 

Triple Crown Betting is one of the most dramatic events during the pandemic. Under normal circumstances, the Triple Crown Race starts with the Kentucky Derby, then the Preakness, and lastly, the Belmont Stakes over a total span of 5 weeks.

 

However, this is not the case last 2020. The Coronavirus gave the events delays and postponements. This eventually affected the race order on which the Triple Crown Betting is based, removing the Triple Crown Betting event, affecting TV ratings, sales, and the overall experience. 

 

Fortunately, things may see a better light for this year. As speculations about the Triple Crown Betting return rise, it is a matter of timing until the audiences experience the high-energy betting event. 

 

Belmont Stakes 2021: Top Contenders 

A useful advice many veteran bettors give is knowing the top horses before making a bet. Since it will take some time before an official player’s lineup would be announced, specific experts and enthusiasts have seen some favored horses that were expected to compete. There are sure that have so far stood out in the spotlight and seen as a potential candidate to repeat the legendary Secretariat Belmont record. 

 

Secretariat is hailed as one of the legendary horses in the whole horse racing history for those who don’t remember. Not only he dominated all Triple Crown Races with record-breaking streaks. His performances are so high that no one can break the record for almost four decades, an impressive feat that Secretariat could perform.

 

Here are some contenders fighting for the great spotlight and glory: 

 

  1. Tiz the Law 

Tiz the Law has gotten himself several wins and record performances, especially with this recent race at the Champagne Stakes. This win gives him an advantage for the Belmont as the Champagne race occurs at the Belmont Part, the same field where the Belmont Stakes will occur.

 

  1. Green Light Go

A prodigy trained by James A. Jerkens. Green Light Go has shown exemplary performance in recent races, most notably in Saratoga Special. Seeing him in the Belmont Stakes lineup is no surprise to some as his excellent performance is hard not to notice. 

 

3.Maxfield

Brendan Walsh’s Maxfield is under question whether he would join Belmont or not. While his recent win at the Breeder’s Cup might be his ticket performance, certain people confirmed a lot of hurdles to cross-over before racing to the Belmont Field. Despite this, Maxfield is still a good contender should they decide to join the Belmont Stakes.

 

Takeaway 

With so many questions left unanswered as of today. We are left to wait as the event slowly unfolds; along with the pandemic’s current implications, things are uncertain whether people can partake of the genuine experience Belmont has to offer. 

 

5 Greatest Irish Footballers of All Time

Certainly, Ireland has produced fantastic footballers over the past few years. With a good number of youngsters rising through the ranks of the Irish domestic league, it has been pleasant to watch more wonder kids seep through and achieve great things in the round leather game.

Many Irish greats have graced top European clubs like Juventus, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic, Arsenal, and lots more. Despite Ireland’s recent shortage of stars in the biggest European clubs at the moment, one need not search too far into the past to see how many greats the country has produced, but for the sake of this write up we will examine the greatest five. You can use a coursework writing service if you an article on the subject.

Players of the Republic of Ireland descent have at some point played football at the highest levels like English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, and FIFA World Cup, of professional football.

Below is a look at our top five (5) greatest Irish football players of all time, that have at some point in their career, made the nation proud:
Despite battling through severe knee problems and alcohol addiction, Paul McGrath has a place in our list of the Republic of Ireland’s greatest footballers.

The former central back, who had his best club stints at Manchester United and Aston Villa is in a league of his own. McGrath was a titan in Ireland’s historic victory over Italy at the USA 1994 World Cup, stopping the prolific Roberto Baggio from breaking down the Irish defense line, helped him cement his place as a top player.

During his international career filled with the tale of defiance and rebellion, Paul played 83 times for the National team and scored eight goals for the Republic of Ireland.
The Nation’s all-time leading goalscorer and most loyal servants made his international debut in 1998. His over 131 appearance s for the national team has seen him score over 65 goals for the Republic of Ireland.

A true leader, the Irishman although hasn’t won as much as his talent and efforts deserved, will always remain fans favorite anywhere he plays. His goal for the National team against Germany at the 2002 FIFA World Cup is still fresh in the memory of football fans in Ireland. That brilliant goal sent his Nation to the last 16 of the World Cup, with boylesports.com dropping odds for every single match he played in his career.

Due to his Nations failure to qualify for major competitions over the last two decades, the former Tottenham striker hasn’t had the opportunity to prove his worth on the biggest football stages, but has still managed to play in over 10 clubs and has scored against top National teams like Spain, Netherlands, Italy, and German.

 

  • Liam Brady

This attacking midfielder-cum-wingers’ longest club spell was at Arsenal. The creative maestro won two Serie A titles with Italian giants Juventus, before another successful spell at Sampdoria, Inter, and Ascoli.

Undoubtedly Republic of Ireland’s best footwork trickster, Brady’s passing talent laid the foundation for 72 appearances for Ireland from 1975 till 1990.

 

  • Roy Keane

 

Though Roy’s time representing his Nation was mired with controversy with then-boss Mick McCarthy at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, there’s no denying his extraordinary talent. He played 67 matches for his Nation from 1991 till 2005.

Despite his controversy in 2002, the former Manchester United midfielder will still go down as the best player to ever play for Ireland.

 

  • George Best

 

The controversial nature of the ex-Manchester United player’s persona off the field meant that he never reached the figures recorded by others on this list, with best scoring only nine goals in 37 matches for Ireland.

Able to play anywhere in the attacking line, his Manchester United career saw him play 470 matches for the club and scored 179 goals in total.

He passed away in 2005, having battled alcohol addiction for much of his playing days.

Fabian Cancellera, Paula Radcliffe and Mo Farah do virtual bike ride for Cancer

Fabian Cancellera, Paula Radcliffe and other sporting legends race in a virtual bike ride to raise money for cancer

This World Cancer Day on 4th February, several thousand cyclists will be participating in an exciting virtual bike ride on Zwift to increase awareness about cancer and help prevent millions of people from dying prematurely from the disease.

 

A number of sporting legends will also cycle in a celebrity event and attempt to chase down four-time Olympic Gold medallist Mo Farah, who will be running. This event will be broadcast worldwide, kicking off the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge on 4th February, and will include interviews with celebrities as they share their own experiences with cancer.

 

Celebrities include Fabian Cancellera (Cyclist – 3x winner Tours de Flanders), Lawrence Dellaglio (Rugby – Six Nations & World Cup Winner), Ada Hegerberg (Football – 2018 Ballon d’Or), Robert Pirès (Football – World & European Champion), Paula Radcliffe (Runner – 3x winner London & NYC marathons), Diangelo Williams (US Football/NFL Player. A full list is provided below.

 

While the COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted cancer services and cancer organisations in many countries, the need for life-saving treatments and care remains as acute as ever. The latest estimates indicate that the number of people dying prematurely from cancer has risen to 10 million in 2020 alone.

 

To raise much-needed funds for the global fight against cancer, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the largest and oldest global membership organisation dedicated to the fight against cancer, has teamed up with the international sports marketing agency Orsen SA and with Zwift, a provider of a virtual cycling platform with over two million registered subscribers from 195 countries.

 

Together, UICC and Orsen have created the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge that will be hosted on the Zwift platform.

 

“Confronted with the unique crisis of the coronavirus pandemic, the inspiring progress that has been made in cancer prevention and treatment is at risk. If we want to see the cancer burden reduced – not increased – in the coming years, we need to act urgently. The World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge is a unique opportunity to bring people on board who want to help us make a difference.”
– Dr Cary Adams, CEO of UICC

 

Six different starting times staggered across time zones from Australasia to the Americas will allow participants from across the globe to join in. Each ride will be 45 minutes long. Participants will be able to compare their time with that of their favourite celebrity who competed in the celebrity race.

 

Registration for the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge is free, so UICC will be counting on participants’ and the public’s generous donations. All funds will go to UICC in support of the global cancer community. UICC has 1,200 member organisations representing almost every country in the world, and helps them urge their respective governments to take action and ensure that comprehensive cancer programmes and services are a national priority. It also offers international fellowships, training courses, master courses, webinars and a portfolio of online and offline resources on cancer control.

 

“Solidarity Challenge is Orsen’s plug-and-play solution for charities and foundations that unite communities to raise awareness and donations for humanitarian and environmental causes. We are delighted to partner with Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in support of the global fight against cancer.”

– Sean O’Reilly, CEO, ORSEN SA

 

 

The list of broadcasters for the World Solidarity Challenge will be available as of 1st February on the Solidarity Challenge website. It will also be streamed on the Solidarity Challenge YouTube Channel.

Dean Kiely appointed to Ireland Goalkeeper Coach role

The FAI has announced the appointment of Dean Kiely as Goalkeeper Coach with the Republic of Ireland Senior Men’s team.

The former Ireland international joins Stephen Kenny’s coaching staff ahead of the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in March. Currently the goalkeeper coach for Premier League side Crystal Palace, Dean will remain in his existing role at Crystal Palace and link up with the Ireland squad in the international windows.

“It was a tremendous honour to represent Ireland as a player and now, to get the opportunity to represent my country as a coach, it brings up exactly the same emotions,” said Dean Kiely.

“I’ve always watched from afar as a fan and I really believe there are exciting times ahead in Irish football. We’ve got a real blend of experience and young players with potential coming into the squad. It is something I’m desperate to be a part of and I’m already looking forward to the qualifiers in March.”

Ireland boss Stephen Kenny said: “Dean has had an exceptional career both as a goalkeeper and a coach, he has been coaching international goalkeepers in the Premier League for many seasons now.

“His sheer enthusiasm and his sense of pride at the prospect of representing Ireland is very uplifting, and the current crop of talented goalkeepers in the squad will benefit from his expertise and experience.”

Dean’s international career with Ireland stretched over nine years. He made his international debut in 1999 in a UEFA Euro 2000 play-off match against Turkey, won 11 caps and was a member of the Ireland squad at the 2002 World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea. His club career saw Dean amass over 750 club appearances during a 21-year spell which saw him play in the Premier League for Charlton Athletic, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth.

Andy Friend signs contract until June 2023

Andy Friend has committed to Connacht rugby with two-year contract extension up to June 2023.

Friend is in his third season at the province, having joined in the summer of 2018 following Head Coach roles in Australia, England and Japan and finally as Head Coach of the Australian Sevens side.

In his first campaign Connacht reached the Guinness PRO14 playoffs, ensuring Heineken Champions Cup qualification in the process. Back-to-back Champions Cup qualification was secured during the shortened 2019/20 season, and the side currently sit in 2nd place in Conference B of this season’s campaign.

Friend has also fully embraced Connacht Rugby’s commitment to the development of players coming through our grassroots system, handing professional debuts to 15 Connacht Academy players in less than three years.

Commenting on today’s announcement, CEO of Connacht Rugby Willie Ruane says Friend’s decision to remain at the club is a big boost for the organisation:

“Everyone at Connacht Rugby has been really impressed by what Andy has brought to the province in his three seasons here. He has bought into everything we are trying to achieve and brings a positive culture and ethos to the entire organisation. Whilst Andy has been instrumental in helping our existing players become better players, he has also given our Academy players the opportunities to impress and in doing so enabled us to build the depth we require to succeed”.

Andy Friend says he’s thrilled to continue his role with Connacht Rugby:

“Ever since my wife and I moved to the West of Ireland I have been blown away by both the welcome we have received from the people here, as well as the pride they have for their province and for Connacht Rugby. It has been a really enjoyable time for both of us and it was an easy decision to commit to a further two years.

There’s a hugely exciting few years ahead for Connacht, both on the field with the squad we have and off the field with the redevelopment of The Sportsground. I want to play my part in the next stage of this journey and I will do all I can to build on the progress we have made to-date and ensure we deliver on the real potential that exists within this group.”

Horse Betting Strategy for Beginners

Horse racing is arguably one of the most known and historical sports in the whole world. It is as straightforward and simple as any other sport. In a typical horse racing event, there is a selection of horse races. Wagerers do not take any chance in the sport as they win money prizes worth millions of dollars just by making the right choice. Horse betting strategies, if not properly explained, might seem hard and overtly complicating. 

In horse betting, there is a high tendency that a person new to purebred racing will assume that the best horse will emerge victorious in a race. Predicting what horse will emerge as a victor is not really a task that is utterly impossible to achieve. This article is loaded with strategies to help beginning horse gamblers become good and extremely smart. There are diverse reasons why your bets might go the wrong way, and you will end up in a big loss; this happens; moreover, it can be avoided and sidelined.

There are tactics to follow as a beginner that will help you become better at horse betting. These tactics, most times, are not known to be communized amongst beginners; they are only used by experienced gamblers. Beginners really do not know the forms, tactics, and strategies to become better at horse betting. No one really wants to endure the pain of having to tear up tickets incessantly; winning would be very delighting and amazing. To learn more about the strategies for betting, you can check out the tips provided by Online Betting Guide.

To help you become better, there is a handful list of strategies that beginners can take into cognizance that will enhance and increase their chances of winning at horse betting:

Handicapping

The first thing is to be aware that a lot of persons do not know about the ‘art form’ called handicapping in determining the horse to put our bet on. At the point of staking your bet on a particular horse as a beginner, you are aware that you know little about this, and the ‘tote board’ is always available to come to our rescue.  

The ‘win’ odds the tote board displays for each horse are a result of how much bet has been placed on them. Conspicuously, this means that the tote board represents the weighted hopes and trepidation of all of those playing the race. We could just allow the tote board to carry out our handicapping; this is because, we could bank on the experience of those who have garnered so much in the art of horse betting. 

You bet on the horse that these persons have also placed their bets upon. Most times, this would allow us rake some tickets. The best strategy for those who are new to horse betting is to support the favorite us by placing their bets on it. Additionally, they should avoid those who are known to make mistakes. Never place your bet, as a beginner, on a horse that has been suspected of making mistakes.

Race Type

This is one of the most overlooked strategies by many beginners. You need to ensure that you get acclimatized with the type of race that is suited for some horses; some horses do not do well over a very long distance, while some do well over a very long distance. The type of race actually has a huge influence on the horses involved in the race. As a beginner, you need to avoid being hasty to go with the same type of horse for every race, you might end up losing all your bets, and this would be heartbreaking.

Keep your eyes focused and ignore gossips

One of the most beneficial strategies when it comes to horse race betting is that gossips and inside gist should be avoided at all costs. You need to keep your eyes focused and concentrated on the modes of betting successfully. There is a large chunk of distractions that come with horse race betting; you as a beginner need to ensure that you concentrate and stay focus on the horses with the weightiest hopes, this you know through the tote board. Ensure to keep your eyes focus and ignore gossips totally. 

Specialization

As a beginner, you need to learn how to specialize when it comes to horse race betting. Specializing in a certain area and constantly becoming better in that field helps you to avoid losses, thus making you a better gambler. There are diverse types of horse racing fixtures, and it is quite impossible to be a master of all of them, so it is important that you select one and become an expert in it. As a beginner, you need to ensure that you really become an expert in a certain area, because it is quite impossible to be an expert in all the other areas. This is one of the undisputable strategies of becoming successful at horse racing bets.

Avoid the obvious hyped public horses

As a beginner, you need to avoid the obvious hyped public horses as most of them are usually underpriced.

Get to know the form of the horse

As a beginner, you must ensure that you find out the recent form of the horse you are about to place your bet upon. Finding well-detailed information on the form of the horse will help to ensure that you have a piece of firsthand information about the state of the horse. This knowledge will help to serve as a pointer. You will know if the horse is worthy of being bet upon or if it is not.

Horses’ number

This is one of the easiest strategies. The number of horses partaking in a race will hugely determine the probability of your horse winning the race. The higher the number of horses, the lesser the probability of your horse winning the race. It is as simple as this. The number of horses partaking in a race really matters a lot. It is arguably one of the simplest and easiest strategies to make use of. Ordinarily, prediction through the lens of this point is easier and straightforward. 

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