At 1.20pm on Tuesday afternoon, the ‘Cheltenham roar’ will be heard in the Cotswolds, as the 2025 Cheltenham Festival gets underway. The opening contest on day one is the Grade 1 Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle over 2 miles 87 yards. Named this year in honour of the recently deceased Lombardstown, Co Cork, rider, the race will be poignant coming so shortly after the jockey’s death just a few weeks ago. Champion handler Willie Mullins is responsible for half the 12-runner field, with main stable jockey Paul Townend unsurprisingly choosing the race favourite Kopek Des Bordes. Owned by Charles McCarthy…
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Player props are an exciting way to bet on NFL games without worrying about the final score. Instead of betting on which team wins, you wager on individual player performances—like passing yards, rushing attempts, or even touchdowns. These bets allow you to focus on specific matchups, player trends, and game scripts, making them popular among sharp bettors and casual fans alike. What Are NFL Player Props? Player prop bets revolve around statistical performances in an NFL game. Rather than backing a team, you’re betting on an individual’s output. Sportsbooks set over/under lines on a variety of categories, allowing bettors to…
Gaelic Football Rule Changes for 2025: Everything You Need to Know The Standing Committee on Playing Rules has proposed several rule changes for the 2025 Gaelic football season. These updates, if approved, will impact kick-outs, advanced marks, player positioning, scoring, fouls, and discipline. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes and their potential impact on the game. 1. Kick-Out Mark – More Protection for Players A major change to the kick-out mark rule ensures better protection for players making a clean catch. A player who catches a kick-out mark may play on immediately without being challenged within four metres. If…
Inothewayurthinkin Heads Strong Irish Entries For 2025 Grand National An Irish-trained horse has won five of the last six renewals of the Grand National at Aintree, and with some strong entries this year, there is a good chance Ireland could continue to dominate the world’s most famous steeplechase. Irish Champion Trainer Willie Mullins, multiple Grand National winner Gordon Elliott and Henry De Bromhead all have entries in the Aintree feature. It includes Inothewayurthinkin, who with an official rating of 160, is one of the highest-rated horses in the race. Grade One Winning Chaser Looking for More Success at Venue Inothewayurthinkin…
Ireland’s Grand Slam Hopes Rest on Huge Test Against France With three wins from three, Ireland are two victories away from a second Grand Slam in three years, but their biggest challenge of the Six Nations awaits as France arrive at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Simon Easterby, standing in as head coach while Andy Farrell focuses on his British & Irish Lions duties, has kept Ireland on course, but the final two rounds will determine whether they are remembered as champions or left disappointed. A win over France would set up a final-day clash with Italy, where victory would…
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Top Referee Angus Gardner to Officiate Crucial Ireland vs. France Clash Angus Gardner has been confirmed as the referee for Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations showdown between Ireland and France, a game that could decide the championship. The Australian official will be joined by England’s Matthew Carley and Christophe Ridley as assistant referees, with Ian Tempest overseeing TMO duties. Andrew Jackson has been appointed as the FPRO (Fourth Performance Review Official). With the winner likely to go on and claim the Six Nations title, the stakes couldn’t be higher. If Ireland emerge victorious, they will be strong favourites to complete a…
Player of the Six Nations Championship Race Hinges on Ireland vs France Clash As the 2025 Six Nations reaches its defining moment, the Player of the Championship race is intensifying ahead of this Saturday’s Ireland vs France showdown in Dublin. With Ireland potentially one win away from a Grand Slam, an Irish player could emerge as the frontrunner for individual honours, while France’s key stars will be determined to spoil the party. Dupont Still Leads the Betting, But Irish Stars Are Closing In Despite missing the opening rounds due to his Sevens commitments, Antoine Dupont (4/9) remains the bookmakers’ favourite.…
With so many heavyweight clashes on the horizon, the URC playoffs promise to be one of the most exciting in years. Buckle up for a thrilling end to the season! Predicted URC Quarter-Finals: Who Makes the Top Eight? With the United Rugby Championship (URC) heading into the crucial final rounds, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. Based on the latest standings and predicted results, we’ve forecasted the final league table and the quarter-final matchups. Here’s how the standings could look at the end of the regular season. Predicted Final URC Table Rank Team Played Current…
Mack Hansen Commits Future to Ireland and Connacht with New Contract The IRFU has confirmed that Mack Hansen has signed a new two-year deal, keeping him with Connacht and Ireland until at least the end of the 2026/27 season. Connacht Rugby and @IrishRugby are delighted to confirm Mack Hansen has signed a two-year contract extension ⁰ #OneConnacht pic.twitter.com/LvmQ6aYgUI — Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) March 3, 2025 Since making his Test debut against Wales in February 2022, Hansen has been a standout performer in Ireland’s back three. The 25-year-old has earned 27 caps and crossed the whitewash 12 times, cementing his status…