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St George Illawarra co-captain Damien Cook has praised Olympian and Rugby Sevens convert Nathan Lawson on his strong performance on debut, as the Dragons claimed a 20-6 win over the Newcastle Knights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill on Saturday afternoon's Newsround, catching you up on all the day's main sporting headlines.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Dolphins quash Eels to keep Parramatta bottom of the ladder Collingwood too strong for Fremantle, despite missing stars Rugby Sevens star rules herself out of 15s world cup The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Dolphins quash Eels to keep Parramatta bottom of the ladder Collingwood too strong for Fremantle, despite missing stars Rugby Sevens star rules herself out of 15s world cup The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Dolphins quash Eels to keep Parramatta bottom of the ladder Collingwood too strong for Fremantle, despite missing stars Rugby Sevens star rules herself out of 15s world cup The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South African men and New Zealand's women won the Rugby Sevens World Championship 2025 titles last night. The Blitzboks beat Spain 19-5 in the men's final while New Zealand's Black Ferns added to their trophy haul with a 31-7 victory over Australia in the women's final. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke
Maddison Levi is the reigning Sevens Player Of The Year but at age 23 the talented athlete has a choose your own adventure type situation ahead of her with more to achieve in the 7s world as well as 15s and Rugby League calling. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' ahead of the LA Sevens finals, Levi talks of first dreaming of touring the world as a dancer, what it's like to live and play alongside your younger sister and what the next few years might look like.
In this bulletin, political leaders gather for commemorations marking the Holocaust, extreme fire danger in Victoria and South Australia and in sport, Australia is crowned the new Women's Rugby Sevens champions - in their first title win at home in seven years.
Join Lauren Tinkler on the HerSport Energia AIL Rugby Show for all the latest AIL Rugby action, updates on the Ireland Women's Rugby team, and a special interview with two AIL rivals. Lauren discusses the Griffey sisters from Wicklow, previews the Celtic Challenge tournament, dives into Tania Rosser's emotional interview on Newstalk Off the Ball, and shares updates on the Ireland Women's Rugby Sevens team. Don't miss it! This series and coverage of the AIL is brought to you by Energia #ThinkOfThePossibilities #EnergiaAIL Keep Up To Date With The Latest Women's Sport News https://hersport.ie Check out the Her Sport channels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hersport.ie TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hersport Twitter - https://twitter.com/HerSportDotIE 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Griffey Sisters 02:43 - Celtic Challenge News 04:23 - Tania Rosser 05:45 - Eve Higgins Caps 06:14 - Amee Leigh Murphy-Crowe 06:30 - 7's in Cape Town 07:05 - Beibhinn Parsons Leg Break 07:32 - Match Reviews 1 11:49 - Wrong Answers Only 12:29 - Match Reviews 2 19:50 - Emily Gavin Interview 38:11 - Outro Who Are We? Her Sport is a media platform dedicated to highlighting the latest news in Irish and international women's sports. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations by creating real and tangible change in the realm of sports in Ireland and beyond. Contact us: hello@hersport.ie
Maddi Levi is the best women's Rugby Sevens player in the world right now. At age 22 she's already been to two Olympic Games and has her sights set firmly on a gold medal in LA, plus a transition to the 15-player game with a World Cup on the horizon. We talk to the star flyer about representing Australia alongside her sister, self-belief and a potential code-swap to the NRLW.Featured: Maddison Levi, Australian Rugby Sevens player. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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In this episode of A Load of BS on Sport, Dan and Dan sit down with Ben Ryan, the Performance Director at Brentford FC and former coach of Fiji's Olympic-winning Rugby Sevens team. Ben shares his remarkable journey from the world of English rugby to leading Fiji to gold at the Rio Olympics, and now shaping performance at Brentford. He talks about the importance of leadership, discipline, and cultural sensitivity in creating high-performing teams, as well as the balance between structure and freedom that allows athletes to thrive. Tune in for insights on coaching, team dynamics, and what it truly takes to build a winning culture across sports.Show Notes:Ben discusses his journey from rugby coach to Performance Director at Brentford FCReflections on leading Fiji to Olympic gold and the lessons learned in team cultureBen shares how discipline and structure helped transform the Fijian team's performanceThe importance of balancing freedom with high standards in elite sportInsights into the challenges of transitioning from rugby to football leadershipBen talks about the power of alignment and communication in building successful teamsThe role of player care and cultural sensitivity in managing a diverse squadBen critiques the obsession with marginal gains and emphasises the importance of solid foundationsPlease leave a review if you like the podcast; and share with friends. Your support makes us very happy! Get the podcast in your inbox every week by subscribing here Find out more on our website Follow the podcast on LinkedIn Follow Dan R on LinkedIn Follow Dan R on Twitter Follow Dan B on LinkedIn Podcast music: Tamsin Waley-Cohen's Mendelssohn's violin concerto
Nate Ebner is in studio! The Olympian and Patriots special teams great is with us to relive the first Men's Rugby Sevens in Olympic history from the 2016 Rio Olympics. Nate joins us on the couch (0:59). We got back to the 2016 Olympics (1:07:20). We dive into this Team USA roster (1:19:06). We look back at the Rugby Sevens matchups (1:24:10). We score it (1:53:09). We wrap it up by building Olympic teams using NFL players (2:07:40). Support the show: http://www.gameswithnames.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calling in from Los Angeles, rugby icon Dallen Stanford shares his remarkable journey from growing up in South Africa to finding success in the USA as a Rugby Sevens player, international game commentator, rugby ambassador and entrepreneur. Dallen's passion for the sport led him to the USA, where he played for the national Sevens team and then transitioned into media, using his voice to grow the game. He provides a fascinating glimpse into the rapidly evolving rugby landscape in the USA, sharing his optimism for the future of the men's and women's national teams. The importance of mental toughness and mindset comes through in personal experiences and insights from Dallen's coaching work with young players. Key Links Dallen Stanford: https://www.instagram.com/dallenstanford/ Rugby Hive: https://www.rugbyhive.com/ Tag X Rugby: https://www.facebook.com/TagXInternational Avante Cape Brandy: https://avantebrandy.com/ Develop your mental toughness with Mark Zimmerman/On The Mark Coaching: https://otmcoaching.com.au/ Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast Studio https://eastcoaststudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marcus chats with viral Olympic athlete and back-to-back gold medalist Michaela Blyde of the NZ Sevens. They dive into the pressures and nerves of playing for your country, the culture and psychology of champions, meeting a childhood hero in Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce and more. Michaela is a firecracker of a human - unfiltered, hilarious, and world-class in her sport. You don't want to miss this one!
Rugby Sevens and hockey are among the casualties in a scaled-back programme for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. New Zealand Olympic Committee chief executive Nicki Nicol spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
On today's episode, The Speaker of the House is investigating how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and later disappeared from a Labour MP's inbox. A Wellington City Councillor hopes a crown observer will help the council get through hard decisions. Darleen Tana has been officially ejected from parliament, making the Greens the first party to use the waka-jumping provision. The Children's Commissioner is calling for action from Oranga Tamariki after a group of teens spent the night on the roof of an Auckland youth facility. Rugby Sevens and hockey are among the casualties in a scaled-back programme for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Nadine Roos is an Olympian & star player for the South Africa Women's Rugby Sevens and XVs side. She was one of the first players on the South African Women's team revamp, but it doesn't compare to the motivation and tenacity she has had to get to this level. We talk Nadine's life, and why she feels compelled to live her mission. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health Enhanced Foods (http://www.HealthEnhancedFoods.com) Eat bread again without guilt and concern. 10% off your first order with code "RugbySwag" Rugby Outlet Mall (http://www.RugbyoutletMall.com) 20% off all GiftTime Rugby and HBCU Rugby Classic merch with promo code, 'GREAUX RUGBY' Singapore To Tokyo: Anyway We Can (http://Seerugby.vhx.tv) Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup RSRF Rugby Foundation (https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/) To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. Green Geeks (https://www.greengeeks.com/track/u72185) Get access to one of the best and eco-friendly web hosting platforms in the world. You can create your own e-commerce store, websites, and more with ease. Don't allow yourself to only be at the mercy of social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rugbyswagshow/support
Ilona Maher joins dancing with the stars. Analyzing the MLR Draft presentation. Scott Lawrence maps out rugby registration growth. Phil Greening takes over as Japan Rugby Sevens Men. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health Enhanced Foods (http://www.HealthEnhancedFoods.com) Eat bread again without guilt and concern. 10% off your first order with code "RugbySwag" Rugby Outlet Mall (http://www.RugbyoutletMall.com) 20% off all GiftTime Rugby and HBCU Rugby Classic merch with promo code, 'GREAUX RUGBY' Singapore To Tokyo: Anyway We Can (http://Seerugby.vhx.tv) Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup RSRF Rugby Foundation (https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/) To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. Green Geeks (https://www.greengeeks.com/track/u72185) Get access to one of the best and eco-friendly web hosting platforms in the world. You can create your own e-commerce store, websites, and more with ease. Don't allow yourself to only be at the mercy of social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rugbyswagshow/support
Curious about how social media and storytelling are transforming women's sports? This episode promises to enlighten you with the incredible narrative of Ilona Marr, who not only led the US Women's Rugby Sevens team to their first-ever bronze medal victory but also captivated fans with her behind-the-scenes TikTok content. Discover how Ilona's journey has ignited a movement towards positive body image and awareness in women's sports, backed by the unparalleled $4 million donation from Michelle Kang. We dive deep into how these efforts are reshaping perceptions and creating new opportunities for female athletes.We also spotlight Michelle Kang's groundbreaking $4 million investment in the women's sports ecosystem, focusing on the establishment of the KANISKA Innovation Hub, a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing female athletic performance. Learn about the successes and future potential of women's sports leagues like the NWSL and WNBA, and the vital role of media and storytelling in sustaining their growth. From the creation of the first women's soccer-specific stadium to the record-breaking achievements of Angel City FC, this episode provides an optimistic view of the financial viability and expansive future of women's sports.Full-length video episodes are available on YouTube. Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @bscartv. Created and Produced by Scarlett Creative. scarlettcreative.coSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, REVIEW. We love some constructive criticism.'Til next time... Peace ✌️
Welcome back to another captivating episode of Queernundrum! Today, we're celebrating three incredible women who have left an indelible mark on their fields and the world at large: Ilona Maher, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Betty White. Join us as we explore the journeys of these remarkable individuals, highlighting their athletic feats, advocacy for inclusivity, and the unique ways they've inspired countless people.Episode Highlights:Ilona Maher – Rugby Powerhouse:Discover Ilona Maher's rise in the world of rugby, from her beginnings at Quinnipiac University to becoming a key player on the USA Women's Rugby Sevens team.Explore how Ilona embraces her queer identity and uses her platform to advocate for inclusivity, mental health awareness, and body positivity.Learn about Ilona's vibrant social media presence and how she connects with fans through her humor and authenticity.Sha'Carri Richardson – Sprinting Sensation:Dive into Sha'Carri Richardson's journey to becoming one of the fastest women in the world, with highlights from her record-breaking performances at the NCAA Championships and the U.S. Olympic Trials.Understand the challenges Sha'Carri has faced, including her suspension from the Tokyo Olympics, and how she continues to advocate for equitable treatment of athletes.Celebrate Sha'Carri's openness about her queer identity and her role as a visible and proud LGBTQ+ athlete.Betty White – Entertainment Icon:Celebrate the life and legacy of Betty White, whose career spanned over seven decades, making her a beloved figure in television and film.Highlight Betty's contributions to LGBTQ+ advocacy, including her support for marriage equality and her outspoken stance on inclusivity.Reflect on Betty's unique blend of humor, charm, and kindness that endeared her to fans of all ages and backgrounds.Quotes to Inspire:“Being true to myself has always been my greatest strength, on and off the field.” – Ilona Maher“Competing as my authentic self has been a deeply fulfilling experience, even with the challenges that come with it.” – Sha'Carri Richardson“It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives.” – Betty WhiteCall to Action:Engage with Us: Share your thoughts on today's episode and how the stories of Ilona Maher, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Betty White have inspired you. Join the conversation on our social media channels and let's continue to celebrate these incredible women together.Support Advocacy: Consider supporting organizations that promote inclusivity and equality in sports and entertainment, such as Athlete Ally, the Human Rights Campaign, and GLAAD.Resources and Further Reading:2024 LGBTQ Paris Olympic and Paralympic GuideClosing Remarks:Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Queernundrum. The stories of Ilona Maher, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Betty White remind us of the power of authenticity, resilience, and kindness. Until next time, keep celebrating your unique selves and the incredible contributions of our LGBTQ+ community.Intro music by Jahzzar “Please Listen Carefully” “Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA” and Outro music by Scott Holmes “Acoustic Indie Folk” @ scottianholmes@live.com.Editor: H. Greystone via FinalCut...
Chris and Will are taking you into the heart of day three and four of Olympic highlights, with coverage of Cycling Mountain Bike, BMX Freestyle, Canoe Slalom, Skateboarding, Rugby Sevens, and Archery.
On Tue.'s ep. of Summer of Champions, Skeets, Nora, and JD discuss Day 4 action from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Topics discussed include our obsession with Rugby Sevens, Simone Biles making U.S. Olympic history, pin trading fever, Canada owning Australia today, fencing at the Grand Palais, a theory on why we're not seeing world records set at the pool, upset triathletes, and more. Day 3️⃣ Paris Olympics Recap: https://bit.ly/4dlks7I Day 2️⃣ Paris Olympics Recap: https://bit.ly/3LJTOcW Day 1️⃣ Paris Olympics Recap: https://bit.ly/3Sq1J2M
On Tue.'s ep. of Summer of Champions, Skeets, Nora, and JD discuss Day 4 action from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Topics discussed include our obsession with Rugby Sevens, Simone Biles making U.S. Olympic history, pin trading fever, Canada owning Australia today, fencing at the Grand Palais, a theory on why we're not seeing world records set at the pool, upset triathletes, and more.Day 3️⃣ Paris Olympics Recap: https://bit.ly/4dlks7IDay 2️⃣ Paris Olympics Recap: https://bit.ly/3LJTOcWDay 1️⃣ Paris Olympics Recap: https://bit.ly/3Sq1J2M
Welcome to The Gold Standard, hosted by basketball legend Lisa Leslie and USWNT and Gotham FC great Kelley O'Hara. Four-time medalist Summer Sanders joins us from Paris to talk all things swimming. Our hosts also recap the gymnastics team final, Kelley's love for Rugby Sevens, Soccer's win over Germany, Basketball's win over Japan, Coco Gauff's controversial match, and much more. Listen along for insight from gold medalists, behind-the-scenes stories, and pure enjoyment of the Summer Games.
Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman give each of their top 5 questions for Oklahoma football as the Sooners start training camp (2:04). Gabe and Teddy give their “Winners/Losers of the Week:” NFL using Hawk-Eye technology, Aaron Rodgers, Simone Biles, Ilona Maher & U.S. Women's Rugby Sevens (1:04:37). ·Use promo code ‘ted' for 10% off at https://opolisclothing.com/ ·Visit https://betterhelp.com/okc for 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. The Oklahoma Breakdown with Ikard and Lehman is sponsored by BetterHelp. ·Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OK_Breakdown?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ·Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ok_breakdown/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show: the first phase of the Green Line is being scaled back by six stations due to rising costs. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; a pair of farmers join us on the line to talk about the woes and wins of this year's summer season for far; we speak to a member of Team Canada's Rugby Sevens team after their historic second place finish at the Paris Olympic Games.
Kaylee McKeown says she has a "superpower", her late father. The 23-year-old says her Dad inspired her to a breathtaking OIympic title defence in the 100m backstroke. We're talking with a woman who mentored McKeown, former teammate and triple Olympic gold medallist Emily Seebohm. We head to the gymnastics arena where Simone Biles took gold. We also get a first hand account of Australia's agonising day of defeats in the rugby sevens. Plus, have we found the Eric the eel moment for Paris. Featured: Emily Seebohm, OIympic gold medallist. Tom Maddocks, Olympic reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, and our Canadian Correspondent Joey, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We recap the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremonies in heavy detail, love for new found sports, Peacock Gold Zone, Canadian Soccer Drone Spying, Surfer with a full moon, Rugby Sevens, Soccer Shenanigans, we map out the giant inflatable Oregon Duck's water road trip, then its SUPER SICKO SPINNING SELECTION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF! We preview the Ivy League and are immediately assaulted by Jordan's puns, then we make it to the Southland Conference and the Pioneer Football League and so much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the MLB Trade Deadline with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:48) to break down the Jays' moves. He evaluates the large return in the trade that sent Yusei Kikuchi to Houston and discusses what's next for the Blue Jays. Then, former CANWNT forward Kara Lang (27:08) gives her thoughts on the spying scandal for the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team, the impact it has had on the players and how much the team's dramatic win over France means going forward. Later, Ben Verlander (51:20) shares how Astros fans have reacted to the price to acquire Kikuchi before weighing in on some of the big moves throughout the deadline. Finally, Matt Cullen (1:19:18), fresh off calling Canada's Silver Medal win in Women's Rugby Sevens for CBC, shares his thoughts on how Canada has fared so far throughout the Olympics, the “summer of Summer”, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Swim cap Bob. The Rust race-walk challenge. Worst Day on the Web: Ohio Supreme Court rules boneless wings can have bones. US Women's Rugby Sevens wins bronze at the buzzer.
How much did NBC pay to put their studio in that restaurant? Will Blazers trade Ant & Grant before camp? The possibility of a fantastic sports day in the not-too-distant future. Swim cap Bob. The Rust race-walk challenge. Worst Day on the Web: Ohio Supreme Court rules boneless wings can contain bones. US Women's Rugby Sevens win bronze at the buzzer. Expectations are sky-high for the Ducks. Blazers partner with Albina Vision Trust to revitalize the neighborhood. Mariners got better at the trade deadline. Blazers sign free agent G Devonte' Graham in what looks like a camp deal.
Samson Ebukam's injury provides an opportunity for the rest of the edges on the Colts roster - and that is the beauty of the NFL. Colts Camp - day one in pads comes this morning, and hopefully injuries are at a minimum. Steve Kerr says he felt crazy benching Jayson Tatum in the game against Serbia - Team USA won by one million so crazy Kerr was not! Rugby Sevens is the most entertaining Olympic sport you have never heard of! https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENT Promocode: KENT Here is the link for my book: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dinsdag 30 juli - Thijs Zonneveld en Hidde van Warmerdam blikken vooruit op hun Olympische dag. Voordat Thijs en Hidde kunnen beginnen met vooruit kijken naar een nieuwe Olympische dag, moeten ze eerst nog alle ervaringen en observaties kwijt over de afgelopen dag. Rugby Sevens hebben ze gezien, natuurlijk waren ze bij het waterpolo, Nederland won van China, en ze zagen Tom Pidcock op weergaloze wijze winnen.Thijs en Hidde zijn in Parijs voor de Olympische Spelen en dus elke dag twee podcasts met de titel 'Hallo Parijs!'.Support the show: https://krant.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Medal number one for New Zealand at the Paris Olympic Games. The Black Ferns Sevens have defended the gold medal they won three years ago in Tokyo - beating Canada 19-12 at the Stade de France. Black Fern Tyla King told Mike Hosking that it's always hard when you're up against quality sides, but they knew if they tidied up their plays and kept applying pressure, they would get the job done. She said that she's so proud of the performances they put in as a team, from day one all the way through to the final. “We found our flow and we just went out there and played the brand of footy that I know, I knew we were capable of.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All eyes are on Paris this week as the Rugby Sevens takes centre stage - and France's victory has lead to the GOAT discussion around Antoine Dupont.Christy Doran is joined by special guest host Ryan Smith (Queensland Reds player and co-host of the Socks Up podcast) to discuss the Sevens and the Reds' recent tour to Tonga, before being joined by new Western Force recruit, Wallaby Brandon Paenga-Amosa.Socks Up with Ryan Smith and Matt Faessler: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/socks-up-with-ryan-smith-and-matt-faessler/id1673657652Hosts: Christy Doran & Ryan SmithGuests: Brandon Paenga-AmosaProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Several Kiwi rugby stars are representing New Zealand on the world stage in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The New Zealand women's sevens side have beaten Canada 33-7 and China 43-5 in pool matches at Stade de France on the opening day. The men's sevens team have finished in fifth, with France taking gold after a 28-7 thumping of Fiji in the final. World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says this year's Olympics has served as a 'coming of age' moment for the sport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sat.'s ep. of Summer of Champions, Skeets, Nora, and JD discuss Day 1 action from the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Topics discussed include NBC Peacock's Gold Zone, France winning gold in Rugby Sevens, Australia-USA's duel in the pool, cycling in the rain, amputating fingers, Canada beating Greece in men's hoops, and a potential food shortage in the Olympic Village. That, plus a Korea mixup, IOC punishes Canada, sexy trivia, and more.
On Sat.'s ep. of Summer of Champions, Skeets, Nora, and JD discuss Day 1 action from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Topics discussed include NBC Peacock's Gold Zone, France winning gold in Rugby Sevens, Australia-USA's duel in the pool, cycling in the rain, amputating fingers, Canada beating Greece in men's hoops, and a potential food shortage in the Olympic Village. That, plus a Korea mixup, IOC punishes Canada, sexy trivia, and more.
Melbourne Storm winger Will Warbrick says a Zoom meeting with Craig Bellamy and the belief he had in him was a big reason he decided to switch codes from Rugby Sevens in New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fiji showed why they are double Olympic sevens rugby champions early Thursday morning when they won their two pool matches against Uruguay and USA.
For many New Zealand athletes the nerves have now kicked in, with the first couple of Olympic sports starting tomorrow morning, ahead of the official opening this weekend. Football and Rugby Sevens get underway tomorrow morning, two days before the opening ceremony. Barry Guy reports.
Gavin Noble, Chef de Mission for the Irish Team in Paris gives us an update
The Ireland Rugby Sevens have kicked off their 2024 Olympic Campaign this afternoon against South Africa. The boys in green will up again tonight at 8pm when they face Japan. To give her latest reaction, Former Irish International Fiona Hayes Spoke to Kieran
Simon Harries is an accomplished performance coach, holding a PhD in Human Physiology from The University of Newcastle and accredited as an ASCA Elite L3 S&C coach. He currently serves as the Head of Strength & Conditioning at the NSW Institute of Sport, where he leads a team of Strength & Conditioning coaches to develop and deliver world-class performance support to Olympic sport athletes. With over 15 years' experience in high performance sport across strength & conditioning, rehabilitation and sports science positions, Simon has coached elite athletes and teams across multiple sports, including AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Rugby Sevens, Water polo, and a range of individual event sports. QUOTES “Depending on your context, different rehabilitation models will suit and be more applicable than one or another” “The roles in rehab are dependent on the people in each discipline, not necessarily what disciplines are involved” “The main friction point in any working relationship is who is prescribing, who is coaching it and who makes the changes if they need to be made so to establish that at the onset helps a lot.” “Rehab drivers are often the unsaid reasons why certain decision are made in rehab” “Obviously when people talk about week-to-week change and acute to chronic ratios, that almost goes out the window in early parts of rehab otherwise the athlete would come back in 3 years' time.” SHOWNOTES 1) How Simon's career has progressed from PE teaching to the head of S&C at NSWIS 2) The emerging role of a rehabilitation strength & conditioning coach 3) Using the RACI model (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) to get all staff involved in a rehabilitation of an athlete on the same page 4) Examples of KPIs across different stages in rehabilitation 5) The four rehab drivers: load, performance, medical and logistics 6) End-stage rehab KPIs and volume benchmarks for running based field sports 7) Shared decision making and communication with coaches 8) Different rehab models and their suitability in different environments 9) The importance of biomechanics for S&C coaches PEOPLE MENTIONED Tim Rogers Dan Cleather
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has selected the athletics team who are set to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Team Ireland will be represented by twenty-three athletes at the Games, with the track and field events taking place in the Stade de France, and the marathon events running through the streets of Paris starting at the Hotel de Ville and finishing at the Esplanade des Invalides. Marathon runner Fionnuala McCormack will be making history by becoming the first Irish woman to compete in five Olympic Games, when she competes on the roads of Paris on the 11 August. The marathon route takes in some of the famous Parisian landmarks, including the Chateau de Versailles, the Grand Palais and the Hotel de Ville. The track and field events take place in the Stade de France, which transforms from the Rugby Sevens events earlier in the Games to a bespoke athletics stadium, with a purple track. Pierce O'Callaghan gave his reaction to John Mulligan on Sunday Sport.
Callers spoke to Katie about how they have all not been refunded by Wild Roots festival / Hannah recounted how her father, coach of a camogie team, once impersonated a women to win the County Final for his parish / Callers weigh in on a divisive lingerie campaign with members of the Team GB Women's Rugby Sevens team in lingerie on a rugby field
Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen about 9 players across mens and womens teams becoming Olympians for the first time and 15 players returning, hoping to add to their medal haul.
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