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Brian Gleeson will once again captain the Ireland Under-20s this Friday.Willie Falloon has made five changes to his Ireland Under-20 starting XI for Friday’s third-place play-off against New Zealand in the Under-20 Rugby World Cup.Following last Sunday’s 31-20 semi-final defeat to England, the Ireland head coach opted to make one change to the backline and four changes to the pack.Davy Colbert comes on the right wing and Finn Tracey moves into the centre for Wilhelm de Klerk. Forwards, Ireland start with a fresh front row, with Emmett Calvey and Alex Mullan at prop and Steven Smith at hooker.Other changes include…

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The second round of the World Matchplay Darts 2024 continues on Wednesday night with three-time champion Michael van Gerwen making another appearance after knocking out teenage darts star Luke Littler.Little, 17, failed to get out of the first round on debut at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens before Van Gerwen won 10-6 in their 10th meeting on Monday.The Dutchman will face Joe Cullen on Wednesday. Michael Smith is also bidding for a quarter-final spot, while PDC world number one and world champion Luke Humphries is already in the quarter-finals after winning his second round match on Tuesday.The tournament, now in its 31st…

On Wednesday, USC Annenberg School Dean Willow Bay and Disney CEO Bob Iger purchased a controlling interest in the NWSL club for $250 million, making Angel City FC the most valuable team in women’s sports. The club noted that “the agreement is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the NWSL.” Angel City FC said in a statement that Bey and Iger would invest a further $50 million “to support the club’s future growth.” “We think that player development and support is definitely a priority when you look at the areas of opportunity,” Bay told ESPN’s Jeff Kasuff. According…

CNN — Editor’s note: This CNN series is (or was) sponsored by the countries it features. CNN retains full editorial control over the subject matter, coverage and frequency of articles and videos within its sponsorships, in accordance with its policies. Not satisfied with Dubai In a city that’s home to the world’s tallest building, deepest swimming pool and tallest hotel, urban planning firm URB wants to add another top accolade: the world’s “greenest” highway. URB has unveiled conceptual designs for a 64-kilometer highway that will transform one of the city’s main transport corridors, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, into a…

The IMF says policymakers must act now to revitalize growth prospects. advertisementThe IMF’s latest World Economic Prospects report projects global economic growth to be 3.2% in 2024 and 3.3% in 2025, in line with its April forecast.But the group noted that shifts in economic activity toward the end of the year had narrowed some of the divergence in output and reduced the gap in growth rates between countries.The report noted that the deflationary process increases the risk of causing price increases and “increasing the likelihood that interest rates will remain elevated for a longer period.”One such risk is escalating trade…

A Royal Engineer team has won the world’s toughest rowing event after spending more than five weeks on the open sea.The Salty Sappers posted on Instagram that the attempt had been “incredibly tough, with terrible weather and many difficult moments”, particularly towards the end.But, they added, “Our hard work and constant striving for excellence has paid off with a win!””We are currently enjoying our time on land. We will return to you all after a good night’s sleep!””A huge thank you to all our supporters and sponsors, I hope we’ve made you all proud.”The challenge will see teams paddle a…

Copa America final: Fans without tickets storm the gates, causing chaosUSA TODAY Sports’ Safid Dean reports that a fan was arrested after jumping over a fence while trying to sneak into the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Copa America 2024 final was supposed to be a soccer celebration, a catalyst for Americans to become soccer fans and an appetizer for the 2026 World Cup.Instead, harrowing images of women and children struggling to breathe due to the surging crowds and needing medical attention for heatstroke presented a disheartening, if not terrifying, impression. Desperate fans without…

15. Agustin Pichot (Argentina) – Pichot’s tenacity and vision as a scrum-half symbolized the rise of Argentine rugby. A Rugby World Cup semi-finalist and an influential administrator. 14. John Smit (South Africa) – Captain of the 2007 World Cup winning team, Smit was an excellent hooker known for his tenacity and leadership. 13. Paul O’Connell (Ireland) – A tall second-rower, O’Connell led Ireland with passion and led them to victory in the Six Nations. His work rate and lineout skills were unmatched. 12. Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand) – An All Blacks legend, Fitzpatrick’s precision and leadership as a hooker defined…

Kelly Green, 32, moved from Eastbourne, East Sussex, to Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote volcanic island, which has just one shop, one pub and one school. Kelly moved to the most remote island in the world. A woman has left city life behind to move to the world’s most isolated island, with just 100 residents, one shop, one pub and one school. Kelly Green, 32, left the hustle and bustle of Eastbourne, East Sussex, for the tranquility of Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote inhabited island, home to just 138 people. Located more than 1,500 miles off…