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The 42
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The 42
'There has to be a step up' - Sheehan looks to go to next level with Lions
THIS HAS ALREADY been an impressive season for Dan Sheehan, even though he missed the first half of it. His comeback from an ACL injury has been outstanding, with the Leinster and Ireland hooker hitting the ground running. He hasn't slowed up since. With 14 tries in 14 appearances for province and country, as well as all of his class and power around the pitch, Sheehan has reestablished his position as one of the game's leading hookers. A Lions series is one of the best places to copper-fasten that status, even if Sheehan and his team-mates insist it's all about the collective. Sheehan will look to take his game to the next level and so will everyone else on Andy Farrell's Lions team. 'We've talked about it, there has to be a step up,' said Sheehan this week in Brisbane. 'What we've done so far has been great and I think we've done a good job doing it. But we talked about, there has to be a visible difference this week and this is why we're here. Advertisement 'I think we should be able to feel the energy off people. You should be able to see the collisions, the carries. I think everything is just going to be up a level. 'With that, you have to somehow bring the accuracy with you which can be the tricky part when you get psyched up for a game of this intensity. It's trying to bring the accuracy which we've struggled at times over the last couple of games. That will be crucial. Bringing both accuracy and physicality.' Farrell's Lions team are all about changing the recent record of the touring side. The last series that the Lions won was in 2013, their last visit to Australia. Sheehan is set to start on Saturday in Brisbane. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO So all this group is worried about is leaving with a series victory. 'A win,' said Sheehan when asked what legacy they want to leave. 'It would be a good story and a good legacy to have a winning series. We haven't delved too much into the wider picture. We did at the start when we were trying to frame the mindset, but this week has been all about Saturday, and how our prep goes into winning this game on Saturday, and we're going to throw everything at that. 'There's going to be no holding anything back, or waiting for the next two Tests. It's all about Saturday. 'I think we're in a good spot. Lads are hungry, and we're expecting the Wallabies to be hungry. I think it'll be a good Test and fireworks on Saturday.' And Sheehan said the Lions are convinced that winning is the only true way they can repay their travelling support in Australia. 'Performance is the way to do that. Yeah, we can give them a cheer and a clap after the game but ultimately that's not what they came for, they came for a good game of rugby,' said the Irish hooker. 'If we do that, they'll feel part of it. That's a goal of ours, to make sure if we have a big crowd on Saturday which we probably will, that we bring them into the game and make it feel almost like a 50/50 game that could be anywhere in the world. 'But I still think it's down to what we put out on the pitch, that's how you get the crowd in behind you.'
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gabriel Jesus Update Raises Hopes Ahead of Arsenal's New Season
Gabriel Jesus Offers Hope as Recovery from Injury Progresses ACL setback sidelines Arsenal's Brazilian striker Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus continues his long road back from injury, offering another encouraging update that has drawn attention from fans and staff alike. The Brazilian has been absent since mid-January after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during the FA Cup third round clash at home to Manchester United. Surgery followed soon after, ruling Jesus out for the remainder of a campaign that saw Arsenal reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. Advertisement Recovery gains momentum six months post-surgery Now more than six months since going under the knife, Jesus has kept Arsenal supporters updated on his rehabilitation journey. In his most recent social media post, the 28-year-old shared footage of himself back on the grass, fuelling cautious optimism. Accompanying the post was a cryptic yet emotive caption: 'Only God and I Know…' While it is not yet confirmed whether he is training at full intensity, the sight of him outdoors has been warmly received. This is Jesus' second update in recent weeks. At the end of June, he posted a 35-second video showing himself in Arsenal training gear, engaged in skipping drills and resistance band exercises. The footage concluded with him jumping from a crouched lunge into a squat. Advertisement Additional clips captured Jesus leaping forward from a squat and running on a treadmill, clear signs of increasing strength and mobility. Squad competition grows as Arsenal strengthen Jesus is expected to miss the start of the 2025/26 season, and his timeline for full fitness remains uncertain. When he does return, competition for a place in Mikel Arteta's squad will be intense. Arsenal are close to securing Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who would provide direct competition in the centre-forward role. Out wide, Arsenal's options look set to expand too, with Noni Madueke's imminent arrival from Chelsea enhancing attacking depth and flexibility. Advertisement With Jesus edging closer to full fitness, the coming weeks could be crucial for both player and club. His next post may not just document progress, but signal a return that Arsenal fans have long waited for.
The Age
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Age
Houston sidelined; Scott identifies ‘unique opportunity' for Bombers
'It's incredibly frustrating for everyone involved, but particularly the players,' Scott on Wednesday before the team's training session at the Hangar. 'I mean, it's hard not to be really frustrated, almost exasperated, just devastating seeing players like Nic Martin and Will Setterfield suffer really serious injuries … so that's on an individual level, but it's been a perfect storm of a whole range of different injuries all coming together at once.' The Bombers lost Setterfield to a Lisfranc foot injury which requires surgery, while Martin is to undergo a knee reconstruction next week after tearing his ACL. Despite the circumstances, Scott said Martin was remaining resilient. 'I'm an eternal optimist, but it doesn't mean I don't get flat at times,' he said. 'And Marto [Martin] is a good example for us. Like, yes, he's optimistic, but he's also had some pretty dark moments. But he's been there before, and he knows the way out.' When asked how the Bombers could avoid such a mammoth injury list next year, Scott said he was focused on the short term, but said the club would look at improvements. 'I have the utmost confidence in the people who are looking at our program and there's no doubt we will reallocate resources to that space because we know better than anyone this year just how important it is to get the players out and fit.' Scott highlighted the extensive injury list opened up opportunities for other players, with tall forward Liam McMahon to make his debut Thursday after joining the club just weeks ago in the mid-season draft. McMahon will be the 13th debutant fielded by the Bombers this season. That's equal with the struggling Fitzroy team of 1991 for the most debutants from an established club in a season. Loading 'We can feel sorry for ourselves or we can get out and really grow through this adversity, and that that is really when you do improve,' Scott said. 'We weren't out to break any debutant records at the start of the year. 'You know, we're already a very young team to start the year, but when you have injuries, you get even younger ... but that's the situation we're in that presents a unique opportunity, and our fans get to see our future.' Rioli answers Legends call Cyril Rioli will pull on the boots again for a match at Marvel Stadium when he plays for the All Stars against Victoria in the return of the Legends match this year. The charity match, held to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer through the Australian Prostate Centre, returns after six years. The clash honours the legacy of Footscray legend E.J. Whitten, who died from prostate cancer 30 years ago. The match will take place on Thursday, August 28, with Geelong great Gary Ablett jnr to also play for Victoria. Rioli, 35, has kept his distance from the AFL since his shock retirement in 2018 after a glittering 189-game career in which he won four premierships and a Norm Smith Medal. His relationship with his former club was ruptured by the Hawthorn racism scandal. In November last year, the club settled their Federal Court case with Indigenous former players and their families. Hawthorn apologised to Rioli and his wife Shannyn, Jermaine Miller-Lewis, Montanah-Rae Lewis, Carl Peterson and Leon Egan for their experiences at the club, and reached a financial settlement after two days of mediation. In May, Rioli was absent from Hawthorn's centenary celebration at the MCG. But later that month, during the Sir Doug Nicholls rounds to celebrate First Nations culture, Rioli attended the Hawks' match against Gold Coast at TIO Stadium as a guest of the Suns, watching his three-time premiership-winning cousin Daniel Rioli play for Gold Coast. Hawthorn didn't know Cyril was going to be watching his former side until they saw the TV footage that night, with Seven's cameras capturing a moment between Rioli and his former premiership captain, turned commentator, Luke Hodge. Loading 'It was just great to have Cyril back at the footy,' Mark Evans, the Suns chief executive and former long-term football boss at the Hawks, told this masthead in May. Rioli and Hodge will be reunited on the field in the Legends match, although on opposing sides, with Hodge to lead Victoria. Tim Watson will coach the big V, while Nick Riewoldt will captain the All Stars, with Shane Crawford to coach.
USA Today
10 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Minnestoa Vikings OL predicted to be his new teams 'biggest bust' in 2025
Cam Robinson filled in admirably at left tackle for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024 after Christian Darrisaw suffered an ACL tear in Week 8. The Vikings traded for Robinson during their bye week following the game, giving him little time to get up to speed with the offense. The Houston Texans signed Robinson in March, expecting him to protect C.J. Stroud's blindside in 2025. But can he handle the responsibility? Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report isn't so sure, saying that Robinson could be the Texans' biggest bust of the season. Robinson has always been a serviceable starter when healthy but never a star. He appeared in 17 games last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings and was responsible for 13 penalties and seven sacks allowed, according to Pro Football Focus. With a one-year, $12 million contract, Robinson's price point is reasonable. However, he isn't likely to make fans forget about Tunsil—and that's assuming he manages to hold off rookie second-round pick Aireontae Ersery. Robinson did allow a league-high 64 pressures in 2024, but we'll give him some grace because of the strenuous situation he was thrown into. He has talent, as evidenced by his selection as the 34th overall pick in the 2017 draft. Can he protect Stroud for a full season, helping the Texans get over the playoff hump? Robinson is being counted on to do his part. We'll see if he can hold his own with a full offseason to prepare for the role.
Techday NZ
14 hours ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Diligent unveils ACL AI Studio to simplify GRC data analysis
Diligent has announced the launch of ACL AI Studio, a tool incorporating advanced analytics to simplify governance, risk and compliance (GRC) data analysis for audit, risk and compliance teams. ACL AI Studio is now available as part of the Diligent One Platform, expanding the suite's capabilities by enabling professionals to conduct complex data analyses without requiring specialist technical skills. According to the company, the new solution is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing workflows and applications, removing hurdles often associated with analytics adoption within GRC programmes. Workflow integration ACL AI Studio draws on the capabilities of Diligent's existing ACL product line, utilising artificial intelligence to allow users to engage with data via a natural language interface. This interface is intended to enable team members to carry out queries and analysis using plain language rather than programming or scripting, thus reducing the need for coding expertise across audit and GRC departments. The system supports natural language analysis, AI-driven test recommendations, and operates on data derived from existing ACL analytics scripts. Features are focused on providing transparency, offering full traceability through logging and exportable results, which aim to reduce risks linked with automated data interpretation, such as AI hallucinations. Users can run AI-suggested tests, link findings directly to audits, identify possible policy breaches and unusual financial activity, as well as update risk scoring and automate workflow triggers within their organisations. The platform is able to process millions of records in real time, enabling comprehensive population-level review rather than analysis of small samples. User experience Paul Chaney, Chief Executive Officer of Auditopia and KOINO IT Solutions, commented on his experience using the new offering: "Diligent hit the mark with ACL AI Studio. As a 35-year ACL Analytics user, this new product enhances our capabilities by combining trusted ACL software with the newest technologies. ACL AI Studio is user-friendly, which enables our team to work more efficiently as we automate audit and GRC processes, giving our customers valuable insights from their data." The tool features AI persona-based recommendations, with analytics tailored to a range of GRC roles, including internal audit, SOX, compliance and risk management. Diligent states that this results in a faster return on investment and maintains high accuracy for users based on their individual governance responsibilities. The platform also prioritises support for control testing, exception handling, audit trails and ongoing policy compliance. Additional capabilities Beyond ACL AI Studio, Diligent has introduced two additional features: AI Control Mapping and AI Control Generation. Both are designed to further streamline compliance processes and lower the costs associated with control management. According to the company, these updates collectively aim to enhance the scalability and intelligence of GRC functions for organisations managing complex regulatory environments. Market focus Adam Bailey, General Manager, Platform, at Diligent, outlined the intended impact of the new system: "ACL AI Studio is a game-changer for GRC professionals. Non-technical users can now leverage AI to detect issues and drive meaningful results, ensuring that your organisation's GRC processes are more efficient and accurate than ever before. In a market dominated by general-purpose analytics tools, ACL AI Studio is the only specialised solution for GRC and is designed to help organisations maintain the highest standards of compliance and governance." Diligent's launch of ACL AI Studio is part of its wider efforts to expand AI-driven functionality within its GRC portfolio, following the recent introduction of products such as GovernAI and AI Risk Essentials.
