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BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Future is bright for Glasgow' & Edinburgh's 'best performance of the season'
We asked for your views as Glasgow Warriors lost to Leinster and Edinburgh defeated what some of you said:Leinster 13-5 Glasgow WarriorsDavid: Pleased to see the effort that Glasgow put in against Leinster, and the result could have been much closer had it not been for the extraordinary decisions by Ben Whitehouse. How can anyone knock the ball on with their back to the pitch and how can you have shoulder to shoulder contact when two players are six inches apart? The quality of referees in the URC is really This time last year Glasgow finished fourth after an underwhelming season, and went on to have an incredible three weeks! Hope more than expectation is driving me this time round. A win against the Stormers and a performance against Leinster should be the bare Glasgow are a team that have shown over the previous two seasons to contain real class, which is why the abysmal performances of the last few weeks have been so disappointing. However this week, despite losing, they showed a lot more of what made them defending champions particularly in defence. Sione Tuipolotu was excellent on his return, and Seb Stephen was brilliant playing his first game in one of club rugby's toughest venues, and Macenzzie Duncan was also very physical and abrasive against a stacked Leinster backrow which gives good promise for Glasgow not only going into the knockouts, but also for future seasonsAli: Much better from the Warriors. The aggression from the off was great to see particularly when you consider the age profile of the forwards. I thought Seb Stephen showed up brilliantly, as did Macenzzie Duncan. The future can be bright for Glasgow and Scottish 47-17 UlsterMatthew: With the quality of players available to Edinburgh, there should be much higher expectations then sneaking into the top eight in the final game. However given the horrific performance of previous seasons, there is a least finally a sign of improvement and a Champions Cup place next season is a just reward for Beating the Bulls away from home is a huge task, but Edinburgh have improved greatly over the past half a dozen games. Their defence and their physicality will be strongly tested but I think they will at least compete. Glasgow looked something like their old selves against Leinster, and playing at Scotstoun, with some of their big players like Sione coming back to fitness, should ensure that the Warriors have just a little too much for the Best performance of the season and best atmosphere yet at the Hive. Darcy Graham is a class act and should be in the Lions Edinburgh finally putting run of decent performances up but away to Bulls will be incredibly difficult. Still, it's sport and if they can get their strongest 15 out on pitch and get off to a good start, you never know. Getting into Champions Cup, after the start of season disappointments, says something about the mentality of the team.
Wales Online
15-05-2025
- Wales Online
Family treated to stunning display as dolphins leap from water and swim next to boat off Welsh coast
Family treated to stunning display as dolphins leap from water and swim next to boat off Welsh coast Common dolphins visit the Gower during the warmer months and one family were lucky enough to see an incredible display from the 'most playful duo' A lucky group of locals spotted several pods of dolphins off the south Wales coast on Saturday evening when they took a boat out. Ben Whitehouse and his family captured impressive photos and videos showing a number of dolphins swimming alongside their boat just two miles off the Gower coast. Ben said he had regularly spotted dolphins in the area, but he described these as the "most playful duo" he'd ever seen. In one incredible picture you can see one of the dolphins jumping right out of the water. Ben and his family were out on his uncle's boat on Saturday, May 10, in the evening, when they saw the dolphins. "We just went for a spin around Gower and anchored off Rhossili for some food, And on the way back thought we'd head out two-to-three miles off shore to have a look for some dolphins. Ben spotted the dolphins around two miles off the Welsh coast (Image: Ben Whitehouse ) He added: "We spotted them off the Helwick Bank. There were 3 pods in total at various spots along the Helwick Bank. Article continues below The video has been shared 130 times on Facebook and people flocked to the comments to express their disbelief at the breathtaking shots. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here . One person wrote: "I need to go here." Others described the footage as "stunning" and "beautiful". The family spotted the dolphins on Saturday evening (Image: Millie Steadman ) Dolphins are more common in Wales than many people realise and are often spotted in the warmer months, between May and October. Locals and tourists can try and spot one of the aquatic mammals on various organised wildlife spotting trips but weather conditions and time of day are crucial factors. Dolphins are most active in the early morning and late afternoon, but strong winds might also make a sighting less likely. Article continues below The Gower Peninsula is home to a diverse array of sea creatures and alongside common dolphins, you may also spot Atlantic grey seals, harbour porpoises and sea birds like gannets and razorbills. Common dolphins are known for being sociable and playful, often happy to swim alongside boats meaning you can get a good look at the remarkable animals.
The South African
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Live scoring: Sharks v Ulster
The Sharks in action. Image: SA Rugby website Home » URC | Live scoring: Sharks v Ulster The Sharks in action. Image: SA Rugby website The Sharks (currently in fourth place on the URC log with 49 points) will be resolute in their quest to maintain their standing in the top four as they hunt a home quarter-final. Ulster v Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 AprilVenue: Kingspan Stadium, UlsterSA Time: 20:35Referee: Ben Whitehouse TV: SuperSport Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Ethan Hooker, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Siya Kolisi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 James Venter, 5 Jason Jenkins, 4 Eben Etzebeth (captain), 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche. Replacements: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Manu Tshituka, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Siya Masuku, 23 Jurenzo Julius. The Sharks will back themselves to create an upset against Ulster after edging Edinburgh 18-17 in Scotland last week, and with the Durban side well above the Northern Irish on the standings with three more victories so far to add to a marginally better attack and defensive record. They will also take some encouragement from the fact that Ulster have suffered three defeats at home this season, which makes a victory a real possibility if they play to their full potential. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
