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Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle miss out on Top 14 play-off place
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle missed out on a place in the Top 14 play-offs for the first time since 2017 as they lost 32-15 at Pau to slip down to seventh in the table, one point behind Castres. On a tense final regular season night, in which the lead at Stade du Hameau changed hands more than once, two late tries decided the result in favour of the home side, who claimed the eighth and final Champions Cup place. O'Gara's side were the big losers at the play-off race on a final night when all seven games kicked off at the same time. They were overtaken by Clermont who climbed to fifth with a 23-10 win at Montpellier, while Castres – who had started the night in fifth place – held on to the last play-off place by the skin of their teeth thanks to the result in Pau. Bayonne will host Clermont in the first barrage-round match on Friday night, while Toulon will entertain Castres in the second on Saturday evening. The winners of the first barrage match will face Toulouse at Lyon's Groupama Stadium on June 20. The winners of the second match will take on Bordeaux at the same venue 24 hours later. The Basque side maintained their perfect home record with an 18-10 win over Toulon to claim a first-ever play-off place. It was the visitors' fourth defeat in five run-in matches. At the other end of the table, meanwhile, Vannes' one-season Top 14 adventure ended in a 59-28 loss at Bordeaux. Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Damian Penaud and Nicolas Depoortere all scored twice for the new Champions Cup holders to condemn the Bretons to an immediate return to the ProD2. Vannes' place will be taken next season by Montauban – who return to the French top flight for the first time since 2010, after a surprise 24-19 victory over favourites Grenoble in the ProD2 final at Stade Ernest Wallon. Grenoble – who have now lost three ProD2 finals in a row will now host Perpignan at Stade des Alpes next weekend. The Catalans beat Top 14 leaders Toulouse 42-35 in a thrilling encounter at Stade Aime Giral – but it was in vain as Stade Francais' beat Castres 21-10 in a penalty-ridden encounter at Stade Jean Bouin. Meanwhile, Lyon's season petered out with a fifth defeat in a row – they lost 34-47 at home against Racing 92 in a match that had little impact on the table.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to make and play the Best Battlemage Build in Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered
Image via: Bethesda Softworks The Battlemage build is there for you if you have ever wanted to fire a fireball and slash at somebody with a sword while playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. This combination of magic and melee forces you to be a fan. But for it to work you need to set things up from scratch. How to choose the right path? To build a great Battlemage, the race and birthsign are relevant. The Bretons are the best choice because they have strong magic resistance and start off with high Magicka compared to most other races. For The Mage Birthsign, it gives some extra Magicka with no downside which represents one more spellcasting experience early on. Not to use any preset Battlemage class in the game, better would be to create your Battlemage class. Choose Magic as the primary focus to level up your magic skills faster. Then select Intelligence (for more Magicka) and Endurance (for more health and stamina) to be your key attributes. This keeps you strong in both spellcasting and physical combat. ULTIMATE Class guide, best class, major skills, custom classes, specializations, Oblivion Remastered by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Skills to choose The Battlemage is the hybrid between melee combat and spellcasting, and the choice of magic is: Destruction : Your most obvious form of inflicting damage through fire, frost, or lightning. Conjuration : You can either summon creatures or weapons into your battle. Restoration : You can heal yourself and raise your stats. Illusion : To silence enemies' voices or make you invisible. Mysticism : For handy support spells such as Detect Life and Soul Trap. For physical combat, you may select: Blades or Blunt : Either of the weapon types you fancy. Heavy Armor : Since you'll be in the thick of battle, you'll need really strong protection for this. You can include Alchemy in your build, too. Creating potions for healing, Magicka, or buffs will keep you in the game longer-in tough fights especially. Ways to play the Battlemage Battlemages do best when they can easily switch spells and weapons. Start combat with spells that weaken your foe, and then finish them off with a weapon. Use Conjuration to call in allies or create a magic sword when the situation calls for it. Then, restore again, after your health gets a little low. Wear heavy armor for the first few levels-it'll make your spells weaker for a while, but that penalty disappears as your armor skill levels up. Hang in there; that extra defense really makes it worthwhile. Find Heavy Armor with enchantments that give benefits to Magicka regeneration or resistances from magic. For weapons, use those which can be enchanted or which have built-in magical effects; fire damage or draining health are good examples. Just be sure to recharge the enchanted weapons using soul gems. Making The PERFECT Oblivion Remastered Character for Beginners The Battlemage isn't an easy starter build, but once you figure out how to manage your Magicka and Health, it will be one of the strongest play styles in the game. The hero is one who can burst into battle, take hits, summon monsters, and light the sky at the same time. So grab your sword, memorize your spells, and step into the chaos. You're not just a warrior or a mage — you're both. And that's what makes a Battlemage so much fun. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to make and play the Best Assassin Build in Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered
Image via: Bethesda Softworks An Assassin build provides the seasoned player with a deadly combination of precision, speed, and invisibility into Cyrodiil for the first time in its remastered version. This is not just playstyle, it is a philosophy of commanding death. Let us rethink the way of treading the knife's edge as a top assassin in Oblivion. Why would you select Assassin? Unless you want to turn it into a fancy color fight, the choice of race sets the stage for the entire journey. Wood Elves and Khajiit seem most convincing, great agility and stealth bonuses are their calling cards. Bretons make for a more magical solution, one in which durability blends with versatility for players who want to engage in some Illusion or Poison enchantments. Oblivion Remastered - This Is The BEST TIP That Every Beginner Player Needs To KNOW! Attributes to prioritize: Speed – Get in and out. Agility – Maps the actions of Sneak and Marksman; a perfect combo for quiet takedowns! Luck – Softly and soundly increases critical hit chances and greatly boosts the effectiveness of poison. Must have Skills to make the build Sneak – The very foundation of your craft. Higher levels allow you to walk by enemies or backstab them with a critical hit. Blade – For speed kills with no fuss. Marksman – Otherwise, a silent arrow to the neck would be preferable to bloodshed at arm's length. Alchemy – Poisons turn a simple dagger into a deadly tool. Light Armor – Move fast and stay quiet; heavy armor clinks for the ignorant. Security & Acrobatics – Open an airtight lock silently; run along any barriers in your way. Weapons to use Assassins eschew raw damage -They rely on timing. Good friends of an assassin are the Daedric Dagger: fast, enchantable, and suitable for delivering poison payloads. The Daedric Shortsword is heavier but deadlier when speed is not enough. Get creative with your combination - Use daggers to enter stealthily, and when pads fail, pull out your shorts word. Oblivion Remastered: Easy Weapon and Armor to Get Started (Fin Gleam Helm) The true power control An Assassin doesn't just fight; he chooses when to fight and whether to fight at all. They tiptoe through entire packs, eliminate high-value targets, or sow dissension among an enemy before he reacts. In the open world of Oblivion, the Assassin becomes a solver of puzzles: how to dismantle an entire room of enemies using only silence and shadows. No Assassin build is rich without immersing oneself into the depths of the most iconic faction in Oblivion: the Dark Brotherhood. These particular quests did not only cover the Dark Brotherhood's purpose, but they also provided you with the tools to enhance it. From highly specific gears to items that would supercharge stealth, the Brotherhood is your premiere training ground. So, you are prepared to be a ghost in Cyrodiil? Build well, strike fast, and leave your enemies to wonder what just happened if they ever get the chance. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Best race to choose in Oblivion Remastered
(Image Via Virtuous and Bethesda Game Studios) To pick the right race in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered can shape a player's entire adventure. Whether you want to crush the enemies with devastating spells or want to sneak through the shadows, the choice matters. But with the 10 available races to pick from, which is the actual race that truly is the best? Let us break it down for you. Best race to choose in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Official Reveal If you are looking for a race that offers you the strongest starting advantages, Bretons and Orcs will always dominate. The massive 50% magic resistance of Bretons, apart from the extra Magicka , makes it perfect for the mages who do not wish to die in just one hit. On the other hand, Orcs make the best tanks that come with higher endurance, strength, and the berserk mode that will turn them into a killing machine. It allows you to survive the most difficult enemies in the drawn-out battles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo For stealth lovers, Wood Elves and Khajiit will be the best choices. While Khajiit comes with night vision and bonus Sneak, the Wood Elves get the archery boost and are resistant to disease. However, if you are a fan of versatility, Dark Elves will balance the melee and magic for you, making them great hybrid characters. Choose a Race that works for you While there are some races that clearly come with certain advantages, the choice is really dependent on how you wish to play. The massive Magicka pool of the High Elf is great for the pure mages, but if you consider their weakness to the magic, it means they are just glass cannons. The Redguards, on the other hand, are amazing warriors. But if you hate melee combat, they are just useless. Even the weaker races, like the Imperials, come with some perks. Their Voice of the Emperor ability helps avoid fights, and it is ideal for the pacifist or the roleplay-heavy runs. As for Argonians, their ability to breathe under the water and resist the poison makes them perfect for the explorers. The key here is to match the race to the player's preferred combat style. What should you pick? If you want the raw power, choose Bretons for the unshakable mages or Orcs for the melee dominance. The Stealth players would thrive with the Khajiit or Wood Elves, while the hybrid builds would shine with the Dark Elves or the Argonians. In either case, no choice is truly bad. Just make sure to pick the race that fits your playstyle and then dive into Cyrodiil your way. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rennes part ways with Jorge Sampaoli
Jorge Sampaoli is no longer Rennes' head coach, the Ligue 1 side has announced. The 64-year-old manager joined the Bretons last November as a replacement for the dismissed Julien Stéphan but he ultimately failed to turn the club's fortunes around. Rennes' season has spiraled out of control with Sampaoli overseeing five defeats in as many games in all competitions since the turn of the year. Les Rouge et Noir occupy Ligue 1's relegation play-off spot in 16th place. They will host in-form BlueCo-owned RC Strasbourg on Sunday. Sampaoli failed to inject new ideas and the energy he was once renowned for in a Rennes club in a now serious sporting crisis. Get French Football News understands that the Argentine's tactical choices raised many eyebrows within the Bretons, as echoed by Seko Fofana's comments following Rennes' narrow 3-2 defeat last Saturday at Monaco. What's more, the club's executives didn't see eye-to-eye with Sampaoli regarding the players Rennes should target in the winter transfer window. Sampaoli signed a contract set to expire in 2026. The Argentine's counselors met with Rennes this Thursday to find an agreement regarding a contract termination. Former Red Star head coach Habib Beye will replace Jorge Sampaoli in the Rennes dugout. GFFN | Bastien Cheval
