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BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Glasgow ready for Stormers quarter-final test
URC quarter-final: Glasgow Warriors v StormersWhen: Friday, 30 May Where: Scotstoun Stadium Kick-off: 19:35 BSTCoverage: Live text updates on BBC Sport website In many respects, this campaign bears many of the hallmarks of last season for Glasgow Warriors, one that saw them go all the way in the United Rugby consistency to remain in the top two for the majority of the campaign, only to fall off with some patchy form late in the regular season to finish fourth. Now, as then, the Stormers lie in wait in the quarter-finals in what should be a belting showdown at many expected Glasgow to pick up the sort of steam they did in last year's play-offs, sweeping aside the South African side at home before stunning wins away to Munster and the Bulls to take the as defending champions, Warriors are once again viewed largely as outsiders behind the likes of Leinster, Bulls and the Sharks in the race to lift the have more recent experience of going the distance, however, and only a fool would write them off."We know the route, we know what it takes and what it took," head coach Franco Smith told BBC Scotland."Now, how can we act on what we need to do now in the next 80 minutes? That's the main focus."I think we buried that weight (of being champions) at the start of the season. We knew that if we put extra pressure on ourselves, that would burden us and it wouldn't allow us to be the best version of ourselves."There's eight teams left and to be one of those is obviously a compliment to what's been done and the way we've worked."Now, to put our experience and also our game into overdrive to make sure that we perform the best at the back end of the season, that's obviously the mission." Returning players provide boost Part of the reason expectations around Glasgow have lessened is down to their crippling injury problems.A host of key players have missed big chunks of the season. The Fagerson brothers, Zander and Matt, remain sidelined, as does Jack Dempsey, while Huw Jones' return has been disrupted by a recurrence of a niggling Achilles of the big guns are back just in time, though, to inject some energy into Warriors' playoff Tuipulotu, Kyle Steyn, Max Williamson and Scott Cummings have all returned in recent weeks, while Henco Venter, the influential South African back-row, is available after a good thing too, because the Stormers are a side looking for revenge for last season's defeat at this stage, and who are picking up form at the right time."They've won four in a row now," Smith said. "They'll definitely come out to give themselves a chance to win this game and go further in the competition, so no doubt about that. We've got a lot of respect for them and the coaching group."We know the quality of players that they do have in their environment, which they can lean on. They obviously have some individual brilliance in a very good team with a good pack of forwards, so it's going to be a big challenge."
The Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
How Ange's Spurs beat Man United with just one shot on goal
Tottenham Hotspur are the Europa League Champions after a dramatic 1-0 over Manchester United. It was boom or bust for each manager, with their entire seasons resting on the result, but Ange Postecoglu's side always looked like it was their night. Adam Clery examines how that statement can possibly be true in a game where they had less than 30% possession and just one shot on target, mate.
CBC
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Defending champion Panthers advance to 3rd straight Stanley Cup final after eliminating Carolina
Defending champion Florida Panthers advance to third straight Stanley Cup final, beating Carolina 5-3 in Game 5.
RNZ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RNZ News
Sports News for 7am 29 May 2025
Poland's four-time champion Iga Swiatek crushed British star Emma Raducanu to advance to the third round at the French Open, stretching her winning run in Paris to 23 consecutive matches. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
🏆 Betis-Chelsea: ultras clash, Antony v Maresca, fiery atmosphere 🔥
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. Tonight, someone will win their first trophy in Europe and someone will complete their trophy cabinet. The Conference League Final between Betis and Chelsea, regardless of the outcome, is a date with Spaniards, by winning, would raise their first European cup to the sky. The Blues, on the other hand, could add the Conference to the Champions, Europa League, and Cup Winners' Cup. A unique record that has no equal. Real Betis-Chelsea also means Antony against Maresca, the two cover men of this challenge. The Brazilian, reborn in Spain thanks to Pellegrini's care, is as if he's rediscovering his past (the Premier) and is called to yet another test of strength to reaffirm that he's back. 📸 SERGEI GAPON - AFP or licensors The Italian coach, on the other hand, has the opportunity to prove that he can sit at the table of the greats at his first, real, chance. Chelsea speaks his language and after securing Champions League qualification, they have every desire to return to rejoicing for a trophy that has been missing since the 21/22 season (UEFA Super Cup). In Breslavia, the city hosting this year's Conference final, there have been some clashes between fans. The city center was taken by storm: broken glasses, chairs thrown, and smoke bombs made it necessary for the police to intervene. 👊BATALLA CAMPAL EN ESTOS MOMENTOS EN BRESLAVIA 🤦 Ultras Betis vs Hooligans Chelsea@ChelseaFC @RealBetis — FORO MDM (@elforomdm) May 28, 2025 Only the use of tear gas by the riot police brought order back to the city. The situation now seems to be under control, but it's forbidden to let your guard down: the atmosphere in Poland is boiling. 📸 Gabriele Maltinti - 2025 Getty Images
