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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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Ex-GB skipper Ames joins Wales' coaching team
David Ames played at three Olympic Games for Team GB in Rio, Tokyo and Paris. [Getty Images] Recently retired Great Britain and England captain David Ames has joined Wales' coaching staff as they prepare for their FIH Hockey Nations Cup debut in Malaysia this month. Hoci Cymru say 35-year-old Ames is "helping out with additional coaching support over the summer period". Advertisement Head coach Danny Newcombe takes a 21-player squad to Kuala Lumpur for the tournament from 15-21 June, including co-captain Rupert Shipperly, Gareth Furlong and Jacob Draper who all played alongside skipper Ames at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "I've thoroughly enjoyed my first few weeks in the Wales camp, everyone has been really accommodating and it's been smooth sailing so far," said South Africa-born Ames. "It's obviously a bit more stressful on this side, having not just to play but have to worry about everything that goes into it from a detail point of view. But I'm looking forward to the challenge and an exciting summer with these lads." Shipperly will skipper Wales in tandem with Ben Francis as they face three Pool A matches against South Africa, Korea and France, before the finals and play-off rounds. Advertisement Furlong is two appearances away from reaching 150 Wales caps and is one short of 100 goals for his country. Reading midfielder Sam Welsh is in line for a senior international debut, while goalkeeper Rhys Payne returns to the squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury at the men's World Cup in January 2023. This year's Nations Cup tournament will provide the winning team with the opportunity to be promoted to the FIH Hockey Pro League, joining last year's champions New Zealand along with Japan, Malaysia and Pakistan in Pool B. "I am really excited to be heading back to Malaysia, always a great place to play hockey," said Shipperley. Advertisement "It's Wales' first time competing in the Nations Cup, alongside some very competitive teams. "We have a great blend of experience and youth amongst the squad and I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve as a group." Wales squad John Bennett, Rhys Bradshaw, Alf Dinnie, Jacob Draper, Ben Francis (co-capt), Gareth Furlong, Gareth Griffiths, Dale Hutchinson, Hywel Jones, Daniel Kyriakides, Jolyon Morgan, Nic Morgan, Fred Newbold, Will Penrose, Rhys Payne, Jack Pritchard, Will Penrose, Toby Reynolds-Cotterill, Rupert Shipperley (co-capt), Owen Sutton, Sam Welsh. Wales' Nations League schedule Sunday, 15 June: Wales vs South Africa (09:00 BST) Advertisement Monday, 16 June: Wales vs Korea (07:00 BST) Wednesday, 18 June: France vs Wales (09:00 BST) Friday, 20 June: Semi-finals/5th–8th place playoffs Saturday, 21 June: Finals/5th–8th place playoffs
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Ex-GB skipper Ames joins Wales' coaching team
Recently retired Great Britain and England captain David Ames has joined Wales' coaching staff as they prepare for their FIH Hockey Nations Cup debut in Malaysia this Cymru say 35-year-old Ames is "helping out with additional coaching support over the summer period".Head coach Danny Newcombe takes a 21-player squad to Kuala Lumpur for the tournament from 15-21 June, including co-captain Rupert Shipperly, Gareth Furlong and Jacob Draper who all played alongside skipper Ames at the 2024 Paris Olympics."I've thoroughly enjoyed my first few weeks in the Wales camp, everyone has been really accommodating and it's been smooth sailing so far," said South Africa-born Ames."It's obviously a bit more stressful on this side, having not just to play but have to worry about everything that goes into it from a detail point of view. But I'm looking forward to the challenge and an exciting summer with these lads." Shipperly will skipper Wales in tandem with Ben Francis as they face three Pool A matches against South Africa, Korea and France, before the finals and play-off is two appearances away from reaching 150 Wales caps and is one short of 100 goals for his midfielder Sam Welsh is in line for a senior international debut, while goalkeeper Rhys Payne returns to the squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury at the men's World Cup in January year's Nations Cup tournament will provide the winning team with the opportunity to be promoted to the FIH Hockey Pro League, joining last year's champions New Zealand along with Japan, Malaysia and Pakistan in Pool B."I am really excited to be heading back to Malaysia, always a great place to play hockey," said Shipperley."It's Wales' first time competing in the Nations Cup, alongside some very competitive teams. "We have a great blend of experience and youth amongst the squad and I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve as a group." Wales squad John Bennett, Rhys Bradshaw, Alf Dinnie, Jacob Draper, Ben Francis (co-capt), Gareth Furlong, Gareth Griffiths, Dale Hutchinson, Hywel Jones, Daniel Kyriakides, Jolyon Morgan, Nic Morgan, Fred Newbold, Will Penrose, Rhys Payne, Jack Pritchard, Will Penrose, Toby Reynolds-Cotterill, Rupert Shipperley (co-capt), Owen Sutton, Sam Welsh. Wales' Nations League schedule Sunday, 15 June: Wales vs South Africa (09:00 BST)Monday, 16 June: Wales vs Korea (07:00 BST)Wednesday, 18 June: France vs Wales (09:00 BST)Friday, 20 June: Semi-finals/5th–8th place playoffs Saturday, 21 June: Finals/5th–8th place playoffs
The Independent
12-03-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Hollyoaks actor rushed to hospital after waking up in ‘absolute agony'
A Hollyoaks actor has sought immediate hospital treatment after waking up in agonising pain. The Channel 4 star, 41, shared photographs of himself hooked up to hospital equipment to social media as he received emergency care for the health scare. David Ames, who played the headteacher Carter Shepherd in the much-loved series from 2023 to 2024, is also known for playing Dominic Copeland in medical drama Holby City. Writing on Instagram, alongside a picture of his arm attached to monitors, he said: 'Waking up in absolute agony with possible kidney stones is not how I planned to start my day…but here we are!' Kidney stones are caused by high levels of calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus in urine. These minerals are normally found in urine and don't cause problems at low levels. However, dehydration and diet can cause build-ups. The condition is a common problem affecting more than one in 10 people, according to the NHS, which says they can develop in one or both kidneys and usually affect people between the ages of 30-60. Kidney stones can be extremely painful, and may lead to complications, including kidney infections or the kidney not working properly. While stones often pass naturally, some people require surgical intervention for removal. Ames remained in high spirits despite the intense pain he was experiencing and shared a picture of some lubricant jelly alongside the joke: 'Didn't even buy me a drink…' The soap star didn't specify how long he spent in hospital but later the same day thanked his followers for supporting his fundraising efforts for Breast Cancer Now in the forthcoming London Marathon. 'I'm so moved by your messages of support and donations,' he said. 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart.' It comes after TV host and author Richard Osman underwent emergency surgery due to a case of kidney stones last month. 'It is the single most painful thing that has ever happened to me. The doctors kept saying it's more painful than childbirth but I'm not sure I can buy that,' he said. Expressing his gratitude to NHS staff, Osman said: 'It was unbelievably painful but thank you to everyone at Charing Cross Hospital who were so great. I was having liquid morphine and it didn't touch the sides. 'Then I had an op and they took it out. So I have the absolute joy of not being in pain.' Following the procedure, doctors told Osman to drink more water to prevent future stone formation. 'That I can do,' Osman said. 'No major lifestyle changes, just drink more water.'
BBC News
04-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Team GB captain Ames retires from internationals
Team GB captain David Ames, who played at three Olympics, has announced his retirement from international 35-year-old played at the Rio, Tokyo and Paris Olympics, and in five EuroHockey championships for who was born in South Africa and raised in Northern Ireland, won the first of 64 Ireland caps in 2008 but made the switch to Team GB and England in finished ninth with GB at the Rio Olympics the following year and helped England to a bronze medal at the EuroHockey championships in a fifth-place finish at the delayed Tokyo Olympics, Ames was named GB and England captain in led England to the EuroHockey final in 2023, where they lost in the decider to the captained Team GB at the Paris Games but his side exited the competition after a quarter-final defeat by India."The time has finally come to say goodbye to international hockey, and I couldn't be more thankful to have lived the dream of playing at this level since 2008," said Ames."I've been blessed to have been given the best of everything in our programme and I'll be forever grateful for the support, guidance and help throughout the different stages of my career."A special shoutout to all the players past and present. I have been very fortunate to have played with and against the best players in the world. "I will miss the interactions and enjoyment of spending each day together and a special thanks to the recent group for allowing me the honour to captain and lead the group in the latter stages of my career. That is something I'll cherish forever."
