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Irish Independent
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Ireland ratings v Portugal – Hugh Gavin has a dream debut with Portuguese way out of their depth in record-breaking win
How the Irish players fared in a Test match mismatch of immense proportions. Jimmy O'Brien — 8
Irish Examiner
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
URC Grand Final: Three key head-to-heads
Jimmy O'Brien v Willie le Roux In a title decider between the two teams which kicked the ball most during the regular season, control of the Croke Park skies will be crucial to the outcome and while Leinster are missing first-choice number 15 Hugo Keenan to a calf injury, his replacement O'Brien is by no means a weak link. At the other end of the field, double World Cup winner le Roux needs no hard sell and his all-round playmaking skills – he was South Africa's lone but extremely versatile backline replacement in the 2023 World Cup final – make him a threat to Leinster in all manner of ways. Yet both full-backs will be kept busy under the high ball and whichever of the 15s can dominate their aerial encounters could hold the destiny of the trophy in their safe hands. Sam Prendergast v Johan Goosen With 10 years between the respective fly-halves in terms of age, the experience gap is huge yet if anyone can bridge it in terms of delivering a performance on the highest stage it is Leinster and Ireland's Prendergast. Both are incredibly naturally gifted readers of the game, capable of either sparking their team's attacks or holding together multi-phase play but Prendergast will need to be on point both in defence and off the kicking tee if he is to be the difference maker Leinster supporters hope he can be. Converting just three from eight place kicks mattered little in a one-sided semi-final against a misfiring Glasgow Warriors side but it will not get the job done in a tight battle with a heavyweight Bulls side. Jack Conan v Marcell Coetzee The breakdown, as always will be pivotal to the destination of the URC trophy and the back row battle throws up two Test-capped trios of loose forwards and a fascinating head-to-head at No.8. Both sides are missing their injured standouts in the position, Caelan Doris and Cameron Hanekom but their stand-ins are both top-shelf exponents at the back of the scrum. Conan will be a two-tour Lion when he gets to Australia in a couple of weeks and he also ably fills the captaincy vacancy in Doris's absence while former Ulster enforcer Coetzee has been capped 31 times by the Springboks, no mean feat in the land of the giants. Each has their merits in the carry as well as in contact and it could be a contest which defines this title decider.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Major League Baseball Acquires Stake in Creator-Led Jomboy Media
Major League Baseball is getting into business with one of the sport's top creators. The league is acquiring a stake in Jomboy Media, with the company and MLB set to strike a strategic partnership that will lead to the development of new content and IP. Jomboy is led by CEO Courtney Hirsch, who was elevated to the role in March, as well as founders Jimmy O'Brien and Jake Storiale. Advertisement More from The Hollywood Reporter Jomboy's content includes Talkin' Baseball and Talkin' Yanks as well as The Warehouse Games, which applies TV-level production to backyard pick up games. MLB says it will work with Jomboy to get MLB stars and celebrities to participate. Jomboy is also known for his signature 'breakdown' videos on YouTube and other social platforms, including sports highlights, but also pop culture events like his breakdown of the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars slap heard round the world. 'I continue to be amazed by what our community enables us to do through their endless support,' O'Brien says. 'When we started talking about baseball on the internet, it was just a fun hobby. Our community is the reason we've been able to turn this from 'just a hobby,' into something bigger than we ever could've imagined. Partnering with MLB marks a huge moment for Jomboy Media, and through this partnership, we'll be able to give back to our community with storytelling that's deeper than ever before.' Advertisement 'We have long admired the passionate fandom of Jimmy O'Brien and his unique ability to connect with baseball fans,' added Noah Garden, MLB deputy commissioner for business and media. 'This partnership will ensure that Jomboy Media will have the resources and access to MLB intellectual property necessary to help it continue to grow. We are looking forward to bringing baseball fans more entertaining content to help further expand baseball's online presence and deeper the connection between our sport and its fans.' MLB has its own in-house studio, but the deal with Jomboy gives it a stake not only in an outside media company, but also a slice of the creator economy, which has become a critical part of the live sports puzzle for every major league. 'This partnership with MLB is a major milestone for Jomboy Media,' said Hirsch. 'We've always believed that deep storytelling and our unique approach to content and community can grow the game — and now we're excited to do that alongside the league itself. This collaboration gives us the opportunity to scale what we do best and reach more fans than ever.' Jomboy's investors include producer Jack Davis, who is said to be critical to this deal getting done, Connect Ventures, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Eli Roth, Cameron Fuller, WWE, Quinn Cook, Billy Crystal, Josh Hader, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, current and former Major League Baseball players Christian Yelich, C.C. Sabathia, Noah Syndergaard and Trea Turner, and NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns. Advertisement Best of The Hollywood Reporter Sign up for THR's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Glasgow make two changes for Leinster semi-final
Glasgow Warriors have made two changes from the side that beat Stormers in the URC quarter-finals for Saturday's semi-final against Leinster. Fin Richardson replaces Murphy Walker as the starting tighthead prop, while Adam Hastings starts at fly-half with Tom Jordan shifting to 12 and Stafford McDowall dropping to the bench. Advertisement Scotland centre Huw Jones misses out again, as do forwards Matt Fagerson, Jack Dempsey and Zander Fagerson. Ireland and Leinster full-back Hugo Keenan will miss the game having not been included in the matchday squad. He is replaced by Jimmy O'Brien in the 15 shirt, while Tommy O'Brien starts on the right wing.. Dan Sheehan returns at hooker, with Ronan Kelleher dropping to the bench, while Scott Penny replaces the injured Josh van der Flier at open-side flanker. Glasgow have lost on their past two trips to Dublin, having been thrashed 52-0 by Leinster in April in the Champions Cup and beaten 13-5 in the final match of the regular URC season. Advertisement Glasgow XV to face Leinster: McKay, Steyn, Tuipulotu, Jordan, Hastings, Horne; Bhatti, Hiddleston, Richardson, Samuel, Cummings, Ferrie, Darge, Venter. Replacements: Matthews, Sutherland, Talakai, Williamson, Mann, Duncan, McDowall, Dobie.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Glasgow make two changes for Leinster semi-final
Glasgow Warriors have made two changes from the side that beat Stormers in the URC quarter-finals for Saturday's semi-final against Richardson replaces Murphy Walker as the starting tighthead prop, while Adam Hastings starts at fly-half with Tom Jordan shifting to 12 and Stafford McDowall dropping to the centre Huw Jones misses out again, as do forwards Matt Fagerson, Jack Dempsey and Zander and Leinster full-back Hugo Keenan will miss the game having not been included in the matchday is replaced by Jimmy O'Brien in the 15 shirt, while Tommy O'Brien starts on the right Sheehan returns at hooker, with Ronan Kelleher dropping to the bench, while Scott Penny replaces the injured Josh van der Flier at open-side have lost on their past two trips to Dublin, having been thrashed 52-0 by Leinster in April in the Champions Cup and beaten 13-5 in the final match of the regular URC XV to face Leinster: McKay, Steyn, Tuipulotu, Jordan, Hastings, Horne; Bhatti, Hiddleston, Richardson, Samuel, Cummings, Ferrie, Darge, Matthews, Sutherland, Talakai, Williamson, Mann, Duncan, McDowall, Dobie.
