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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gethin Jones sends poignant message to co-star Helen Skelton amid 'romance'
Gethin Jones has further fuelled speculation he's in a new romance with his Morning Live co-star Helen Skelton after sending her a flirty birthday message Gethin Jones has continued to fuel romance rumours with his Morning Live co-star Helen Skelton after he sent her a sweet birthday message on social media. The TV presenters have been close pals for a while, but their friendship is said to have developed into something more after they were spotted leaving the BAFTAs together back in May. Though they have yet to confirm they are in a relationship, they have been spotted hanging out off set and enjoying a spa day at a country club recently. In a further clue things are hotting up between the pair, Gethin, 47, took to his Instagram stories to publicly wish Helen happy birthday as she turned 42 on Saturday. Posting a photo of animal-loving Helen surrounded by a flock of sheep, Gethin wrote 'Pen-blwydd Hapus', which is Happy Birthday in his native Welsh. He then joked: "Having the best time hanging out with your mates," and added a kiss at the end of the message, suggesting their relationship is more than platonic. The single stars have both had their hearts broken in recent years. Gethin's engagement to Katherine Jenkins was called off in 2011 and he's had a string of short relationships since. While Helen split from ex-husband Richie Myler - who she shares three kids with - back in 2022. Helen and Leeds Rhinos rugby player Richie, 35, had been married eight years and had just welcomed their third child, Elsie, when he they split. He now has two more children with Stephanie, also 35, whose millionaire father Andrew Thirkill is president of Richie's rugby club. Shocking her followers at the time, Helen broke the upsetting news on Instagram and said: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children." Writing in her 2023 autobiography, In My Stride, Helen recalled her heartbreaking split and described how she hadn't seen it coming. She wrote: "I was in shock. I know that following break-ups, people often say they didn't see it coming and it sounds like a cliché, but that was me." Despite Richie leaving her, Helen refuses to cut him out of her life entirely for the sake of their kids. She says she always wants her children to have a father figure and know their parents were once in love and happy. It's for this reason she's decided to keep photos of her and Richie on her Instagram, instead of deleting them. She explained: "I want them to know that we loved each other, but things change and that's OK too." Welshman Gethin has not been romantically linked to anyone since he dated First Dates star Cici Coleman. In the past, he is also thought to have briefly dated former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh. Gethin and Helen first sparked rumours of a possible romance in March when they both took part in a 24-hour roller skate challenge for Comic Relief which raised £34 million for charity. Gethin has publicly praised Helen's resilience as he gushed about how he loved spending time with her. While Helen publicly said of Gethin: "My dear @gethinjonesc... You are some man. I don't publicly say often enough how much love and respect I have for you my friend because I assume it is well known, but for the record you're a legend and I am beyond grateful to have you by my side on the rink, the sofa and beyond.' So if Helen has found love again with Gethin it would be some happy news. And it certainly looks like it's heading that way. A source told MailOnline: "Helen and Gethin have an extremely close working relationship and there's a feeling in recent months their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection. They're both keen to keep a lid on it to avoid public scrutiny, but there's no denying their closeness both on and off screen."
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Edgell hat-trick helps Leeds overcome Salford
Betfred Super LeagueLeeds (10) 42Tries: Edgell 3, Miller, Newman, McDonnell, Jenkins Goals: Connor 7Salford (6) 6Try: Brierley Goal: Hankinson Alfie Edgell scored a hat-trick as Leeds Rhinos returned to winning ways with victory over Super League's bottom club winger came up with two tries in the first half to fend off a combative Salford side who replied through Ryan Brierley and had an equalising try disallowed for obstruction as they competed well at ironed out the errors and Salford ran out of steam in the second half as the Rhinos stretched clear. Lachie Miller went over, Edgell grabbed his third and Harry Newman, James McDonnell and Cooper Jenkins piled on the win sends Leeds, who lost at home to St Helens last week, back into fourth place and makes it three wins out of three this campaign against the troubled Red of a strike by Salford players had circulated earlier in the week amidst ongoing financial trouble at the club which has seen wages paid late, a salary cap imposed and an exodus of 11 senior players.A meeting between players, the club and RFL officials in midweek ensued, and Salford not only turned up but started strongly, buoyed by winning only their second game of the season last week, against Castleford were without key players Esan Marsters, Jayden Nikorima and Loghan Lewis but after Leeds had burst into life with Edgell's first two tries, they hit back as Brierley, forced to play stand-off in the reshuffle, touched down his own chip over the problems meant Salford handed Declan Murphy, who impressed on his debut against Cas last week, his first start and he had a marvellous solo try ruled out for obstruction by a team-mate as the Red Devils thought they had levelled the scores just before themselves had injury issues, losing props Tom Holroyd and Mikolaj Oledzki last week, but they showed their true form in the second raced onto Jake Connor's reverse pass to score, and after Connor had opted to kick a penalty - a sure sign of respect for Salford's performance - the visitors had Matty Foster sin-binned for tackling Brodie Croft off the completed his hat-trick from the resulting penalty, and then Newman began and finished a move for his eighth try of the continued to make full use of numerical advantage and young prop Presley Cassell, making his debut off the bench, drew a penalty with his first the resulting attack McDonnell added another to the four tries he scored at Salford earlier in the rounded off the scoring by touching down his first try for the club and Connor converted to make it seven successful kicks from eight. Leeds: Miller, Hall, Newman, Handley, Edgell, Croft, Connor, Jenkins, O'Connor, Palasia, Bentley, McDonnell, Ackers, Lisone, Smith, Murphy, Ryan, D. Russell, Hankinson, Connell, Brierley, O. Russell, Ormondroyd, Mellor, C. Hill, Foster, Whitehead, Morgan, Wilson, Glover, Liam Rush.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Oledzki out for two months with fractured cheekbone
Leeds Rhinos prop Mikolaj Oledzki is set to be out for up to eight weeks after fracturing his suffered the injury in the Rhinos' 6-0 defeat at home to St Helens on also injured his eye socket and will require surgery, but that can only take place once some facial swelling has gone England international then faces between six and eight weeks out depending on the success of the 26-year-old was part of England head coach Shaun Wane's get-together earlier this month, but he will hope to recover well ahead of the three-match series with Australia which starts on 25 October.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tom Briscoe addresses big Hull FC milestone and makes new contract vow
There's a sense of irony that Tom Briscoe could score his 100th Hull FC try against the same opposition and at the same venue where he made his club debut 17 years ago. That irony isn't lost on the outside back, who debuted for the Black and Whites as a 17-year-old at Warrington Wolves back in February 2008. Fresh-faced, the now 35-year-old is locked on 99 tries for Hull with seven to his name this year as he looks for his centurion effort. Advertisement And for a player who has also represented his country and won four Challenge Cup trophies and two Super League titles while at Leeds Rhinos and Leigh Leopards, it would certainly add some further emotion, too, going outright ninth on the all-time competition charts should he dot down for his 174th league try against the Wire. READ MORE: Death notices and funeral announcements from the Hull Daily Mail - June 25, 2025 READ MORE: Highlights as Warrington Wolves keep season alive with victory over Hull FC "It's funny how things work out to potentially do it where I debuted for the club," Briscoe, speaking in Hull's pre-match press conference, said. "It would be massive. Obviously, to get to 100 tries for the club would be a proud moment, and just going into ninth by myself in the top 10 in Super League would be a nice achievement. Advertisement "It's pretty crazy, really. It's been a while since I started at the club, and to come back, it was something that I wasn't aware of, but it's nice to be on the verge of that. "I think I can put a lot of those tries down to the teams and the players I've played with, for which I'll forever be grateful, and the opportunities I've had to put me in that position." That modesty sums Briscoe up, who has predominantly played at centre for Hull this year, with the player, ever present in Super League in 2025, out of contract at the season's end and putting his hand up for a new deal. Briscoe first told Hull Live in pre-season about that desire and once again last week. He remains in good nick and is ready to enter what would be his 18th professional season as a rugby league player. But right now he's relaxed about the situation, knowing he has a job to do in what has been a resurgent Hull side this year. Advertisement Asked if there was an update on his future, Briscoe said: "Not at the moment. I've made no qualms about it. I'd like to stay, and we'll just see how performances go and what the club wants to do. I'm not worried about it; that'll come. Even if it's the end of the season, I'm confident that something will transpire. "My performances on the field, personally, I think do warrant that (a new deal), and that's all I'm trying to do, make sure my performances are good enough to be part of this team going forward." Briscoe has taken inspiration from former Leeds teammate Ryan Hall, who will play on into a 20th season next year. As for his own longevity, the outside back, who turns 36 next March, said: "I'm not going to put a number on it. As long as I feel fit and healthy and mentally up for the challenge and as long as I can get a contract and perform to a good enough standard to be in Super League and deserve a spot, I'll keep playing. "We'll see how I feel. There's a target there with Ryan, but again, we'll see how I feel and see how things progress with the club and then make a decision when that time comes." Advertisement And back to his try-scoring, there's no shock that one effort against Hull KR stands out. Picking a loose ball up, Briscoe, then aged 18, ran 90 metres to score a sensational try that is still talked about today. He added: "My favourite try has got to be the derby, the full-length one at the KC Stadium (now MKM Stadium) running down the touchline. I watch that back, and the quality of the videos I see on that makes me feel old. It's a funny moment. But I don't want to make it all about me. I think there are bigger things happening within the team that are more important." However, there's no denying that a Briscoe try and a Hull FC win would be a pretty sentimental moment.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Investigation opened as Hull KR incident goes viral on social media
An investigation is underway regarding an incident involving home supporters at Sewell Group Craven Park during Hull KR 's Super League Round 17 match against Leeds Rhinos. A video emerged on social media of an altercation in the East Stand on Sunday afternoon, portraying what appeared to be a number of fans in a tussle that also involved a steward. The incident followed a pitch invasion by a Hull KR supporter, who was removed by stewards. Advertisement Leeds handed Rovers just their second defeat of the season with a 14-8 scoreline, in a match that saw reigning Man of Steel Mikey Lewis fail a head injury assessment in the first half. READ MORE: Hull KR make Danny Richardson decision following Mikey Lewis setback READ MORE: How Hull FC's young gun kicked on this year with unfancied influence shared The hosts had built up an 8-0 lead at the break, with Rhyse Martin converting his own opening try, before adding a penalty conversion for a high tackle from Harry Newman on Lewis. Brad Arthur's Rhinos however scored 14-unanswered points to claim the victory, with tries from Sam Lisone and Lachlan Miller, with Jake Connor converting both efforts alongside a penalty goal. Advertisement While the defeat was disappointing for the Super League leaders, the scenes in the stands have caused some concern as images began to be widely circulated of a perceived fight involving Rovers fans. The clip of the incident on Sunday afternoon was shared on social media and viewed more than 650,000 times. Hull Live approached Hull KR for a comment on the matter, with Rovers confirming an investigation has been launched to look into the incident, although the club are not eager to comment at this stage until they know more. Rovers do not play another home game for a month and return to Craven Park on August, 9, with the 2025 Challenge Cup winners facing three successive away games, starting at Leigh Leopards on Saturday afternoon.
