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The Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Izaia Perese's moment of magic sends Leicester into Premiership final
Adam Radwan produced two electric finishes as Leicester Tigers set up a Premiership final against Bath by edging Sale Sharks 21-16 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. Radwan struck twice in the first half as Tigers surged 13-3 ahead and, although Sale were eventually stirred into action to draw level, replacement Izaia Perese sprinted over to secure a place at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham next Saturday. It was the perfect home send off for retiring club greats Dan Cole and Ben Youngs, as well as the departing Handre Pollard, Julian Montoya and Michael Cheika, their Australian head coach. Cheika watched as Leicester produced some of their best rugby on his watch to take Sale apart before the break with their only shortcoming being the failure to score more points. The Sharks responded admirably and took a hard-fought play-off to the wire with a late barrage of attacks, but the hosts had the resilience to hold out. The early exchanges lived up to expectations as the league's two most physical teams looked to impose their authority, but it was Leicester who gained the edge. The Tigers were defending hard while Sale won turnovers through Tom Curry and Bevan Rodd at key moments, with penalties from Pollard and George Ford ensuring there was little to separate them on the scoreboard. Both scrums had their moments but it was Leicester's that helped deliver the first big moment of the semi-final by providing the launchpad for Radwan's opener in the 20th minute. Sale were shunted backwards and - one phase later - Jack van Poortvliet flung out a long pass to the jet-heeled right wing, who stepped inside a posse of three covering defenders before sprinting over with an acrobatic dive. Eight minutes later, Leicester were over again courtesy of some magic from their dynamic finisher. An unmarked Radwan was screaming for the ball as his pack battered the whitewash and once it reached Pollard's hands, the South Africa fly-half overhit his kick. But the two-cap England back had the speed, agility and reflexes to turn Pollard's rare kicking error into a beautifully-finished try. The saving grace for Sale was that they trailed just 13-3 and as they began the second half with a new sense of urgency that was rewarded by a Ford penalty, they were back in contention. Pollard missed his third shot at goal in four attempts but nailed the fifth opportunity that came his way, but the Sharks were dominating the third quarter. Their breakthrough came in the 58th minute when Rob du Preez rounded off a well-worked try that saw Pollard clatter the uprights. Pollard later had to leave the field for an HIA following a big hit from Ben Curry. A long-range penalty by Ford in the 66th minute levelled the score at 16-16 but Leicester exploded back into life when a powerful driving maul saw the ball released to Perese, whose smart line and raw speed swept him over. Ben Curry followed his brother into the dugout - his afternoon ended by a hamstring injury - and while Sale threw everything at their opponents, there was no passing the defensive wall in front of them.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Leicester Tigers bid to create new classroom under stand
A new classroom and press conference space could be created underneath a stand at Leicester Tigers' stadium.A bid has been submitted to Leicester City Council planners to convert a warehouse unit under the Breedon Stand at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road approved, the open plan space would be used for education for "learners with and without special educational needs and disabilities" as well as press and post-match interviews on match parking for the area would also be created off Aylestone Walk, if approved. Comments can be made on the application until 18 June, with Leicester City Council then expected to rule on the bid by the end of the month.
Press and Journal
23-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Tv personality Jason Mohammad to attend this year's Aberdeen cHeRries Conference
This year's cHeRries Conference takes place on Thursday June 12 at the P&J Live. Some Press and Journal online content is funded by outside parties. The revenue from this helps to sustain our independent news gathering. You will always know if you are reading paid-for material as it will be clearly labelled as 'Partnership' on the site and on social media channels. This can take two different forms. This means the content has been paid for and produced by the named advertiser. This means the content has been paid for and approved by the named advertiser but written and edited by our own commercial content team. The conference endeavours to support human resources professionals and business leaders nurture excellence in people and organisational effectiveness across Scotland. Delegates at this year's conference will engage in workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions focusing on the topic of Shaping the Future: Awareness, Empowerment and Preparation for Change. The event is in association with wealth management company Mattioli Woods and supported by independent law firm Burness Paull as well as human resource consulting firm Hunter Adams. Sean Westwood, employee benefits team director at Mattioli Woods, says: 'We are delighted to be the headline sponsor of the cHeRries Conference again in 2025. 'This year we look at shaping the future – having awareness, empowerment and being prepared for change. This day should have something for everyone.' One speaker you won't want to miss is Cardiff-born TV and radio presenter Jason Mohammad, best known for his role on BBC One's fast live football scores show Final Score, and flagship football show Match of the Day and MOTD2. Given his unique ability to chair, present and interact, Jason has presented numerous shows on television and radio, working with major brands including EE, HP, Jaguar Land Rover, UEFA, Mercedes and Maserati. Jason is the CEO of a media company that he founded and has recently created his own TV academy as part of that – nurturing the next generation of broadcasters. Jason is excited to attend this year's cHeRries Conference both as a speaker and a host of the evening awards ceremony. In his keynotes presentation, Jason will discuss how in any business or organisation you need momentum, how his work with sports teams has highlighted the need and importance for leadership, teambuilding, understanding and patience. As the former captain of a football, cricket and basketball team, Jason's keynote will also discuss the importance of leading from the front, listening to feedback and dealing with difficult situations. Jason said: 'I'm thrilled to be back in Aberdeen again this year for the cHeRries and I'm delighted to be speaking at the conference during the day. 'I'm looking forward to hearing from our three session sponsors and taking part in the workshop discussions. It really does sound like an interesting day indeed.' Read more: Aberdeen cHeRries Conference tackles employee wellbeing amid transitions
Press and Journal
25-04-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen cHeRries Conference tackles employee wellbeing amid transitions
In today's fast-paced world, change is an inevitable part of any organisation's journey. Whether it's adapting to market demands, restructuring teams or implementing new technologies, periods of change can be challenging for staff members or employees. Some Press and Journal online content is funded by outside parties. The revenue from this helps to sustain our independent news gathering. You will always know if you are reading paid-for material as it will be clearly labelled as 'Partnership' on the site and on social media channels. This can take two different forms. This means the content has been paid for and produced by the named advertiser. This means the content has been paid for and approved by the named advertiser but written and edited by our own commercial content team. Prioritising their wellbeing in the workplace is essential while organisations navigate these transitions. Ensuring they feel supported not only drives engagement and productivity but also fosters resilience for the long-term. Creating an environment that promotes employees' wellbeing will be the focus of employee benefits consultants, Mattioli Woods, as they lead a session at this year's cHeRries Conference. Mattioli Woods will have three speakers at their session called Awareness to Action. One of them is Ed Watling, the company's head of health and wellbeing benefits. Ed will cover men's health in his talk. He explained: 'If you have happy, healthy workers then they are more productive. 'They'll be better able to deal with change in whatever format that takes going forward. They will be more resilient when things go wrong in one way or another. 'So looking after your employees is the way of laying down a good foundation for everything else that goes on top.' Joanne Aitken, a Mattioli Woods' employee benefits consultant, will also be on hand to talk about menopause. She pointed out: 'Some of the statistics around menopause are quite staggering with 10% of women saying they'll leave their job in 2025 because they feel there's just not enough support out there. 'Mental health is now the leading cause of long-term workplace absence. 'We need to raise awareness so employers and employees themselves can be more comfortable talking openly about these issues. Then look at the workplace strategies in place and take that step further to provide menopause support.' Ed said: 'What we're going to bring out is what clients should be doing next in terms of action. 'We'll also try to build in some of our own experience as a business from talking to clients and what we do as a business ourselves. 'We've got Frances Blackburn, one of our HR partners down in Leicester, involved to give some real-life examples of things that can be done. It's not one-size-fits-all. But by looking at what other companies are doing, you can perhaps see what can fit to your strategy.' Joanne noted: 'A lot of employers may very well have support through built and embedded added value services through various benefits that they already have. 'So for them, it's just about better communicating what they currently have.' Both Ed and Joanne encourage HR professionals and industry leaders to attend in order to connect with like-minded peers in Aberdeen. Ed said: 'It's an ideal opportunity to network. A lot of the attendees know each other so it's a great time to catch up, share stories and ideas. 'I think people have found the conference really useful in terms of gaining knowledge and an understanding of what other businesses are doing.' Read more: cHeRries conference returns to Aberdeen with a focus on how to adapt and thrive
