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Leinster Lions quartet of Furlong, Van der Flier, Ringrose and Keenen still in running to face Bulls
Leinster's Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier trained with Leinster today "to some degree" and are still in the running to face Bulls in Saturday's BKT URC final. Ireland and Lions prop Furlong has not played since the start of May as he recovers from a calf injury. Centre Ringrose, who will go on his first Lions tour this summer, has been out since the Zebre game on 10 May with a calf issue, and missed both knockout wins over Scarlets and Glasgow. Flanker van der Flier, also a first time Lions tourist, came off after 28 minutes of Leinster's win over Scarlets with a tight hamstring nine days ago. "They were at different levels but it's great to have them out on the park," Leinster assistant Tyler Bleyendaal told RTÉ Sport when asked about Furlong and Ringrose's prospects for the Croke Park clash. "They were kind of mixing their rehab with a bit of rugby and we'll see how far they integrate during the week whether or not they are available for selection. On Van der Flier and Hugo Keenan, who was ruled out of their semi-final win against Warriors late last week with a calf injury, the New Zealander said: "The same, out on the pitch to some degree and depending on their rehab plans, they might progress more or have to stay but we'll make that assessment, probably tomorrow morning." Speaking after the 37-19 win over the defending champions, head coach Leo Cullen indicated that Van der Flier and Ringrose were closer to the "top" of the list of possible Lions players who could feature at Croke Park, while Furlong and Keenan were ranked in "the middle". "Tadhg obviously brings a lot and hopefully he comes through the week well," said hooker Dan Sheehan, who scored a brace of tries at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. "Obviously we have quite a few big names out but that's just part of this time of the season, boys are banged up so anyone we can get back would be great, but we also have a strong squad with good depth." There were no further updates on Will Connors, Brian Deeny, Caelan Doris and Robbie Henshaw, while Tommy O'Brien came through the game with no issues following a recent injury. Meanwhile, Bleyendaal admitted that Leinster, last league champions in 2021, will need to improve but felt that the Warriors battle will stand to them. Franco Smith's side scored two late converted tries to put a deceptive look on the scoreboard, while Sam Prendergast missed six kicks at goal. "It's an interesting one," said the attack specialist. "We had a tight battle against the Scarlets, who did play well and we ground out a good win. "Glasgow turned up with great intent, I thought. They are still a very difficult team. "The scoreboard might not have reflected that but if you ask the players I'm sure they are feeling all the contacts from the weekend and it definitely wasn't an easy match. "We feel like it was a great result for us, a semi-final victory, it was hard earned, and it was a physical battle. "We're grateful for the win and very much aware that we do need to improve again." Leinster and Bulls, who beat Sharks 25-13 in their semi-final, will name their teams for the final on Thursday.
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- General
- Extra.ie
Clock ticking for Ireland to sort out their problem position
Ireland have named a decent squad for their summer outings against Georgia and Portugal, a progressive party laced with youth and just the right amount of experience. With 15 frontliners away on Lions duty, there is a rare opportunity for fringe players to hold their hands up in a way that could be highly significant come the next World Cup in two years' time. Paul O'Connell will bring a young Ireland squad on tour to play Georgia and Portugal this summer. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan Especially when you consider that eight of those Irish Lions (Aki, Lowe, Gibson-Park, Furlong, Beirne, Ringrose, Conan, Ringrose and Van der Flier) are in their 30s and not guaranteed to be in the mix come Australia 2027. Plenty to play for then and a selection that has pretty much all audition bases covered. However, the one area causing concern when looking through this squad is the ongoing issue of who is next up at openside if anything should happen to Josh van der Flier? The likes of James Lowe, Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki and Tadhg Furlong are all in their 30s and there may be spots available at the next World cup. Pic: INPHO Ireland have seemed uncertain as to who covers for Van der Flier for around four years now and have been fortunate that the 32-year-old has been so durable and available over that period. The most like for like player in the Irish system is Leinster's Scott Penney, but he is not named in the squad. Nor is fellow Leinster openside Will Connors — who was in favour at the start of Andy Farrell's Ireland reign but has fallen away since for injury and other reasons. Nor is there a place for John Hodnett — Munster first choice in the No7 jersey for some time and a player battle hardened by exposure to high pressure Champions Cup and URC rugby but one who has become something of a cause célèbre omission by Ireland over the years. Josh van der Flier has been first choice No7 for Ireland for some time. Pic: Sportsfile Instead, it is Hodnett's understudy at Munster, Alex Kendellen, who is named in this Ireland squad as the only specialist openside flanker. Kendellen is a fine player and has performed well for his province, primarily off the bench, for some seasons but there has been no concerted clamour for Kendellen's elevation to the international stage the way there has been with Hodnett and, even if he goes well on this tour, it is clear the No7 depth issue remains a live one. Nick Timoney is the other openside option in the squad and the Ulster flanker is a player who looks to have all the tools needed for international rugby. John Hodnett of Munster has not made the touring party. Pic: Sportsfile The problem is that Timoney is not a natural No7, although he has plenty of experience in that position, and he is more of a six-and-a-half David Wallace style openside — very different in style to Van der Flier. He will also be 32 come the next World Cup. The problem of talented players not getting enough exposure is an ongoing headache for Irish rugby and it has cost Scott Penney in this instance. Opportunity knocks for Munster's Alex Kendellen. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland It has opened a door for Kendellen this summer but the fact he cannot force his way into the Munster starting team raises questions about his ability to step through that door. One hopes he can because it is clear Ireland have a real issue at openside and the clock is ticking.
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Sick Neo-Nazis who stockpiled over 200 weapons & planned terror attack on mosque facing jail
Days before their arrest, in a group call, they discussed seeking 'human targets' near the mosque MOSQUE TERROR NAZIS GUILTY Sick Neo-Nazis who stockpiled over 200 weapons & planned terror attack on mosque facing jail THREE neo-Nazi extremists who stockpiled more than 200 weapons are facing substantial jail terms for planning a terror attack on a mosque. Christopher Ringrose, Marco Pitzettu and Brogan Stewart hoarded machetes, swords, crossbows and an illegal stun gun believing a race war was imminent. 5 Three neo-Nazi extremists who stockpiled more than 200 weapons are facing substantial jail terms for planning a terror attack Credit: PA 5 Brogan Stewart was discovered to have a Nazi flag hanging in his bedroom Credit: PA 5 Marco Pitzettu, a mechanic, shared videos of the 2019 mosque massacres in New Zealand Credit: PA Ringrose also 3D-printed most components of an assault rifle, which only needed a barrel and firing pin to complete. Their nine-week trial heard the group idolised Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, shared racist and homophobic slurs and glorified mass murderers. The three, who are understood to have never met in person before their arrests, discussed attacking the al-Amin Islamic educational centre in Leeds. They communicated on the encrypted app Telegram under the name Einsatz 14 — a reference to Nazi death squads. The men were arrested in February 2024 as the security services believed an attack was imminent after undercover cops infiltrated their group. Sheffield crown court heard jobless Stewart, 25, lived with his mum in Tingley, West Yorks, and had a Nazi flag hanging in his bedroom. He recruited Ringrose, 34, of Cannock, Staffs, and Pitzettu, 25, from Mickleover, Derby. Married Ringrose, boss at a car parts supplier, posted a photo of his one-year-old son in a Nazi skull mask. Pitzettu, a mechanic, shared videos of the 2019 mosque massacres in New Zealand. Days before their arrest, in a group call, they discussed seeking 'human targets' near the Islamic centre. Stewart told them to 'do whatever we do then back at mine for tea and medals and a debrief'. A jury yesterday rejected claims they were fantasists and found the three men guilty of multiple terrorism offences. They are in custody to be sentenced in July and judge Mrs Justice Cutts told them: 'You must all expect substantial custodial sentences.' Det Chief Supt James Dunkerley said the men had taken 'real world steps to plan and prepare for carrying out an attack on innocent citizens'. 5 Christopher Ringrose 3D-printed most components of an assault rifle Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Sick Neo-Nazis who stockpiled over 200 weapons & planned terror attack on mosque facing jail
THREE neo-Nazi extremists who stockpiled more than 200 weapons are facing substantial jail terms for planning a terror attack on a mosque. Christopher Ringrose, Marco Pitzettu and Brogan Stewart hoarded machetes, swords, crossbows and an illegal stun gun believing a race war was imminent. 5 Three neo-Nazi extremists who stockpiled more than 200 weapons are facing substantial jail terms for planning a terror attack Credit: PA 5 Brogan Stewart was discovered to have a Nazi flag hanging in his bedroom Credit: PA 5 Marco Pitzettu, a mechanic, shared videos of the 2019 mosque massacres in New Zealand Credit: PA Ringrose also 3D-printed most components of an assault rifle, which only needed a barrel and firing pin to complete. Their nine-week trial heard the group idolised The three, who are understood to have never met in person before their arrests, discussed attacking the al-Amin Islamic educational centre in Leeds. They communicated on the encrypted app Telegram under the name Einsatz 14 — a reference to Nazi death squads. READ MORE ON TERRORISM The men were arrested in February 2024 as the security services believed an attack was imminent after undercover cops infiltrated their group. Sheffield crown court heard jobless Stewart, 25, lived with his mum in Tingley, West Yorks, and had a Nazi flag hanging in his bedroom. He recruited Ringrose, 34, of Cannock, Staffs, and Pitzettu, 25, from Mickleover, Derby. Married Ringrose, boss at a car parts supplier, posted a photo of his one-year-old son in a Nazi skull mask. Most read in The Sun Pitzettu, a mechanic, shared videos of the 2019 mosque massacres in New Zealand. Days before their arrest, in a group call, they discussed seeking 'human targets' near the Islamic centre. Stewart told them to 'do whatever we do then back at mine for tea and medals and a debrief'. A jury yesterday rejected claims they were fantasists and found the three men guilty of multiple terrorism offences. They are in custody to be sentenced in July and judge Mrs Justice Cutts told them: 'You must all expect substantial custodial sentences.' Det Chief Supt James Dunkerley said the men had taken 'real world steps to plan and prepare for carrying out an attack on innocent citizens'. 5 Christopher Ringrose 3D-printed most components of an assault rifle Credit: PA 5 The thugs also had crossbows Credit: PA
Metro
14-05-2025
- Metro
Neo-Nazi extremists built 3D-printed gun while plotting 'real-world attack'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Three Nazi-adoring right-wing extremists would have attacked a mosque, synagogue or other place of worship with potentially deadly consequences if they had not been arrested, a senior anti-terrorism detective has said. Christopher Ringrose, 34, Marco Pitzettu, 25 and Brogan Stewart, 25, were convicted at Sheffield Crown Court of planning terror attacks. They will be sentenced on July 17. Jurors heard they were preparing to use the more than 200 weapons they had amassed, including machetes, swords, crossbows and an illegal stun gun. Ringrose had also 3D-printed most of the components of a semi-automatic firearm at the time of his arrest and was trying to get the remaining parts. The trio, who are not believed to have met in the real world before they appeared together in the dock of a court, were arrested when security services believed an attack was imminent after undercover officers infiltrated their online group, the court heard. Head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley, warned that their plans were not some 'fantasy' and they were 'prepping for a real-world attack'. He said that 'most concerning' was that they tried to acquire a gun and this led them to build a 3D printed firearm. The officer said: 'We saw this building of a firearm, and we saw them then changing their conversation and an uptick in their hatred and looking to identify a real-world target, which could have been talk of a synagogue, an Islamic institution, a mosque, education… 'When we saw that uptick changing, and they were looking to come out into the real world, that's when we took the action to arrest them.' Mr Dunkerley added: 'That was a tipping point for us. The protection of the public was absolutely paramount, and this wasn't some fantasy. 'Those views were amplified in that online space, encouraged between them, and they looked then to start what I think was prepping for a real-world attack.' The defendants formed an online group called Einsatz 14 in January 2024, with 'like-minded extremists' who wanted to 'go to war for their chosen cause'. Their nine-week long trial heard how the group idolised Hitler and the Nazis, shared racist slurs and glorified mass murderers. As part of this group, Stewart discussed torturing a Muslim leader using his 'information extraction kit' with an undercover officer in the group. He also told the officer that they needed to establish a 'new einsatzgruppe' – a reference to Hitler's SS death squad. Counter-terrorism police arrested the three in February 2024 after security services believed an attack was imminent. They warned the group could have carried out attacks at places of worship with potentially fatal consequences. They found that the group had amassed over 200 weapons, including body armour, swords, knives and a stun gun. Ringrose had 3D-printed most of the components of a semi-automatic firearm at the time of his arrest and was trying to get the remaining parts, the nine-week long trial heard. It also heard how Stewart set up the group with him as 'Fuhrer' and the undercover officer called Blackheart as the 'Obergruppenfuhrer', which the other two defendants also joined. He sent the officer a 'standard uniform' list which included a Black SS helmet, 'mask, balaclava, skull face mask or anything to hide identity' as well as a Swastika armband, although Stewart said this was 'Not a given. It must be earned'. Recruits were sent questions like: 'What is your opinion on the historic paramilitary force, the SS?' and 'Out of so many different options, who would you say you hold most of your hatred for – kikes, n******, shitskins, fags etc and why'. The trial heard how the group discussed potential targets – including the Islamic Education Centre in Leeds. Jonathan Sandiford KC, prosecuting, said Stewart sent Blackheart details of the centre including a Google Maps image. Stewart said about the plan: 'It depends how far we are willing to go. It could be a beating with batons and bats or something more serious.' Mr Sandiford said: 'These three defendants were right-wing extremists who regarded themselves as National Socialists, or Nazis, and they supported the National Socialist movement in the UK, such as it is or indeed was.' He said they followed a cause which embraced an admiration for Adolf Hitler, white supremacy, a 'hatred towards black and other non-white races', and glorification and admiration for mass killers who have targeted the black and Muslim community. Stewart told the group: 'Hitler did more for his people than any politician. And for Britain to have a p*** and zionist in charge of the country is absolutely outrageous.' More Trending This was in reference to the then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Ringrose, Pitzettu and Stewart were each found guilty today of a charge of preparing acts of terrorism and charges of collecting information likely to be useful to a person preparing or committing an act of terrorism. Ringrose was also convicted of manufacturing a prohibited weapon, while Pitzettu had pleaded guilty to obtaining an illegal stun gun at a previous hearing. Judge, Mrs Justice Cutts, told them: 'You must all expect substantial custodial sentences.' 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