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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hull KR fan to miss Challenge Cup final due to wedding clash
Two Hull Kingston Rovers' fans said they were "really upset" they would miss the Challenge Cup final as they are getting married on the same day. Wendy Burdick and Colin Greenwood, from Hull, booked their wedding for the first Saturday in June, not realising it would be the day Rovers could win the cup for the first time in 45 years. Hull KR face Warrington Wolves at Wembley on said: "We were both at the semi-final and I was having mixed feelings thinking I do want them to win but if they don't win it makes life easier for us." "Colin was stood there and he looked a bit dazed after it. He was sad because he couldn't go," she added. Wendy said she was "really upset" after the semi-final because her brother - who is a Hull KR supporter - would be missing the all-important match too."It's not fair on him because he's 72 and, if he wants to go, it's not fair holding him back," she when Wendy rang her brother to tell him he could miss their wedding and go to the game, he replied: "My sister means more to be than rugby.""That made me cry," Wendy bride and groom are getting married at 13:00 BST in Coniston, east of Hull, and are hoping to have their speeches finished by 15:00 when the game is due to start."If people want to watch it, I said that they can have their phones in front of them on silent and let us know when Rovers score," Wendy will be Hull KR's second Challenge Cup final in three seasons after they lost to Leigh Leopards two years ago. If they win on Saturday, it will be the second time they have won the competition, the first being in 1980 against city rivals Hull said: "We'll be over the moon. It will be a proper party that night." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Telegraph
5 days ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Pat Lam tells wife to stay away from Bath semi-final and avoid ‘drenching'
Pat Lam, Bristol Bears' director of rugby, has taken aim at the expensive ticket prices and facilities at rivals Bath, telling his wife not to attend the Premiership play-off semi-final in case she gets 'drenched' in the Rec's uncovered stands. Ahead of the teams's first meeting in the play-offs, Bristol had to return a portion of their tickets in a dedicated away section at the Rec, which ranged from £60 to more than £100. By contrast, the cheapest season ticket at Ashton Gate starts at £275 for adults and £80 for juniors, and Lam believes Bath's 'huge' ticket prices put off many Bristol supporters from making the short trip up the A4. He even instructed his wife to remain in Bristol, with rain forecast for Friday night's semi-final. 'I think for the Bristol fans, the really good thing is they realise what a bargain they have at Ashton Gate and what they can pay for season tickets and the stadium and facilities,' Lam said. 'I think it is more to do with the price and the facilities. Even my wife was keen to go and when I went to look at the tickets I said: 'Love, you don't want to get drenched in that rain. I love you and I know you support me, but I don't need you to get drenched there.' 'The prices they are putting up there are huge and, at the end of the day, if people are going to pay it, they are going to pay it. It is going to be a sell-out and fair play, that helps Bath and their income, but ultimately for us it is about what happens on the field. We know that despite a lot of Bristol fans not going, they are still right behind us as a team and are still rooting for us.' Bath will start the match as heavy favourites having finished the regular season top of the league, having already won the Premiership Cup and Challenge Cup this season. Bristol, however, completed a league double over Johann van Graan's side this season and have won 11 of their last 14 encounters, which Lam attributes to the local pride in his side. 'Motivation is a big one,' Lam said. 'The boys get up for his game pretty easily because of our fans and the Bristolians within this team drive that. You had Joe Joyce previously and a new breed coming through with Kloska, Dun, Capon and then you have Ellis Genge. As a foreigner coming into Bristol, you become part of the group and you quickly learn the importance of what we represent. The motivation takes care of itself and it is the easiest game for me as a coach.' Bristol's last play-off experience ended in an agonising 43-36 defeat by Harlequins in 2021, but Lam told his players not to go into their shells and says that they will stay true to themselves no matter what. 'PSG, 5-0 in the Champions League final,' Lam said. 'Wow, that's someone staying true. People's perception of our style is not always accurate. I want the guys to be fearless, back your skills, trust yourself, trust your mates and don't be afraid. That to me is what finals rugby is about. I hate losing, but we don't fear losing by going out to try and win. If we do that then we can hold our heads up high.'
Times
31-05-2025
- General
- Times
Bristol Bears book semi-final against Bath after hammering Harlequins
Just a regal afternoon from Bristol Bears, one in which a monster crowd at Ashton Gate positively revelled. After the game, we were led to believe via a song that cider would be downed in the biggest rugby city in Britain. Bristol will play away against Bath on Friday in the play-off semi-finals and the Recreation Ground is nowhere remotely big enough to accommodate those who would want to go. Such is the rivalry and the intensity for rugby in the West Country that a 50,000 capacity may not be enough either. We all know that Bristol have their daft moments, that occasionally their defence lets them down and here again on Saturday they did throw the odd speculative pass and made the odd error simply through their joyous tendencies to attack with every ball that comes back.
BreakingNews.ie
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Aidan Morgan to leave Ulster Rugby
Fly-half Aidan Morgan is to depart Ulster Rugby this summer by mutual consent, the province has confirmed. The 23-year-old fly-half from Auckland, New Zealand, joined Ulster last summer from Super Rugby side, Hurricanes. Advertisement General manager of Ulster Rugby, Bryn Cunningham, said that Morgan has been a "consummate professional" during his time with the province, "but as the season unfolded, with opportunities more limited, we have mutually agreed to an early release, which we very amicably believe is in the best interests of both parties. "We thank Aidan for all his efforts over the past season and wish him and his partner all the very best for their next chapter," he said. 'Going into the 2025/26 season, we will have three fully contracted fly-halves, between 21 and 26 years of age, all of which we need to continue to develop and get the very best out of in the seasons ahead.' Speaking on his departure, Morgan said he wanted to thank Ulster Rugby fans, the players and staff for the part they played in welcoming him since joining last summer. 'I have enjoyed my time here in Belfast with Ulster, learning and growing as a player and a person. Thank you for the great memories, and I wish everyone all the best for the future.'
News.com.au
18-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Turbo OUT, Max King the bolter in Blues game one team
Rugby league reporter Dean Ritchie breaks down the NSW Blues squad for the State of Origin opener, which includes a big-name omission.
