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Extra.ie
a day ago
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Rugby's latest rebel league is just another fad
Does anyone remember the World 12s rugby tournament? This revolutionary new international competition – which had the likes of Steve Hansen and Jake White on board as backers – was set to shake up the professional game. The mooted global competition featuring 12-a-side teams on new-look franchises was supposed to launch in September 2022 with ambitious suggestions that it would generate something in the region of €300m proving utterly wide of the mark. Does anyone remember the World 12s rugby tournament? Pic: Shutterstock The whole concept was dead in the water within a year. So, we're not holding our breath about this supposedly revolutionary 'R360' league which is being spearheaded by former England centre Mike Tindall. On the surface, there is lots to like about this proposed 12-team franchise competition, essentially rugby's equivalent of LIV golf or cricket's Indian Premier League (IPL). Mike Tindall. Pic: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images More money, less games, NFL-style drafts and a host of exotic host cities would certainly shake things up. What's not to like? And rugby certainly needs to explore fresh avenues. A host of prominent unions, including England, Wales and Australia, are struggling financially and it's clear that the current club model isn't working. But this latest breakaway league feels like another fad. World Rugby won't sanction it and R360 is highly likely to join the World 12s on the global scrapheap.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sioux City Public Museum to display historic ceiling mural
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A local, historic ceiling mural will soon be displayed at the Sioux City Public Museum. The new exhibit will display the ceiling mural that could be found at Uncle John Records and Tapes during its more than 30 years in Sioux City. Iowa DNR looking for volunteers for second year of Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas The exhibit, Uncle John's Ceiling Mural, by Paul Chelstad, will feature the full mural, which was removed from the ceiling setting and will be displayed in the museum's gallery. 'This is not just a tribute to music history – it's a tribute to Sioux City's rich cultural past,' said Museum Director Steve Hansen. 'We're thrilled to share this iconic piece of local art with the community.' Uncle John Records and Tapes was an independent record store that was founded in Sioux City in 1972 by Mike Duncan and Bob Smith. In 1978, Duncan commissioned local artist Paul Chelstad to paint the ceiling mural for the store. Uncle John's Ceiling Mural will be on displayed at the museum starting on June 6 until October 5. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Racine election referendum; voters to decide on paramedic, EMT funding
The Brief Voters in Racine will decide on supporting the funding needed to keep nine paramedic and EMT positions within the Racine Fire Department. If passed, the referendum would be an annual property tax levy of $31 each year, based on a $100,000 home assessment starting in December 2025. Election Day is April 1. RACINE, Wis. - Voters in the City of Racine will have a big question on their April ballot. What we know Racine Fire Chief Steve Hansen wants voters to support a $1.5 million referendum for the department. If not, he said the city could face serious cuts, including the loss of nine paramedic/EMT positions. What they're saying "I can tell you from personal experience it's impossible for one paramedic to handle a severe medical emergency, especially a heart attack or a stroke," Hansen said. "What happens if we lose these nine positions is we go back to where we have to send a fire engine with an ambulance on every call. Which means with those 13,000 calls we get annually, somebody may have to wait longer for medical attention." If passed, the referendum would be an annual property tax levy of $31 each year, based on a $100,000 home assessment starting in December 2025. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Racine Firefighters Local 321 Union President Jose Carbajal said the positions in jeopardy are currently federally funded. "That grant expires in March of 2026," he said. Without the positions, the fire department said they'd have to go back to two-person ambulance crews, which would require waiting for an additional fire engine. Election Day is April 1. Local perspective Two voters who showed up to a Tuesday information meeting said they support it. "They have to be there on time to save people," voter Mary Land said. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "It's just a matter of when it's your turn, do you want them to be there for you? It's a matter of time for most of us," said Mary McIlvaine, another voter. The Source The Racine Fire Department
