Latest news with #TNTSPORTS
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
'Pretty angry' Henry Pollock breaks silence on Cardiff incident that led to ban
'Pretty angry' Henry Pollock breaks silence on Cardiff incident that led to ban The England international was at the centre of a clash at the end of the Champions Cup final Henry Pollock explained that there was an incident that instigated his altercation with Bordeaux players. (Image: TNT SPORTS ) Henry Pollock has broken his silence on the violence that kicked off after the Champions Cup final in Cardiff. Bordeaux faced Northampton Saints in European rugby's showpiece event in the Welsh capital last weekend, with the French side winning 28-20 and securing their first-ever European trophy. However, shortly after the full-time whistle, attention was drawn to the immediate aftermath, with Pollock getting stuck into it with Bordeaux prop Jefferson Poirot. The Frenchman was subsequently cited for grabbing Pollock's throat and will now miss his side's final two games of the Top 14 regular season. Pollock and team-mate Tommy Freeman appeared as guests on the latest episode of TNT Sports' The Rugby Breakdown Show and touched on the post-match melee. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. The British & Irish Lions bolter was asked about the incident and told the tale from his perspective. "The whistle goes, and obviously it's pretty heated. I think Dingers (Fraser Dingwall) and (Matthieu) Jalibert were pushing and shoving," Pollock told TNT Sports. "I went over to Jalibert, pushed him and got involved, and was like: 'I'm not letting Dingers be on his own here'. "And then as I'm doing this – I didn't know this in the moment, Fin (Smith) was looking around – apparently the loosehead (Poirot) was on the bench and beelined it straight to me. "So we're in this, and he basically grabs my neck and gets his hands on my throat and squeezes my neck," he added. "I wasn't happy with this, I was pretty angry. "I managed to rip his shirt, and then the bit that you see is as he turns away, I push him, and then his friend comes in. "We had to do statements after. It was mad, you've just won the Champions Cup and the first thing you want to do is run on and strangle a 20-year-old." On Bordeaux players mimicking Pollock's celebration after their victory, David Flatman asked Freeman whether he was a fan of it. "I wouldn't say I love it," began Freeman. "I would actually say, if they want to do that, and make you (Pollock) the front line of their celebrations, then fair play. "He's probably got a bit of a target on his back, through no fault of his own." You can watch the clip below. Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below Twenty-year-old Pollock has one game left of the regular season with Saints before taking on Australia with the Lions. He will be the youngest Lion on tour, and like Louis Rees-Zammit in 2021, has the responsibility of carrying BIL the stuffed lion for the entirety of the tour. The young English star will get his first opportunity to play for the Lions when they face Argentina in the opening match of the tour on June 20.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Reece James overheard by TNT Sports presenter rollocking Chelsea team-mates at half-time of Conference League final
REECE JAMES was overheard delivering a passionate half-time speech that inspired Chelsea's Conference League final comeback. The Blues came from 1-0 down at the break to 3 Reece James rallied the Chelsea team at half-time before coming on Credit: TNT SPORTS 3 James demanded a 'reaction' in the second-half Credit: Getty Captain TNT Sports reporter Becky Ives claimed she could hear the right-back rallying the troops inside the changing room at half-time. She told him: "I heard you in the dressing room really geeing up the team." And it made all the difference as READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Asked by Ives about his battle cry, James replied: "I thought in the first-half we were very flat. "The game did not go our way early on and it looked like it took a lot out of us. "We needed a reaction in the second-half and we got it." On not being named in the starting XI, James said: "It's devastating to know you're not playing in the final or not starting. Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "I want to play every game but it was the manager's decision and once he made the decision, I need to accept it and move on and be ready to come in if I'm needed." Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference final He explained: "I promise you, I will start always with Reece, but I'm trying to protect him. "He plays more games this season than the last two or three. He knows that. "But he is a top player for us, he is like "When we change him he said, 'boss don't worry, we are going to win the game'." 3 Enzo Maresca said James did not start due to injury worries Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Antony bursts into tears after Conference League final loss to Chelsea as Man Utd flop is comforted by Jadon Sancho
CUPSET Antony bursts into tears after Conference League final loss to Chelsea as Man Utd flop is comforted by Jadon Sancho Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ANTONY burst into tears after Real Betis suffered defeat in the Conference League final. The Spanish side were ahead at half-time but Chelsea fought back to win 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Antony was in tears at full-time Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Dejected Antony failed to make an impact on the game Credit: TNT SPORTS 3 Antony and Jadon Sancho shared a hug at full-time Credit: TNT SPORTS Antony, who is on loan from Manchester United, was seen sobbing at full-time. He sat on the pitch heartbroken only for Jadon Sancho to rush over to console him. The two ex-United team-mates embraced in touching scenes. Several Betis stars were also seen crying, including former West Ham duo Adrian and Pablo Fornals. Antony joined them in January and has become a fans' favourite at the club, scoring nine goals in 26 games. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Antony bursts into tears after Conference League final loss to Chelsea as Man Utd flop is comforted by Jadon Sancho
ANTONY burst into tears after Real Betis suffered defeat in the Conference League final. The Spanish side were ahead at half-time but Chelsea fought back to win 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland. Advertisement 3 Antony was in tears at full-time Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Dejected Antony failed to make an impact on the game Credit: TNT SPORTS 3 Antony and Jadon Sancho shared a hug at full-time Credit: TNT SPORTS Antony, who is on loan from Manchester United, was seen sobbing at full-time. He sat on the pitch heartbroken only for Jadon Sancho to rush over to console him. The two ex-United team-mates embraced in touching scenes. Several Betis stars were also seen crying, including former West Ham duo Adrian and Pablo Fornals. Advertisement Antony joined them in January and has become a fans' favourite at the club, scoring nine goals in 26 games. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Wales Online
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Principality Stadium witnesses one of the biggest hits ever seen as crowd gasp
Principality Stadium witnesses one of the biggest hits ever seen as crowd gasp 'Banjaxed!," explained Alastair Eykyn. Bristol Bears star Viliame Mata put in this monstrous hit. (Image: TNT SPORTS ) One of the biggest hits ever seen at the Principality Stadium occurred at the weekend. The tackle in question took place in the English Premiership match between Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby at the Principality Stadium. With 47 minutes played, Bath scrum-half Louis Schreuder fed the ball into 22-year-old fly-half Ciaran Donoghue, who got absolutely levelled by Fijian number eight Viliame Mata. Young Donoghue was sent flying back with jaw-dropping force, with slow motion replays showing Mata literally folding his opponent in the tackle. Replays prompted a huge cacophony of 'Ooos' from the crowd, who were stunned. Join WalesOnline Rugby's WhatsApp Channel here to get the breaking news sent straight to your phone for free The TNT Sports commentary team of Alastair Eykyn and Jamie Roberts were blown away as Sam Warburton also watched on. "Let's see this monumental shot," began Eykyn. "Banjaxed!" Article continues below "Thank you very much!," added Roberts. "That is a great, great tackle. He's got the ball away. You know it's coming, don't you, Sam (Warburton)! You're about to pass a ball and you know you've got someone haring at you." You can watch the clip below. Content cannot be displayed without consent Most were blown away by the tackle, while others praised Donoghue for getting back up straight away and focusing on the game. "Got the hit, fell down and his first concern was if his pass reached the player. That's the sport we love," said one. The final score was 36-14 to Bristol Bears, thanks to tries from Gabriel Ibitoye, Rich Lane, Gabriel Oghre, Fitz Harding, Will Capon and Mata himself. Of course, this isn't the first time that 'Bill' Mata has flattened someone in the Premiership. Just last month, you may remember England international Henry Slade taking a very similar shot from the Fiji star, prompting a strong reaction from Warburton, who was on commentary. Watch that tackle by clicking here. "My goodness. I haven't seen many of those. That is massive. We're hearing now that the tackle is fine," said Warburton. Article continues below "I think that is one of the biggest hits I've seen, that was massive." The 'Big Day Out' event at the Principality Stadium was a huge success, with over 51,000 English fans packed inside the home of Welsh rugby. It gave Cardiff a taste of what's to come, with both European rugby finals being played at the Principality Stadium. Bath play Lyon on May 23, with Northampton Saints v Bordeaux Begles on May 24.
