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The Advertiser
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory
Richie Mo'unga has won the trans-Tasman battle of the Test fly-halves, his Brave Lupus Tokyo fending off Aussie Bernard Foley's Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay 18-13 in the Japan Rugby League One final. The 31-year-old, lured to Fuchu by his former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder last year, added his second Japanese title to the seven he won in Super Rugby. The All Black scored his 11th try of the season in the eighth minute to give Brave Lupus the early advantage in an even first half, which ended 8-6 in the defending champions' favour after Mo'unga added a penalty goal. Wallaby flyhalf Foley was on target twice with three-pointers for the Spears. Brave Lupus took control after halftime, pushing out to a 12-point lead when winger Yuto Mori scored his side's second try, which was converted by Mo'unga, who then added a second penalty goal. Given they had lost just twice all season, the Spears were never going to go quietly, having already shown their resilience when they kept Brave Lupus out during a 10-minute period in the second half when reduced to 14 men after winger Halatoa Vailea was yellow-carded. Veteran midfielder Harumichi Tatekawa set up a nervous finale when he scored with eight minutes remaining. But Brave Lupus defended grimly to become the first side in League One to win back-to-back championships. It was the club's seventh title since a nationwide round-robin league was introduced 22 years ago. Sunday's game at Tokyo's National Stadium was watched by a crowd of 51,009. Meanwhile, there was no fond farewell for former Wallabies Quade Cooper and Will Genia when the Hanazono Liners lost in their final game in Japan Rugby League One. Hanazono needed to overcome a four-point deficit from the first leg of their promotion series against Mie Heat on Friday night (Saturday AEST). They were unable to do so, overrun in the second period of a 29-19 defeat after leading 14-10 at halftime. Cooper produced one last piece of the old magic, combining with Genia in a movement that led to the latter's 11th try of the season in the ninth minute. Genia also set up his side's second try for winger Tomoya Kimura, but the Liners were left to rue their inability to capitalise after Heat twice had men yellow-carded. Midfielder Samu Kerevi turned on another powerful display in his final audition for a place in the Wallabies squad, touching down twice as Urayasu D-Rocks beat Shuttles Aichi 27-21 to retain their Division One status. Victory was sweet for the Wallaby as his brothers Jone and Josua featured for the Shuttles. Dave Rennie won the battle of the former Wallaby coaches in the Division One playoff for third and fourth, with Kobelco Kobe Steelers beating the Robbie Deans-coached Saitama Wild Knights 22-17. Wallaby winger Marika Koroibete was a try-scorer for the Wild Knights. Richie Mo'unga has won the trans-Tasman battle of the Test fly-halves, his Brave Lupus Tokyo fending off Aussie Bernard Foley's Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay 18-13 in the Japan Rugby League One final. The 31-year-old, lured to Fuchu by his former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder last year, added his second Japanese title to the seven he won in Super Rugby. The All Black scored his 11th try of the season in the eighth minute to give Brave Lupus the early advantage in an even first half, which ended 8-6 in the defending champions' favour after Mo'unga added a penalty goal. Wallaby flyhalf Foley was on target twice with three-pointers for the Spears. Brave Lupus took control after halftime, pushing out to a 12-point lead when winger Yuto Mori scored his side's second try, which was converted by Mo'unga, who then added a second penalty goal. Given they had lost just twice all season, the Spears were never going to go quietly, having already shown their resilience when they kept Brave Lupus out during a 10-minute period in the second half when reduced to 14 men after winger Halatoa Vailea was yellow-carded. Veteran midfielder Harumichi Tatekawa set up a nervous finale when he scored with eight minutes remaining. But Brave Lupus defended grimly to become the first side in League One to win back-to-back championships. It was the club's seventh title since a nationwide round-robin league was introduced 22 years ago. Sunday's game at Tokyo's National Stadium was watched by a crowd of 51,009. Meanwhile, there was no fond farewell for former Wallabies Quade Cooper and Will Genia when the Hanazono Liners lost in their final game in Japan Rugby League One. Hanazono needed to overcome a four-point deficit from the first leg of their promotion series against Mie Heat on Friday night (Saturday AEST). They were unable to do so, overrun in the second period of a 29-19 defeat after leading 14-10 at halftime. Cooper produced one last piece of the old magic, combining with Genia in a movement that led to the latter's 11th try of the season in the ninth minute. Genia also set up his side's second try for winger Tomoya Kimura, but the Liners were left to rue their inability to capitalise after Heat twice had men yellow-carded. Midfielder Samu Kerevi turned on another powerful display in his final audition for a place in the Wallabies squad, touching down twice as Urayasu D-Rocks beat Shuttles Aichi 27-21 to retain their Division One status. Victory was sweet for the Wallaby as his brothers Jone and Josua featured for the Shuttles. Dave Rennie won the battle of the former Wallaby coaches in the Division One playoff for third and fourth, with Kobelco Kobe Steelers beating the Robbie Deans-coached Saitama Wild Knights 22-17. Wallaby winger Marika Koroibete was a try-scorer for the Wild Knights. Richie Mo'unga has won the trans-Tasman battle of the Test fly-halves, his Brave Lupus Tokyo fending off Aussie Bernard Foley's Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay 18-13 in the Japan Rugby League One final. The 31-year-old, lured to Fuchu by his former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder last year, added his second Japanese title to the seven he won in Super Rugby. The All Black scored his 11th try of the season in the eighth minute to give Brave Lupus the early advantage in an even first half, which ended 8-6 in the defending champions' favour after Mo'unga added a penalty goal. Wallaby flyhalf Foley was on target twice with three-pointers for the Spears. Brave Lupus took control after halftime, pushing out to a 12-point lead when winger Yuto Mori scored his side's second try, which was converted by Mo'unga, who then added a second penalty goal. Given they had lost just twice all season, the Spears were never going to go quietly, having already shown their resilience when they kept Brave Lupus out during a 10-minute period in the second half when reduced to 14 men after winger Halatoa Vailea was yellow-carded. Veteran midfielder Harumichi Tatekawa set up a nervous finale when he scored with eight minutes remaining. But Brave Lupus defended grimly to become the first side in League One to win back-to-back championships. It was the club's seventh title since a nationwide round-robin league was introduced 22 years ago. Sunday's game at Tokyo's National Stadium was watched by a crowd of 51,009. Meanwhile, there was no fond farewell for former Wallabies Quade Cooper and Will Genia when the Hanazono Liners lost in their final game in Japan Rugby League One. Hanazono needed to overcome a four-point deficit from the first leg of their promotion series against Mie Heat on Friday night (Saturday AEST). They were unable to do so, overrun in the second period of a 29-19 defeat after leading 14-10 at halftime. Cooper produced one last piece of the old magic, combining with Genia in a movement that led to the latter's 11th try of the season in the ninth minute. Genia also set up his side's second try for winger Tomoya Kimura, but the Liners were left to rue their inability to capitalise after Heat twice had men yellow-carded. Midfielder Samu Kerevi turned on another powerful display in his final audition for a place in the Wallabies squad, touching down twice as Urayasu D-Rocks beat Shuttles Aichi 27-21 to retain their Division One status. Victory was sweet for the Wallaby as his brothers Jone and Josua featured for the Shuttles. Dave Rennie won the battle of the former Wallaby coaches in the Division One playoff for third and fourth, with Kobelco Kobe Steelers beating the Robbie Deans-coached Saitama Wild Knights 22-17. Wallaby winger Marika Koroibete was a try-scorer for the Wild Knights.
West Australian
18 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory
Richie Mo'unga has won the trans-Tasman battle of the Test fly-halves, his Brave Lupus Tokyo fending off Aussie Bernard Foley's Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay 18-13 in the Japan Rugby League One final. The 31-year-old, lured to Fuchu by his former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder last year, added his second Japanese title to the seven he won in Super Rugby. The All Black scored his 11th try of the season in the eighth minute to give Brave Lupus the early advantage in an even first half, which ended 8-6 in the defending champions' favour after Mo'unga added a penalty goal. Wallaby flyhalf Foley was on target twice with three-pointers for the Spears. Brave Lupus took control after halftime, pushing out to a 12-point lead when winger Yuto Mori scored his side's second try, which was converted by Mo'unga, who then added a second penalty goal. Given they had lost just twice all season, the Spears were never going to go quietly, having already shown their resilience when they kept Brave Lupus out during a 10-minute period in the second half when reduced to 14 men after winger Halatoa Vailea was yellow-carded. Veteran midfielder Harumichi Tatekawa set up a nervous finale when he scored with eight minutes remaining. But Brave Lupus defended grimly to become the first side in League One to win back-to-back championships. It was the club's seventh title since a nationwide round-robin league was introduced 22 years ago. Sunday's game at Tokyo's National Stadium was watched by a crowd of 51,009. Meanwhile, there was no fond farewell for former Wallabies Quade Cooper and Will Genia when the Hanazono Liners lost in their final game in Japan Rugby League One. Hanazono needed to overcome a four-point deficit from the first leg of their promotion series against Mie Heat on Friday night (Saturday AEST). They were unable to do so, overrun in the second period of a 29-19 defeat after leading 14-10 at halftime. Cooper produced one last piece of the old magic, combining with Genia in a movement that led to the latter's 11th try of the season in the ninth minute. Genia also set up his side's second try for winger Tomoya Kimura, but the Liners were left to rue their inability to capitalise after Heat twice had men yellow-carded. Cooper and Genia have yet to say if they plan to continue playing beyond this season. Midfielder Samu Kerevi turned on another powerful display in his final audition for a place in the Wallabies squad, touching down twice as Urayasu D-Rocks beat Shuttles Aichi 27-21 to retain their Division One status. Victory was sweet for the Wallaby as his brothers Jone and Josua featured for the Shuttles. Dave Rennie won the battle of the former Wallaby coaches in the Division One playoff for third and fourth, with Kobelco Kobe Steelers beating the Robbie Deans-coached Saitama Wild Knights 22-17. Wallaby winger Marika Koroibete was a try-scorer for the Wild Knights.
Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory
Richie Mo'unga has won the trans-Tasman battle of the Test fly-halves, his Brave Lupus Tokyo fending off Aussie Bernard Foley's Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay 18-13 in the Japan Rugby League One final. The 31-year-old, lured to Fuchu by his former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder last year, added his second Japanese title to the seven he won in Super Rugby. The All Black scored his 11th try of the season in the eighth minute to give Brave Lupus the early advantage in an even first half, which ended 8-6 in the defending champions' favour after Mo'unga added a penalty goal. Wallaby flyhalf Foley was on target twice with three-pointers for the Spears. Brave Lupus took control after halftime, pushing out to a 12-point lead when winger Yuto Mori scored his side's second try, which was converted by Mo'unga, who then added a second penalty goal. Given they had lost just twice all season, the Spears were never going to go quietly, having already shown their resilience when they kept Brave Lupus out during a 10-minute period in the second half when reduced to 14 men after winger Halatoa Vailea was yellow-carded. Veteran midfielder Harumichi Tatekawa set up a nervous finale when he scored with eight minutes remaining. But Brave Lupus defended grimly to become the first side in League One to win back-to-back championships. It was the club's seventh title since a nationwide round-robin league was introduced 22 years ago. Sunday's game at Tokyo's National Stadium was watched by a crowd of 51,009. Meanwhile, there was no fond farewell for former Wallabies Quade Cooper and Will Genia when the Hanazono Liners lost in their final game in Japan Rugby League One. Hanazono needed to overcome a four-point deficit from the first leg of their promotion series against Mie Heat on Friday night (Saturday AEST). They were unable to do so, overrun in the second period of a 29-19 defeat after leading 14-10 at halftime. Cooper produced one last piece of the old magic, combining with Genia in a movement that led to the latter's 11th try of the season in the ninth minute. Genia also set up his side's second try for winger Tomoya Kimura, but the Liners were left to rue their inability to capitalise after Heat twice had men yellow-carded. Cooper and Genia have yet to say if they plan to continue playing beyond this season. Midfielder Samu Kerevi turned on another powerful display in his final audition for a place in the Wallabies squad, touching down twice as Urayasu D-Rocks beat Shuttles Aichi 27-21 to retain their Division One status. Victory was sweet for the Wallaby as his brothers Jone and Josua featured for the Shuttles. Dave Rennie won the battle of the former Wallaby coaches in the Division One playoff for third and fourth, with Kobelco Kobe Steelers beating the Robbie Deans-coached Saitama Wild Knights 22-17. Wallaby winger Marika Koroibete was a try-scorer for the Wild Knights.
France 24
2 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Brumbies lament costly loss in pursuit of first Super Rugby title since 2004
Crusaders reserve hooker George Bell crashed over late on for a decisive try in a 33-31 win in Canberra on Friday, keeping the decorated New Zealand side second in the final standings, with Australia's Brumbies third. The Waikato Chiefs sealed top spot with a 41-24 win over the Otago Highlanders in Dunedin, aided by a hat-trick of tries to lock Tupou Vaa'i. The top three finishers are finalised and all will stage home games in next week's first round of play-off fixtures under a new top-six format. Home advantage has proved an important factor throughout the history of Super Rugby knockout matches. If results go to seedings, the Brumbies will have to travel to New Zealand for their semi-final the following week. It is a familiar scenario for a team who have qualified for the play-offs in eight of the last nine full editions of the championship, but never in the top two. They haven't reached the grand final in that time. Larkham noted their most recent top-two qualification was 2004, when they last won the title. "It's been 21 years and every year we start the season and talk about top two as a goal," Larkham told journalists on Friday. "So yeah, we've missed an opportunity there again. It makes it a little bit harder for us. We're going to need a little bit of luck to get a home semi-final but that's out of our control now." Larkham said regular captain Allan Alaalatoa should return from injury at prop for the Brumbies next week, when they host the fourth-placed finishers. That will be either the Wellington Hurricanes or Queensland Reds. He was unsure about the fitness of fellow Wallaby Len Ikitau after the key midfielder limped out of the Crusaders match with a leg problem.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Horizon Organic Dairy Names Patricia Stroup as Chief Operating Officer
New executive leader joins the Horizon Organic Dairy leadership team bringing more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry and a passion for premium dairy BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Organic, a pioneer in organic dairy and the largest USDA-certified organic milk and dairy brand in the world,1 and Wallaby, a leading brand of creamy Australian-style yogurts and organic Greek yogurts, are pleased to announce Patricia Stroup has joined the team as chief operating officer (COO). Stroup has a lifelong connection to dairy, and an extensive background in global leadership within the food and beverage industry. She brings a broad range of capabilities to the COO role, including operational expertise, industry insight and a people-first leadership mentality. In her role as COO, Stroup will oversee day-to-day business operations, partnering closely with teams to strengthen supply chains, optimize performance, and continue delivering the products consumers love. Her focus will be on driving operational excellence, leading strategic network optimization, improving cross-functional engagement, and providing team members with professional development and growth opportunities. "We're thrilled to welcome Patricia to the team. Her vast experience will lend itself to improving our brands, accelerating our progress, expanding high-impact teams and strengthening our culture," said Tyler Holm, CEO of Horizon Organic. "We're building the tomorrow we want to see for all who are impacted by our work, from our team, to our farmers, business partners and the families who choose to put our products in their fridges and on their tables. Patricia is the right COO to help us achieve our goals now and in the future." Prior to joining Horizon Organic, Stroup worked in numerous dairy categories, including milk, cheese, butter and milk powders at leading organizations like Hilmar Cheese Company and Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association. She also spent more than 18 years at Nestle, most recently serving as the global senior vice president and chief procurement officer out of Switzerland. Stroup previously served as the former chair of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) board of directors, and is actively pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of San Diego. She also studied dairy science at Virginia Tech. "I am passionate about the dairy industry and am honored to join the Horizon Organic team," shared Stroup. "My roots in dairy are deep as I grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and ran a dairy farm of my own for nearly 10 years. I believe our future success starts with our commitments to dairy farmers and will provide the strong foundation upon which we build both Horizon Organic and Wallaby. I'm excited to serve as COO on this amazing team as we strive to serve even more families across the country with high-quality products," said Stroup. Horizon Organic's experienced leadership team, now including Stroup, brings a depth of unmatched knowledge in strategic business operations, particularly in premium organic dairy. About Horizon OrganicTwo generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. As a certified B Corp, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon's full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit About WallabyWallaby is a premium yogurt brand that has been producing great tasting organic yogurt for over 20 years. Wallaby was born out of a trip to Australia by its founders, where they chanced across a deliciously distinctive yogurt. Convinced that Americans would love Australian-style yogurt as much as they did, they set off on a mission with one simple goal: to produce the best tasting yogurt in America. That's why Wallaby yogurt is always slow-crafted with organic milk and premium organic ingredients to create something deliciously different. To learn more about Wallaby Organic, please visit 1 Source: Circana OmniMarket Core Outlets, 52 Weeks Ending Feb 25, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTEmily RadoSchroderHaus954-592-2003emily@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Horizon Organic
