Leinster late show clinches home tie in last 16

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Bayonne (10) 13

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Leinster won the hard-earned 22-13 victory over Bayonne at Stade Jean-Dauger on Saturday to ensure that they won Pool Three of the Champions Cup and retained home advantage for the final-16 stage.

The Irish province had to fight for their position again in a less-than-convincing performance to defeat the determined French hosts, who had already lost the match when Sam Prendergast crossed six minutes in.

A Segonds penalty repelled the home side’s 10-point lead after a Sireli Maqala try and a converted score from Dan Sheehan’s conversion brought Leinster level.

The visitors were in front when Prendergast converted a touchdown, and Max Deegan’s late score added gloss to the four-time champions’ record-breaking score.

After winning by a score of 25-24 over La Rochelle last weekend, Leinster had already advanced to the knockout stages. They will now be at home until at least the quarter-finals if they make that progress.

Bayonne is currently tied for first place in their four group games despite being unable to advance or decline to the Challenge Cup.

Mid-table in the Top 14, they have now lost six of their past seven games in all competitions.

Bayonne’s first half was better.

For the first time in a decade, the teams were playing in a match in Europe, and Bayonne led the way with intensity and physicality.

After 15 minutes, the French side cut Leinster’s defense wide for the opening try.

Yoham Orabe, the wing, broke through the Leinster line and gave Maqala a quick run before he ran in under the posts. The extras were added by Josia Seginds.

Thomas Clarkson took Thomas Clarkson’s place after Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong injured himself, and Harry Byrne immediately took the lead with a penalty.

When Segonds, the top point scorer in the Top 14, landed a kick 45 meters after Leo Cullen’s side fought back at a line-out, Bayonne restored their seven-point lead.

Leinster finish strong.

Leinster equalized with a converted try from Sheehan after fifteen minutes.

Jimmy O’Brien did well to ride a tackle before being off-loaded inside to the Ireland hooker, who produced a trademark burst of pace to scurry over. Prendergast took a break and threw a wide pass.

O’Brien went over after getting on the end of Prendergast’s grubber kick, but replays revealed that the full-back had spilled the ball as he went over the line.

Segonds, who had been fined for collapsing the maul, missed the chance to extend the lead when his penalty sailed wide of the posts.

Byrne scored a consolation goal for Leinster with six minutes left before Leinster finally broke their opponents’ defenses with a good rebound for Prendergast, who dotted down between the posts.

C Tiberghien, T Spring, S. Maqala, M. Tuilagi, Y. Orabe, J. Segonds, H. Jantjies, L. Martin, J. Tagi, E. Johnson, L. Paulos, A. Fischer, A. Iturria (capt), N. Lomidze, and others.

Replacements: F. Bosch, E. Tumania, E. Setiano, A. Garcia Iandolino, B. Heguy, M. Ariceta, G. Martocq, and V. Hannoun.

Leinster: J O’Brien, T O’Brien, G Ringrose, R Henshaw, J Kenny, H Byrne, J Gibson-Park, J Boyle, R Kelleher, T Furlong, RG Snyman, J Ryan, M Deegan, J van der Flier, C Doris (capt).

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Pakistan TV break 232-year record in trophy win

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Sui Northern defeated Pakistan TV to win the President’s Trophy, breaking a 232-year record.

Sui Northern were bowled out for 37 in Karachi’s National Stadium after being given a winning score of 40 runs.

Oldfield held the previous record with a victory over Marylebone Cricket Club in August 1794 when they won by six runs on a defensive run.

Mohammad Waseem, head coach of PTV, told AFP, “I am delighted with my team’s world-record effort.”

The guiding principle of my team is to “fight until the last ball” never expires.

In their opening inning, Sui Northern defeated Pakistan TV for 166 runs to take the 72-run lead.

Sui Northern struggled on a deteriorating pitch, but Pakistan TV were dismissed for 111 in the second innings, which appeared to set them up for a win.

Ali Usman won 6-9, and Amad Butt won 4-8 to advance.

With the victory, Sui Northern and Pakistan TV move up the table after four games to take the lead.

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Pakistan TV break 232-year record in trophy win

Images courtesy of Getty

Sui Northern defeated Pakistan TV to win the President’s Trophy, breaking a 232-year record.

Sui Northern were bowled out for 37 in Karachi’s National Stadium after being given a winning score of 40 runs.

Oldfield held the previous record with a victory over Marylebone Cricket Club in August 1794 when they won by six runs on a defensive run.

Mohammad Waseem, head coach of PTV, told AFP, “I am delighted with my team’s world-record effort.”

The guiding principle of my team is to “fight until the last ball” never expires.

In their opening inning, Sui Northern defeated Pakistan TV for 166 runs to take the 72-run lead.

Sui Northern struggled on a deteriorating pitch, but Pakistan TV were dismissed for 111 in the second innings, which appeared to set them up for a win.

Ali Usman won 6-9, and Amad Butt won 4-8 to advance.

With the victory, Sui Northern and Pakistan TV move up the table after four games to take the lead.

related subjects

  • Cricket

More on this story.

    • 16 August 2025
    BBC Sport microphone and phone

Pakistan TV break 232-year record in trophy win

Images courtesy of Getty

Sui Northern defeated Pakistan TV to win the President’s Trophy, breaking a 232-year record.

Sui Northern were bowled out for 37 in Karachi’s National Stadium after being given a winning score of 40 runs.

Oldfield held the previous record with a victory over Marylebone Cricket Club in August 1794 when they won by six runs on a defensive run.

Mohammad Waseem, head coach of PTV, told AFP, “I am delighted with my team’s world-record effort.”

The guiding principle of my team is to “fight until the last ball” never expires.

In their opening inning, Sui Northern defeated Pakistan TV for 166 runs to take the 72-run lead.

Sui Northern struggled on a deteriorating pitch, but Pakistan TV were dismissed for 111 in the second innings, which appeared to set them up for a win.

Ali Usman won 6-9, and Amad Butt won 4-8 to advance.

With the victory, Sui Northern and Pakistan TV move up the table after four games to take the lead.

related subjects

  • Cricket

More on this story.

    • 16 August 2025
    BBC Sport microphone and phone

Olivia Attwood sparks alarm with black eye while on holiday in Germany

Olivia Attwood, the star of Love Island, shared a video clip of herself sporting a massive black eye in a promotion video for one of her most recent projects, which shocked fans.

Olivia Attwood has a black eye, alarming fans. Fans expressed concern for the reality star’s physical health, but the reality star turned investigative journalist was unhurt about it.

The 34-year-old first gained notoriety through Love Island, where she competed in the third season of the same year. Olivia has resurrected herself as a leading authority on cosmetic surgery, beauty treatments, and cutting-edge procedures since leaving the ITV show.

She has been honest about her regret and experience with cosmetic procedures, including filler and boob jobs, over the years. Fans have been appalled to see Olivia flaunting a black eye in tact.

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In a social media post on Saturday, the TV star plugged her upcoming projects – while nonchalantly making reference to the fact she has a shiner. Appearing on Instagram Stories, Olivia said: “I’m in Hamburg baby. Just a quick update from me and my black eye.”

She continued, “I’m s****ing it about big time because I’m going to be everywhere, and this is going to be a terrible f**king year.”

She stated, “New episode of the podcast is now, the highly requested Joanne McNally,” drawing attention to her projects. I mean, I knew I’d like her and we would always get along, but I adore this woman so much that I think I’m a very good optimist.

She then touched on Getting Filthy Rich, her ITV documentary series that is about to launch in its fourth season. The program examines how some people use sex work and other methods to pursue careers.

She stated in a conversation about the fourth season, “The stories are amazing. Amazing girls. More money, more bubbles, and more everything. Her update, however, contained no information about her facial injury.

Anyone with knowledge of the black eye’s fate on Instagram? On Sunday, ITV will begin airing the new season of her show.

And Olivia has been heavily promoting the show ahead of the upcoming release of new episodes. Earlier in the week, she appeared on ITV’s This Morning where host Ben Shephard discussed the show with her – before turning to her personal life.

Liv and Bradley Dack, 32, have been married since 2023, but in recent months there have been tension reports that have put their union on the slack. Ben questioned Olivia on The Morning, “You said you want to try to be a better wife this year.” resolution for the new year?

She responded, “Yes, I said that on Alan Carr’s podcast. I feel like I will be held accountable because I made that joke and now that it is being brought up. I dislike being held accountable. We were like ships in the night last year, in my opinion, and we were very honest about it. If I can, I’d like to make sure he enjoys everything.

The joke continued, “There you go, it’s on record, Brad. You’ll enjoy her company. After you prepare a delicious meal for her, she’ll clean up the kitchen. The Love Island actor then responded, “Yeah … In the break, I mentioned to you that he is a fantastic cook. He is a fantastic cook.

Olivia explained that her husband would occasionally appear in her documentary shows as the conversation progressed. He is a good sport, she claimed. He plays well. He is incredibly patient. He’s a little used to it because I’ve been dragging him onto the set for a while.

But occasionally, when I return home from filming, he says, “What did you do today?” I’ll let him know, and he’ll say, “Whatever! “. and I’ll leave the place where I went. And I’ll say, “Wait until it comes out!”

He disproves my statement! Then, when the cuts are complete, I think, “Look at this! ” He’s like ‘ Wow! ‘ He also finds it mind-boggling.

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