Principality Stadium is a rugby union reporter for BBC Sport.
After Henry Pollock appeared to be snuffed around the neck on the final whistle of the Saints’ Champions Cup final defeat on Saturday, Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson accused the Bordeaux-Begles’ players of being “out of order.”
According to Dowson, “There was foul play involved in the end.”
“I think it was inappropriate and out of order,” Henry Pollock said in a special way. The officials have assured me that they will handle it after he reacted.
After the French defeated them 28-20 in Cardiff, Pollock, 20, had an argument with fly-half Mathieu Jalibert and was confronted by Bordeaux prop Jefferson Poirot.
Jalibert responded, “I told him that he didn’t know our club.” They “made some statements in the press that we didn’t really appreciate.”
They claimed that we were a mercenary club for money. I just told him that he must respect all clubs and doesn’t know our history or where we came from.
A behind-the-scenes video of Northampton’s semi-final victory over Leinster revealed how Saints used their own innate togetherness to inspire them to defeat their more popular foes.
Fin Smith, the Saints’ fly-half, argued that his England team-mate was the innocent party after a string of admirable displays in a remarkable breakthrough season.
They pursued him, they claimed. They didn’t seem to like him, Smith said.
They were all attempting to elude him, they all kind of charged at him.
When you first meet with a 20-year-old, you will be surprised if you have just won a European Cup. That piqued my interest, I thought. He’ll be fine.
After meeting and falling in love with American singer JoJo Siwa while appearing on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year, Chris Hughes appears to have found happiness.
Chris Hughes has revealed he is happier than ever amid his JoJo Siwa romance(Image: Instagram)
Due to the rumored romance with American singer JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes has declared that he is at the “happiest stage of his life.” The 32-year-old Love Island star has since swooped on 22-year-old JoJo, surprising fans in recent months.
After competing on ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother, the two quickly developed a close friendship. JoJo was in a relationship with Australian blogger and DJ Kath Ebbs.
At the CBB wrap party after the show ended, JoJo brutally dumped her girlfriend, and in recent days, she and Chris were photographed kissing in a pool together in Mexico. Chris has stated that he is on cloud nine as the new relationship appears to be strengthening.
Taking to social media on Saturday, the star gave an insight into the blissful feeling he is experiencing as his life is falling into place. Sharing a snap of himself at a football ground via Instagram Stories, the reality star wrote: “One of the best days of our lives.”
He added: “In the happiest stage of my life” along with red and white emojis. Chris was also celebrating sport as Sunderland, who he supports, were promoted back to the Premier League.
The reality star was celebrating sport on Saturday(Image: Instagram/ @chrishughesofficial)
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JoJo reportedly has been planning a future with the star, and Chris made the upbeat statement shortly after that claim. JoJo is telling people that Chris is the one in a dramatic turn in the way she has lived her life over the past few years, according to a source close to the Daily Mail.
She feels more alive than she has ever felt when she is with someone else. She realized with Chris that this was exactly what she had been looking for a long time.
The source added that the pair “was an item,” saying that “it is a thing and it is going very well. “
Meanwhile, Jesslaynn, JoJo’s mother, appears to have embraced their romance by posting a collection of photos and videos from the previous week on Instagram. JoJo and Chris were dancing at Disneyworld at the time of the post, which was followed by a impromptu photo of them together. After JoJo and Chris flew 12 hours to Mexico just in time for her birthday, another photo captured the emotional reunion that took place last week.
Chris Hughes has revealed he is happier than ever amid his JoJo Siwa romance(Image: Instagram/itsjojosiwa)
On Wednesday, JoJo revealed that she was reduced to tears when she had to say goodbye to Chris as he returned to the UK. In a video shared on Instagram, a heartbroken JoJo is seen accompanying the Love Island star to the airport. She commented: “Tears coming from under the sunglasses.”
JoJo’s announcement on Snapchat on Thursday that she will be flying back to LA for a brief 48-hour stay before jetting off to London ahead of her two shows in the capital the following week suggests that she won’t have to wait long for another reunion with Chris.
JoJo posted a heartfelt tribute to Chris on TikTok, along with photos of her birthday in Florida, on top of that post. The Dance Moms star shared a list of adorable moments from her week with Chris and her family, including the stack of presents that Chris had given her for her birthday.
Another video featured a customized mug featuring a picture of JoJo and Chris together as well as other memorable moments, such as when the pair danced in Disney World, held hands, and gave a photo hug.
JoJo’s moving caption reads, “I was going to make a slide post of my favorite photos and videos from this last week, but TikTok used the LIVE version of the photos… My heart is so big and I’m in tears. I’ll cherish this week of my birthday for the rest of my life. It’s been the most magical week of my life, in my opinion, in a way that’s hard to put words to describe.
I had the opportunity to perform my favorite thing for a stunning crowd of Siwanatorz in Mexico while also enjoying some time with my favorite people. One second of this birthday week would not be exchanged for anything. The universe and how it operates make me feel so enchanted and grateful.
While appearing on Love Island, Chris embarked on a relationship with fellow contestant Olivia Attwood, only for the romance to collapse weeks after the season ended. He later dated Little Mix star Jesy Nelson form 2019 until 2020 and golfer Annabel Dimmock from 2021 until 2022.
After their final Premier League game against Aston Villa, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is ready to apologize to the club’s fans at Old Trafford.
On Sunday, the Old Trafford side’s grueling campaign will come to an end against Unai Emery’s hopefuls for Champions League qualification.
With Tottenham’s defeat in the Europa League final, United lost all of their chances of making it to the most prestigious competition in European football.
Their worst domestic campaign since the 1973-1974 relegation season, which added to the misery, will not play football in Europe again next season for the second time since 1990, adding to that disappointment.
The former Sporting boss, who is 40, has not yet decided what to say in his end-of-season address, but he said: “It will be an apology, I think that’s clear, I don’t have time for an explanation.
I’ll be open and honest with the fans, saying what’s on my mind, and particularly my heart.
Given the widespread unease at owners, the Glazer family, and the job cuts initiated by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, it won’t be easy to do so.
United’s supporters will stage a second pre-game demonstration at Old Trafford to express their opposition to the club’s management.
However, according to officials, the majority of supporters agree with Amorim’s assessment that he is the right man to start a revival, and the coach is happy to speak with them.
He continued, “It’s tradition, and we have to face it,” during the post-game lap of appreciation. If we don’t do that, we will make the biggest mistake.
In a rare outing, Taylor Swift, 35, and her partner Travis Kelce, 35, enjoyed a late dinner at Harry’s restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been keeping a low profile in recent months(Image: GC Images)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been spotted out on a low-key after Justin Baldoni dropped the subpoena which required the pop star to appear as a witness in his legal battle against Blake Lively.
The Cruel Summer hitmaker, 35, and the National Football League player, also 35, enjoyed a late dinner at Harry’s restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday night. An eyewitness said the couple walked in holding hands, with Taylor donning a floral-print off-the-shoulder dress while Travis wore a printed black and white shirt.
Sources claim the pair arrived at the restaurant at 10 p.m. and that MMA fighter Jose Andres Cortes shared a photo of them. Security personnel watched as they entered the room while holding a glass in their hands before reclining.
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They were spotted having a late dinner at Harry’s restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday night(Image: Instagram/ @colombian__necktie84)
Taylor appeared to enjoy white wine while Travis had a special cocktail, according to the eyewitness. The couple, who have been keeping a low-profile since Travis’ team, the Kansas City Chiefs, lost the Super Bowl in February, had a rare opportunity to attend.
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It comes after Taylor, who is friends with actress Blake, was officially subpoenaed to appear as a witness in her legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin. The pop star was delivered a legal notice by Justin’s lawyer Bryan Freedman – a decision which had been slammed by her team as a tactic to create clickbait.
In a move that will appeal to Blake and Taylor, Justin is no longer requesting the singer’s testimony. According to Mr. Freedman, Blake allegedly called Taylor and “her high-profile friends” to “manipulate Justin at every turn.”
Taylor licensed her hit song My Tears Ricochet to be used in the film but was not involved in the making of It Ends With Us, said her reps. They slammed the subpoena, claiming it was “designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.”
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Blake’s representative said they are “pleased” with the decision, and Justin’s legal team has since dropped the subpoena. They told People, “We supported Taylor’s team’s efforts to stop these inappropriate subpoenas directed at her counsel, and we will continue to fight for any third party who is being harassed or threatened in the process.”
The Baldoni and Wayfarer team allegedly tried to put Taylor Swift, a woman who has inspired tens of millions of people all over the world, at the center of the investigation from day one. They claimed that “the original plan was [PR professional] Melissa Nathan’s scenario planning document, and it continues to this day,” and that it was “to exploit Taylor Swift’s celebrity.”
Following a nearly fatal acid attack in 2008, Katie Piper has spoken openly about turning 40, a milestone she had always imagined she would never reach.
Broadcaster and campaigner Katie Piper has described turning 40 as a milestone she never expected to reach, reflecting on the traumatic events that nearly claimed her life 17 years ago.
In an interview with The Times, the Loose Women panellist said she was surprised by the negative societal attitudes surrounding women ageing, particularly given the life-threatening ordeal she endured in her twenties.
Because turning 40 was only ever positive, Piper said, “It was quite shocking for me.” It marked the culmination of my life and a milestone I didn’t anticipate going to achieve.
When her ex-boyfriend Daniel Lynch planned an acid attack on her at the age of 24, Piper suffered life-changing injuries. Stefan Sylvestre, 19, was set up to throw sulfuric acid in her face just two days after Lynch sexually assaulted and stabbed her.
Katie before her attack(Image: PA)
Piper suffered extensive burns and permanent harm, including losing her nose, a portion of her ear, her eyelids, and partially vision in one eye as a result of the attack. She received treatment at a London specialist burns unit, where pioneering reconstructive procedures, including the first skin substitute for the face in the UK, were performed.
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Additionally, her mouth and tongue needed extensive surgery due to her injuries. Despite her injuries’ extent, Piper has since continued to pursue a successful career in broadcasting and advocacy.
In the years following the attack, she waived her right to anonymity and told her story in the Channel 4 documentary Katie: My Beautiful Face, which brought national attention to the issue of acid attacks.
She founded The Katie Piper Foundation in 2009 to provide care and rehabilitation for burn victims. She received an OBE in 2022 for her work helping victims of burns and other paralysis.
Katie was left with life-threatening injuries after the acid attack(Image: WireImage)
She joined the panel of ITV’s Loose Women in 2021 and previously competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2018. Piper has also published a best-selling autobiography and continues to use her platform to raise awareness about visible difference and resilience.
Piper made it clear that the attack had a negative impact on her public image, but she said she didn’t want it to define her accomplishments.
She said, “I don’t feel like a pop star or an actress.” I was the subject of a violent crime that brought me to the attention of the media. I hope I’m doing something different now that 17 years have passed, but I think it’s probably unfair of me to say, “I don’t want to talk about the burns and the attack anymore.”
She continued, “I don’t want to attribute my success [since] to that man’s actions against me.”
Katie has had dozens of surgeries over the years(Image: Katie Piper Instagram)
Piper claimed that her own resilience and perseverance should be the sole source of her continued success. The public begins to accept visibly different people doing a lot of different things if I’m seen laughing about something completely different or presenting a completely different show on Loose Women. And that’s when acceptance and inclusion occur,” she said.
Piper has two daughters, Belle, 11, and Penelope, 7, with carpenter Richard Sutton, who she lives with since her recovery. After Piper had an emergency eye operation, the couple made up their minds to have a third child.
Piper recalled the initial presumptions about her future and how she was once expected to live a constrained life. It was assumed that I would depend on [my] parents and lead a subpar life for a while, she said. The rule book had to be written for me, I thought.
Daniel Lynch was found guilty of rape, grievous bodily harm, and actual bodily harm, and given a life sentence that would have required a minimum term of 16 years. After serving nine years in prison, Sylvestre was given a minimum sentence of life, with a minimum of six years, and was released in 2018. Next month, Lynch is scheduled to appear before a parole board.
Piper is still working to improve understanding and support for people who have visible differences and uses her platform to promote greater inclusivity and resilience in public life.
If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
When people questioned whether Joe McElderry’s most recent topless holiday photo featured less clothing than expected and whether the actress was nude in a photo, Joe McElderry sparked outcry from his fans.
Joe McElderry drove his fans wild as he appeared to pose nude in a photo(Image: Instagram)
Joe McElderry has spent the first few days of the summer sundowning and splashing along the beach. The 33-year-old former X Factor winner is attempting to hide on Barbados, in the Caribbean.
However, he sparked a flurry of speculative speculation about how much of his body he would be tanning in the sun. Joe has been using Instagram to share photos and videos since he first arrived on the island.
Fans were drawn to one of the images because it appeared as though he was sitting in a sun chair while he was completely naked, which is how he shared. The singer had his arms and legs positioned in a way that would cover any clothing he was sporting in a few snaps from a balcony on the beach.
Some fans questioned whether he was also topless and bare from the waste. He posted the images to his main feed with a straightforward caption that read, “Here,” along with a sun emoji.
Have you got shorts on, asks a curious fan who responded to the post. Another fan, who also had eyes emojis, emailed the singer to ask if she was gay and then wrote, “I had to look twice.”
Fans demanded to know if the star was wearing any clothes(Image: Instagram)
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He also shared videos of the ocean and a walk along the sandy beach in another post from the star, who also shared smiling while sitting at a beach-side table.
As Joe enjoyed himself in the sunshine, fans were also enthralled to see how well-built he was. The actress has been practicing for a role.
The Climb singer previously explained he had been working out with former Miss Universe finalist Caroline Dixon and following a strict diet. He told Fabulous magazine: “Most of the stuff we do is killer, but in a weird way I really enjoy it.”
He continued, “I’ve participated in numerous charity bike rides and am a really active person.”
Joe, from South Shields, beat runner-up Olly to win the ITV show’s sixth series and competed against Rage Against the Machine for that year’s UK Christmas number one. Ultimately, the rap metal group’s 1992 song Killing In The Name Of made it to the top spot after music fans downloaded it en masse in protest against the show.
However, this did not prevent Joe from beginning a distinguished career. His rendition of the hit song by Biffy Clyro did eventually reach number one, becoming the first X Factor contestant to release a fourth album. Five of his albums have reached the top 20, and two have even reached the top three.
Joe turned to acting after achieving success as a recording artist. He has appeared in productions like Cinderella and a pantomime adaptation of Pinocchio in addition to playing the role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He reprised Jiminy Cricket in this Royal Theatre in Newcastle.
The X Factor last aired on TV in 2018, before going on a hiatus. X Factor producer Simon Cowell is currently working on the sixteenth series of BGT. Tt’s been claimed that he is contracted to be head judge on the show until 2025. It has also been reported that he could move to rival broadcaster Channel 5 for other projects. It’s teased he could develop new shows or even revive the likes of the X Factor.
A source who spoke to the Sun about the possibility claimed it would be a “huge move” for Simon, who has carved out a successful TV career through shows like the X Factor and BGT on ITV. After two decades, which has included him delivering them two of their biggest hits, would effectively see him turn his back on ITV, the source added. One chapter has a clear ending and another begins, and Channel 5 wants to be a part of that. However, a seven-figure contract would be required to seal the deal for him to be known.
