In their West Yorkshire derby, Leeds Rhinos defeated Wakefield Trinity to move third in the standings and earn their sixth Super League victory.
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Betfred Super League
Leeds (22) 22
Connor 5 tries Newman, Connor, and Lumb
Wakefield (6) 18
In their West Yorkshire derby, the Leeds Rhinos defeated Wakefield Trinity adamantly to move up the table and claim their sixth Super League victory.
As two of the competition’s form teams squared off at Headingley, Jake Connor recorded a personal tally of 14 points as the match became MND Awareness and the anniversary of Rob Burrow’s passing.
Both teams had already won three straight games, but Connor’s home team looked relaxed at halftime as Harry Newman and Riley Lumb added scores.
In the first half, Leeds outperformed Trinity, dominating in the backfield and looking more creative, and building a strong lead with Connor’s clinical mindset.
The Rhinos half-back then claimed his own four-pointer by throwing a dummy and avoiding a gap to extend the lead, which was well done by Newman, who collected Connor’s kick and spin out of a tackle to start the scoring.
Trinity was within touching distance when Walmsley scored its first Super League try of the year, but Leeds continued to advance as a result with Lumb’s skillful passing move and Connor’s conversion and two penalties underlined their territorial and tactical dominance.
After the break, Jowitt, the man who last season broke a new British record by scoring 500 points in Wakefield’s championship-winning campaign, took center stage if Connor had won the first half.
After Corey Hall had broken a sluggish Leeds defense, he was on hand to finish it once more after he had chased down his own grubber kick.
That enabled him to surpass Connor’s 14-point scoring total in the match by nine tries this season.
Interchanges: C. Smith, Lisone, Jenkins, and Holroyd
Wakefield includes Walmsley, Hall, Pratt, Johnstone, Jowitt, Lino, McMeeken, Hood, Faatili, Nikotemo, Griffin, Pitts, and Walmsley.
Scott, Vagana, Cozza, and H. Smith swaps.
Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram video last week in which he said he would “always choose” his wife must have hurt his parents amid their well-publicised family feud.
But other recent social media posts have allegedly proved just, if not more, painful to David and Victoria as the falling out shows no sign of abating.
A picture uploaded to Instagram three days ago shows Brooklyn sipping a pint in a pub, with bottles of his own-brand hot sauce on the table in front of him.
Although harmless enough for outsiders, Beckhams’ friends could see the distinctive light fixtures and stark green walls in the background. The picture was taken in the Langham Hotel, where the Beckhams have occasionally stayed, according to one pal.
It was heartbreaking that Brooklyn appeared to be in the country and had not seen any of his relatives. Additionally, he posted about it here about it.
Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, had flown to London for a joint photoshoot with Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler, which took place less than two miles from the Beckham family home in Holland Park.
Dad David, 50, was not far away – he was pictured with the King at the Chelsea Flower show that day – just three miles from the Wigmore.
Brooklyn had kept the visit to his siblings and extended family quiet, according to a pal. He was devastated that he had not engaged and had flown thousands of miles to London. It would have been simple to arrange a meeting.
Brooklyn and Nicola’s late grandmother were featured in another May 16 Instagram post to commemorate her passing.
I will forever be in love with you and miss you.
Brooklyn’s heart is obviously in the right place, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed how silent he is about his own, including his own grandfather, whose birthday it was last week, while posting about Nicola’s family.
According to family members, heiress Nicola is to blame for what they perceive to be “performative” social media posts.
They raise concerns that she is “isolating” “Brooklyn from his friends and family in some way through her husband’s social media activity, which they claim is inappropriate.
She “creates conflict where there is none,” a friend claims, “and divisions are springing up left, right, and center.”
But a source close to the couple has hit back at suggestions Nicola is “controlling” her husband – and insists Brooklyn is very much his own man.
They state that “She is not at all isolating him.” He has freedom to pursue his interests, loves his wife, and lives with her. They are the members of their families.
Brooklyn captioned last weekend’s motorbike video, shot in Beverly Hills: “My whole world. I will love you forever. I always choose you baby.”
The source claims that this was “completely misinterpreted” as a dig at his own family.
It’s a shame that what Brooklyn did, which was a declaration of love for his wife, is being depicted as something else, according to the source.
Everyone should be proud of his wife, including his parents and his family friends. He supports his wife, which is a common quality for a loving and supportive husband.
Given the intense tension, the source inquired as to whether there was any desire for reconciliation on Brooklyn’s side.
Nicola, according to sources close to her, has previously claimed that she helped Brooklyn understand the toxic behavior and emotional abuse she and her family experienced.
The claims – described as “patently untrue and ludicrous” by friends of David and Victoria – were the “nail in the coffin” of any future relationship, according to insiders. Despite this, sources close to Nicola claim she doesn’t want any fighting and is upset by the feud being played out publicly.
She is said to have tried to integrate, according to her friends.
One person claims that Nicole worked hard to maintain a happy relationship. This is disputed by some of the Beckhams, who writes, “It’s difficult to find a way back after absurd allegations of emotional abuse.”
Despite her pals’ claims that she doesn’t want a fight, Nicola is well known for fighting in other areas of her life.
Last week it emerged she had hired high-powered celebrity attorney “Mad Dog” Marty Singer, who has represented stars such as Michael Jackson and Kim Kardashian.
Nicola is suing a dog groomer she alleges is responsible for the death of her chihuahua Nala and French bulldog Frankie.
Following a number of legal disputes with her wedding planners, this is the first time.
According to a source, “Nicola’s family hasn’t become billionaires by retiring… it’s in their nature to fight for what they believe is right.” Many people wonder how the feud with her in-laws will ever end.
Some say a big sign will be if Brooklyn acknowledges his sister Harper’s 14th birthday next month – he did not publicly mark Victoria’s 51st nor David’s 50th this year.
Harper is thought to be very fond of his youngest sibling, and Brooklyn and Nicola have shared images of themselves with him.
A friend claims that because he disapproves of his girlfriend, Brooks is oblivious to both his mother and father, as well as Romeo.
“But in that situation, this “fiddle” should begin and end with them.”
This is so depressing because he has distanced himself from his extended family. Perhaps a recognition of Harper’s birthday will be the first steps in the direction of a peace agreement.
Supermodel Heidi Klum looked sensational as she cooled off from the Los Angeles sun in a monochrome bikini. The 51-year-old TV star surprised her fans with a bold photo taken by the pool.
Her long, blonde locks dangling across her face as she basked in the sun. While wearing a two-piece bikini with white and black, Heidi exaggerated her excitement and flashed a smile.
Fans flooded her post with likes because the German-American model sported a look that resembled what she did in her days as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. As she enjoyed soaking up the warm weather, Heidi simply wrote, “86 *F Los Angeles.”
She became Germany’s first Victoria’s Secret Angel in the 1990s after achieving fame as a model. Heidi has won numerous TV awards and has competed on America’s Got Talent.
Away from the spotlight, Heidi is a mum-of-four and is now married to Tom Kaulitz. Last year, Heidi opened up on her beliefs as she revealed she had lived past lives.
Heidi has shifted from being a “hoarder” to a “hoarder,” as a result of her recent purchases. She told The Times, “I love flea markets and I’m always looking for things that have previously been my home.”
They converse with me. I’m very accurate, straightforward, and organized at work, but I’m extremely sentimental at home. That’s a minor issue because I’m a hoarder. Heidi claimed that she occasionally encounters objects that appear to be her and requests them.
She acknowledged that over the years, her home has come to feel more like a museum. According to Heidi, fortune-telling is an interesting way of life because she remembers a prediction she made as a teenager.
The model was 16 when she was told that “millions of people will listen to what you have to say.” Heidi admitted that prior to that time she had never considered being a model or organizing her well-known Halloween parties.
Heidi also discussed ageing in light of her two-year birthday celebration in 2010. She stated to Entertainment Tonight, “To be honest, I don’t let this number alter what I do or my path.” You know, it’s just a number for me, I suppose?
“Internally, because I don’t feel 50,” I’m like, “Oh no, I’m 50,” when I look in the mirror. However, I believe I am 25 on the inside.
I’m energetic, she continued. I am 33 years old, and I am aware of my energy levels. According to Heidi, her diet and fitness have always kept her looking young.
Body and Soul’s model responded, “I try to eat really well. Knowing what we’re eating is very important because we eat [like 6 to 6: 30pm] and having home-cooked food.
I enjoy eating well, but I don’t really consume much junk. I enjoy feeling and looking good. I am aware of this when I put on some [weight]… I felt sluggish. I was like, “No, I have to get back in shape.”
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Gallagher Premiership
Bristol (26) 52
Tries: Kloska, Batley, Ravouvou, Mata, Ibitoye (2), Grondona, Janse van Rensburg Cons: MacGinty (6)
Harlequins (12) 26
Bristol secured their Premiership semi-final at Bath in style with a superb attacking display in a 12-try epic at Ashton Gate.
The Bears needed a win to be sure of a top-four spot and made the perfect start, registering a bonus point inside 24 minutes with close-range scores from George Kloska and Joe Batley and explosive Kalaveti Ravouvou and Viliame Mata tries.
Cadan Murley’s fine first-half double reduced the gap to a 14-point lead at the break.
Gabriel Ibitoye extended the advantage to 31-12 soon after the restart but memories of the 2021 ‘Bristanbul’ comeback by Quins at Ashton Gate loomed large as the visitors notched quickfire tries from Alex Dombrandt and George Hammond to go within five points.
Noah Heward made his first Bears start at full back since January after injury while Pat Lam handed Argentina international lock Pedro Rubiolo his Bears debut.
With a semi-final spot out of reach Danny Wilson made three changes to the Quins starting XV as Jamie Benson made his first Premiership start at fly-half while Luke Northmore returned at centre and Nick David started at full back.
It took just 93 seconds for the hosts to break the deadlock as quick hands from MacGinty sent Ibitoye flying down the left wing and despite some good defence from Quins near their own line, prop George Kloska plunged over near the posts, with MacGinty slotting the extras.
The second try arrived inside five mins as lock Joe Batley stretched to touch down over the line after another powerful drive, with MacGinty again converting.
A penalty kick into the corner and a deep lineout paved the way for Luke Northmore to cross for Quins after an angled run on 10 minutes but the try was chalked-off for a forward pass from Dombrandt, who was then held-up over the line by Fitz Harding after a bulldozing run straight from the restart.
Quins got back in it on 17 minutes when Murley raced onto a clever chip forward from Benson on the 22 to catch a high bouncing ball and plunge over, allowing Benson to add two points from infront of the posts.
Bristol extended their lead just three minutes later as Harry Randall found space on the right and Fijian flyer Ravouvou raced down the whitewash to acrobatically dive over in the corner for his 11th try of the campaign, though the conversion sailed wide.
The onslaught continued and Mata produced a brilliant angled run and bulldozed his way under the posts through some rather static defence for Bristol’s fourth try and a bonus point on 24 minutes, with MacGinty notching the conversion to make it 26-7. Bears’ 16th try bonus point of the season is a new Premiership record.
Six minutes after the turnaround Quins replacement Sean Kerr almost broke away but Bears won back possession and Ravouvou’s break down the left and some fine passing across the width of the field paved the way for Ibitoye to stroll into the right corner for his 12th try of the campaign, a new club record, against his former club, though the conversion was unsuccessful.
Bears nerved started jangling, as memories of the 28-point collapse in the 2021 semi-final against Quins returned as the visitors notched two converted tries in three minutes.
Dombrandt reduced the arrears after a slick dummy through the line from Benson created space and Quins added another from close range on 52 minutes after a break from Northmore, with Hammond diving through a crowd to touch down on the line, with Benson’s third conversion making it a five-point game.
The hosts could breathe again on 58 minutes when Grondona plunged over to end a series of goalline probes, with MacGinty adding the two points, and some lightning hands and feet from MacGinty saw the ball spread to Ibitoye on the left to jink his way to the line for try number 13, the joint most in the league this season, with MacGinty adding the extras from the whitewash to restore the 19-point lead and bring up 1,000 in his Premiership career for Bears and Sale.
As Quins wilted in the Bristol sunshine Bears were denied a penalty try for Benson’s slap into touch behind the posts, however Janse van Rensburg barged through a gap to dot down behind the posts to bring up the half-century, with MacGinty adding his sixth conversion.
Pat Lam, Bristol director of rugby, told BBC Radio Bristol:
“I am very proud of this group, this is probably one of the highlights of my time at Bristol Bears.
“We know there’s areas we can improve on. To be missing stardust players for several months at a time, the squad has really gelled together to get us through the tough times.”
[On the derby date at the Rec on Friday night] “We’re excited. Bath have only lost three games this year, and we’ve beaten them twice.
“We’ve played them 14 times since we’ve been back in the Premiership, won all of them at Ashton Gate, once at the Principality and we’ve won more at the Rec than we’ve lost.
Bristol: Heward, Ravouvou, Janse van Rensburg, Williams, Ibitoye; MacGinty, Randall; Thomas, Oghre, Kloska, Rubiolo, Batley, Grondona, Harding, Mata.
Replacements: Thacker, Woolmore, Lahiff, Owen, Luatua, Marmion, Byrne, Bates.
Harlequins: David; Isgro, Beard, Northmore, Murley; Benson, Porter; Baxter, Walker, Lamositele, J Green, Hammond, Kenningham, Evans, Dombrandt.
Replacements: Jibulu, Els, Streeter, Launchbury, Lawday, Murray, Kerr, Halfpenny.
Gallagher Premiership
Bristol (26) 52
Tries: Kloska, Batley, Ravouvou, Mata, Ibitoye (2), Grondona, Janse van Rensburg Cons: MacGinty (6)
Harlequins (12) 26
Bristol secured their Premiership semi-final at Bath in style with a superb attacking display in a 12-try epic at Ashton Gate.
The Bears needed a win to be sure of a top-four spot and made the perfect start, registering a bonus point inside 24 minutes with close-range scores from George Kloska and Joe Batley and explosive Kalaveti Ravouvou and Viliame Mata tries.
Cadan Murley’s fine first-half double reduced the gap to a 14-point lead at the break.
Gabriel Ibitoye extended the advantage to 31-12 soon after the restart but memories of the 2021 ‘Bristanbul’ comeback by Quins at Ashton Gate loomed large as the visitors notched quickfire tries from Alex Dombrandt and George Hammond to go within five points.
Noah Heward made his first Bears start at full back since January after injury while Pat Lam handed Argentina international lock Pedro Rubiolo his Bears debut.
With a semi-final spot out of reach Danny Wilson made three changes to the Quins starting XV as Jamie Benson made his first Premiership start at fly-half while Luke Northmore returned at centre and Nick David started at full back.
It took just 93 seconds for the hosts to break the deadlock as quick hands from MacGinty sent Ibitoye flying down the left wing and despite some good defence from Quins near their own line, prop George Kloska plunged over near the posts, with MacGinty slotting the extras.
The second try arrived inside five mins as lock Joe Batley stretched to touch down over the line after another powerful drive, with MacGinty again converting.
A penalty kick into the corner and a deep lineout paved the way for Luke Northmore to cross for Quins after an angled run on 10 minutes but the try was chalked-off for a forward pass from Dombrandt, who was then held-up over the line by Fitz Harding after a bulldozing run straight from the restart.
Quins got back in it on 17 minutes when Murley raced onto a clever chip forward from Benson on the 22 to catch a high bouncing ball and plunge over, allowing Benson to add two points from infront of the posts.
Bristol extended their lead just three minutes later as Harry Randall found space on the right and Fijian flyer Ravouvou raced down the whitewash to acrobatically dive over in the corner for his 11th try of the campaign, though the conversion sailed wide.
The onslaught continued and Mata produced a brilliant angled run and bulldozed his way under the posts through some rather static defence for Bristol’s fourth try and a bonus point on 24 minutes, with MacGinty notching the conversion to make it 26-7. Bears’ 16th try bonus point of the season is a new Premiership record.
Six minutes after the turnaround Quins replacement Sean Kerr almost broke away but Bears won back possession and Ravouvou’s break down the left and some fine passing across the width of the field paved the way for Ibitoye to stroll into the right corner for his 12th try of the campaign, a new club record, against his former club, though the conversion was unsuccessful.
Bears nerved started jangling, as memories of the 28-point collapse in the 2021 semi-final against Quins returned as the visitors notched two converted tries in three minutes.
Dombrandt reduced the arrears after a slick dummy through the line from Benson created space and Quins added another from close range on 52 minutes after a break from Northmore, with Hammond diving through a crowd to touch down on the line, with Benson’s third conversion making it a five-point game.
The hosts could breathe again on 58 minutes when Grondona plunged over to end a series of goalline probes, with MacGinty adding the two points, and some lightning hands and feet from MacGinty saw the ball spread to Ibitoye on the left to jink his way to the line for try number 13, the joint most in the league this season, with MacGinty adding the extras from the whitewash to restore the 19-point lead and bring up 1,000 in his Premiership career for Bears and Sale.
As Quins wilted in the Bristol sunshine Bears were denied a penalty try for Benson’s slap into touch behind the posts, however Janse van Rensburg barged through a gap to dot down behind the posts to bring up the half-century, with MacGinty adding his sixth conversion.
Pat Lam, Bristol director of rugby, told BBC Radio Bristol:
“I am very proud of this group, this is probably one of the highlights of my time at Bristol Bears.
“We know there’s areas we can improve on. To be missing stardust players for several months at a time, the squad has really gelled together to get us through the tough times.”
[On the derby date at the Rec on Friday night] “We’re excited. Bath have only lost three games this year, and we’ve beaten them twice.
“We’ve played them 14 times since we’ve been back in the Premiership, won all of them at Ashton Gate, once at the Principality and we’ve won more at the Rec than we’ve lost.
Bristol: Heward, Ravouvou, Janse van Rensburg, Williams, Ibitoye; MacGinty, Randall; Thomas, Oghre, Kloska, Rubiolo, Batley, Grondona, Harding, Mata.
Replacements: Thacker, Woolmore, Lahiff, Owen, Luatua, Marmion, Byrne, Bates.
Harlequins: David; Isgro, Beard, Northmore, Murley; Benson, Porter; Baxter, Walker, Lamositele, J Green, Hammond, Kenningham, Evans, Dombrandt.
Replacements: Jibulu, Els, Streeter, Launchbury, Lawday, Murray, Kerr, Halfpenny.