WORLD RUGBY Paul Treu on leaving the Kenya sevens set-up, the World Series and the Olympics
World Rugby President Bernard Lapasset welcomes the approval by the IOC membership at the 127th IOC Session in Monaco of the 40 recommendations that comprise Olympic Agenda 2020, a strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement. Lapasset said: “This is a significant moment for the Olympic Movement and World Rugby is delighted to […]
– South Africa win Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens – Blitzboks also lead HSBC Sevens World Series after three rounds – Draw made for round 4 in New Zealand South Africa won their second successive Cup title of the HSBC Sevens World Series, beating New Zealand 26-17 to also defend their Cell C Nelson […]
Abstract With increasing attention given to the development and implementation of psychological interventions during the sport injury rehabilitation process, there is a need to document the effectiveness of these interventions. The purpose of this review was to summarize the empirical findings of the effects of psychological interventions in reducing post-injury psychological consequences and improving psychological […]
A growing body of research literature finds that in addition to improved physical health, sport plays a primarily positive role in youth development, including improved academic achievement, higher self-esteem, fewer behavioral problems, and better psychosocial.29,30 Many studies focus on the effects of sport on the five “C’s”—competence, confidence, connections, character, and caring—which are considered critical […]
The Irish Sports Council say schools are ‘a law unto themselves’ The general consensus in schools is ‘no supplements allowed’ but the temptation remains for those unlikely to experience this level of competition again. Photograph: Inpho/Morgan Treacy > https://twitter.com/Inphosports “Everyone has a personal gold medal. That might be just making the First XV of your […]
To qualify for entry onto the Leinster Academy, a player must have the potential to play senior international rugby and be willing to undertake and complete the programme. The players involved in the Academy have all come through the development pathway. An introduction to the Academy Programme They are identified and monitored through the elite […]
Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO > > https://twitter.com/Inphosports SUNDAY INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST Paul Kimmage was on The Last Word with Matt Cooper this evening talking about the possibility of performance enhancing drug use in Irish rugby. Kimmage had a recent column in the newspaper that described his suspicions about drug use in rugby. The author of Rough Ride […]
The physical nature of gridiron football has caused concerns about it being played at high school level and the correct concussion protocols ulitised by coaches and medical staff. Photograph: Getty Images) A photograph did the rounds last weekend of Muhammad Ali and the rapper Snoop Dogg hanging together at a high school gridiron game in […]
By Barry Coughlan Not everyone is happy the way the Munster Branch has conducted affairs in relation to the Munster Senior Cup. However, Tom Tierney, who spent much of his playing career in Limerick and Munster, believes in years to come anyone possessing a Munster Cup medal will treasure it as much as players did […]