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State of Origin hero Brian To'o and wife Moesha Crichton-Ropati expecting second child
Star NSW winger Brian To'o and his wife Moesha Crichton-Ropati are expecting their second child. The couple made the announcement in a beautiful Instagram post on Thursday, the day after To'o's Blues went down in the State of Origin decider. 'Another debutant winger added to the family 🎀 Princess To'o,' the pair wrote. The post was flooded with messages of love from family, friends and fans. 'Can't wait for our baby girl 🥹😭 we love yous (sic) so much,' said Leone Crichton, whose NRL star husband Stephen is a cousin of Crichton-Ropati. Stephen's sister Harmony added: 'What a blessinggg🥹🥹🥹 congratulations fam 💖.' Tuesday Rovere, who has worked with To'o's NRL club Penrith, said: 'congratulations you guys, this is so special'. That To'o's post was inundated with love is no surprise, given how admired he is by fans around the league. And we got a reminder of just why he is so popular on Wednesday night, when To'o was lauded for a classy gesture towards opposition captain Cameron Munster. To'o paid tribute to the Maroons skipper's late father, who died in the leadup to game three, by writing Steven Munster's name on his arm tape before the game. The Penrith star later shared a video of his forearm, taken pre-match, which showed the message among a number of other personal details he carried with him onto Accor Stadium. Steven's name was written and underlined next to a religious cross and a love heart. 'No weapon formed against me. Go time baby. Rest in love Steven Munster,' To'o captioned the video. The classy act didn't go unnoticed from fans, who celebrated To'o's thoughtfulness. 'Brian To'o isn't just my favourite player for his on-field performances, it's stuff like this which is why I love this dude so much,' one Panthers fan said. 'Cameron Munster was his rival last night and he still wrote Cam's dads name on his wrist tape. 'Pure class right here, rest in peace Steven Munster.'
7NEWS
33 minutes ago
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Still my idol: Nicho Hynes delivers touching tribute to Cam Munster after Cronulla down Dolphins
Nicho Hynes has offered a touching tribute to Cameron Munster following the sudden death of his father, revealing he still views the Melbourne star as his idol. Hynes crossed twice in Cronulla's 24-12 win over the Dolphins on Friday night, in what was close to the Sharks halfback's best game of the season. The Cronulla No.7 had Munster's father's name Steven written on his wristband, days after Queensland dedicated their State of Origin series win to the family. Hynes also revealed his post-try celebration for the first four-pointer was a tribute to Munster, performing a dance the pair used to do together while at the Storm. 'I've just been thinking about him a lot,' Hynes said afterwards. 'I've been talking to my girlfriend about it. It's like, that could have been me. That could be anyone waking up without their dad or a parent. 'I'm sending lots of love to his family. I just remember after games at Melbourne, seeing his old man and old lady in the sheds. Always smiling and happy. 'It touched me a lot, big time.' Munster sat out Melbourne's trip to Newcastle on Saturday after returning to his family in Rockhampton following his inspirational effort in State of Origin III. Hynes said he had watched Munster's game-three performance with pride, after the 30-year-old took him under his wing from the moment he arrived at Melbourne in late 2018. 'In my first pre-season there I was a nobody. I was literally there on a train-and-trial deal and he didn't have to give me any time of day,' Hynes said. 'But he ended up having me at his house for a couple of weeks and whenever he wanted to go for a feed, he'd ask me to go for a feed. 'He was just someone who was so nice and caring and wanted to help out and make me better. 'I looked up to him. I've looked up to him ever since I met him. He's just someone I idolise. 'Even now, seeing the way he's handled it and went out and performed the other night, I don't think I've seen and played with a better rugby league player live.'
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Aussie Cherneka Johnson becomes undisputed boxing world champion
Australian based Cherneka 'Sugar Neekz' Johnson is the new undisputed bantamweight world champion after producing a stellar performance on the women's boxing showcase in New York on Saturday (AEST). Fighting on the undercard of the trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano in Madison Square Garden, Johnson put on a clinic in her fight against American Shurretta Metcalf, securing a stoppage win late in the bout. Johnson dominated the fight and connected with a flurry of punches on Metcalf in the fourth round, causing her opponent to stumble and fall backwards to the canvas — which was ruled a knockdown. A clip of that moment shared by Netflix said: 'Cherneka Johnson BULLYING Shurretta Metcalf.' Johnson was well up on the scorecards when the referee said he wasn't satisfied with how Metcalf was reacting to the punches, waving off the fight before the ninth round could begin. Watch highlights from Cherneka Johnson's win in the video above The Aussie raised her arms in celebration and she held the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO bantamweight belts in the ring in front of YouTube Jake Paul, who is a major backer of female fight cards. Johnson said: 'I've envisioned this moment so I already feel like I've been her before. 'This is my moment and I get to share it with my team. To be on this amazing card representing women's boxing, to showcase women in boxing, I'm so thankful and grateful.' Main Event's Ben Damon posted on X: 'Superstar performance from New Zealand-born, Australian-based Cherneka Johnson who is now the undisputed bantamweight champion of the world.' Johnson now has a record of 18-2 (8KOs). The 30-year-old had previously held the IBF super bantamweight title before losing to Brit Ellie Scotney in 2023. Scotney defeated Yamileth Mercardo on Saturday to retain her undisputed super bantamweight titles. It is a big week for Australian boxing, with Tim Tszyu taking on Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas on July 20 as he seeks revenge for his loss in March last year than turned into a bloody war. Manny Pacquiao is also fighting on that card against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.
