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Irish Examiner
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Keano's homecoming at Marquee met with thunderous applause
We are filing into our seats and the crowd is all chatter. 'He's punctual, he hates being late.' Another nods. 'It's starting bang on at eight, I'd be shocked if he was late!' This is no standard Marquee gig. It's Roy Keane's homecoming, and when Keano tells you to be in your seat by 8pm, you'd better be in your seat. Ticketholders, whether local Corkonians or sporting heroes such as Olympic gold medal boxer Kellie Harrington, are all seated by 8pm and Keano follows a fashionable 12 minutes later shoulder to shoulder with Roddy Doyle. Luckily, his hometown audience is well versed in the mercurial Mayfield man's ways so when he appears there is thunderous applause from an awaiting and appreciative Live at the Marquee audience that no doubt echoes across the river near his childhood home in Ballinderry Park. His chat with Dublin author Doyle touches upon all aspects of his life, from his Cork roots and Mayfield pride to his infamous Saipan clash with Mick McCarthy. It is a candid evening of conversation and Keane is not shy about his opinion, taking digs at players he doesn't rate, slagging off those he does like, and admitting a very rare thing for a Cork man: 'I can tolerate Dublin, I suppose…' Read More Roy Keane returns to Cork ahead of three nights of conversation at LATM
The Advertiser
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. "Family is very important to Keano and he and his partner have just welcomed their first child and it's great that they'll be able to continue to raise their family here on the Coast."
West Australian
29-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. "Family is very important to Keano and he and his partner have just welcomed their first child and it's great that they'll be able to continue to raise their family here on the Coast."
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. "Family is very important to Keano and he and his partner have just welcomed their first child and it's great that they'll be able to continue to raise their family here on the Coast."
