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The Herald Scotland
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Huw Jones believes Lions' centre options are interchangeable as first Test looms
The 31-year-old ran in two tries in Sydney – the first the product of his understanding with Scotland midfield partner Sione Tuipulotu – in the most eye-catching performance from a 12 or 13 so far on tour. Jones shone against the New South Wales Waratahs (Robbie Stephenson/PA) If the Lions are to blend their best performing centres against the Wallabies in the first Test on July 19, then Bundee Aki and Jones will start. The conundrum facing Farrell with two matches to go before the Brisbane opener is whether to reward form or opt for the familiarity provided by the ready-made units of Tuipulotu and Jones or Ireland's Aki and Garry Ringrose. Jones, however, believes after being in camp for three weeks, the quartet have reached a point where they are interchangeable. 'As a centre group we have been working really hard to get the connections with all of us,' the Glasgow Warriors back said. 'For the first try, Sione knows where I'm going to be. We have played loads together and it's all about timing. 'It worked against the Waratahs, but there's no saying it wouldn't have worked with any other player. 'We have worked as a unit in building those sorts of connections, whatever combination plays in the next couple of games, so hopefully we will see more results like that. Huw Jones at the double in the first half 🦁#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 5, 2025 'We bounce loads of ideas off each other in terms of rugby stuff, but socially as well it has been great to get to know the others. They are great guys and that makes it easier. 'If you enjoy each other's company then you're willing to spend the time with each other on and off the field. That goes for the whole squad. 'It has been a really enjoyable couple of weeks, but once we get on the field we are giving each other all the secrets and trying to help each other out as much as we can.' Jones has scored three tries in as many appearances for the Lions and having joined the tour with a niggling Achilles problem, he is now flying. 'After the Six Nations I was struggling with injury. I got it scanned late on in the season and we managed to then have a bit of an intervention,' he said. 'It definitely feels better now, which is good. I didn't play much since the Six Nations, just two games. 'So over this last week it has been good over to get two 80 minutes in a row and a bit off the bench against the Western Force. I feel like I have shaken off the dust.'
Glasgow Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Huw Jones believes Lions' centre options are interchangeable as first Test looms
While a host of Andy Farrell's men played their way out of contention for the series against Australia in an unimpressive 21-10 victory over the New South Wales Waratahs, Jones seized his chance with both hands. The 31-year-old ran in two tries in Sydney – the first the product of his understanding with Scotland midfield partner Sione Tuipulotu – in the most eye-catching performance from a 12 or 13 so far on tour. Jones shone against the New South Wales Waratahs (Robbie Stephenson/PA) If the Lions are to blend their best performing centres against the Wallabies in the first Test on July 19, then Bundee Aki and Jones will start. The conundrum facing Farrell with two matches to go before the Brisbane opener is whether to reward form or opt for the familiarity provided by the ready-made units of Tuipulotu and Jones or Ireland's Aki and Garry Ringrose. Jones, however, believes after being in camp for three weeks, the quartet have reached a point where they are interchangeable. 'As a centre group we have been working really hard to get the connections with all of us,' the Glasgow Warriors back said. 'For the first try, Sione knows where I'm going to be. We have played loads together and it's all about timing. 'It worked against the Waratahs, but there's no saying it wouldn't have worked with any other player. 'We have worked as a unit in building those sorts of connections, whatever combination plays in the next couple of games, so hopefully we will see more results like that. Huw Jones at the double in the first half 🦁#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 5, 2025 'We bounce loads of ideas off each other in terms of rugby stuff, but socially as well it has been great to get to know the others. They are great guys and that makes it easier. 'If you enjoy each other's company then you're willing to spend the time with each other on and off the field. That goes for the whole squad. 'It has been a really enjoyable couple of weeks, but once we get on the field we are giving each other all the secrets and trying to help each other out as much as we can.' Jones has scored three tries in as many appearances for the Lions and having joined the tour with a niggling Achilles problem, he is now flying. 'After the Six Nations I was struggling with injury. I got it scanned late on in the season and we managed to then have a bit of an intervention,' he said. 'It definitely feels better now, which is good. I didn't play much since the Six Nations, just two games. 'So over this last week it has been good over to get two 80 minutes in a row and a bit off the bench against the Western Force. I feel like I have shaken off the dust.'
Rhyl Journal
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Wimbledon diary: Arthur Ashe remembered and Kasatkina's earring causes problems
Ashe became the first black player to win the men's singles title after beating fellow American Jimmy Connors 6–1 6–1 5–7 6–4 in the final on July 5, 1975. It was his third and final grand slam success following victories at the 1968 US Open and 1970 Australian Open. He also captained the US Davis Cup team. Champion. Trailblazer. Activist. Icon. Remembering the late, great Arthur Ashe, 50 years on from his 1975 gentlemen's singles triumph.#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2025 To celebrate the anniversary, Wimbledon have an installation in the International Tennis Centre tunnel and a new museum display about him. Growing up, Ashe, who died aged 49 in 1993 after contracting AIDS from a blood transfusion during heart surgery in the early 1980s, had been refused permission to play tennis in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia because of his skin colour. **** British and Irish sporting stars crammed into the Royal Box on day six. World Cup final hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst, five-time Olympic rowing champion Sir Steve Redgrave and former cricket star Lord Botham were among the special guests. They were joined on Centre Court by Olympic champions Dame Denise Lewis, Dame Kelly Holmes and Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny, in addition to a host of Paralympians, including 19-time gold medallist Dame Sarah Storey. As is tradition on middle Saturday of the Championships, the host of famous faces from across the sporting spectrum were invited by All England Club chair Debbie Jevans. **** Britain's Jodie Burrage had a mixed day. The 26-year-old was up early to watch boyfriend Ben White make his British and Irish Lions debut in a 26-10 win over New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney. She then joined forces with Sonay Kartal in the women's doubles, losing 6-3 6-1 to 11th seeds Beatriz Haddad Maia and Laura Siegemund. **** Women's 16th seed Daria Kasatkina endured a day to forget. During a straight-sets exit at the hands of Liudmila Samsonova, which featured two rain delays, she lost a game after her earring become caught in her shirt. 🗣 "I've never seen that before!" 👂🏻💍 Not an ideal way to lose a game 😬#Wimbledon — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 5, 2025 **** 'It's really not easy, part of you is telling yourself to just put a bunch of balls into the court and that's all you have to do but she is an amazing player, injuries or no injuries.' – Emma Navarro on defeating defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova, who required medical treatment during the match. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning, with highs of 24C, according to the Met Office.
Powys County Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Wimbledon diary: Arthur Ashe remembered and Kasatkina's earring causes problems
Wimbledon remembered trailblazer Arthur Ashe – 50 years on from his historic Centre Court triumph. Ashe became the first black player to win the men's singles title after beating fellow American Jimmy Connors 6–1 6–1 5–7 6–4 in the final on July 5, 1975. It was his third and final grand slam success following victories at the 1968 US Open and 1970 Australian Open. He also captained the US Davis Cup team. Champion. Trailblazer. Activist. Icon. Remembering the late, great Arthur Ashe, 50 years on from his 1975 gentlemen's singles triumph. #Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2025 To celebrate the anniversary, Wimbledon have an installation in the International Tennis Centre tunnel and a new museum display about him. Growing up, Ashe, who died aged 49 in 1993 after contracting AIDS from a blood transfusion during heart surgery in the early 1980s, had been refused permission to play tennis in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia because of his skin colour. **** British and Irish sporting stars crammed into the Royal Box on day six. World Cup final hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst, five-time Olympic rowing champion Sir Steve Redgrave and former cricket star Lord Botham were among the special guests. They were joined on Centre Court by Olympic champions Dame Denise Lewis, Dame Kelly Holmes and Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny, in addition to a host of Paralympians, including 19-time gold medallist Dame Sarah Storey. As is tradition on middle Saturday of the Championships, the host of famous faces from across the sporting spectrum were invited by All England Club chair Debbie Jevans. **** Britain's Jodie Burrage had a mixed day. The 26-year-old was up early to watch boyfriend Ben White make his British and Irish Lions debut in a 26-10 win over New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney. She then joined forces with Sonay Kartal in the women's doubles, losing 6-3 6-1 to 11th seeds Beatriz Haddad Maia and Laura Siegemund. **** Women's 16th seed Daria Kasatkina endured a day to forget. During a straight-sets exit at the hands of Liudmila Samsonova, which featured two rain delays, she lost a game after her earring become caught in her shirt. 🗣 "I've never seen that before!" 👂🏻💍 Not an ideal way to lose a game 😬 #Wimbledon — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 5, 2025 **** Quote of the day 'It's really not easy, part of you is telling yourself to just put a bunch of balls into the court and that's all you have to do but she is an amazing player, injuries or no injuries.' – Emma Navarro on defeating defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova, who required medical treatment during the match. Picture of the day Stat of the day Sunday's weather forecast
Leader Live
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Wimbledon diary: Arthur Ashe remembered and Kasatkina's earring causes problems
Ashe became the first black player to win the men's singles title after beating fellow American Jimmy Connors 6–1 6–1 5–7 6–4 in the final on July 5, 1975. It was his third and final grand slam success following victories at the 1968 US Open and 1970 Australian Open. He also captained the US Davis Cup team. Champion. Trailblazer. Activist. Icon. Remembering the late, great Arthur Ashe, 50 years on from his 1975 gentlemen's singles triumph.#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2025 To celebrate the anniversary, Wimbledon have an installation in the International Tennis Centre tunnel and a new museum display about him. Growing up, Ashe, who died aged 49 in 1993 after contracting AIDS from a blood transfusion during heart surgery in the early 1980s, had been refused permission to play tennis in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia because of his skin colour. **** British and Irish sporting stars crammed into the Royal Box on day six. World Cup final hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst, five-time Olympic rowing champion Sir Steve Redgrave and former cricket star Lord Botham were among the special guests. They were joined on Centre Court by Olympic champions Dame Denise Lewis, Dame Kelly Holmes and Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny, in addition to a host of Paralympians, including 19-time gold medallist Dame Sarah Storey. As is tradition on middle Saturday of the Championships, the host of famous faces from across the sporting spectrum were invited by All England Club chair Debbie Jevans. **** Britain's Jodie Burrage had a mixed day. The 26-year-old was up early to watch boyfriend Ben White make his British and Irish Lions debut in a 26-10 win over New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney. She then joined forces with Sonay Kartal in the women's doubles, losing 6-3 6-1 to 11th seeds Beatriz Haddad Maia and Laura Siegemund. **** Women's 16th seed Daria Kasatkina endured a day to forget. During a straight-sets exit at the hands of Liudmila Samsonova, which featured two rain delays, she lost a game after her earring become caught in her shirt. 🗣 "I've never seen that before!" 👂🏻💍 Not an ideal way to lose a game 😬#Wimbledon — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 5, 2025 **** 'It's really not easy, part of you is telling yourself to just put a bunch of balls into the court and that's all you have to do but she is an amazing player, injuries or no injuries.' – Emma Navarro on defeating defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova, who required medical treatment during the match. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning, with highs of 24C, according to the Met Office.
