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Otago Daily Times
21 hours ago
- Climate
- Otago Daily Times
Edmond Cup set to be run in seriously wet conditions
Becky de la Harpe shapes as a favourite in what looks to be a wet running of the Edmonds Cup today. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON Today's Edmond Cup is shaping up to be one of the wetter editions in the event's long history. The cross-country race — which dates back to 1916 — has seen its share of adverse conditions over the years, but this will be a test of the newest iteration of the course at Ōtākou Golf Club, with a heavy rain warning in effect. Longtime Edmond Cup-observer Bruce Beath believes the course will fare better than previous venues, crediting the course's absorbent fairways and good runoff for — hopefully — preventing the ankle-deep mud that many harriers' stalwarts will recall from previous races. In the women's 8km race, Becky de la Harpe shapes up as the firm favourite. The Caversham athlete has been in lifetime-best form this year, recording the fastest women's time at every race she has contested this winter. A recent 5km personal best of 17min 55sec reinforces this status. A victory on Saturday would boost her credentials as one of the top distance runners in the South at present. Others in that category include Becky Aitkenhead (currently on parental leave following the birth of her son), recent NZ secondary schools' champion Siena Mackley and NZ schools' representative Millie McFadzien. However, cross-country never provides dead certainties. With defending champion Taryn McLean not competing, Aly Craigie and Alice Cuthbert will be striving to finish on the podium. In the men's race, Oli Chignell will not be returning to defend his title, as he is preparing for the Gold Coast Half Marathon on July 6. The six-time champion beat 2023 champion Ollie O'Sullivan last year over 8km, so with Chignell out of action, the now 38-year-old O'Sullivan will be seeking to return to the top step of the podium. O'Sullivan finished metres ahead of fellow contender Graham Fisher at the Barnes Cross Country earlier in the month, so the race is destined to be tight. Children's and walking events begin at 2pm today. The blue-riband 8km event begins at 2:40pm, with abridged 4km and 6km races running alongside featuring many local junior and master's athletes. An indoor venue will be available for spectators. — Luke Geddes
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass confirm marriage in Instagram post
The couple posted a picture of themselves on Instagram standing on the steps of St George's Town Hall in east London, with confetti raining down upon them. Rouass, 54, is wearing a cream coloured slip-style dress and black cowboy boots, while O'Sullivan, 49, is wearing a navy shirt and trousers. A post shared by Ronnie O'Sullivan (@ronnie) Known as 'The Rocket', O'Sullivan, the seven-time world snooker champion and a recovering addict, captioned his post: 'We finally made it official!! Mr & Mrs O'Sullivan.' Rouass wrote a longer caption which she concluded with the words 'Free Palestine'. She wrote: 'The Palestinians have taught me so much, most importantly to honour human connection, make love your motivator and to keep refreshing it. So after almost a year break … this was one way of pressing the refresh button.' With a reference to the high profile nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, She continued: 'Ok…so it wasn't Venice … that was fully booked (laughing emoji) It was Cable Street in Shadwell where I was born and where my heart belongs. 'It's where in 1936, local activists along with the Jewish community gathered together to demonstrate against the planned fascist BUF marchers and it's on their shoulders we stood today and said our 'I do's'.' Rouass is best known for playing doctor Sahira Shah in Holby City between 2011 and 2021, and Amber Gates in Footballers' Wives, where her character was reportedly based on Victoria Beckham. She has also appeared in Primeval and Spooks, as well as competing as a contestant on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2009, where she was partnered with Anton Du Beke.
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass confirm marriage in Instagram post
Snooker ace Ronnie O'Sullivan and actress Laila Rouass have revealed that they are now husband and wife. The couple posted a picture of themselves on Instagram standing on the steps of St George's Town Hall in east London, with confetti raining down upon them. Rouass, 54, is wearing a cream coloured slip-style dress and black cowboy boots, while O'Sullivan, 49, is wearing a navy shirt and trousers. Known as "The Rocket", O'Sullivan, the seven-time world snooker champion, captioned his post: "We finally made it official!! Mr & Mrs O'Sullivan." Rouass wrote a longer caption which she concluded with the words "Free Palestine". She wrote: "The Palestinians have taught me so much, most importantly to honour human connection, make love your motivator and to keep refreshing it. So after almost a year break … this was one way of pressing the refresh button." With a reference to the high profile nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, She continued: "Ok…so it wasn't Venice … that was fully booked (laughing emoji) It was Cable Street in Shadwell where I was born and where my heart belongs. "It's where in 1936, local activists along with the Jewish community gathered together to demonstrate against the planned fascist BUF marchers and it's on their shoulders we stood today and said our 'I do's'." Rouass is best known for playing doctor Sahira Shah in Holby City between 2011 and 2021, and Amber Gates in Footballers' Wives, where her character was reportedly based on Victoria Beckham. She has also appeared in Primeval and Spooks, as well as competing as a contestant on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2009, where she was partnered with Anton Du Beke.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass marry in private ceremony after reunion
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has tied the knot with his partner Laila Rouass, following a romantic reunion after their split. The couple had previously parted ways nine months ago after a 13-year relationship. However, they rekindled their romance earlier this year, and Laila took to Instagram to announce their marriage, sharing a photo of the happy couple post-ceremony. In her heartfelt Instagram post, Laila wrote: "Palestinians have taught me so much, most importantly to honour human connection, make love your motivator and to keep refreshing it. So l suppose after almost a year was one way of pressing the refresh button. "Ok... so it wasn't was fully booked. "It was Cable Street in Shadwell where I was born and where my heart belongs. It's where in 1936, local activists along with the Jewish community gathered together to demonstrate against the planned fascist BUF marchers. "The Battle of Cable Street was used by my father as an example of how a community rooted in justice, can bring we all have a duty to fight for the freedom and rights of others." "The East End is the land of the immigrants. Its vibrancy, diversity and working class roots is something I treasure. I was born there, I was educated there, today I was married there and I will be buried there because my roots are my roots." "Free Palestine" "Mrs O'Sullivan." A recent report claimed that O'Sullivan, a seven-time world champion, and Rouass are expected to make a fresh start in Dubai after rekindling their romance. The Sun also outlined that O'Sullivan is planning to sell his home in Essex to relocate abroad, with Dubai just atwo-hourflight away from the snooker academy that he has set up in Saudi Arabia. Rumour has it the pair are hoping for a 'fresh break' in the glittering city, though the exact date of their move remains under wraps. A source told the paper, saying: "They've been on and off before but Ronnie really wants to make it work with Laila. She will be joining him in the Middle East and they'll see how it goes."
Leader Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass confirm marriage in Instagram post
The couple posted a picture of themselves on Instagram standing on the steps of St George's Town Hall in east London, with confetti raining down upon them. Rouass, 54, is wearing a cream coloured slip-style dress and black cowboy boots, while O'Sullivan, 49, is wearing a navy shirt and trousers. A post shared by Ronnie O'Sullivan (@ronnie) Known as 'The Rocket', O'Sullivan, the seven-time world snooker champion and a recovering addict, captioned his post: 'We finally made it official!! Mr & Mrs O'Sullivan.' Rouass wrote a longer caption which she concluded with the words 'Free Palestine'. She wrote: 'The Palestinians have taught me so much, most importantly to honour human connection, make love your motivator and to keep refreshing it. So after almost a year break … this was one way of pressing the refresh button.' With a reference to the high profile nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, She continued: 'Ok…so it wasn't Venice … that was fully booked (laughing emoji) It was Cable Street in Shadwell where I was born and where my heart belongs. 'It's where in 1936, local activists along with the Jewish community gathered together to demonstrate against the planned fascist BUF marchers and it's on their shoulders we stood today and said our 'I do's'.' Rouass is best known for playing doctor Sahira Shah in Holby City between 2011 and 2021, and Amber Gates in Footballers' Wives, where her character was reportedly based on Victoria Beckham. She has also appeared in Primeval and Spooks, as well as competing as a contestant on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2009, where she was partnered with Anton Du Beke.
