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Telegraph
25 minutes ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Elliot Daly is justifying Lions selection and could play in Tests once again
Versatility can make a victim of players, but it can also present a path to defining opportunities. Elliot Daly, on his third tour with the British and Irish Lions and on course to add to his five Test appearances after a polished performance in Perth, stands as testament to that. For Andy Farrell's crop of 2025, full-back is a position that is in a certain degree of flux. Blair Kinghorn was the sole player to make the initial Lions squad from a Top 14 club, which was an endorsement of his Test credentials because the Scot could join up only at the very end of June if Toulouse reached the domestic decider. Farrell will now welcome him into the fold after Kinghorn played 100 minutes to help Toulouse edge past Union Bordeaux-Bègles in a compelling contest that went to extra-time. Compounding the uncertainty has been a calf issue for Hugo Keenan, which is proving problematic. Ireland's front-line No 15 has not played at all since Leinster's defeat of Scarlets on May 31. Kinghorn and Keenan are both excellent players. Each of them deserves a tilt at the Test series. Yet, at this stage, it is impossible to count on them coming through with 100 per cent conviction. What a relief for Farrell, then, that he has in his squad a player who began the 2019 World Cup final at full-back. To detail other impressive accomplishments, Daly also boasts Test starts for the Lions at left wing and outside centre. His aerial solidity and positioning have improved over recent years and Steve Borthwick whisked him back into the England set-up during the 2025 Six Nations, with positive results. It was clear, too, that Daly was an assertive speaker in the Lions' post-match huddle at the Aviva Stadium last Friday. On Saturday evening at Optus stadium, in what was eventually a comfortable victory for Farrell's men, the 32-year-old stated his case to add the Lions 15 jersey to his 11 from 2017 and 13 from 2021. In the 15th minute, with the scores tied at 7-7 and the Force ruffling feathers, Daly stepped up at first-receiver to send a raking kick in behind the hosts. Thanks to this left-footed strike, the Lions controlled territory and eventually went ahead when Tomos Williams latched on to Henry Pollock's surge. Daly scored the Lions' third, a settler five minutes from half-time. He and Pollock were the two Lions to stay on Finn Russell's wavelength when the Scotland fly-half, surely bound for the Test team, shaped towards the corner before tapping a penalty and punishing the Force for switching off. In the opening seconds of the second half, Daly turned to tidy up another restart receipt that the Lions had botched, offloading to Mack Hansen behind his own try-line. Those two have struck up an obvious understanding over the first two matches of this trip. Daly and Hansen dovetailed nicely against Argentina and then again on Saturday against the Force. Watching as intuitive players from different nations develop their chemistry on the run is among the most fascinating aspects of any Lions tour. It was interesting that Russell entrusted touch-finders towards the right flank to Daly and more slick interventions followed. The latter joined the line outside Sione Tuipulotu for a swift take-and-give that allowed Mack Hansen to release Garry Ringrose. Daly was decisive when returning kicks all evening and, in the 68th minute, he beat Matt Proctor with a beautiful step off his left foot before lifting an offload to James Lowe as he tumbled to the ground. Pollock was in support, the Lions earned a breakdown penalty and would snaffle their seventh try when Daly arced around Marcus Smith to slip through the defensive line and underneath the posts. By this stage, the Force were spent. Nic White, their skipper, admitted afterwards that the scoreline blew out because their opponents were able to maintain a level of intensity that his colleagues could not match. But the Lions' last score, finished by Alex Mitchell, was one more showcase of Daly's class. Seeming to weigh up a kick-pass towards the right touchline, he instead flung a flat pass off his left hand that sailed perfectly into the path of Tuipulotu. The Lions were away, Hansen and Mitchell flooding through to reach a half-century. Perhaps unfairly, Daly became a symbol of how the 2021 Lions went into their shells after he was clattered on the gain-line by Lukhanyo Am, the Springboks centre. Four years on, Farrell is evidently aiming towards a more intrepid style. And Daly is enjoying himself. Among the players praised by Brian O'Driscoll at full-time, the Saracens utility man was name-checked first. Kinghorn and Keenan may hit the ground running for the Lions and demand inclusion when the Tests come around. If Farrell opts for a six-two split of forwards on the bench, there are other adaptable backs such as Tommy Freeman (covering wing, outside centre and full-back), Kinghorn (full-back, wing and fly-half), Hansen (wing, full-back and fly-half at a push), Ringrose (outside centre and wing) and Marcus Smith (fly-half and full-back) to cover bases. Daly, though, has undoubtedly put himself in a strong position. Over the next few weeks, he could write another chapter in an extraordinary career.
News.com.au
an hour ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Foul sight insight house for sale as housing crisis deepens in WA
A dilapidated house complete with a dead mouse squashed into the carpet and syringes on the bathroom sink has been snapped up half an hour after its first and only home open. The property in Armadale, about 40 minutes east of Perth, sold on May 31 for $480,000 with no clean-up and its backyard resembling a stinky communal rubbish tip. The home's sale came as yet another brutal reflection of how broken Australia's housing market has become, particularly in Western Australia where properties were formerly relatively cheap. And it's not like the three-bedroom wreck at 12 Cambell Road was up for one of those 'worst home on the best street' awards either. Graffiti artists had taken liberties on fences after fence, there were front verges that looked more like car yards than residential homes, and let's just say the neighbours didn't exactly have a welcoming presence about them. Of course, none of these factors matter in a market starved of affordable supply where even houses that look like crime scenes attracted interest from dozens of keen buyers. For millennials and first-home buyers it's yet another slap in the face. If this is what your life savings can buy, you have to start asking yourself what hope is left. Andrew Byl, one of the agents representing the property, told Brooko Moves during the property's home open he didn't even know there was a dead mouse inside, nor that syringes had been left in the bathroom. 'I didn't look that far,' he said while laughing, then agreed it added to the home's 'character'. Mr Byl was rightly confident the house would sell, rodent corpse or not. 'It will be sold in the next half-hour,' he said, as upwards of 30 groups of people poured into the property, mindful not to step on the ample junk splayed throughout it. 'Well we've had it on the market for a few days and the phone hasn't stopped,' he added. A few years ago, the same house wouldn't been 'lucky to sell for $300,000', Mr Byl said. Now, he claimed that if it was cleaned up, it could easily sell for at least $600,000. The agent went on to confess he knew nothing about the home's history, apart from the fact it looked to be 'a solid home'. Beneath a massive mound of rubbish, on closer inspection, turned out to be a backyard pool. It was so heavily disguised Mr Byl hadn't realised that was there either. His projection was proved correct and the house was snapped up shortly after the inspection. It was an unbelievably quick transaction, especially considering the house was a genuine safety hazard and had more dead animals than functional lights and doorknobs (one door was being held shut with a knotted electrical cable). Still, properties like this hit the market almost every day across Perth as locals look to cash in on the house price boom. Median house prices across Perth have skyrocketed to more than $700,000 and outer suburbs like Armadale, which were once considered affordable, are surging as desperate buyers fight for scraps. The Real Estate Institute of WA recently revealed housing stock was at a record low, with fewer than 4000 properties listed for sale. This was a 40 per cent drop from the five-year average. On a national scale, the story's just as grim. CoreLogic data showed house prices in capital cities have climbed by over 35 per cent since the pandemic, while wages have barely budged. The great Australian dream isn't just slipping out of reach, it's now in full-blown free fall. Young Australians have been left competing for homes with rotting carpet, graffiti-tagged fences and biohazards in the bathroom. A full-length video of the Armadale house is available at brookomoves on YouTube.
Sustainability Times
an hour ago
- Business
- Sustainability Times
A Man Uncovers $2 Million in Cash and 50 Gold Bars During Renovation—and Stuns Everyone by Calling the Police
IN A NUTSHELL 💰 During a home renovation, an Australian man discovered a hidden treasure of 110 pounds of gold and $2 million in cash. 🔍 The find raised questions about the mysterious origin of the treasure and why it was concealed in a wall. of the treasure and why it was concealed in a wall. 🛡️ The homeowner exhibited remarkable integrity by immediately contacting local authorities, setting an example of honesty. by immediately contacting local authorities, setting an example of honesty. 🕵️ Investigations linked the gold to the 1982 Perth Mint heist, potentially solving a decades-old criminal mystery. Life can sometimes present us with the most extraordinary surprises, as demonstrated by the stunning story of Dave, an Australian whose home renovation project turned into an adventure novel-worthy discovery. While undertaking simple renovations in his new home in New South Wales, this ordinary man found himself facing a significant moral dilemma. Behind an unassuming wall, Dave uncovered a hidden treasure: 110 pounds of gold and a staggering $2 million in cash. Such unexpected finds during renovations are rare, often leading to both a financial opportunity and ethical choices. An Exceptional Discovery During Renovation When Dave began renovating his recently acquired home, he certainly didn't expect the demolition of a simple wall to completely upend his life. Behind this seemingly ordinary partition lay a genuine treasure: approximately 50 gold bars, each weighing about one pound, along with a colossal sum of cash. In a moment, this ordinary man's life was transformed by a fortune that could have dramatically altered his everyday existence. While home renovations occasionally yield surprises, few are of this magnitude. In this case, fate placed an exceptional financial opportunity before Dave. Discoveries during renovations are more common than one might think. Some people find historic documents, vintage photographs, or old coins of little value. Others unearth forgotten personal items left behind by previous occupants, concealed architectural features, or even hidden messages or inscriptions on walls. However, stumbling upon such a quantity of gold and cash is truly exceptional, raising immediate questions about the mysterious origin of this hidden treasure and why someone chose to conceal such wealth within a wall. 'They Cut Through Rock Like Butter': New Remote-Controlled Giant Robotic Saw Unleashed With Terrifying Precision and Power Integrity in the Face of Financial Temptation Faced with this extraordinary situation, Dave exhibited remarkable integrity. Without hesitation, he contacted local authorities to report his discovery, even before informing his wife. In a society where financial gain often supersedes honesty, his exemplary behavior deserves recognition. In the face of such a sum, various reactions are possible: Possible Reaction Potential Consequences Keep the Treasure Secretly Legal Risks, Conscience Issues Consult a Lawyer First Reflection Period, Legal Advice Inform Only Family Collective Decision, Risk of Leaks Contact Police Immediately Legal Compliance, Full Transparency The Australian authorities quickly took charge of this unusual case. The fortune was seized while investigators attempted to determine its exact origin and the circumstances of its concealment. This standard procedure aims to verify whether these assets originate from illegal activities. 'Russia on High Alert': Lockheed's Groundbreaking Weapon Propels U.S. Military Power to Unprecedented Global Dominance Clues to a Famous Historical Heist The investigation conducted by Australian authorities quickly established a potential link to a significant criminal event. According to several local media outlets, the discovered gold bars could be connected to the spectacular Perth Mint heist in 1982. This institution, representing Australia's official currency and one of the largest gold processors globally, had fallen victim to an audacious robbery. The coincidence is striking: during this historic heist, exactly 49 gold bars vanished, a number nearly identical to the 50 bars discovered by Dave in his home. This intriguing similarity did not escape investigators who are delving deeper into this promising lead. If this hypothesis proves true, the discovery would constitute a partial resolution to a decades-old criminal enigma. Dave's story could thus become an important chapter in Australian criminal history, while also raising new questions about the identity of the heist's perpetrators and the circumstances leading to the treasure's concealment in this specific house. Shocking Revelation in Tech Industry: A 1.5 Billion Dollar 'Fake AI' Exposed With 700 Real-Time Coders Operating From India The final fate of this treasure remains uncertain. If investigations reveal a legal origin, Dave might potentially recover all or part of this fortune, turning his good deed into an unexpected windfall as surprising as his initial discovery. The Ethical and Financial Implications Dave's discovery opens up a broader conversation about the ethical and financial implications of such finds. While the immediate reaction might be to keep the treasure, the legal and moral ramifications are significant. Choosing transparency and legality, as Dave did, not only sets a commendable example but also ensures that any subsequent actions are within the bounds of the law. This approach highlights the importance of integrity in situations where temptation is high, emphasizing that honesty can often lead to unexpected rewards. The handling of found treasures raises questions about ownership, legal procedures, and the ultimate resolution of such cases. In many jurisdictions, laws dictate that found property must be reported to authorities, especially when it involves significant value. This ensures that any potential claims to the property can be assessed and that the origins of the items are thoroughly investigated. Dave's decision to inform the police aligns with these legal expectations, reinforcing the notion that doing the right thing is crucial, even when faced with life-changing discoveries. As we reflect on Dave's extraordinary find, we are left pondering the ripple effects of his actions. What might you do if faced with a similar situation? Would integrity guide your choices, or would the allure of financial gain prove too tempting to resist? Our author used artificial intelligence to enhance this article. Did you like it? 4.5/5 (21)
Malay Mail
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
British ultra long-distance runner smashes record with 60-day, 3,800km run across Australia for charity
SYDNEY, June 29 — British former footballer Fran Hurndall completed a 3,800km charity run across Australia today, claiming the fastest time on record for a woman. Raising money for victims of domestic violence, Hurndall ran the distance from Perth to Sydney in 60 days, her team said, despite suffering from an Achilles tendon injury and infected blisters. 'The run has been a wild ride and the physical and mental struggle has been unbelievable,' the 33-year-old said in a statement. 'What I have had to go through is absolutely nothing compared to the struggle of those women who live with the threat of domestic violence every single day.' Hurndall finished 17 days quicker than the previous claimed women's record in 2023, a team spokeswoman said, adding that she planned to lodge her accomplishment with Guinness World Records. — AFP
RNZ News
2 hours ago
- Sport
- RNZ News
Rugby: Pollock relishing 'big occasions' after eye-catching performance in Lions opener
Henry Pollock (left) congratulates Lions teammate Dan Sheehan after scoring a try during their win over the Western Force in Perth. Photo: Photosport British & Irish Lions forward Henry Pollock said he is relishing the competition for places in Andy Farrell's line-up after a stand-out performance in the 54-7 win over the Western Force in Perth kicked off the squad's six-week Australian tour. The 20-year-old number eight, making his first Lions start, put on a lively showing in front of a big crowd at Perth Stadium, setting up one try before earning field position for another as well as picking up a yellow card in the first half. "I love the big occasions," said Pollock, who is the youngest member of the Lions squad. "What a great group and I just wanted to be here." Pollock was included in the travelling party despite playing just once for England. The Northampton Saints forward scored a pair of tries on his debut against Wales in the Six Nations in March. He was prominent from the start against the Force, and it was his line-break in the 15th minute that set up Welsh scrumhalf Tomos Williams to give the Lions a lead that Farrell's side would not relinquish. Pollock was sin-binned in the 39th minute and then put the Lions in the perfect position to score through Joe McCarthy in the 53rd minute when he chased down his own chip behind the Force defence. "It was a fun game and we all really enjoyed it," said Pollock. "It's an amazing group and environment to be part of - we're the four best nations, the best players in the northern hemisphere. "I'm honoured to be here ... this kind of campaign and this kind of group is only together for a short amount of time and we're trying to write history. "So we're just trying to get as close as we can together. "There's loads of boys fighting for positions and that's what you want." Pollock's lack of experience saw his inclusion in the squad questioned in some quarters, but Farrell is confident the Englishman will continue to improve as the tour progresses. "He is certainly a point of difference," said Farrell. "He is learning all the time." -Reuters
