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InZane Rugby League: Qld selection shocks & what can be done to stop teams abusing the scrum clock?
InZane Rugby League: Qld selection shocks & what can be done to stop teams abusing the scrum clock?

ABC News

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • ABC News

InZane Rugby League: Qld selection shocks & what can be done to stop teams abusing the scrum clock?

On InZane Rugby League Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams discuss the incredible Origin comeback of Josh Papalii and how much impact Gehemat Shibasaki can have in his Origin debut? They also decide on who should kick goals for New South Wales in Origin 3 and who should start out of Max King and Stefano Utoikamanu? The pair also debate whether the Tigers should have fought harder to keep Tallyn Da Silva and how to stop teams running down the scrum clock and kicking drop-outs that deliberately don't go 10 metres.

Wimbledon 2025: Heat forces tennis fans to leave queue as temperatures to hit 34C on hottest-ever start to tournament
Wimbledon 2025: Heat forces tennis fans to leave queue as temperatures to hit 34C on hottest-ever start to tournament

Yahoo

time3 days ago

  • Climate
  • Yahoo

Wimbledon 2025: Heat forces tennis fans to leave queue as temperatures to hit 34C on hottest-ever start to tournament

Tennis fans are queueing in their thousands as Wimbledon prepares to get under way amid a potentially record-breaking heatwave. By 6am, a long line of people snaked its way through Wimbledon Park with fans camping overnight to be among the first to gain entry to the 2025 grand slam at SW19. First in the queue were couple Vicky and Nigel Broad, from South Wales, who pitched up on Friday lunchtime. Mr Broad, 57, said: 'The queue is like a little community. 'You make a load of connections and just talk tennis for the whole weekend.' The couple have queued over 20 times and won tickets in the ballot, but Mr Broad said the queue is the best way to attend Wimbledon. 'I would say it's the greatest sporting event, having been to lots of sporting events like World Cup Football, rugby and boxing,' said Mr Broad.'It's because you meet a load of people and become friends, you have connections for a long, long time. 'We meet people year on year that we haven't seen for a year and then you immediately click back into what you're talking about the year previously,' he said. Brothers Sam and Harry Williams travelled from Cardiff and camped from 5pm on Sunday, placing number 1400 in the queue. The duo have been coming to Wimbledon for the past four years and said they plan to queue for four more nights to watch the tennis. Sam Williams, 24, said: 'It's such a good way to get tickets. I can never get them online as they're always sold out.' He said: 'It's going to be 35 degrees today. It's not going to be good, so we've got a hat and sun cream.' It has emerged some fans abandoned the queue for Centre Court seats because of the scorching temperatures over the weekend. Stewards at Wimbledon Park told The Telegraph that people had been leaving and saying they would come back when the weather is cooler. One said: 'People have arrived and then left, saying they'll come back when the weather is cooler. We're giving regular advice to people turning up about the hot weather and to stay hydrated with water.' Mel Megson, 58 from Margate, told how difficult it was standing in the queue through the heat. She reluctantly camped overnight with her sister who has cancer to fulfil one of her bucket list dreams. She said: 'My will to live has gone home. It's bloody hard work.' She queued from 2pm on Sunday and placed number 1218 in the queue. She said: 'It's my first and last Wimbledon. 'The last thing you want to do when it's really hot is stand in queues. 'I don't mind camping, I'm not so keen on tennis. The things you do for love.' She said: 'We didn't bother bringing a tent. We just slept on a blanket on the floor,' as she was already carrying so many bags of food and clothes. It comes as Monday is set to be one of the hottest June days on record, with highs of 34C expected. That would smash the record for the hottest start to Wimbledon - which was set in 2001 when temperatures hit 29.3C. The hottest day the tournament has seen was on July 1, 2015, when temperatures reached 35.7C. The capital will enter a fourth day of a heatwave, forecast to be hotter than holiday spots in Barbados, Jamaica and Mexico. Since 1960, UK temperatures in June have surpassed 34C in only three years, with the hottest being 35.6C, recorded on June 28 1976. A tropical night may also be on the cards, with parts of England to stay above 20C overnight into Tuesday, the Met Office said. Parts of south-east England could then hit 35C on Tuesday. But, Scotland and Northern Ireland face heavy rain and cooler temperatures. Charlwood in Surrey recorded the hottest temperature of the year so far at 33.2C on June 21. A second amber heat health alert in two weeks came into force on Friday. The alert, which covers London, the East Midlands, the South East, the South West and the East of England, will last until 6pm on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands for the same time period, warning of significant impacts on health and social care services. An amber alert was previously issued for all regions in England on June 19, the first time it had been used since September 2023. Here is the 4cast for Monday 📅Hot across southeast England in particular with temperatures reaching 34 Celsius 🌡️ — Met Office (@metoffice) June 29, 2025 An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. London Fire Brigade assistant commissioner Thomas Goodall said: 'London is already facing its second heatwave of the year and we know that people will be looking forward to getting outside to enjoy the wonderful weather. 'But the high temperatures and low rainfall in recent months means the current risk of wildfires is severe. 'So far this year, firefighters have responded to around 14 wildfires in the capital. Where is the heat building and how long will it last? The week ahead video below tells all and more 👇 — Met Office (@metoffice) June 29, 2025 'There have also been countless callouts to smaller fires involving grass, trees and in other outdoor spaces, as well as in people's gardens. 'During this latest heatwave, it is important everyone acts responsibly to prevent fires from occurring. 'As the weather has been so dry, it only takes a few sparks to lead to a fire spreading rapidly. 'In London, this is can be dangerous because so many of our green spaces lie close to homes and other properties.'

Sam Williams vs. Donovan Ezeiruaku Headlines Dallas Cowboys Camp Competition
Sam Williams vs. Donovan Ezeiruaku Headlines Dallas Cowboys Camp Competition

Yahoo

time4 days ago

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Sam Williams vs. Donovan Ezeiruaku Headlines Dallas Cowboys Camp Competition

Sam Williams vs. Donovan Ezeiruaku Headlines Dallas Cowboys Camp Competition originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With a retooled pass rush, the Dallas Cowboys are set to wreak havoc on opposing offenses in 2025. Advertisement The unit is led by superstar EDGE defender Micah Parsons, who will soon reset the market at his position with a looming contract extension in the range of $40 million per year. The defensive line also includes names like Osa Odighizuwa, Sam Williams, Soloman Thomas, Marshawn Kneeland, Dante Fowler Jr., Payton Turner, Mazi Smith, and second-round rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku. Having an abundance of quality pass rushers is a good problem to have, but it could also force the front office to make some tough decisions down the line. Ezeiruaku has made strong impressions early in the Cowboys offseason program and could push veteran pass rushers for their job this upcoming season—notably fourth-year EDGE rusher Williams. Advertisement The Cowboys selected Williams in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and he has been a sometimes-productive player since stepping foot in Dallas. He suffered a devastating knee injury during training camp last year that caused him to miss the entire 2024 season. Iron sharpens iron and the competition between Williams and Ezeiruaku will be an interesting training camp battle to watch this summer. '[Donovan Ezeiruaku is] doing great. He's doing really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really great,' head coach Brian Schottenheimer said. '...You can't watch the guy and not get excited watching them do the things that we're doing out there on the grass, the things that we saw coming out of Boston College. And then the work ethic is elite.' Is 'EZ' 'great' enough to push Sam? Advertisement With a contract year ahead, Williams aims to return to pre-injury form and play a vital role in a Cowboys pass rush loaded with potential. Related: Cowboys' Dez Bryant Issues All-In Super Bowl Prediction for NFC East Related: Cowboys Front Office Moves Trim NFC East Gap This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.

2 ways this $4.7 million investment can pay off for Cowboys in 2025
2 ways this $4.7 million investment can pay off for Cowboys in 2025

USA Today

time24-06-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

2 ways this $4.7 million investment can pay off for Cowboys in 2025

2025 has been billed as a potential breakout season for fourth-year pass rusher Sam Williams, however the same was said about him the season before. And the season before that. Such is the nature of second-round picks on the Dallas Cowboys. There always seems to be extended optimism surrounding highly-drafted players still on rookie deals and Williams is the perfect example. Williams was selected as a 'Dan Quinn Special' in the 2022 NFL draft. Coming out of Mississippi he was a controversial figure both on and off the field, but he endeared himself to the Cowboys' defensive coordinator and became the No. 56 pick, earning a rookie contract worth over $4.7 million. The returns have been meager, with Williams logging just 8.5 career sacks through 32 games. His 2024 season ended before it started after suffering a season ending knee injury in the summer. In 2025 he looks to bounce back from that injury and hopes to post his best season as a pro just before he becomes an unrestricted free agent next March. With the Cowboys using second-round picks on Marshawn Kneeland and Donovan Ezeiruaku over the last two drafts, Williams probably doesn't fit their long-term vision at defensive end. Quinn is gone, exciting and inexpensive talent is positioned to step into the rotation, and Dallas is on the verge of signing Micah Parsons long-term. It doesn't make much sense to re-sign Williams even if he has a breakout season in 2025. But just because Williams may be on the way out doesn't mean he can't be useful player in his last year. Williams' primary mode of usefulness lies in his contributions on the field. Opportunities should be available since DeMarcus Lawrence is no longer in Dallas. Williams has the power and athleticism to win versus a variety of NFL tackles so he fits against most opponents. In his two seasons Williams has never posted less than four sacks and 10 pressures, so even an undeveloped Williams is a useful one. And with the carrot of free agency approaching, it's hard to see a situation where Williams doesn't improve on those numbers even if he's in a rotation with Dante Fowler. The second way Williams helps the Cowboys this season is through compensatory picks. If he steps up and proves himself in the way Dorance Armstrong once did, he should be valuable enough to enter the comp pick formula. In that way he could be the gift that keeps on giving. Some have suggested prioritizing his more youthful teammates since they're the future at DE for Dallas and Williams will likely leave. But that would be a mistake if Williams really does prove to be the better player. Just because Williams may not fit into the Cowboys' long-term plans at DE doesn't mean he can't be extremely useful. Young guys like Ezeiruaku and Kneeland can develop on their own time and if Williams is ready to contribute now in a meaningful way, by all means the Cowboys should lean on this free agent to-be. You can follow Reid on X @ReidDHanson and be sure to follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!

InZane Rugby League - Should the Tigers let Api go to keep Tallyn Da Silva
InZane Rugby League - Should the Tigers let Api go to keep Tallyn Da Silva

ABC News

time23-06-2025

  • Sport
  • ABC News

InZane Rugby League - Should the Tigers let Api go to keep Tallyn Da Silva

On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Canberra Raiders halfback Sam Williams discussed the prospect of the Wests Tigers losing Tallyn Da Silva off the back of seeing Lachie Galvin in a Bulldogs jersey. The pair discussed the merits of Peter V'Landys and the ARL Commission trying to secure an extended broadcast deal from 2028 and what the NRL should do in retaliation to the AFL s cheduling a State of Origin match between WA and Victoria in Perth next year. Zane and Sam also discussed how Origin 2 was won by the Maroons and what the NRL should do to celebrate Alex Johnston's impending try-scoring record.

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