The 2026 championship campaign has solidified Tredagh Boxing Academy's position as a premier force on both the provincial and national stages, yielding an extraordinary collection of titles, medals and breakout performances. Across the gruelling Leinster and All-Ireland series, the club's athletes showcased elite technical progression, relentless work ethics and superb physical conditioning. The final tally of five Leinster gold medals, three Leinster silver medals, and multiple national medals stands as another historic milestone for the academy, reflecting the deep dedication of the coaching staff and the exceptional talent within the ranks.
Unless you are an avid Super Rugby watcher, it's unlikely that the name Jamison Gibson-Park would have meant much when he first rocked up to Leinster in late 2016. Sure, he was well known in Kiwi circles, but Gibson-Park didn't arrive in Ireland to much fanfare.
Weather alerts were lifted for 13 counties yesterday, but emergency services stressed that the flooding threat will not ease for a number of days. The levels of the Rivers Liffey, Slaney, Nore, Suir, Barrow and Blackwater remain high, with pressure mounting on ESB to sanction releases from major reservoirs including Poulaphouca, which are near capacity and potentially adding to the flooding challenge.
Despite facing a stubborn resistance from Zebre Parma in the opening 40 minutes of the action, an experimental Leinster side returned to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship this evening with a bonus point triumph over Zebre Parma at the Aviva Stadium. On a night when no fewer than six Leinster players made their debuts, Joshua Kenny marked his first start for the province by touching down in fine style with just 70 seconds gone on the clock.