Tag: Rob
Headingley to host unique cross-code rugby clash in Rob Burrow’s memory to raise funds for MND | Rugby Union News
Former England rugby union and rugby league stars will take part in a unique hybrid match at Headingley next month to raise funds to research and suppose those living with Motor Neurone Disease. The idea for the Sunday November 17 showdown was devised by Rob Burrow and former Gloucester player Ed Slater, who was diagnosed…
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World Grand Prix 2024: Draw made as Luke Littler takes on Rob Cross and Luke Humphries faces Stephen Bunting | Darts News
Luke Humphries will begin his defence of the BoyleSports World Grand Prix title against Stephen Bunting, with the draw for the double-start event now confirmed. Humphries, who claimed his maiden televised ranking title at this event 12 months ago, will renew his rivalry against Masters champion Bunting – a two-time World Grand Prix semi-finalist. The…
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World Matchplay: Michael Smith crushes Rob Cross to set up a semi-final clash against Michael van Gerwen | Darts News
Michael Smith crushed Rob Cross, who struggled with double trouble, to set up a blockbuster World Matchplay semi-final against Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen and Smith will lock horns, after overcoming Andrew Gilding and Rob Cross in their respective quarter-final clashes on Friday. The Dutch superstar defied an insipid start to topple Gilding 16-10 in…
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World Matchplay Darts: Michael van Gerwen, Andrew Gilding, Michael Smith and Rob Cross all win in Blackpool | Darts News
Michael van Gerwen set up a mouth-watering quarter-final showdown against Andrew Gilding at the World Matchplay, while Michael Smith and Rob Cross also recorded wins in Blackpool on Wednesday. Van Gerwen continued his challenge for a fourth title at the Winter Gardens, defying a late fightback from a tenacious Joe Cullen to close out an…
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Craig Bellamy: Former Wales captain Bellamy succeeds Rob Page as national team manager | Football News
Craig Bellamy has been named as the new Wales manager. Bellamy succeeds Rob Page – who was sacked last month – after turning down the opportunity to stay at Burnley under new manager Scott Parker. He has signed a contract until 2028. Senior FAW (Football Association of Wales) figures including chief executive Noel Mooney and technical director David…
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Rob Burrow: Rugby league great urges people ‘don’t waste a moment’ in final message | Rugby League News
Rob Burrow urged people not to waste a moment and expressed his hope for a world one day free of motor neurone disease in his final message recorded prior to his death. The Leeds Rhinos great died at the age of 41 on Sunday, having dedicated the last four-and-a-half years of his life to raising…
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Fans at Headingley pay tribute to Rob Burrow
Fans have arrived at Headingley to pay tribute to former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow who has died aged 41.
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Rob Cross scoops Baltic Sea Open crown as Luke Humphries hits nine-darter in vain | Darts News
Rob Cross withstood a Luke Humphries nine-darter to clinch the NEO.bet Baltic Sea Open title with a thrilling 8-6 victory in Sunday’s final in Kiel. Both players threw five 180s each and averaged over 104 in a high-quality contest. World champion Humphries looked on course to claim a seventh European Tour title when he opened up…
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Premier League Darts Exeter: Nathan Aspinall puts in dominant display against Rob Cross to claim first nightly win | Darts News
Nathan Aspinall secured his first Premier League nightly win with a dominant 6-2 victory over Rob Cross in Exeter. Aspinall got off to a blistering start in the final against Cross and made it count, taking a 5-0 lead with two breaks of throw. His highlight came in the fifth leg as he hit a…
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Super League Grand Final’s Harry Sunderland Trophy renamed Rob Burrow Award | Rugby League News
The player of the match award in Super League’s Grand Final will be renamed the Rob Burrow Award, Rugby League Commercial has confirmed. The award will replace the Harry Sunderland Trophy, which has been presented to the player of the match in the previous 26 Grand Finals since 1998 – having been introduced in 1965, and…
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