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'A load of nonsense' - World conkers tournament rocked by scandal as men’s champion found with steel nut

A world conkers tournament has been thrown into turmoil after its men’s champion was accused of using a conker made of steel. David Jakins, aged 82, became the Men’s World Conker Champion on Sunday after a “fantastic” one-hit win – but this led to ...

16 Oct 2024 at 14:34

Local News

'Pokemon professor' obsessed with trading card game prepares for UK World Championships

A superfan dubbed the ‘Pokemon professor’ who makes £100K a year trading cards across the world and boasts a personal collection worth £20K is preparing for the UK’s first ever Pokemon World Championships this week. A childhood fan from the age ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:54

Other Sport

Golden girl Mia McNulty Gallagher wins ISKA World gold, bronze for Liam Grant

Doneyloop schoolgirl Amy McNulty Gallagher won gold at the recent ISKA World Championships in Vienna. The 11-year-old pupil at St Safan’s NS won gold in the -40 kg full contact category, while Buncrana’s Liam Grant won bronze in his ...

30 Oct 2024 at 11:42

Other Sport

'Snooker gods' on O'Sullivan's side as he becomes seven-time World Champion

Emotional Ronnie O’Sullivan shrugged off a stirring fightback from Judd Trump to claim a record-equalling seventh World Snooker title at the Crucible. O’Sullivan had seen a seven-frame overnight lead reduced to just three by Trump ...

03 May 2022 at 13:38

Other Sport

PDC World Darts Championship: Players to look out for

Christmas is officially around the corner with the PDC World Darts Championship starting at Alexandra Palace on Thursday. Two-and-a-half weeks of darts awaits before the champion is crowned at the famous venue on January 3. Here, ...

14 Dec 2022 at 11:59

Other Sport

WATCH: Michael Smith throws nine-darter en route to winning maiden World Championship

Michael Smith fired a stunning nine-dart finish on his way to winning the World Championship for the first time after a brilliant victory over Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace. The 32-year-old, a two-time runner-up ...

04 Jan 2023 at 09:01

Other Sport

Buncrana teen Liam Grant prepares to represent Ireland at ISKA World Championships

Buncrana teenager Liam Grant is set to represent Team Ireland at the ISKA World Championships, taking place from 23 to 27 October in Vienna, Austria. The 15-year-old Grant, who trains at Strike Martial Arts Academy in ...

15 Oct 2024 at 13:59

Other Sport

Historic occasion for Irish boxing as Broadhurst and O'Rourke win gold at World Championships

It was a historic day for Irish boxing on Thursday as both Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke won their IBA World Championship finals in Istanbul. Champs! https://t.co/Vf9xUYXy1r — IABA (@IABABOXING) May 19, 2022 The ...

20 May 2022 at 10:35

Other Sport

World Darts Championship: Players to watch at Ally Pally

Christmas must be around the corner as the PDC World Darts Championship starts at Alexandra Palace on Friday. Two-and-a-half weeks of darts await before the champion is crowned on January 3. Here, we look at five ...

14 Dec 2023 at 13:01

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