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The top international try scorers in rugby

The really glory in most sports goes to the person scoring the points and in the modern game of rugby scoring tries ain’t easy.  The below are rugby legends whose records may take some time to beat. Daisuke Ohata (Japan) – 69 tries 58 caps scoring 69 tries which equates to 345 points!  Flying winger Daisuke Ohata […]

6th May 2020 read full article

Heaviest weights ever lifted

  Throughout history there have been many amazing feats of strength, some have been officially recorded while others are the stuff of legend. One such record is from American Paul Anderson, in 1957 he was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.  The entry stated, “Greatest Lift.  The greatest weight ever raised by a […]

5th May 2020 read full article

Athletes who became movie stars

Here’s a look at some big screen actors and movie stars, who had very successful previous careers as professional athletes. Dwayne Johnson Dwayne “the Rock ” Johnson came with some serious sports heritage before becoming a movie star.  Most know the Rock as a movie star and WWE superstar, but before all this Johnson was […]

3rd May 2020 read full article

Most popular sports to bet on

Sports betting has seen a surge in popularity in the United States in recent years. Since the Supreme Court removed the The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), in 2018, online betting in particular has risen to become one of the most lucrative industries in the country. Online sportsbooks and online casinos have attracted […]

1st May 2020 read full article

Uncontested GOATS in Sport

The greatest of all time in sport has and will always throw up a heated debates among sports fans, commentators and sports stars alike.  Many sports are contested with two or three names in the mix and we’ll let that debate rage until a definitive great appears. There are however a few unanimous and uncontested […]

29th April 2020 read full article

The best Irish betting sites

Online sports betting is big business in Ireland. The Irish love their sports, and many people like to add an element of excitement to the experience by participating in online betting. The online gambling industry in Ireland is one of the most trusted globally, so it is unsurprising to see it going from strength to […]

29th April 2020 read full article

The most important factors to consider when choosing a betting site

Choosing the best betting site can be a tough decision, if you search for a betting site you will just see a list of sites and free money offers to sign up, trying to entice you into making a quick decision.  Don’t rush this process as there are a lot of different factors you should […]

27th April 2020 read full article

The Original Dream Team

The term Dream Team gets bandied around a lot from an amateur to professional level,  on a yearly basis some team in some professional league gets referred to as the dream team, and righty so as similar to the GOAT (greatest of all time) this term is not trademarked! The 1992 United States men’s Olympic […]

23rd April 2020 read full article

The best luxury accessories for water sport fanatics

If you love making a splash, water sports offer an exciting and exhilarating experience. Whether it’s diving, paddling, swimming and surfing, as well as getting the adrenaline rushing around your body, these water sports bring a wealth of benefits. They: Help you to stay in shape Give you a chance to get outdoors Help you […]

22nd April 2020 read full article

Sponsorship in eSports

Before the current Coronavirus pandemic eSports was a billion dollar industry, with over $450million in sponsorship rights, coupled with $250million in broadcast rights pumped in to the world of competitive gaming in 2019 alone.   When it comes to viewership in eSports, in 2017, there was a total audience 335 million, in 2018 the total audience […]

20th April 2020 read full article