Commandant Geoff Curran has emerged as one of Ireland’s most captivating showjumpers, known for his commanding performances in puissance: the dramatic high‑jump discipline where horse and rider face ever‑rising walls
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Running a sports society is exhausting, unpredictable, and usually unpaid, but it’s also one of the most rewarding things you can do during your degree. Whether you’re leading a rugby first team or keeping a badminton club alive with one weekly booking, you’re part of something bigger. You’re helping build community, create opportunity, and give other students the chance to show up, play, and belong.
Wimbledon has long been the crown jewel of tennis; the oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam in the sport. Held since 1877 at the All England Club in London, it remains steeped in tradition: grass courts, white-only dress codes, and quiet reverence from the crowd. But while the setting is timeless, the stories are always
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With bold visuals, dynamic edits, and a talent for storytelling through stills and motion, Nekoba is helping shape how we see the sport.
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As the 2025 Formula 1 season races past its midpoint, the championship battle has intensified, with new rivalries emerging and familiar names battling for position. The current standings reflect a season full of surprises, strategic masterstrokes, and high-octane drama. The Leaders’ Lounge: Who’s Setting the Pace? At the top of the driver standings is Oscar
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Every summer, the Dublin Horse Show brings together the best of Irish and international equestrian sport. Many visitors are drawn to the elite-level show jumping in the Main Arena, with its Olympic-level competitors, thunderous rounds, and standing ovations. But there’s another world unfolding just a short walk away, in Ring 1 and Ring 2, that
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A Legacy Steeped in History Martin Fuchs, heir to a Swiss equestrian dynasty, carries on family tradition at Dublin. His father, Thomas Fuchs, a member of Switzerland’s winning 1983 Nations’ Cup team, now serves as assistant coach for the Swiss squad; a presence that adds emotional depth to Martin’s every round. In 2023, Switzerland ended
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A Glamorous Gathering… or a Distraction? Wimbledon remains one of the world’s most artfully composed sporting events, not only for the tennis, but for its cultural intersection of fashion, fame, and ritual. The Royal Box drew international attention with appearances from David Beckham, Keira Knightley, Cate Blanchett, Edward Norton, Olivia Rodrigo, and Anna Wintour, among
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As summer unfolds, the spotlight turns once again to one of Ireland’s most cherished equestrian events: The RDS Dublin Horse Show. With a rich heritage spanning over a century at its 150th year, this show is more than just a competition; it is a celebration of tradition, skill, and the enduring bond between rider and
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From grassroots to the world. In tennis, a service break can change everything, momentum shifts, the crowd stirs, and suddenly, the match has a new story. That’s the kind of moment we’re interested in capturing here at Service Break. This is not just another sports blog. We’re here to slow the scroll, focus the lens,
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