SWISS CYCLIST MURIEL Furrer is in a “very critical condition” following a heavy fall during the women’s junior road race at the road and para-cycling World Championships in Zurich.
A statement from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) said Furrer fell heavily today “for reasons still to be determined”.
It added: “Muriel Furrer was taken to hospital by an emergency helicopter. She suffered a serious head injury and is in a very critical condition.
“Extremely concerned by the situation, the UCI, Swiss Cycling and the Zurich 2024 local organising committee are closely monitoring developments and will communicate as soon as possible.
“At present, there are no established facts regarding how the accident happened. Investigations by the competent authorities are ongoing.”
Mcnabney looks like he’s going to real deal.
Bonkers game. Head is dizzy watching that scoreboard bounce back and forth. Entertaining enough but ulster a little lucky I feel. Scarlets are no greats shakes either. Maybe McFarland wasn’t the problem after all…!
Dalton is a block of a man, I thought he showed up well. I’m encouraged by young lads leaving to have different rugby/life experiences. I’ve always thought Irish rugby lacks diversity in many senses of the word. Now he’s back – it will be interesting to see what he can offer.
Twas great entertainment to be fair. You have to appreciate a good contest and that surely was one. When your team gives you something to enthuse about and can involve the crowd as they did tonight then there is a heart beat there and so, plenty of hope.
@Michael Murray: a very young team and coaching staff. It’ll need time – there’s talent but it’s very raw.. I can’t see them come close to the playoffs or qualifying for CC though. Will that be accepted?
@Michael Murray: yep enjoyed that , was exiting alright. Scarlets are actually quite a physical side. Nothing between the two sides to be fair..Richie Murphy breathes a sigh of relief this week..
@Michael Corkery: ….unsure of Richie Murphy but yes to not looking for quick fixes. Has been too much chopping /changing and consequently it is difficult for what is a tremendously loyal and supportive fan base to get behind so much disruption. Patience is needed. Build something the fans can fall back in love with……just unsure Murphy is capable. Actually think you have identified the core issue more than he has.
@Stuart: good win for the Lions today :)
@Rob O’Connor: thanks. great getting one over the stormers and sharks, about time ..in a good position for a top 8 slot, so very pleased…:)
@Michael Murray: with a horrific injury list at Ulster it has been necessary to chop and change
I am sure that probably no one would like to see the end of changes more than Richie Murphy.
The previous management let a number of key players go along with leaving a massive hole in the finances and then the departure of Moore and Kitsoft were unforeseen Events which has left a massive gap.
@Michael Murray: I think we must have been watching different games. The only high quality entertainment all night, bar a couple of decent kicks from Murphy, was provided by the fella from Scarlets who sang a couple of songs in the bar afterwards.
@Justin Robinson: ….where do I mention ‘high quality’?…..your value, not mine.I said good contest.
@Michael Murray: If wasn’t a good contest. It was a poor game between two poor teams in front of a poor and largely silent crowd, that happened to be decided by a small number of points.
My god Ulster are some shambles of a rugby team. So so Sloppy. Only Mcnabney came out of this with any credit. The rubbish we are seeing from Munster, Ulster and Connacht on a weekly basis cannot be understated. Connacht determined to press the self destruct button again tonight.
@Ray Ridge: Connacht cannot get any continuity when coaches get too big headed and think their better than the club when an offer comes into for them.
@Eoin H: Wilkins should do the honourable thing tonight and pack it in. He should also bring Cordero and Piers O Connors with him. If we are going to bring in guys from overseas then minimum requirement is that they can catch the ball and are willing to make a tackle.
@Ray Ridge: you really are a beacon of positivity Raymond Ridgerton
@Ray Ridge: 3 irish wins
@SEAN: No good. Had you listened to me, your 50-cent quadruple wouldn’t be in the bin.
@Ray Ridge: im.not on about my 25 cent bet im saying 3 irish wins
@Ray Ridge: I only listen to u when u predict something i will the other team
@SEAN: bet the other team
@Ray Ridge: any chance you’d head away with them? Both defences very porous but fair play to Connacht they stuck at it when it would have been easier to pack it in and 5 points in the bag.
Welsh side’s improving are the irish side’s arent
Watching Ulster play with a proper scrumhalf for 60 was interesting, a novelty even. It took a while for the team to cop-on to what that means, but there’s some hope.
Raw sort of game 12 points down before an Ulster had touch the ball ( nearly) and then 10 more given away stupidly penalty before half time and a lose ball with no defence behind the ball.
The sort of mistakes which can dishearten many ,
Front row is a problem with a lack of ability to get the ball beyond the gain line the back is young and in experience likewise the half backs
And an injiury list too many key players and players some having to play out of position makes for a fragile defence .
After 5 minutes I expected to the side to lose that they didn’t gives hope for the future but maybe not this year but it requires a better front row to be acquired