Danny Cipriani publicly tears apart newspaper after article
Danny Cipriani publicly tears apart newspaper after article
Danny Cipriani publicly tears apart Sun newspaper
In response to an article that was published on Friday in The Sun tabloid, former England international Danny Cipriani has publicly attacked the publication.
Shortly after the former Wasps player stated he and his wife Victoria Rose had split, the former outside-half was revealed as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas lineup.
Photos of Cipriani and his new dance partner Jowita Przystal were released by The Sun today. The article on X said, “Danny Cipriani seen cosying up to Strictly’s Jowita Przystal days after split from wife ahead of Christmas special.”
Cipriani and Rose were married in 2021, but when he published his memoirs Who Am I, their marriage collapsed in the last few weeks.
Cipriani quoted the Sun’s piece on X, saying: “This country stays in a rut because of the disgusting way you, as a paper, behave. To get money, you dramatize, sensationalize, and outright lie. The truth has nothing to do with the reporting you conduct. It doesn’t matter if you ruin innocent people’s lives.
And as a result of your demeaning language, our country has learnt how to troll. I made a decision in life that was best for Victoria and myself. There was absolutely no foul play. To then attempt to bring lovely Jowita, or my friend Isa (personal training partner Isa Yasmijn), into a storyline you created out of thin air is just wrong.
“I had a wonderful day learning to dance, and Jowita is an excellent teacher. Your false narrative reveals that you the haven’t learned from the tragedies you’ve wrought. But you carry on attempting to warp the minds of the public and keep everyone in a gossip, judgmental, and point-the-finger culture. I’m learning and doing my best to improve everyday.
“I’m also doing my best to help people feel better about themselves. Maybe you’ll finally take these comments to heart and contribute to doing the same. Thank you.”
South Africa’s World Cup stars return for Welsh clash
South African club side Sharks have brought in the big guns to face Welsh region Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.
Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am, Jaden Hendrikse and Makazole Mapimpi have been named in the starting XV to face Dai Flanagan’s side. There are even more Springboks on the bench as Ox Nche and Grant Williams look to make an impact.
As if playing away to a South African side wasn’t hard enough for Dragons, now they’ve the challenge of facing a plethora of World Cup winners.
Ollie Griffiths, a back-row player, has been selected the captain of the Dragons, a team that has four changes from the one that thrashed the Ospreys in the derby at Rodney Parade last weekend.
Dane Blacker enters at scrum-half in the lone change to the backline. Wales international Bradley Roberts, who was born in Durban (the Sharks team’s home region), will be packed down by tighthead Chris Coleman and Samoa international Aki Seiuli, who come in at the props.
George Nott replaces Matthew Screech in the locks as the last alteration. Rio Dyer, a fellow Wales player, is still in excellent form on the flank, while Cai Evans plays full-back.
SHARKS: Aphelele Fassi, Werner Kok, Lukhanyo Am (C), Francois Venter, Makazole Mapimpi, Curwin Bosch, Jaden Hendrikse, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Fez Mbatha, Coenie Oosthuizen, Eben Etzebeth, Emile van Heerden, James Venter, Phepsi Buthelezi, Sikhumbuzo Notshe.
Replacements :Daniel Jooste, Ox Nche, Hanro Jacobs, Corne’ Rahl, Lappies Labuschagne, Grant Williams, Boeta Chamberlain, Rohan Janse van Rensburg.
DRAGONS: Cai Evans, Rio Dyer, Sio Tomkinson, Aneurin Owen, Ewan Rosser, Will Reed, Dane Blacker; Aki Seiuli, Bradley Roberts, Chris Coleman, Matthew Screech, George Nott, Sean Lonsdale, Ollie Griffiths (c), Aaron Wainwright
Replacements: James Benjamin, Rhodri Jones, Lloyd Fairbrother, Joe Davies, Harri Keddie, Rhodri Williams, Steff Hughes, Ashton Hewitt
Fiji appoint new head coach after Simon Raiwalui departure
Fiji have appointed Senirusi Seruvakula as the interim head coach of the men’s team.
Simon Raiwalui departed his role after a successful Rugby World Cup campaign, having led the team to a quarter-final finish.
Fiji’s statement read: “Fiji Rugby is pleased to announce Senirusi Seruvakula as the acting coach of the Fiji Water Flying Fijians. FRU Administrator Simione Valenitabua said after considering all the options, the Fiji Rugby Football Union trust board has decided to appoint Seruvakula for the top job who will act till January next year.
He further added that the Fiji coach’s position will be advertised in the near future. Seruvakula has achieved many milestones since joining Fiji Rugby in 2016.
The statement read: “His achievements so far are as follows: 2016-2019 champion of World Rugby Pacific Challenge Trophy with Fijian Warriors; 2017-2019 champion of Australia’s National Rugby Championship with Fijian Drua; 2019 – assistant coach Flying Fijians for Test match against the Barbarians; 2022 – champion of Super W with Fijian Drua; 2022 – champion of Oceania womens competition; 2022 – head coach Rugby World Cup with Fijiana 15s; 2023 – assistant coach Fiji at Rugby World Cup.”
Seruvakula is already aiming for the next World Cup: “With new players coming in the Fijian Drua and having some outstanding performance by the players during our local competitions, I will certainly draw up a depth chart and project the path towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.”

Premiership club announce record turnover
Northampton Saints have announced a club record turnover of £21.96 million.
However in the report, ending in June 2023, the club made an overall before tax loss of £1.1 million following a £300,000 profit in the previous 12 months. Despite disruption to their fixture schedule, ticket revenue has increased.
Saints have explained that they are in a good position despite the current financial struggles in the game, which has recently ended in the collapse of Wasps, Worcester Warriors and London Irish.
Northampton Chairman John White explained that the club are proud, but there is a long road ahead: “The 2022-23 financial year presented a new set of challenges for Northampton Saints – and the Premiership as a whole.
“At Saints, our model has always been very clear; we aim to operate within the confines of our own resources – and while we are proud of our efforts so far, we still have a long road ahead of us.
“We are in a good position, have a track record of responsible financial management, and have a clear plan for the future.
“However, we need our supporters and partners to continue to stand by our side in the years ahead, and we have to become a cash-generative operation as soon as possible, to ensure we avoid the challenges that other Premiership clubs faced in 2022-23.
“That is difficult in this challenging environment, but we have every confidence in our approach.”
Saints are currently sixth in the Gallagher Premiership table and face Saracens at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday.