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RUGBY is set to introduce a second red card as part of a never-before-seen rule.

The new card will be trialled in the 2024 Autumn National Series.

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There will be a big difference between the new red card and the pre-existing one.

The referee will still be able to dish out red cards that will remove players for the rest of the game and leave a team a man down.

However, the new red will give them the option to send a player off for 20 minutes.

Once the time period is over, the offending team can send on a replacement player.

The permanent red card would be used for foul play deemed to be “deliberate and dangerous”.

But with “technical offices” then the 20 minute red card can be used.

World Rugby are believed to be planning a meeting next month in which the new card will be discussed.

Sky Sports have claimed that the governing body could make it the only red card “available to referees”.

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The Irish Rugby Football Union and the French Rugby Federation have both come out against the permanent usuage of the new card.

However, it is said that they are happy for it to be used in the Autumn Nations Series.

An IRFU statement read: “The IRFU does not support the permanent adoption of a 20-minute red card.

“Player welfare and safety are paramount to the core values of the game, and the option of a permanent red card for deliberate and intentional acts of foul play supports those values and protects the integrity of the game.

“The IRFU welcomes the variation to World Rugby‘s closed law trial, which will be adopted in the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.”

The FRF claimed that the permanent inclusion of the 20-minute red card would be “unacceptable and backwards”.

Chief of rugby at Six Nations Rugby Julie Paterson, however, defended the trial.

She said: “No trial or subsequent change is considered without utter confidence that player safety and welfare is front and centre.

“First and foremost, we need to look after the players and their interests, and the trials we have opted to use this November deliver on this commitment.”

SET in the 80s, Rivals promised to bring saucy fun to Disney+ and it has certainly delivered.

The sexy series, which stars David Tennant, has finally dropped and everyone is talking about that opening scene.

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The show is based off of Jilly Cooper’s book of the same name, which explores the racy, secret lives of Britain’s aristocrats.

So what really happened in that scandalous opening scene?

That opening scene

It’s fair to say that Rivals starts with a bang.

The opening episode of the first ever series starts with a group of passengers in the 1980s on board the famous Concorde.

Viewers are quickly then moved on to a couple joining the mile high club in the toilet.

Fans are greeted with a shot of leading character Rupert Campbell-Black’s naked behind as he ravishes a woman on board the famous fast aeroplane.

Whilst things heat up in the toilet, Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love is played in the background.

The saucy moment sees an air hostess continuously knock on the door, but Rupert and his lover continue to romp.

After they are done, they leave the toilet and walk off as if nothing has happened.

Star cast

Alex Hassell

Alex shot to fame with the Prime Video drama The Boys, alongside several stage roles with The Royal Shakespeare Company.

He will be playing Rupert Campbell-Black, the Tory MP for Rutshire and a retired Olympic show-jumper.

Rupert’s battle for control of the media empire Corinium Television with David Tennant’s character forms the basis of the show.

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David Tennant

Fans of David’s whimsical role in Doctor Who might be in for a shock, as he plays the single-minded Lord Tony Baddingham.

He is one of the titular rivals and wants to expand his Corinium Television empire, much to the annoyance of Alex’s character Rupert.

The Scottish actor has been known for villainous roles in the past, but none have been so hilariously wicked as Lord Tony Baddingham.

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Aiden Turner

Aiden charmed the country when he played British army veteran Ross Poldark in the hit BBC series.

In Rivals, he plays the fiercely tempered Declan O’Hara who had recently joined Corinium TV before the show.

However, when Lord Tony refuses to deliver on his promises, the star journalist gets dragged into the bitter feud at the core of the series.

Katherine Parkinson

Katherine has had a varied career on screen, from the hilarious Jen Barber on The IT Crowd to fiercely protective lawyer and mum-of-two on Channel 4’s Humans.

In Rivals, she plays acid-tongued Lizzie Vereker who struggles to balance her mischievous side with her loyalty to her friends.

It’s another hilarious role for the comedic actress, who is known for her side-splitting jokes in a deadpan style.

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Danny Dyer

Danny might not be the first actor that you would think might star in a TV show about aristocrats, but he’ll be paying Freddie Jones on Jilly Cooper’s new show.

Freddie is a new-moneyed cockney who has a larger-than-life persona.

He has been described as a character that will stir-the-pot, just like his hilarious EastEnders character Mick Carter.

Claire Rushbrook

Claire is best known for her role as Roxanne in the film Secrets and Lies and her role as Linda Earl-Bouchtat in My Mad Fat Diary.

Her character in Rivals is Lady Monica Baddingham, the high-society loving wife of David Tennant’s character.

Monica is said to be very loyal to her husband, even when he is scheming against his rivals.

Luke Pasqualino

Fans of the Channel 4 drama Skins will be thrilled to see yet another actor from the hit show make a return, after Kaya Scodelario’s return to the small screen with The Gentlemen.

Luke Pasqualino will play Lord Tony Baddingham’s brother, who owns a bar decorated in a true 1980s-sleaze style.

He loves a game of polo and is just as scheming as the rest of the show’s cast.

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More actors on Rivals

There are more iconic British actors making appearances in Rivals, including Emily Atack as the sassy Sarah Strutton and Lisa McGrillis as the no-nonsense Valerie Jones.

Oliver Chris will play Katherine Parker’s bumbling partner James Vereker, alongside Nafessa Williams who will play ambitious entrepreneur Cameron Cook.

Victoria Smurfit will play the vain former actress Maud O’Hara and Bella Maclean will be playing her daughter Taggie O’Hara.

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How to watch Rivals

Rivals dropped on Disney+ on October 18, 2024, much to the delight of fans.

The eight-part reworking of Jilly Cooper’s novel has already impressed bosses at the streaming giant, and a second series is a possibility.

A TV insider said: “The feeling is that there is still so much more in the story that could easily be made into a sequel.

“Disney+ appear to be on board, even though they haven’t announced an official commission yet.

“Bosses at the streamer can see there is a huge amount of anticipation for this show, and having seen the episodes, they know it won’t disappoint”

THIS is the terrifying moment kids were left dangling in the air upside down for 15 minutes as a carnival ride malfunctioned and parents watched on in horror.

Panicked mom Ally Metzger was at the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock with her two kids, aged 8 and 11, when the shock incident took place.

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Ally Metzger watched helplessly as her kids dangled up in the air for 15 minutes[/caption]

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Ride attendants got them down safely by manually pushing their seats[/caption]

Footage that Ally shared to Facebook shows the kids stuck aboard the 16-seater rotating X-Drive ride after it suddenly halted to a stop.

Her children are seen trapped at the very top of the ride while amusement park staff tirelessly push the lower seats up manually to get it spinning.

They effectively propel the ride and it continues to function as usual, no longer leaving Ally’s kids stranded several feet off the ground mid-air.

In her Facebook clip she said: “They’re trying to get my kids down, they’ve been stuck upside down for 15 minutes at least.”

She told local broadcaster KATV: “There’s a bunch of people trying to get the ride to spin, and they would get it almost halfway down.

“Then it would go right back up to the very top, with my kids still upside down. So, I’m panicking. My partner’s panicking.”

Her 11-year-old daughter said she doesn’t remember much from her frightening time in air.

“She told me when she came home that she only remembered crying, and then, like, just got dizzy.

“Her legs were hurting, I guess because the circulation was out.”

And it wasn’t just Ally’s kids that were stranded up there – two other kids were also caught up in the ride’s malfunction but it’s not clear if they were injured.

A furious Ally told Facebook that she demanded a refund and filled out a complaints form.

She was not happy with one ride attendant who allegedly told her to “calm down” as it had “only been four and a half minutes”.

Ally also claimed the employee told her and her partner she was “making it worse” by panicking.

But the mom praised one member of staff for providing her with a refund and “making sure my babies were okay”.

She said her family’s weekend plans were disrupted following the incident.

Scooter Korek, Vice President of North American Midway Entertainment Services, blames a technical fault for the incident.

He said: “The right computer received a fault. What it does is when it finds something that it doesn’t like, it shuts it down.

“So, the ride was in the air, not in its landing position, for about 10-12 minutes.”

Scooter said that when the ride malfunctioned on Saturday, staff evacuated all riders in line with safety guidance.

Scooter, whose company is responsible for managing the ride at the Arkansas State Fair, reassured the public: “Any of my family members can go on any of our rides any day.

“That’s how good I feel about our programs, our safety programs, and the people who work for us to operate and take care of these rides.”

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It wasn’t just Ally’s kids that were trapped on the X-Drive ride on Saturday[/caption]

ANNA Kendrick burst onto the scene with her iconic role in teen vampire romp Twilight.

The multi-talented star has just finished directing her first film Woman of the Hour — here’s everything you need to know about her.

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Who is Anna Kendrick?

Anna Kendrick is an American actress, singer and director.

She has become one of Hollywood‘s most versatile and talented performers.

Anna was born in Portland, Maine on August 9, 1985.

She began her career as a child actress on Broadway before transitioning to film and television.

Notable roles

Anna’s breakthrough role came in 2008 with the fantasy romance Twilight — she played Jessica Stanley, a friend of the protagonist Bella Swan.

The role catapulted her into the spotlight and led to her appearing in the subsequent films in the saga.

Her career reached new heights with her performance in Jason Reitman’s Up in the Air (2009), starring alongside George Clooney.

Anna’s portrayal of an ambitious college graduate earned her widespread critical acclaim and nominations for several prestigious awards, including the Academy Award for best supporting actress.

Leading lady

One of her most iconic roles came in 2012 with the musical comedy Pitch Perfect.

Anna played Beca Mitchell, a rebellious college student who joins an all-girl A cappella group.

The film’s success spawned two sequels, cementing her status as a leading lady in Hollywood.

Her other notable movie appearances include Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), 50/50 (2011), Alice Darling (2022) and Into the Woods (2014), where she showcased her singing talents as Cinderella.

Anna has also lent her voice to animated features, most notably as Poppy in the Trolls franchise.

Directorial debut

In 2023, Anna made her directorial debut with Woman of the Hour, a film based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala‘s appearance on The Dating Game in 1978.

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Anna not only directed the film, but also stars as Cheryl Bradshaw, who narrowly avoided becoming one of Alcala’s victims.

The film explores the chilling encounter between Cheryl and Alcala on the set of The Dating Game.

Unbeknownst to the producers and contestants, Alcala was in the midst of a killing spree when he appeared on the dating show.

As a first-time director, Anna approached the subject matter with sensitivity, avoiding explicit depictions of violence while still conveying the gravity of the situation.

Speaking of her uncompromising directorial style, Anna told Digital Spy: “I was frankly shocked with myself for being so firm.

“I think I said something along the lines of, ‘If it’s really important to you guys that the movie open in a nightclub and have a certain feeling, that’s fine, but I don’t know how to make that movie’.”

MLB fans witnessed an eye-opening record during the NLCS Game 4 between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers saw one of their star players tying a 46-year record during the team’s 10-2 win over the Mets on Thursday night at Citi Field in Flushing, New York.

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Los Angeles Dodgers star infielder Max Muncy rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning versus the New York Mets in Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday[/caption]

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New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte reacts after flying out to end the seventh inning against the Dodgers during the team’s Game 4 defeat[/caption]

Dodgers infielder Max Muncy set an MLB postseason record when he reached base for the 12th consecutive plate appearance.

He broke the previous record of 10 with a fifth-inning walk and then achieved his mark of 12 thanks to a seventh-inning single.

Muncy then struck out in the eighth inning.

The two-time All-Star Muncy tied MLB legend Reggie Jackson’s achievement.

The Hall of Famer reached on-base 12 straight times over two postseasons in 1977 and 1978.

As a member of the New York Yankees, Jackson hit three homers in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series.

“It’s one of those things where I feel like I’m staying within myself and not trying to do anything too extraordinary,” Muncy said, per ESPN.

“It’s allowed me to see the ball better and slow things down.”

Muncy got on base four times on Thursday.

He has a .296 batting average along with an outstanding .486 on-base percentage this postseason.

An everyday player for the Dodgers since 2018, Muncy’s home run in Game 3 was the 13th of his playoff career.

He sat out 80 games in the regular season due to an oblique strain.

Muncy wasn’t the only dominant Dodgers performer in Game 4 as Mookie Betts went 4-for-6 with a home run and four RBIs and Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run and walked three times.

The Dodgers have a 3-1 series lead over the Mets and are one win away from advancing to the World Series.

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Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a leadoff home run against the Mets in the first inning of Game 4[/caption]

Each of the Dodgers’ wins has come by at least eight runs.

For Game 5, the Dodgers will trot out starting pitcher Jack Flaherty to the mound.

The Mets, meanwhile, will hand the ball to left-hander David Peterson.

Flaherty threw seven scoreless innings in the team’s Game 1 victory in Los Angeles.

Game 5 will take place on Friday at 5:08 pm Eastern on FS1.

CUSTOMERS have been raving over an affordable home decor item at Dollar Tree.

The homeware essential is a nearly identical dupe to similar offerings at higher-end stores like Pottery Barn.

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Dollar Tree is offering a sweet deal on a home essential in October[/caption]

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The discount retailer’s Clear Glass Cylinder Vase is only $1.25[/caption]

At a price of just $1.25, the Clear Glass Cylinder Vase is flying off shelves at the discount retailer this month.

It features a “contemporary, cylindrical design” with a height of around 7.25 inches and a diameter of 3.25 inches, per the product description.

Dollar Tree emphasized the vase as ideal for decorating living spaces, offices, or venues for special events.

The vase can be filled with customers’ favorite flowers, candles, gemstones, or even potpourri.

Those who buy the Clear Glass Cylinder Vase online would have to buy the vases in a box of 12 for $15.

Unless that quantity is desired, it’s probably best to pick the vase up at shoppers’ local Dollar Tree store for the $1.25 deal.

VASE VALUED

Several customers who have already bought the vase have given it positive feedback.

“These vases are great for parties. They are SO affordable,” someone wrote in review.

“They’re perfect! I actually need to buy more to complete my wedding project,” another added.

“I buy these all the time for my flower shop, customers seem happy with them they are just the right size!” a third exclaimed.

Pottery Barn has also put a sale on its Handcrafted Clark Taper Glass Vases.

The vases are offered in small, medium, and large sizes with diameters of 4.25, six, and eight inches, respectively.

Each stands at a height of six or nine inches and is “handcrafted and mouth blown from recycled glass,” according to the product description.

They’re also free of lead and are imported.

PRICE COMPARISON

The small version of the Handcrafted Clark Taper Glass Vase is currently listed at $19.99, down from $29.50.

That’s $18.74, or about 93% more expensive than Dollar Tree’s dupe.

Deciding which vase is best will come down to customers’ budgets and personal preferences.

Shoppers preparing for Halloween in the coming days should also watch out for other deals at Dollar Tree.

For example, a spooky decoration nearly identical to an offering at Michaels is going fast for 83% less.

A pumpkin-themed item is also flying off shelves and is 99% cheaper than a Pottery Barn favorite.

TALI Shapiro was just 8-years-old when she was attacked by the Dating Game Killer Rodney Alcala. 

Thankfully, a passerby managed to save Tali from the serial murderer whose TV appearance on the Dating Game was dramatized in Netflix’s Woman of the Hour.

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Horrific attack

Tali was walking to school on September 25, 1968, when she crossed paths with Rodney Alcala.

Just a month earlier, Rodney had committed one of his first horrific crimes, when he attacked a 16-year-old called Morgan Rowan.

Thankfully, Morgan was saved by her friends before Rodney could kill her.

Tali had not heard about the attack, while staying with her parents at the Chateau Marmont, so she didn’t immediately think that Rodney seemed dangerous. 

Later in life, she opened up to the experience to 20/20 and said: “I told him I didn’t talk to strangers,”

“That is when he told me he knew my parents.

“I really didn’t want to get into the car but I was raised to respect my elders. 

“I didn’t know to fear people.”

Rodney took her to his apartment under the pretense of showing her a picture, before sexually assaulting her and attacking her with a steel bar. 

Tali’s life was saved by Donald Haines, a passerby who phoned the police when he saw the eight-year-old get into Rodney’s car.

He followed Tali and Rodney to the apartment, which allowed the police to locate them in time. 

Rodney fled from the scene and Tali was left in a coma for 32 days.

Rodney fled to New York after the crime, where he murdered a woman named Cornelia Crilley while using the alias Jack Berger, sometimes spelled Burger. 

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Rodney faces justice for the first time

The soon-to-be-named Dating Game Killer was put on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives in 1971. 

Two children attending an arts camp noticed his photo at a post office and reported Rodney to the police. 

He was extradited to California to face justice for his attack on Tali, but her family had already moved to Mexico by this time. 

They refused to allow Tali to testify at the trial, which made it difficult to charge Rodney with rape or attempted murder. 

However, he did get convicted of child molestation which saw him stay behind bars until 1977. 

Rodney was granted parole briefly in 1974, but was re-arrested after attacking a 13-year-old girl. 

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The Dating Game Killer

Rodney appeared on The Dating Game show in 1978, where he tried to charm Cheryl Bradshaw into choosing him as her date. 

Eventually, she did pick him but Cheryl later backed out of the date when Rodney’s ominous comments made her feel uneasy. 

He referred to nighttime as his favorite time of day, because it meant that “ you’re really ready” and said that he was a “banana”, before inviting her to “peel me”. 

Rodney’s killing spree intensified after Cheryl rejected him but he was finally caught after the tragic murder of 12-year-old Robin Samsoe. 

Robin’s friends saw Rodney’s face and were able to describe him to the police, who circulated a sketch of the killer.

At this time, Rodney had adopted a new tactic to kill his victims which involved posing as a photographer to trick them into going to remote locations.

Rodney’s parole officer, who was assigned to him after his attack on Tali, recognized him and reported him to the police.

He was arrested in 1979 and sentenced to death in 1980, but this sentence was overturned four years later. 

Instead, the Dating Game Killer spent the rest of his life in prison before dying from natural causes in 2021. 

Woman of the Hour

Rodney’s appearance on the Dating Game is dramatized in Netflix’s thriller Woman of the Hour. 

The film was directed by Anna Kendrick who also stars as Cheryl Bradshaw. 

Woman of the Hour is available for streaming on Netflix from October 16, 2024. 

North Shore Search and Rescue has issued a warning for everyone to stay back from river and creek banks this weekend due to the amount of rain forecast.

Manitoba is the second province to sign an agreement, after Newfoundland and Labrador did so last month. 

Ottawa will spend $3 million on international advertising to attract visitors back to Jasper and Alberta is putting $2.5 million towards helping tourism businesses rebuild.