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Following a two-month stint in hospital, Waratahs general manager and former Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui says he’s back on track after suffering a life-threatening stroke at work just days shy of his 50th birthday. Raiwalui, who masterminded Fiji’s World Cup hammer blow over the Wallabies last year in Saint-Etienne, was just weeks into his new role as the Waratahs’ new general manager when he suffered a stroke at the Super Rugby side’s headquarters in Daceyville in late August. Raiwalui was engaged in a meeting with Rugby Australia high performance director Peter Horne and recently departed Waratahs chief executive Paul Doorn when the symptoms arose. “I was at work and I was at a meeting with Paul Doorn and Peter Horne and I just started slurring,” Raiwalui tells The Roar in the gentle giant’s first interview since being released from hospital. “I could tell that something was wrong. I didn’t feel bad, but I just felt there was something. I pride myself on my speech and being able to explain myself and I couldn’t get it out. “Pete said, ‘Are you alright? You might want to go see the doctor.’ “I went down to the team doctor and he said, ‘Let’s get you to a hospital, I think you’re having a stroke.’ “I ended up staying in hospital for two months.” Although Raiwalui never lost consciousness, the former Fijian forward lost his speech for days and movement in his body. Never one to want any excess attention drawn his way, Raiwalui downplayed his health battle at every moment and asked for his health battle to be kept out of the headlines, especially with his daughter in the process of finishing her schooling. But Waratahs and Rugby Australia officials were left sweating about Raiwalui’s health. More Rugby Doorn and Horne regularly visited the former international in hospital. For a man who barely got injured during his long-career at the top that saw him run out for Fiji and carve out a successful career in England with Saracens and in France, being told to stay still wasn’t easy. “I played until I was 37 and I retired because I got a knee injury the year before, but I was lucky,” Raiwalui says. “I didn’t miss any games, really. “It was quite a shock to just be in hospital for so long. I wasn’t the best patient, and my wife will tell you that, and the doctors will tell you that. “I was very stubborn, and I left hospital early and I went back to work early. They didn’t want me to go back to work, but I couldn’t help myself really. (Photo by Alex Livesey – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) “But I’ve been good, and the Waratahs have been brilliant. They haven’t rushed me. I went back for a little bit and then they said to come into Rugby Australia and do a little bit. Peter Horne’s been brilliant. “Rugby Australia and the Waratahs have been brilliant and allowing me to come back at my own pace. There’s some great people in Rugby Australia at the moment that are really looking after me.” Raiwalui hopes to hit the ground running early next year, but recognises, for now, that his health is the number one priority. “I’ve still got stuff that’s still paying up, like physically, the left side’s still playing up and they said that’s normal, but mentally I’m back,” Raiwalui said. “What I lost was my speech for a couple of days. It’s been more physical for me. I’ve always kept the mental side. The biggest thing for me is fatigue. “I’m definitely going back. [New Waratahs coach] Dan’s [McKellar] been really good, he’s been really understanding and Andrew Cleverley stepped into my role. “I’ve got a meeting next week. I’ll talk with HR and Peter about what my role is going to be. And then hopefully I’ll go back into the role with the Waratahs in January. “I’ve got a big role with the Waratahs looking after the academies and the men and women. It’s a big transition period this year. I was really excited to join, obviously, and I’m looking forward to the role still.” While Raiwalui undoubtedly would have wanted to enjoy his 50th birthday celebrations, the former Flying Fijian recongises he was fortunate to suffer the stroke in Sydney rather than on a remote island is his traditional homeland – the country he spent the previous four years. “I could have been in Fiji when this happened and that would have been a nightmare,” he quips. Raiwalui is seeing the stroke as an opportunity to reassess his priorities. After a whirlwind four years, where Raiwalui would regularly only get two to three hours of sleep a night, the former Test lock now acknowledges that his lifestyle and huge workload had impacted his health and likely contributed to his stroke. “It was a wake-up call,” said Raiwalui, who as Fiji Rugby’s general manager took over from Vern Cotter on the eve of the World Cup and led them to the quarter-finals in France. Simon Raiwalui and Eddie Jones ahead of last year’s World Cup clash, won by Fiji. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) “They went through my life and I was obviously burning the candle at both ends with Fiji, all the stresses of coming back and doing a job . “I thought I was Superman. But you can’t live your life staying up until three o’clock, four o’clock, not eating well. “It’s been a wake-up call and a reminder that I’ve got to rest, I’ve got to eat properly. I basically wouldn’t eat all day and then have a massive meal at three in the morning. And your life is not only about work. “That’s what the stroke was telling me to settle down for a bit and calm myself and get your life in order. “So, I’m a great advocate now of just saying, you don’t have to work yourself to the bone. It’s good to be a hard worker and a good employee, but it’s not everything.” Part of Raiwalui’s decision to open up on his health struggles is to get the message across that enjoying a sustainable work-life balance is essential. “I’ve been blessed with the support,” he said. “I’m quite a private person and I don’t like to share. It’s part of the biggest problem with me, I just put things in the back and ignore it. But the support has been great. “It’s actually good to get back on Twitter and say hello and get some normality back in my life. “I love rugby and I’ve been so happy with Australian rugby this year. It’s really good to see the job that Joe and his team have done to really bring back a good feeling with rugby in Australia, which is really important to me. “I was part of the problem with Fiji (defeating the Wallabies last year), but it’s great to see Australian rugby really turn a corner, and there’s some really positive vibes coming out of this last year. “This next year is going to be a very good Super Rugby season, it’s going to be the best one in a long time, and then you’ve got the Lions tour, so it’s going to be a massive 2025.” So what’s on for the coming weeks? “We’ll enjoy Christmas, I’ll just stay away from the bad food and alcohol,” he said.WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country’s hardline Assad rule. Gabbard ignored shouted questions about her as she ducked into one of several private meetings with senators who are being asked to confirm . But the Democrat-turned-Republican Army National Reserve lieutenant colonel delivered a statement in which she reiterated her support for Trump’s America First approach to national security and a more limited U.S. military footprint overseas. “I want to address the issue that’s in the headlines right now: I stand in full support and wholeheartedly agree with the statements that President Trump has made over these last few days with regards to the developments in Syria,” Gabbard said exiting a Senate meeting. The incoming president’s Cabinet and top administrative choices are dividing his Republican allies and , if not full opposition, from Democrats and others. Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year. The incoming president is working to put his team in place for an of mass immigrant deportations, firing federal workers and rollbacks of U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO allies. “We’re going to sit down and visit, that’s what this is all about,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., as he welcomed Gabbard into his office. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary pick to be picking up support from once-skeptical senators, the former Army National Guard major denying sexual misconduct allegations and pledging not to drink alcohol if he is confirmed. The president-elect’s choice to lead the FBI, , who has written extensively about locking up Trump’s foes and proposed dismantling the Federal Bureau of Investigation, launched his first visits with senators Monday. “I expect our Republican Senate is going to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees,” said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on social media. Despite widespread concern about the nominees’ qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump’s team is portraying the criticism against them as nothing more than political smears and innuendo. Showing that concern, have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government’s files on Gabbard. Trump’s allies have described the in particular as similar to those lodged against Brett Kavanaugh, the former president’s Supreme Court nominee who denied a sexual assault allegation and went on to be confirmed during Trump’s first term in office. Said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., about Hegseth: “Anonymous accusations are trying to destroy reputations again. We saw this with Kavanaugh. I won’t stand for it.” One widely watched Republican, Sen. Joni of Iowa, herself a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and sexual assault survivor who had been criticized by Trump allies for her cool reception to Hegseth, appeared more open to him after their follow-up meeting Monday. “I appreciate Pete Hegseth’s responsiveness and respect for the process,” Ernst said in a statement. Ernst said that following “encouraging conversations,” he had committed to selecting a senior official who will “prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within the ranks. As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.” Ernst also had praise for Patel — “He shares my passion for shaking up federal agencies” — and for Gabbard. Once a rising Democratic star, Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in Congress, arrived a decade ago in Washington, her surfboard in tow, a new generation of potential leaders. She ran unsuccessfully for president in 2020. But Gabbard abruptly left the party and briefly became an independent before joining with Trump’s 2024 campaign as one of his enthusiasts, in large part over his disdain for U.S. involvement overseas and opposition to helping Ukraine battle Russia. Her visit to Syria to meet with then-President Bashar Assad around the time of Trump’s first inauguration during the country’s bloody civil war stunned her former colleagues and the Washington national security establishment. The U.S. had severed diplomatic relations with Syria. Her visit was seen by some as legitimizing a brutal leader who was accused of war crimes. Gabbard has defended the trip, saying it’s important to open dialogue, but critics hear in her commentary echoes of Russia-fueled talking points. Assad fled to Moscow over the weekend after Islamist rebels overtook Syria in a surprise attack, ending his family’s five decades of rule. She said her own views have been shaped by “my multiple deployments and seeing firsthand the cost of war and the threat of Islamist terrorism.” Gabbard said, “It’s one of the many reasons why I appreciate President Trump’s leadership and his election, where he is fully committed, as he has said over and over, to bring about an end to wars.” Last week, the nearly 100 former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said in the letter to Senate leaders they were “alarmed” by the choice of Gabbard to oversee all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. They said her past actions “call into question her ability to deliver unbiased intelligence briefings to the President, Congress, and to the entire national security apparatus.” The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to coordinate the nation’s intelligence agencies and act as the president’s main intelligence adviser. ___ Associated Press writer Stephen Groves contributed to this report.

Cardinals' sudden 3-game tailspin has turned their once solid playoff hopes into a long shot The midseason four-game winning streak that lifted the Arizona Cardinals into the playoff picture seemed as though it happened fast. Their subsequent free fall has been even more jarring. David Brandt, The Associated Press Dec 9, 2024 2:52 PM Dec 9, 2024 3:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon looks for a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) The midseason four-game winning streak that lifted the Arizona Cardinals into the playoff picture seemed as though it happened fast. Their subsequent free fall has been even more jarring. The Cardinals could have moved into a tie for first place in the NFC West with a home win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Instead, they were thoroughly outplayed in a 30-18 loss and are now tied for last in the tightly packed division. Arizona has lost three straight and will face an uphill battle to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Seahawks (8-5) are in first place, followed by the Rams (7-6), Cardinals (6-7) and 49ers (6-7). Even more daunting for their playoff hopes, the Cardinals lost both of their games against the Seahawks this season, meaning a tiebreaker would go to Seattle. Four games remain. “I just told them we put ourselves in a little bit of a hole now, but all you can do is attack tomorrow, learn tomorrow and have a good week of practice,” second-year coach Jonathan Gannon said. There are plenty of reasons the Cardinals lost to the Seahawks, including Kyler Murray's two interceptions, a handful of holding penalties, a porous run defense and a brutal missed field goal. It all adds up to the fact Arizona is playing its worst football of the season at a time when it needed its best. “I’m sure we’ll stick to our process, but we have to tweak some things,” Gannon said. "I have to tweak some things.” What’s working It's probably faint praise, but the Cardinals did make the game interesting in the second half while trying to fight back from a 27-10 deficit. Murray's shovel pass to James Conner for a 2-yard touchdown and subsequent 2-point conversion cut the margin to 27-18. The Cardinals had a chance to make it a one-score contest early in the fourth quarter, but Chad Ryland's 40-yard field goal attempt bounced off the left upright. “I thought we spotted them a lot of points there, but then we battled back,” Gannon said. “I appreciate their effort. That was good. We battled back there, had a couple chances to even cut the lead a little more, but ultimately didn’t get it done." What needs help Murray's in a bit of a mini-slump after throwing two interceptions in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. He also didn't do much in the run game against the Seahawks, with 16 yards on three carries. The quarterback's decision-making was nearly flawless for much of the season and the Cardinals need that good judgment to return. “I’m not looking at it like I have to try to be Superman,” Murray said. “I don’t think that’s the answer. I just need to play within the offense like we’ve done for the majority of the season. Today, I didn’t. Like I said, throwing two picks puts yourself behind the eight ball.” Said Gannon: “I thought he stuck in there and made some big time throws, though, but he has to protect the ball a little bit better. That’s not just him, that’s all 11. So there’ll be a lot of corrections off those plays." Stock up The defense didn't have its best day, but it's not Budda Baker's fault. The two-time All-Pro safety is having another phenomenal season and was all over the field against the Seahawks, finishing with 18 tackles. Baker's energy is relentless and he's the unquestioned leader of a group that has been better than expected this season, even with Sunday's mediocre performance. Stock down Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. had a tough day, getting flagged for holding three times, though one of those penalties was declined by the Seahawks. The second-year player moved from right tackle to the left side during the offseason and the transition has gone well, but Sunday was a step backward. Injuries The Cardinals remain fairly healthy. DL Roy Lopez (ankle) and P Blake Gillikin (ankle) left Sunday's game, but neither injury is expected to be long term. Key number 9 — It looks as if the Cardinals will go a ninth straight season without winning the NFC West. The last time they won the division was 2015 with coach Bruce Arians and a core offense of quarterback Carson Palmer, running back David Johnson and receiver Larry Fitzgerald. What’s next The Cardinals are in must-win territory now for any chance at the playoffs. They'll host the New England Patriots on Sunday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL David Brandt, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Football (NFL) The Saints are making contingency plans to play without QB Derek Carr as they try to stay alive Dec 9, 2024 3:07 PM Cowboys set to host Bengals under open roof after falling debris thwarted that plan against Texans Dec 9, 2024 2:57 PM The 49ers' playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears Dec 9, 2024 2:49 PMHouston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in his most recent home game and tossed the ball to a child in the stands pleading for it. On Thursday, Collins told reporters the NFL did not approve and assessed him a fine of about $5,000. "It's for the kids," Collins said. "I seen he was screaming and was thinking, ‘Here you go, big dog. Here's the ball.'" Collins said he was not penalized last season on the handful of occasions he threw a ball into the stands, so he wasn't expecting a fine. But making a child's day was "definitely worth it." The 25-year-old said he plans to appeal the fine, but if it isn't overturned, he'll pay up. "The only thing that matters was making that kid happy," he said. "He ain't never going to forget that moment. So that's all that matters to me." Collins followed up a 92-yard, one-touchdown performance that day against Tennessee with eight receptions for 119 yards last week at Jacksonville. The fourth-year wideout is Houston's leading receiver despite missing five games due to a hamstring injury. He has caught 49 passes for 832 yards and four touchdowns in just eight appearances. --Field Level Media