The Natal Sharks missed out on the chance to go top of the table yesterday when they were undone by a strong first-half display from the Queensland Reds.
Queensland went into an 18-6 lead in the opening 40 minutes and held on to that advantage in the second period as they claimed a 25-13 triumph.
Adam Byrnes, Will Genia and Digby Ioane scored tries for Queensland, while Ryan Kankowski scored Natal's lone score.
The Queensland captain Berrick Barnes said: "I was really proud of the boys, they were outstanding, they did a lot of hard work this week."
Meanwhile, in other action, Lelia Masaga's individual try sealed a 14-10 win for the Waikato Chiefs over the Otago Highlanders.
Masaga beat four defenders as he charged down the touchline to put the visitors in front for the first time, 14 minutes from the end of the all-New Zealand clash.
Winger Fetu'u Vainikolo's try had given the Highlanders an early lead, which was cancelled out before the interval by a Tanerau Latimer score.
Highlanders regained the lead with a penalty after the break before Masaga's late heroics won the game for Waikato.
The Western Force came from 14 points down to draw 23-23 with the Canterbury Crusaders in their clash.
Matt Giteau kicked 13 points and set up tries for Haig Sare and James O'Connor to inspire the Force's recovery from being 20-6 down at one stage to earn a share of the spoils.
Ryan Crotty, Tim Bateman and Isaac Ross scored tries for Canterbury.
* With agencies
Quick pearls of wisdom
Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”
Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.”
Other workplace saving schemes
- The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
- Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
- National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
- In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
- Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
Cryopreservation: A timeline
- Keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic
- Ovarian tissue surgically removed
- Tissue processed in a high-tech facility
- Tissue re-implanted at a time of the patient’s choosing
- Full hormone production regained within 4-6 months