Sporting pictures of the Week :-3 September

Ah Ireland; we want to let you into a little secret.  Painting players on the side of an aeroplane prior to a Rugby World Cup is cursed.

World Athletics Champs corner.  Tom Walsh looking like he’s about to burst open.

Noah Lyles of the United States shows off his levitation skills ahead of his 100m heat.

Apostolos Parellis of Cyprus lets rip in the discus qualification.

A world record attendance for a female sports event of over 92,000 in Nebraska for a college volleyball match.  Some of them may even have got a decent view.

Solidarity.  Atlético Madrid women’s team played Milan during the week. Jenni Hermoso watched on from the press box.

Impressive athleticism from Dom Young for the nights against the Dragons in the NRL.

Every man has his price.

The 15th annual World Gravy Wrestling Championships in Lancashire.

From the Archives.  Richie Benaud getting advice from Bradman at the Gabba in 1962.