Northern Ireland Sport

‘Hugely excited’ Simon Easterby up for challenge of ensuring Ireland stay ahead of Six Nations… The Irish Independent08:07Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Ireland ready for the challenge of making Six Nations history Irish Mirror15:06Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return from injury for Leinster BreakingNews.ie15:19Ireland Rugby Leinster Six Nations

Six Nations boost for Ireland as Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return to Leinster team for… The Irish Independent12:57Ireland Rugby Leinster Six Nations

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six advancement a “non-negotiable” for Ireland Cricket World12:11Ireland Cricket Team T20 World Cup Cricket World Cup

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025: Super Six advancement a ‘non-negotiable’ for Ireland, says… CricTracker12:22Ireland Cricket Team T20 World Cup Cricket World Cup

George ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland Morning Star14:54Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

England’s Six Nations injury worries grow with Jamie George out of Ireland opener The Irish Times11:51Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Six Nations: England hopeful of scrum-half Alex Mitchell's fitness ESPN.co.uk18:28Ireland Rugby England Rugby Six Nations

Six selection headaches facing England after mass Six Nations injury withdrawals i News17:33Ireland Rugby England Rugby Six Nations

Northern Ireland international Shea Charles returns to Sheffield Wednesday on loan for rest of… News Letter16:40Shea Charles Sheff Wed Southampton

Northern Ireland midfielder rejoins Championship club on loan Belfast Telegraph16:05Shea Charles Sheff Wed Southampton

Tony Mowbray's "wow" reaction to new West Brom signing Isaac Price Express & Star12:15Isaac Price Northern Ireland National Football Team West Brom

West Brom sign Northern Ireland midfielder Price BBC16:42Isaac Price Northern Ireland National Football Team West Brom

O’Connell says Ireland have no injury worries upon their Six Nations opener versus England Sunday World14:47Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Ireland report clean bill of health ahead of Six Nations clash with England The Irish Times14:35Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Simon Easterby opens up on Johnny Sexton’s role with Ireland as interim boss reveals ‘really… Planet Rugby10:28Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Simon Easterby focused on third Six Nations title in a row and confirms legend’s role with… Belfast Telegraph08:06Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Allianz Hurling League: New chapter begins for Antrim as they travel to Croke Park Belfast Media Group13:12Davy Fitzgerald Hurling GAA

Antrim must 'stay in the game early' - Fitzgerald BBC08:37Davy Fitzgerald Hurling GAA

Latest News

In the last 10 minutes

Farrell 'intrigued' to watch Six Nations from sidelines BBC23:21

In the last 15 minutes

Andy Farrell's one-word England answer leaves Late Late studio in hysterics Irish Mirror23:14

In the last hour

Tom Stewart ready to make up for lost time as hooker makes Ulster return after injury News Letter22:37

In the last 2 hours

TT preview – Hampton (h) by Steve Harris Torquay Talk21:54

Derry embracing new league season Gaelic Life21:39

In the last 4 hours

Who is Gordon D'Arcy's wife Aoife as Ireland legend to appear on Late Late Show Irish Mirror21:03

Fresh faces for Cork and Kerry in league openers Irish Examiner20:37

Fermanagh and Antrim aim to continue winning starts starts Gaelic Life20:37

How Springbok Siya Kolisi inspired Dan Sheehan to make a miraculous ACL recovery The Irish Independent20:35

Lynch is hoping to see a performance from Tyrone We Are Tyrone20:30

“When the bookmakers don’t know how to price the matches, it tells you an awful lot”: Hard to work out Tyrone-Derry,… The Irish News20:14

Fermanagh could be without up to 10 regulars for opening day trip to Kildare The Irish News20:14

Who is Rory Best's wife Jodie, as Ireland legend to appear on Late Late Show Irish Mirror19:51

In the last 6 hours

Inside Craig Casey's personal life including girlfriend Jenny and rugby family Irish Mirror18:50

My England XV to face Ireland - no Spencer and Smith at 15 i News18:47

Highly-rated Munster coach heavily linked with Ireland A posting for upcoming England clash Irish Mirror18:09

Inside Andy Farrell's family life as Ireland coach set to make Late Late Show debut Irish Mirror18:09

Zimbabwe unveil squads for home series against Ireland AniNews.in17:53

Ireland Sevens sides endure tough opening day in Perth The4217:50

Six Nations Countdown: Will an Andy Farrell-less Ireland still have the same potency in a bid for three straight titles? The Roar17:37

The most competitive top flight in years: Tally We Are Tyrone17:34

Tally – It’s the most competitive top flight in years Gaelic Life17:33

In the last 8 hours

Drafting in new rules all at once risks causing major confusion in National League: Tyrone icon … Belfast Telegraph17:24

Devnarain on South Africa readiness for the next stage of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup Cricket World17:16

Munster's Mike Prendergast set to be appointed Ireland A coach The4216:49

Northern Ireland international Shea Charles returns to Sheffield Wednesday on loan for rest of… News Letter16:40

St Patrick’s of Armagh and Maghera meet for place in MacRory Cup final The Irish News16:39

Zimbabwe unveils multi-format squads for the home series against Ireland The Cricket Times16:33

Ireland have 'been living in this game since the end of the autumn' RugbyPass16:33

'Business as usual' for Ireland despite Farrell absence BBC16:27

Sikandar Raza unavailable for one-off Test against Ireland Cricbuzz.com16:22

The Davy Fitz era begins in Antrim Gaelic Life16:10

Northern Ireland midfielder rejoins Championship club on loan Belfast Telegraph16:05

Allianz Football League Round 1: All You Need to Know RTE16:04

Dan Sheehan returns for Leinster ahead of Ireland squad call-up RugbyPass16:02

Zimbabwe bring in new faces for multi-format series against Ireland ICC Cricket World Cup - Official Site15:59

Derry captain Conor Glass expects to face “the competitive side of Tyrone” The Irish News15:48

Zimbabwe pick uncapped Masekesa and Welch for one-off Test against Ireland ESPNcricinfo15:33

Earlier today

Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return from injury for Leinster BreakingNews.ie15:19

Ireland ready for the challenge of making Six Nations history Irish Mirror15:06

Diarmuid Kilgallen to play his first URC game for Munster as they take on Dragons The Irish Times15:01

Party over, healing the hurt and one big step into the unknown as Armagh and Galway reignite All-Ireland rivalry The Irish News14:58

Women's National Football League: All you need to know RTE14:52

Ladies previews: all divisions underway this weekend Hoganstand.com14:49

O’Connell says Ireland have no injury worries upon their Six Nations opener versus England Sunday World14:47

Dan Sheehan on the comeback trail as he starts for Leinster after ACL injury Irish Mirror14:46

O'Connell and Ireland enjoy calm away from eye of storm RTE14:38

NFL feature: The roll of honour Gaelic Life14:38

Tyrone hurlers all set for Division Two campaign Gaelic Life14:38

Ireland report clean bill of health ahead of Six Nations clash with England The Irish Times14:35

McGarry relishing season of key challenges for hurlers We Are Tyrone14:33

Crucial weekend for Limerick All-Ireland League clubs Limerick Leader14:33

Armagh Start 10 Of All-Ireland Side For Galway Rematch But Big Names Absent Balls.ie14:11

Glass: Derry were missing Tally's authority & calmness RTE14:05

Magill voted Northern Ireland Women player of the year Irish Football Association - Official Site13:48

How will Ireland cope without Andy Farrell? - Six Nations talking points Irish Mirror13:45

Paul O’Connell says Ireland have a clean bill of health ahead of their Six Nations opener… The Irish Independent13:43

Business as usual for Ireland despite Farrell absence, insists forwards coach O'Connell Irish Examiner13:42

'Business as usual' for fully-fit Ireland in Portugal without Farrell The4213:35

Factory to show England's opening game in Six Nations Gillingham FC - Official Site13:29

Allianz Hurling League: New chapter begins for Antrim as they travel to Croke Park Belfast Media Group13:12

Life after Louise begins for Kerry as Lgfa leagues crank up Irish Examiner12:59

Six Nations boost for Ireland as Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return to Leinster team for… The Irish Independent12:57

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025: Super Six advancement a ‘non-negotiable’ for Ireland, says… CricTracker12:22

Tony Mowbray's "wow" reaction to new West Brom signing Isaac Price Express & Star12:15

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six advancement a “non-negotiable” for Ireland Cricket World12:11

VIDEO: Referees #ARE accountable Rugby 36511:24

Tyrone Ladies draw Fermanagh in Ulster Intermediate Championship We Are Tyrone11:00

Duffy on the road again for another year with Fermanagh The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland10:56

Did Derry miss their window of opportunity? Only time will tell as Tally rebuilds after annus horribilis The Irish News10:34

Armagh name 10 of All-Ireland side for Galway rematch BBC10:09

Easterby will add layers but won't reinvent the Ireland wheel Irish Examiner10:07

All-Ireland finalists Cork, Galway, and Armagh name sides for league openers The4210:04

Allianz NFL Division One: Donegal for the crown and The Dubs for the drop The Irish News09:23

Antrim must 'stay in the game early' - Fitzgerald BBC08:37

‘Hugely excited’ Simon Easterby up for challenge of ensuring Ireland stay ahead of Six Nations… The Irish Independent08:07

Gaelic football enters new era - and I have reservations BBC07:56

Armagh name 10 All-Ireland final starters for league opener against Galway Hoganstand.com06:31

Ian Flanagan: 'I think everyone in Ireland who like their rugby would go back to the old ERC format' Irish Examiner06:24

Antrim NHL focus: Lots to do for Davy Fitz' Saffrons but there’s a good foundation there The Irish News06:19

Ireland aim for Six Nations history under stand-in boss Simon Easterby The Irish News06:09

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points The Irish News06:09

NFL Division One: Tyrone could shine as elite counties get to grips with new rules The Irish Times06:05

'Don't leave anything in the shed' - Coach Glenn Querl's message to Ireland ahead of Super Six… CricTracker05:14

‘I’m happy with my achievements’ – Devin Toner on his career, the Ireland lineout and putting… The Irish Independent02:36

Jackson: Hopefully There's Big Things To Come From This Blackrock... Irish Rugby - Official Site02:20

Allianz Football League Division One preview - Can champions Derry regain that winning feeling? Belfast Live01:12

Northern Ireland braces for red weather warning for wind BBC00:06

Yesterday

Aussies pull off coaching coup on tournament eve Channel 9's Wide World of Sports23:20 23-Jan-25

Galway vs Armagh team news as Kieran McGeeney names new-look team for season opener in Salthill Belfast Live23:00 23-Jan-25

Armagh name 10 All-Ireland final starters for trip into West against Galway National League opener The Irish News22:42 23-Jan-25

Ireland 7s Perth Match Tracker Irish Rugby - Official Site22:16 23-Jan-25

Sheehan hoping Down hurlers start on the front foot Gaelic Life22:05 23-Jan-25

Ireland Rugby Fixtures 2025 And Schedule FloRugby21:34 23-Jan-25

Lidl Ladies' NFL: Action begins in top three divisions with Armagh making Kerry trip The Irish News21:31 23-Jan-25

New Tyrone manager Darren McCann excited ahead of return to top flight The Irish News21:31 23-Jan-25

Allstar trio in starting line-up as Galway name team for Division One opener against Armagh The Irish News21:31 23-Jan-25

Galway team named for All-Ireland rematch with Armagh Gaelic Life20:53 23-Jan-25

O’Rourke set to take his bow along the Tyrone sideline We Are Tyrone20:32 23-Jan-25

Ireland U19 Women’s coach Glenn Querl: “Don’t leave anything in the shed Cricket World19:53 23-Jan-25

Six Nations: Antoine Dupont’s return makes formidable France favourites The Irish Times19:04 23-Jan-25

Bernard Jackman Makes Bold Selection Call Ahead Of Ireland's Six Nations Opener Balls.ie18:41 23-Jan-25

Sigerson Cup quarter-final draw confirmed Hoganstand.com18:18 23-Jan-25

Mourne men head west for opener Gaelic Life18:09 23-Jan-25

Storm Éowyn: Northern Ireland braced for biggest storm since 1998 The Irish News17:43 23-Jan-25

Newcastle United v Everton PL2 decision confirmed amid Storm Eowyn fears Shields Gazette17:34 23-Jan-25

Six Nations Fixtures 2025. Here's The Full Schedule FloRugby17:09 23-Jan-25

England Rugby Fixtures 2025 And Schedule FloRugby17:09 23-Jan-25

'Brilliant' Easterby will get Ireland firing - Ulster hooker Stewart BBC16:53 23-Jan-25

British and Irish Lions set to make shock hire of David Nucifora MailOnline16:29 23-Jan-25

Ronan Maher to remain Tipperary captain as Liam Cahill names league panel The Irish Independent16:01 23-Jan-25

“It doesn’t make sense” - Leading GAA coach calls for League revamp and blasts ‘unfair’ format Belfast Live15:53 23-Jan-25

Storm Éowyn: Nifl confirm Irish League fixtures postponed as Met Office issue red weather… News Letter15:25 23-Jan-25

Dublin v Antrim: Match details, throw-in time and how to watch as Davy Fitzgerald begins his time as Saffrons boss in… The Irish News15:23 23-Jan-25

URC to reshape some of Hansen's punishment into something 'more meaningful and impactful' The4215:14 23-Jan-25

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