New United Rugby Championship To Bring PRO14 and SA Rugby Together

New United Rugby Championship To Bring PRO14 and SA Rugby Together

Plans have been unveiled for a new United Rugby Championship next season that will feature northern and southern hemisphere teams. The 16-team league, forged from an agreement between PRO14 Rugby and SA Rugby, will start in September. It includes South...
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SDLP Will Legislate Irish Language Law In UK Parliament If Stormont Fails To Act

SDLP Will Legislate Irish Language Law In UK Parliament If Stormont Fails To Act

The SDLP has vowed to launch a bid to legislate on Irish language at Westminster if Sinn Féin and the DUP fail to move the law changes at Stormont. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said his party would seek to amend...
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Stena Line To Run Ferries Between Holyhead And Belfast To Meet Increased Demand

Stena Line To Run Ferries Between Holyhead And Belfast To Meet Increased Demand

Wales and Northern Ireland will be connected by a ferry route in response to strong demand for sailings. Stena Line said it will run a weekend timetable between Holyhead and Belfast from June 25th. One of the firm’s newest ships,...
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‘I’m Fine – Under The Circumstances’ Eriksen Tells Fans After Heart Attack

‘I’m Fine – Under The Circumstances’ Eriksen Tells Fans After Heart Attack

A smiling Christian Eriksen has insisted he is “fine – under the circumstances” as doctors work to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest. The 29-year-old Denmark midfielder continues to undergo tests in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during.....
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Kenny Throws Support Behind Mica Scandal Protestors Ahead Of Dublin Protest

Kenny Throws Support Behind Mica Scandal Protestors Ahead Of Dublin Protest

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has thrown his support behind families affected by the Mica scandal. It comes ahead of a huge protest march planned to take place in Dublin on Tuesday, with thousands expected to march on Leinster...
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Spain Held To A Goalless Draw By Sweden In Seville

Spain Held To A Goalless Draw By Sweden In Seville

Alvaro Morata spurned two gilt-edged chances as Spain labored to a goalless Euro 2020 draw with Sweden in Seville. On-loan Juventus hitman Morata wasted one fine opening in each half, as Luis Enrique’s Spain opened their tournament in frustrating fashion....
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HSE Warns Of Possible Impact Of Delta Variant On Reopening Plans

HSE Warns Of Possible Impact Of Delta Variant On Reopening Plans

Public health bosses have said they are “concerned” about the impact the Delta variant may have in the coming weeks. It comes after UK prime minister Boris Johnson was forced to delay reopening plans by four weeks until July 19th,...
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‘You Can’t Build Power-Sharing On Broken Promises,’ O’Neill Tells DUP

‘You Can’t Build Power-Sharing On Broken Promises,’ O’Neill Tells DUP

Michelle O’Neill has fired a warning shot to the new leadership of the DUP, stating that powersharing in the North cannot be built on broken promises. Sinn Féin’s leader in Stormont said the Northern Ireland Executive must be grounded in...
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Scotland Starts Euro 2020 Campaign With Loss To Czech Republic

Scotland Starts Euro 2020 Campaign With Loss To Czech Republic

Scotland’s return to a major finals for the first time in 23 years began with a deflating 2-0 defeat by the Czech Republic at Hampden Park. In front of 9,847 fans – most of them Scots – both sides had...
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Foster Calls For MLAs To Be ‘Good Neighbors’ In Stormont Resignation Speech

Foster Calls For MLAs To Be ‘Good Neighbors’ In Stormont Resignation Speech

Northern Ireland will only move forward when the region’s differing identities are respected by all, resigning First Minister Arlene Foster has said. Making her resignation speech to the Assembly chamber, the ousted DUP leader said her time as First Minister...
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