PSNI Investigating Threats Against UUP Staff

PSNI Investigating Threats Against UUP Staff

Police are investigating threats against Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) staff. It followed the refusal of its incoming leader to agree a General Election pact with the Democratic Unionists. The DUP has also condemned the alleged intimidation. Deputy leader Nigel Dodds’...
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Jurgen Klopp Calls for Overhaul of Carabao Cup Format

Jurgen Klopp Calls for Overhaul of Carabao Cup Format

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the Carabao Cup is in need of an overhaul as the club try to thrash out a solution to their fixture congestion. Their quarter-final against Aston Villa was scheduled to be played the week commencing...
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Republic of Ireland Launch New Home Strip Ahead of Qualifiers

Republic of Ireland Launch New Home Strip Ahead of Qualifiers

New Balance has today unveiled Ireland’s home strip for 2019/20. The new kit will be worn as the teams set their sights on qualification for the upcoming European Championships. This kit officially launches “Through It All”, New Balance’s campaign for....
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All Blacks Defeat Wales to Win Bronze at Rugby World Cup

All Blacks Defeat Wales to Win Bronze at Rugby World Cup

Warren Gatland’s final game as Wales head coach ended in defeat as New Zealand emphatically won the World Cup bronze medal at Tokyo Stadium. The All Blacks’ 40-17 triumph consigned Wales to a fourth place finish for the second time...
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Conor McGregor in Court in Dublin to Face Assault Charge

Conor McGregor in Court in Dublin to Face Assault Charge

UFC fighter Conor McGregor is due to appear in court this morning in connection with an alleged incident at a pub in Dublin. The mixed martial arts star is facing a single charge of assault. Dublin District Court previously heard...
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Spirit AeroSystems Buys Bombardier’s Belfast Operations

Spirit AeroSystems Buys Bombardier’s Belfast Operations

Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier’s Northern Ireland operations have been sold to US firm Spirit AeroSystems. Bombardier employs more than 3,500 people in Northern Ireland, primarily in East Belfast. The Canadian-owned multi-national is reorganizing its busin...
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Ben Spencer Ready for The Final After Last Minute Call-Up

Ben Spencer Ready for The Final After Last Minute Call-Up

Ben Spencer was feeding his children at home when he took a phone-call that could change the Saracens scrum-half’s life. A week after watching England demolish semi-final opponents New Zealand on television, Spencer will be on the bench in a...
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Liverpool Drawn Against Villa in Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals

Liverpool Drawn Against Villa in Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals

Liverpool have been drawn against Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals although a date for the fixture has yet to be agreed. Jurgen Klopp suggested yesterday he could pull his side out of the competition if a date cannot...
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Kolbe Returns on The Wing For Springboks

Kolbe Returns on The Wing For Springboks

South Africa’s star wing Cheslin Kolbe returns for Saturday’s World Cup final against England in the only change made by coach Rassie Erasmus. Kolbe replaces Sbu Nkosi in the number 14 jersey after recovering from the ankle injury that forced...
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Rashford Brace Sends Chelsea Out of the Carabao Cup

Rashford Brace Sends Chelsea Out of the Carabao Cup

Marcus Rashford’s long-range missile fired Manchester United past Chelsea and into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The England striker crashed in an unstoppable drive from fully 30 yards out to secure a 2-1 win and a place in the last eight....
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