MPs Warned That No-Deal Brexit Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ For Farmers in The North

MPs Warned That No-Deal Brexit Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ For Farmers in The North

A no-deal Brexit would bankrupt many Northern Ireland farmers amid a “catastrophic” collapse of the agri-food market, MPs have been warned. Ivor Ferguson, president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), told a Westminster committee that livelihoods would be ruined if...
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England Demolish Bulgaria in Euro 2020 Qualifier Marred by Racist Abuse

England Demolish Bulgaria in Euro 2020 Qualifier Marred by Racist Abuse

Gareth Southgate’s men stood firm in the face of sickening racism as England thrashed Bulgaria on a night of shame in Sofia. The Three Lions took a giant stride towards Euro 2020 as they bounced back from Friday’s shock loss...
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Northern Ireland Defeat Czech Republic to Secure First Away Friendly Win in 13 Years

Northern Ireland Defeat Czech Republic to Secure First Away Friendly Win in 13 Years

Northern Ireland achieved what England could not as they beat the Czech Republic 3-2 in Prague on Monday but they had to cling on as the hosts threatened to come back from three goals down. The Green and White Army’s...
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Compensating Victims of Historic Abuse in The North ‘Remains a Big Priority’

Compensating Victims of Historic Abuse in The North ‘Remains a Big Priority’

Compensating victims of historic abuse in Northern Ireland remains a “big priority” for the British Government, their Secretary of State has insisted. Julian Smith made the pledge after moves to set up a redress board to administer the long-delayed payment...
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Johnson Under Pressure From EU as Brexit Deadline Looms

Johnson Under Pressure From EU as Brexit Deadline Looms

Boris Johnson is coming under pressure to concede more ground to Brussels as hopes for an early breakthrough in the Brexit talks appeared to falter. UK and EU officials will resume talks in the Belgian capital on Monday with the...
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Tenacious Japan Top Pool A After Defeating Scotland

Tenacious Japan Top Pool A After Defeating Scotland

Scotland withstood both a typhoon and an earthquake on the eve of their win-or-bust showdown with Japan but found themselves blown out of the World Cup as the super-charged hosts claimed a 28-21 win in Yokohama. Gregor Townsend’s men needed...
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England Hold Full-Blooded Training Session After France Clash Cancelled

England Hold Full-Blooded Training Session After France Clash Cancelled

England have sought to overcome any loss of momentum caused by the cancellation of their World Cup group decider by engaging in a full-blooded training session on the day they would have been facing France. The all-Six Nations clash that...
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‘Housing Emergency is Worse Than Ever’ Says Micheál Martin

‘Housing Emergency is Worse Than Ever’ Says Micheál Martin

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the housing emergency is worse than ever. Mr Martin is slamming the Government’s record on the crisis and has also taken a dig at Sinn Féin over Brexit. He says even when Fine Gael...
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Wales to Face France in Quarterfinals After Overcoming Uruguay

Wales to Face France in Quarterfinals After Overcoming Uruguay

Coach Warren Gatland says Wales have never been in a better place to challenge for the World Cup after setting up a quarter-final clash against France next Sunday. A Wales side showing 13 changes from the team that defeated Fiji...
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Tonga End on a High With Victory Over USA

Tonga End on a High With Victory Over USA

Tonga captain Siale Piutau had virtually everything he wanted on his 34th birthday on Sunday. He led his team to victory in his final game of international rugby, a 31-19 defeat of USA at Hanazono to give the Pacific Islanders...
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