Ulster ease to victory against Connacht in URC opener
Ulster opened their United Rugby Championship season with a convincing 36-10 bonus point victory over Connacht at Ravenhill in Belfast.
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Gritty and composed Ulster win pleases McFarland
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side showed real composure to get their BTK United Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start.
TikToker shares Lidl's best low-calorie foods she ate to lose five stone in a year
A TikToker who lost five stone in just a year by following a calorie controlled diet has shared her go-to low-calorie options from Lidl. Shannon Mitchell, 26, from Belfast, visits Lidl twice a week to shop her weight loss favourites.
Ulster to rename stand in memory of Nevin Spence
Ulster Rugby have announced that they will name a stand at their Kingspan Stadium after their former player Nevin Spence, marking the 10-year anniversary of his death.
Connacht captain Carty ruled out of Ulster season opener in United Rugby Championship
Connacht captain Jack Carty has been ruled out of Saturday's season opener against Ulster as he continues his recovery from wrist surgery.
Where to leave flowers and send condolences during period of national mourning
Buckingham Palace have released guidance for the public on how they can pay their respects, including where to leave flowers and how to send condolences.
Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Mark Selby top bill on day 1 in star-studded Northern Ireland Open draw
World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan will be among the big names on action on day one aiming to take the Northern Ireland Open crown from Mark Allen when a star-studded line-up takes to the tables in Belfast next month. The top 16 players in the world will feature in a 70-player field at the Waterfront Hall in the Northern Irish capital from October 16 to 23, in the first of the season’s Home Nations Series. Ad Belfast native Allen claimed the Alex Higgins Trophy on home turf last year, defeating John Higgins 9-8 in a close final.
Joe Perry edges out Matthew Stevens in thriller to secure Northern Ireland Open snooker place
Joe Perry won the final two frames to complete a 4-3 victory against former world finalist Matthew Stevens in Northern Ireland Open qualifying in Wigan. Welsh Open holder Perry made two 56 breaks in the first three frames, but Stevens – runner-up at the Crucible in 2000 and 2005 – moved 3-2 clear courtesy of a 74, 61 and 85 on Saturday at the Robin Park Leisure Centre. Ad With the pressure mounting, Perry – who defeated 9-5 Judd Trump to lift his first major trophy at the Welsh in March – responded strongly as closing efforts of 54 and 56 secured his last-64 spot in Belfast (17-23 October live on Eurosport).