Derry bid to justify favourites tag in minor decider
Damian McErlain had modest expectations when he returned to the role of Derry minor manager for 2023.
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Betting levy and welfare fund a good wager for football
This week I'm going to play the game that shouldn't be played and wonder why Irish football doesn’t get funding in similar ways to certain other sports.
Spirited Springboks lack polish but bury Ireland bogey at electric Loftus
The Springboks beat Ireland 27-20 in their first home Test since winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup in front of an electric Loftus Versfeld crowd on Saturday.
Sir Keir Starmer hints at plans for Manchester ahead of talks with Andy Burnham next week
New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gave an apparent nod to further devolution of Government powers out of London as he revealed he'll be meeting with Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, next week.
IRFU to block NIQ front row signings after this season
Rabah Slimani's transfer to Leinster this season could spell the end of non-Irish qualified front row signings for the foreseeable future, with the IRFU set to put a block on the recruitment of foreign props and hookers.
Shamrock Rovers dig deep to draw with Vikingur Reykjavik
Shamrock Rovers' Champions League first qualifying round tie with Víkingur Reykjavík is evenly poised going into the second leg at Tallaght Stadium, after the two teams drew 0-0 in their first leg meeting at the Víkingsvöllur in Iceland.
Calvin Nash ready for 'massive' Loftus Versfeld challenge
Calvin Nash is hoping to count on his success with Munster in South Africa, ahead of Saturday's first Test with the Springboks in Pretoria.
Jaco Peyper gives the 'facts' about controversial decision to disallow Irish try
Former Test referee Jaco Peyper believes Ireland can have no complaints over their controversially disallowed try in Saturday's defeat to South Africa in Pretoria.