Mark Allen apologises for criticism of World Snooker Tour
Mark Allen has apologised for his criticism of the World Snooker Tour after suggesting last week that the game was in "disarray" and that a player revolt may be necessary for change.
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Tentative talks taking place for Irish and British league says RFU chief Sweeney
The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed that tentative talks are taking place investigating the potential of a British and Irish team competition.
Tyler Toland focused on Ireland future rather than past exile
Tyler Toland is ready to catch up on lost time, after her four-year exile from international football ended with starting spots in both of Ireland's opening Women's Nations League games last month.
'The police came in and told us our dad had been killed... it didn't make sense'
As the young daughters of Thomas Murphy bravely stood in the witness box of the looming courtroom, their dad’s picture highlighted in a silver frame was broadcast on a TV screen from Ireland.
Championship wrap: Callum Robinson finds the net as Cardiff rout Huddersfield
Callum Robinson opened the scoring for Cardiff City as the Bluebirds came away from Huddersfield Town with a 4-0 win on Tuesday night.
Advantage Cobh after narrow win in Ferrycarrig Park
Cobh Ramblers have one foot in the promotion play-off final after Pierce Philips' first half goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park.
In-form Judd Trump breezes past Julien Leclercq in Belfast
Judd Trump stayed on course for his third ranking title in a row after taking just 45 minutes to brush aside Julien Leclercq in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open. Having already won the English Open and Wuhan Open earlier this month, Trump will become only the fifth player in history to achieve the feat if he wins the title in Belfast. Consecutive breaks of 108 in the first two frames set the tone for a convincing 4-0 win over the Belgian but the former world champion insisted his winning run was far from easy. "When you've won a lot of matches you start looking over your shoulder because you know it can't go on for ever," Trump told WST's official website. "It's important not to get negative, you have to keep trying to win rather than trying not to lose. "I've had those kind of spells before. You can get a bit negative and go into your shell.
Athlone and Waterford all square after absorbing tie
Athlone Town and Waterford will go into Saturday's promotion play-off, semi-final second leg at the RSC on level terms after the teams played out an absorbing score draw at Lissywollen.