Kenny Shiels: Referee appointment was a boo-boo
Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels described UEFA's decision to appoint a Nordic referee for his side's Euro 2022 clash with Norway as a "boo-boo" following a 4-1 thrashing in Southampton.
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Northern Ireland go down to defeat on major tournament debut at Euro 2022
Northern Ireland were outclassed on their major tournament debut as Norway romped to a comprehensive 4-1 Euro 2022 victory in Southampton.
‘An incredible feeling’ - Julie Nelson scored Northern Ireland’s first major tournament goal in Norway defeat
Record-cap holder Julie Nelson headed home Northern Ireland’s first goal at a major tournament in their 4-1 European Championship defeat to Norway. It was also the countries first appearance in a major tournament, where they lost out to Euro contenders Norway thanks to goals from Julie Blakstad, Frida Maanum, Caroline Graham Hansen and Guro Reiten.
Sit-out period doesn't apply to all suspected concussions - World Rugby
World Rugby have said that a player who has been advised to leave the field after a suspected concussion does not have to follow the updated Graduated Return to Play (GRTP) protocols if follow-up tests are negative.
Classy Norwegians have too much for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland were committed but outclassed on their major tournament debut as Norway romped to a comprehensive 4-1 Euro 2022 victory in Southampton.
Bohemians come from from behind against UCD to take points from Belfield
Dawson Devoy's third goal in four games rubber-stamped Bohemians’ come-from-behind victory as UCD finished with ten men at the Bowl.
Norway 4-1 Northern Ireland: Debutants swept aside in crushing defeat as Norway lay down Euro 2022 marker
A historic occasion for Northern Ireland ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat as Kenny Shiels’ side were taken apart by Norway in their Euro 2022 Group A opener at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton. After beating Ukraine in a two-legged play-off to qualify for their first-ever major tournament, Northern Ireland started with confidence and attacking intent against their illustrious opponents, two-time winners Norway.
Norway ease past Northern Ireland at Women's Euros
SOUTHAMPTON, England : Twice champions Norway crushed debutants Northern Ireland 4-1 on Thursday as both teams got their Women's European Championship campaign underway in an entertaining match.