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.
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.
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.
Manchester United give three youngsters professional contracts after treble-winning season
Manchester United youngsters Ashton Missin, Jacob Devaney and Tom Myles have signed their first professional contracts with the club.
South Africa name squad for second Ireland Test
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named the same match-day 23 for the second test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday, making it the most experienced Springbok selection chosen in the 133-year history of the team.