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Wallace out of World Cup

Ireland have been hit by a massive blow ahead of next month’s World Cup as flanker David Wallace has been ruled out of the competition after sustaining a knee ligament injury in yesterday’s 20-9 defeat to England at Lansdowne Road.

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Sunday, 28 August 2011

Glentoran ended a 12-season hoodoo yesterday by finally winning a League game at Windsor Park.

Worthy has perfect fix

Sunday, 28 August 2011

Nigel Worthington believes Northern Ireland’s fixture schedule could prove to be the masterstroke which will lead to Euro 2012 qualification — but first they have to overcome Serbia.

Hats off to McGuinness

Sunday, 28 August 2011

When county boards are seeking nominations for a manager’s job which might be vacant, they generally outline the criteria as they see it for the post.

Super Jonny puts the boot in

Sunday, 28 August 2011

Dear oh dear. On Tuesday Ireland head for the World Cup having lost all four of their warm-up games.

Surgery to give Trent a chance

Sunday, 28 August 2011

On the eve of Ireland’s encounter with England, the father figure of the side, Trent Johnston, had a more pressing matter on his mind than a cricket match. I can reveal that his future as a player hung in the balance.

Kidney waiting on Jones scan

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Ireland are sweating on the fitness of Felix Jones just 24 hours before they name their rugby World Cup squad.

Linfield peel away from the pack

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Champions Linfield are the only side to retain a 100% record in the new Carling Premiership season thanks to a 4-1 defeat of Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park.

Vid-eo nasty for Serbs

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Gareth McAuley has insisted Northern Ireland will have the firepower to shoot down Serbia next month after Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic was ruled out of the crunch Euro 2012 qualifier.

G-Mac's in the rough

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Twelve months ago Graeme McDowell tossed a quote around in his head again and again. He was still going over it in his mind at the Honda Classic in March, scene of his most recent top-10 finish in strokeplay event.

Donald set to make move

Sunday, 21 August 2011

For one reason or another, Cameron Donald has been international road racing's nearly man this season, but the Melbourne lad has enjoyed his year with Wilson Craig Racing and has little or no regrets.

Morgan will lead a new-look England

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Eoin Morgan always wanted to play cricket for England, ever since he was a Dublin schoolboy in short trousers. But he didn’t dare to even dream that one day he would be captain.

Pool jump on Paddy wagon

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Premier League giants Liverpool are preparing to rock Celtic this week by making a formal bid for their Northern Ireland playmaker Paddy McCourt.

Evans never feared United axe

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Self-assured Jonny Evans last night admitted he never once feared the Old Trafford axe this summer — despite the arrival of England under-21 sensation Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers and the emergence of Chris Smalling.

Lowry Phils his boots

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Philip Lowry blasted a stunning four goals as 10-man Linfield demolished Donegal Celtic 5-0 in yesterday's Carling Premiership contest at Windsor Park.

Crues face tap rap on O'Neill

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Crusaders are on a collision-course with Dungannon Swifts over the signing of goalkeeper Sean O’Neill.

McIlroy out to putt it right

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Rory McIlroy can’t wait to return to action in three weeks’ time so he can erase the bad memories of a disappointing USPGA performance.

Brave Ireland get French fried

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Ireland's preparations for the World Cup were marred by a second successive defeat, but they could take comfort from a spirited display at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.

DJ is already back on song

Sunday, 7 August 2011

New season, new signings, new kit — but same old Linfield boss David Jeffrey.

Ports' status secure

Sunday, 7 August 2011

Despite a boardroom struggle, Portadown’s place in the Carling Premiership is NOT in doubt, Irish FA sources insisted last night.

Paterson pulls out

Sunday, 7 August 2011

Burnley striker Martin Paterson will miss Northern Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualifier against the Faroe Islands on Wednesday.

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