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Jordi Murphy has been named in Joe Schmidt's starting line-up against Italy.

Italy v Ireland team news: Murphy and Stockdale start as Ireland make four changes for Six Nations trip

Ulster duo Jordi Murphy and Jacob Stockdale have both named in Ireland's starting line-up as Joe Schmidt shuffles his pack for the trip to Rome.

Home comforts: Aoife Lennon

International

Footballers' Lives with Aoife Lennon: I've battled anorexia and lost my father, my...

In the latest of our popular series, Northern Ireland ace Aoife Lennon discusses...

On the ball: Darren Cave

Ulster

Ulster v Zebre team news: Cave closes in on record while Baloucoune returns as...

Darren Cave will become Ulster's second most capped player when he lines out...

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard

Rangers

Rangers and Gerrard hit out at ‘Dark Ages’ sectarianism

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard insists the club are determined to stamp out the “unacceptable behaviour” from the stands that overshadowed their...

Taking a break: Rory McIlroy will not play at the Irish Open this summer

Golf

Comment: Rory McIlroy has every right to miss the Irish Open he selflessly served...

About a year ago, Rory McIlroy met with the chief executive of...

Premier League

Europa League last 16 draw in full: Arsenal and Chelsea both face second leg trips but...

Arsenal and Chelsea are the only teams left to represent the Home Nations in the...

Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea

Chelsea set to appeal FIFA transfer ban and fine after alleged breach of...

Chelsea are set to appeal the FIFA's disciplinary committee's...

Michael McCrudden

Irish League

Michael McCrudden: I love Institute and hope there are no hard feelings about move to...

Former Institute captain Michael McCrudden has spoken about the fall-out...

Daniel Crowley

International

I never owned an England kit: Former Arsenal star confirms switch to Republic of...

Mick McCarthy may have lost Declan Rice but Daniel Crowley has...

The importance of Stuart McCloskey, the next three PRO14 games and the Schools' Cup quarter-finals

Popular

An urgent appeal has been issued by police.

Four-year-old boy reunited with family after urgent police appeal Northern Ireland

The Flybe flight suffered a

Belfast flight lands safely after declaring mid-air emergency Northern Ireland

Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton.

Police seize home of alleged UDA member Northern Ireland

The officer's car was rammed in the Carnlough Harbour area. Pic Google Maps

Police officer's car rammed and almost pushed into water in Co Antrim Northern Ireland

The leisure centre in Castlereagh at the centre of a naming controversy

Peter Robinson Belfast leisure centre to be renamed Northern Ireland

Watch: Dazzling millionaire's home with city views

The letter was sent to a Downpatrick man.

Changing nationality to Irish 'could affect vote ability'

Football

Football

Glenn Hoddle is now on the road to recovery (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Sound supervisor Simon Daniels who saved Glenn Hoddle’s life: I am no hero new

Sergio Aguero (left) and Pep Guardiola will hope for a repeat of their last meeting with Chelsea (Martin Rickett/PA)

The stats behind the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and...

Manchester City and Chelsea meet on Sunday in...

Manchester United and Liverpool do battle again this weekend (Peter Byrne/PA)

In pictures: Manchester United against Liverpool

Liverpool will go back to the top of the Premier League table if they avoid...

Luis Suarez’s performances have come under the spotlight (Nick Potts/PA)

Valverde backs Suarez amid criticism over the striker’s form

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has...

Football

Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac’s side face Hertha Berlin in a confident mood (Nick Potts/PA)

Bayern inspired by Anfield clean sheet ahead of Bundesliga return

Rugby

Rugby

Ireland’s Sean Cronin scores a try in the 206 Six Nations (Niall Carson/PA)

Ireland boss Schmidt expects Cronin to grasp chance in Best’s absence

Alun Wyn Jones knows Wales have more to offer (Adam Davy/PA)

Alun Wyn Jones believes Wales have more to give against England

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says “there is more...

Greig Laidlaw will lead Scotland out against France this weekend (Jane Barlow/PA)

Laidlaw backs Horne to produce the goods for Scotland

Greig Laidlaw has backed Pete Horne to shine in...

Gregor Townsend has injury worries ahead of the clash with France (Jane Barlow/PA)

Talking points ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with France

Scotland are looking to get their Guinness Six...

Ulster

Going over: Ulster ace Louis Ludik bags a try against Benetton at Kingspan Stadium in January

There's now little margin for error in PRO14's race to reach Champions Cup: Ludik

GAA

Armagh

Pressure point: Jemar Hall and Kieran McGeeney are primed for Armagh’s must-win tie against Tipperary

Armagh feel heat ahead of Tipp crunch

New beginnings: Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, officially opens a new community sports and recreation facility at Davitt Park, built with £1.15million from the council’s Belfast Investment Fund and Schools Enhancement Fund. The facilities also received a further £345,000 from The Space and Place programme, through the National Lottery Community Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. Pictured with the Lord Mayor are (l-r) Andrew McCracken, Chief Executive of Community Fund for Northern Ireland, Davitts’ Chairman Tommy Shaw and club supporters Naoibh Heaney and Sophie Skelly

Comment: Why Davitts offer Antrim GAA real hope

It has been 10 years since Liam Bradley pulled off one of the most underrated...

Final countdown: Jarlath Og Burns has a big role to play

Miracle of 'Ranch' in fight for more Sigerson success

Like a great deal of GAA followers, I have virtually no interest in the...

Time out: Odhrán MacNiallais will take a break from GAA

Odhrán MacNiallais taking step back as he aims to cope with tragedy

Odhrán MacNiallais has ruled himself out of a quick...

GAA

Silver lining: St Mary’s Colm Byrne closes down Padraig Clifford

Ranch lose final but win hearts of Sigerson faithful

Golf

Golf

McIlroy finds his form and surges ahead thanks to fantastic round

Local golf fans are divided over Rory McIlroy's decision to miss out on this year's Irish Open.

Fair play or a lack of loyalty? Golf fans split over Rory McIlroy's...

Rory McIlroy's decision not to tee it up at this...

Rory McIlroy ((left) and this year's Irish Open tournament host Paul McGinley.

Comment: Rory McIlroy's Irish Open snub must feel like a knife in the back...

Rory McIlroy might as well have serrated the...

Leona Maguire

Leona Maguire well placed after opening round of European Tour debut

Leona Maguire is well placed to make the cut in...

Golf

Rory McIlroy is on form in Mexico.

Watch: Rory McIlroy takes tournament lead after opening 63 at WGC Mexico Championship

Motorcycling

Motorcycling

Lee Johnston with his new machinery at the pre season shakedown test at Blyton Park.

Lee Johnston determined to click into gear on new machinery for 2019 season

Looking good: Jonathan Rea

Jonathan Rea confident he is on right track ahead of quest for fifth crown

Four-time champion Jonathan Rea of...

Key role: Tony Skillington

Skillington lands top job on world governing body

In a boost for the Motorcycle Union of Ireland, Tony Skillington has...

Hungry: Davey Todd is relishing North West 200 return

Fastest newcomer Todd excited by North West return to lead Penz NW...

Returning to the 2019 fonaCAB International...

North West 200

Revved up: Laura Scott and Rick Bell from MCL InsureTech are
welcomed on board by NW200 event director Mervyn Whyte

Extra sponsorship a major boost, says NW200 chief

Motorsport

Motor Sport

Prolific: Derek McGarrity

McGarrity aims to get off to a flyer as he begins quest for record ninth NI Championship

Tough day: NI ace Kris Meeke

Meeke is left frustrated after stall pulls him back into eighth

A costly stall saw a fuming Kris Meeke finish...

Good to talk: Ferrari’s Mattia Binotto yesterday

Ferrari finally show their hand for World glory bid

Ferrari have become the last of Formula One's major players to unveil the car...

Full throttle: Kris Meeke in Rally Sweden yesterday

Irish trio aiming for strong start to British season

It has been a speedy turnaround for three of Ireland's top...

Motor Sport

Driving force: Kris Meeke

Meeke plays his part as Tanak triumphs to put Toyota in front

Other Sports

Other Sports

Sommer Lecky

Sommer Lecky one of four Northern Ireland stars set for Euro mission

In control: Kelly Gallagher during the 2018 Paralympics in Pyeongchang

I've cut off shackles of fear, reveals Gallagher

When Kelly Gallagher talks of the fine margins in life as a downhill skier,...

Best time: Ciara Mageean

Mageean throws down challenge with Irish record

Irish middle distance star Ciara Mageean sounded a warning to her opposition...

Sticking to it: Cookstown’s Jack Haycock and Lisnagarvey’s James Corry battle for the ball

High-flying Bann do the double and send out warning

Banbridge enhanced their chances of...

Billy on the box

Andy Waterworth

Final whistle didn't bring the curtain down on a day of high emotion

Belfast Giants

Belfast Giants

On mission: Chris Higgins is ready to take on the Devils

Higgins relishing the chance to regain top spot

Belfast Giants defenceman Jim Vandermeer tussles with Glasgow Clan forward Rasmus Bjerrum

Belfast Giants shutout for first time in season by rampant Glasgow Clan

Having knocked them out of the Challenge...

Belfast Giants' Blair Riley with Glasgow Clan's Scott Pitt during Saturday night's Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast

Belfast Giants continue top of the table push with win over Glasgow Clan

The expected backlash from the Glasgow...

Hot streak: Belfast Giants winger Jordan Smotherman has been in great form since joining the team

Giants reap the rewards of Jordan's quick start

He's only been in Belfast for two weeks and already Jordan Smotherman...

Belfast Giants

Not enough: Belfast Giants winger Patrick Dwyer battles with Glasgow Clan forward Scott Tanski

Keefe angry as 'rubbish' Giants shut out by Clan

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