- Holden 'euphoric' over BGT return
- Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'
- Not time to resign, says Lansley
- Man held after restaurant stand-off
- 'Nuclear' accusations dismissed
- Families 'set to lose tax credit'
- Alexander urges tax relief reform
- Redknapp hits out at CPS over trial
- Burglar leaves his voice behind
- Guesthouse pair lose gay ban appeal
- Three jailed over gay-hate leaflet
- Damilola killer recalled to prison
- Miliband plans tax on bank bonuses
- Diana letters to be sold at auction
- Dismay at council prayers ruling
- Liverpool's Smith selling medals
- Scargill in strike anniversary call
- 450 jobs face axe in Comet review
- Council seeks spitting ban approval
- Holly mooted for Surprise revival
Football
Fergie retains full focus
GLENN Ferguson insists there will be “no complacency” from Ballymena United in this afternoon’s Irish Cup.
Kearney: No lapses allowed
ORAN Kearney has warned his side of complacency ahead of today’s JJB Sports Irish Cup sixth round clash with Ballinamallard United.
McAree is forced to step down
RODNEY McAree has been forced to step down as Dungannon Swifts manager.
Glens are out to win Setanta says Coyle
CARETAKER boss Roy Coyle insists Glentoran are ‘in it to win it’ as far as the Setanta Sports Cup goes this season.
History is beckoning for United
BALLYMONEY United manager Paul Gaston has urged his players to rewrite the club’s history books this afternoon.
Rugby
Brian: My focus was on game
ULSTER head coach, Brian McLaughlin was keen only to talk about onfield matters after last night’s try scoring bonus point 30-12 win over Dragons which put the club on track to get a top four finish in the PRO12.
Best: We need to step up to the plate
RORY Best (pictured) insists Ireland have to step up to the table and put on their best ever performance in Paris tonight if they are to enjoy a rare away win over the French in the Six Nations Championship.
Ferris cleared to play as Earls returns for French clash video
The return of Keith Earls to the Irish starting 15 is the only change being made by Declan Kidney for this weekend’s daunting Six Nations trip to Paris.
IRELAND RECEIVE FERRIS BOOST
IRELAND and Ulster backrow, Stephen Ferris, was exonerated yesterday by a Six Nations disciplinary panel for any alleged misdemeanor from his tackle on Welsh lock, Ian Evans, during Sunday’s match in Dublin.
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ROBBIE READY TO GRAB HIS CHANCE
ULSTER loose forward Robbie Diack insists the distraction of the off field coaching situation will not affect the players when they run out at Ravenhill to face the Dragons in the Pro12 League tomorrow night (7.05pm).
Other Local Sport
McILROY CRUISES INTO DUBAI LEAD
RORY McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn, both former winners of the title, share the lead at the halfway stage of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Burrows secures ex-Amor Honda
Evergreen road racer John Burrows will ride a Honda CBR600-RR for the Moira Motorcycle Club on the roads this season.
RORY AT HOME IN THE DESERT
A WEEK on from his second place finish in Abu Dhabi, Rory McIlroy claims he’s ‘pretty close to playing some really good golf.’
Laverty unveils factory special
Factory Aprilia rider Eugene Laverty has World Superbike glory in his sights as he counts down the days to the first round of the 2012 championship in Australia later this month.
National Sport
Khan out for revenge
Amir Khan has declared his intention to avenge his defeat by Lamont Peterson when the two meet for a rematch in Las Vegas in May.
Dernbach backs England to come good
Jade Dernbach is confident England will prove they have learned some hard lessons this winter once their one-day international series against Pakistan gets under way.
Simmons: We froze in spotlight
St Helens coach Royce Simmons claimed his players suffered from stage fright as they stuttered to a 38-10 victory over Salford in the first Stobart Super League match at their new £30million Langtree Park stadium.
Mancini backs Barry for captaincy
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes Gareth Barry would make a good England captain.
Capello: I did not "escape" England
Fabio Capello has denied he was "escaping" by resigning from the England manager's post and claimed "there are times in which you decide to leave".
Motorcycling
Burrows secures ex-Amor Honda
Evergreen road racer John Burrows will ride a Honda CBR600-RR for the Moira Motorcycle Club on the roads this season.
Laverty unveils factory special
Factory Aprilia rider Eugene Laverty has World Superbike glory in his sights as he counts down the days to the first round of the 2012 championship in Australia later this month.
Johnston promises stellar UGP line-up
Ulster Grand Prix clerk of course Noel Johnston is promising fans a stellar line-up at the event in August, despite confirming the Honda TT Legends team will miss the event due to a race date clash.
Stewart not ruling out North West return
HIGHLY-respected Cumbrian rider Dan Stewart is optimistic of his chances this season after finalising a range of top machinery for the Isle of Man TT, with a return to the North West 200 in May also on the cards.
Morgan confirms Supertwin ride
Experienced Northern Ireland road racer Davy Morgan has joined the growing number of riders entering the Supertwins class in 2012.
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