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Charley Boorman interviews Peter Hickman on the grid at the 2026 North West 200

Red-carpet launch of Charley Boorman's new North West 200 documentary announced

Under-fire Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick. (Photo by Martin Rickett/Press Association)

Michael Carrick arrives at Carrington training ground after talks over future

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron says Larne have 'to be bouncing' into Limavady clash

England's Kyren Wilson won the Northern Ireland Open final. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

Kyren Wilson crowned Northern Ireland Open snooker champion

Banbridge’s Ben Johnston tackled by Chris Balfour against Enniskillen. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Josh Gibson faith in Queen’s ‘clicking’ despite poor AIL run

Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson watching Coleraine tackle Crusaders at Seaview on Saturday. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

'Sideshow' goal to spoil 'fantastic fella' Duncan Ferguson debut party

Ronan Doherty celebrates his match-winning strike for Larne against Bangor. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'This game will kick the life out of you': Irish League boss win return reaction

Morning View

Editorial: NI punches above its weight in sport

Mark Allen spent 10 weeks in a mental health clinic before discharging himself to play at the Northern Ireland Open. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Mark Allen boosted by messages of support and targets November event

Football

Senan Devine (centre) celebrating with Coleraine team-mates after finding the net at Seaview against Crusaders. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

WATCH: Irish League teen scorer 'always looking to hurt the opposition'
Teenager Senan Devine delivered another eye-catching display with one assist and a dazzling strike inside the opening 30 minutes of Coleraine’s five-star show on Saturday.
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Isaac Baird (left) competing with Portadown's Ben Kennedy during a Linfield fightback win at Shamrock Park. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Isaac Baird's personal Linfield landmark after 'aches and pains' win return

Brian Healy adds his second goal of Cliftonville's away win over Dungannon Swifts. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

'A cannon of a right foot' but Irish League striker urged to study club hero

Limavady United manager Paul Owens. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League draw reward drama as 'I just kept believing more than anything'

Coleraine's Finn Tonks (left) under pressure in victory over Crusaders across the Boyle Sports Premiership. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

SATURDAY STATS: Full Premiership and Championship at-a-glance review

Annagh United and Queen's University players before kick-off in the Boyle Sports Championship clash at Tandragee Road. (Photo by Iconic Media Group)

THE VERDICT: All you need to know about Annagh United 5 Queen's University 1

Representatives from all 12 clubs competing across this season's Boyle Sports Premiership campaign. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

IRISH LEAGUE SCORE PREDICTIONS: Premiership and Championship results forecast

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Rugby Union

Ulster's Jamie Benson during the United Rugby Championship loss to the Bulls in South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Richie Murphy's URC result pain but pride in Ulster performance against Bulls
Head coach Richie Murphy felt Ulster should have left Pretoria with more than a try bonus point after Saturday’s 34-26 defeat which leaves his side without a win across their first four United Rugby Championship fixtures.
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Louis Ludik with Ulster in 2014. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

Ex-Ulster Louis Ludik and maximum points Ballyclare 'perfect fit'

Current Dungannon coach Bryan Young (front) celebrating a win with Ulster in 2011. (Photo by Darren Kidd/PressEye)

Ex-Ulster ace 'to challenge the players in different ways' as Dungannon coach

Motorcycling

Ulster Superbike champion Carl Phillips enjoyed an excellent year on the Bell Bikesport/B&W Racing BMW. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster champion Carl Phillips has big plans for 2027 after dream season

Northern Ireland's Dean McMaster on the Air NI Kawasaki at the North West 200 in May. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Dean McMaster leaving no stone unturned ahead of Macau Grand Prix debut

Ducati rider Pecco Bagnaia shelters from the rain at Phillip Island. (Photo credit: MotoGP)

Phillip Island's MotoGP swansong in Australian wiped out by weather woe

Storm Stacey won two races on his debut at the North West 200 this year. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Peter Hickman says Storm Stacey 'did what I expected him to do' on NW200 bow

Other Sport

Jordan Brown (right) defeated Mark Allen in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open on Tuesday in Belfast. (Photo credit: World Snooker Tour)

Jordan Brown offers support to good friend Mark Allen - 'I love him'

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen issued a statement on Wednesday revealing his mental health struggles. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Mark Allen reveals he left mental health clinic to play at Northern Ireland Open

Mark Allen is considering his future after losing in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open on Tuesday.

Antrim's Mark Allen could walk away from snooker after NI Open exit

Greg Thompson - pictured with the 2026 Premier League title - has stepped down from his role as Waringstown captain. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

James McCollum praises Greg Thompson after taking on Waringstown role

Antrim Coast Half Marathon has set a £1 million charity ambition for 2027

Antrim Coast Half Marathon targets £1m charity fundraising drive for 2027

Ray Close in action against Chris Eubank at Kings Hall in Belfast in May 1994. (Photo by Steve Munday/ALLSPORT via Getty Images)

Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' Ray Close after Belfast boxer dies aged 57

Northern Ireland players had plenty to celebrate in Scotland last weekend thanks to securing a first netball World Cup qualification since 2019. (Photo by Craig Watson)

'I could see it in their faces' - World Cup 'destiny' for Northern Ireland

Lisa Bowman on show for Northern Ireland’s netball squad during the summer Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Three-day Northern Ireland goal for Lisa Bowman's 15-year World Cup dream

Sport Opinion

Rory McIlroy secured his second green jacket with a one-strike victory at this year's Masters

COMMENT: Another Rory McIlroy rollercoaster - but well worth the ride

Rory McIlroy has created more history following his securing of a second Masters green jacket

Rory McIlroy's Saturday didn't go to plan at The Masters

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McIlroy's swing and a miss Saturday gives him work to do at Masters

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The weekend Irish League football programme has featured early postponements due to a Storm Boelo weather warning. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

STORM BOELO: Duncan Ferguson debut off and Irish League pitch inspections called

Former Bangor manager Eric Halliday celebrating trophy success with the Irish League club. (Photo by Bangor FC)

Irish League tributes honour 'absolute gentleman' Eric Halliday

Duncan Ferguson comes to Glentoran as manager with a proud history of community work across his career. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Belfast community roots big part of Duncan Ferguson's plan as Glentoran boss

Duncan Ferguson will kick off life as Glentoran manager on Saturday when Ballymena United visit The BetMcLean Oval for a Premiership clash. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Duncan Ferguson's firm 'we want to be winners' Glentoran message before debut

Dungannon teenager Jack Burrows on the Scars Racing Ducati with his dad John (second from right) and his team at Brands Hatch. (Photo credit: Scars Racing)

Brands Hatch Supersport debut invaluable experience for young gun Jack Burrows

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Tom McKibbin's DP World Tour plan after LIV Golf exit call

Carrick Rangers forwards, from left, Paul Heatley, Danny Gibson and Adam Lecky. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Ltd)

'They've got pace to burn' as trust at heart of Irish League triple goal threat

Dungannon Swifts assistant manager Dixie Robinson. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Shared goals but one winner aim as Irish League purists' favourites face off

Bangor manager Lee Feeney. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League bottom side 'greater mentality' behind boss looking up

Coleraine striker Matthew Shevlin. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Goals just the start point as 'you need to have other strings to your bow'

Carl Phillips won the Sunflower Trophy from Eugene McManus (left) and Jonny Campbell in 2025. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

'Right decision' to cancel Sunflower Trophy says title holder Carl Phillips

Linfield boss David Healy (left) with David Jeffrey in 2018. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

'It astounds me': David Healy's 'huge respect' for rivals on 2,000-plus games

Duncan Ferguson confirmed this week as Glentoran manager. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Four-decade Irish League veteran has 'interested' eye on Duncan Ferguson arrival

Chay Mullins on international duty with Team Ireland Sevens during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Chay Mullins cements ‘not just a passenger’ Ulster and Ireland ambition

Ryan Stewart is coaching at Nelson Suburbs in New Zealand and was previously manager of Samoa. (Photo by Ryan Stewart)

Former Irish League player offering Northern Irish stars 'massive' opportunity

Ballyclare’s Charley Irwin was an eight-time winner at the Portrush Beach races. (Photo Maurice Montgomery)

Charley Irwin dominates Portrush Beach Races with eight wins

The Sunflower Trophy Ulster Superbike meeting at Bishopscourt in Co Down has been cancelled because of a yellow weather warning. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Sunflower Trophy races cancelled after Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Warrenpoint Town manager Gary Boyle. (Photo by Warrenpoint Town FC)

'There'll be eyes on him': Scalp hat-trick hero 'can go on and be better'

Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu. (Photo by Peter Morrison/PA Wire)

'You stick to what works' - Cormac Izuchukwu's Ulster plan for Bulls test

Former Man Utd goalie Alex Stepney, supporter Susan Atkinson (wife of Eamon), Belfast-born former Man Utd midfielder (and Northern Ireland manager) Sammy McIlroy, and Eamon Atkinson, all pictured at the International Suite at Old Trafford

'This is the lowest ebb since I became a Manchester United supporter in 1965'

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