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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

Ulster forwards coach Clarke Dermody. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster ready for URC 'cool challenge' across South Africa tests

Henry Walker scored two tries on his European debut for Ulster against Zebre. (Photo credit: Ulster Rugby)

Henry Walker shines on European debut after two-try display for Ulster

Rangers' Olwethu Makhanya (left), who was happy to take on advice and guidance from Rangers great Richard Gough as his fledgling Ibrox career goes from strength to strength

Olwethu Makhanya delighted by words of support from Rangers backline great

Rangers' Olwethu Makhanya (left) scores against Celtic on Sunday before the goal is ruled out for handball. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Olwethu Makhanya faith for ‘more clinical’ Rangers in front of goal

Rangers' Olwethu Makhanya outlines his mum's inspiration on his football career so far

Rangers’ Olwethu Makhanya points to mum’s motivation in his football rise

Ireland women during FIH Hockey World Cup success over South Africa. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS/Ewout Pahud de Mortanges)

Ireland delight after women's World Cup ‘really important’ win

Ireland's World Cup destiny is in their own hands

Ireland men set for Hockey World Cup showdown against Spain

Ireland women celebrate against New Zealand in the FIH Hockey World Cup. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS/Rodrigo Jaramillo)

Katie Mullan 'so proud' as Ireland post first World Cup win

Ireland's men will compete in the World Cup later this month. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS via Hockey Ireland)

World Cup appearance 'special moment for everyone involved' with Irish hockey

Adam Dennison (left) and Steve Stolk enjoyed an impressive opening partnership at Waringstown this season. (Photo by Waringstown CC)

Steve Stolk on his 'brilliant' Waringstown spell after signing off with century

Stephen Vincent from Manchester and Kylee Vincent from South Africa settled in Killinchy Co Down and started a family in Northern Ireland (PA)

Dancing With The Stars professionals open studio to bring ballroom back to NI

Georgie McGrath will feature in her second Commonwealth Games this summer

How Team NI netball ace is relishing her second Commonwealth Games appearance

Ben Stokes retired from international duty after England's series defeat to New Zealand

Stokes, Botham or Flintoff: Who is England’s greatest all-rounder?

Matthew Hollard picked up three wickets on his Ireland debut. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ireland star reflects on 'dream' debut after key role in historic India triumph

Al Carns has quit as armed forces minister saying the government is “creating a hierarchy of truth in Northern Ireland”. Pic: James Manning/PA Wire

Al Carns: Government is creating a 'hierarchy of truth' in Northern Ireland
The UK armed forces minister has resigned warning that the Labour’s Troubles Bill is unfit for purpose and is “creating a hierarchy of truth in Northern Ireland”.
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Ireland senior women's players face June games in the Netherlands and Germany. (Photo by WorldSportPics/Javier Torres)

Ireland hockey squads with June dates for World Cup prep

Instonians' Shane Dadswell receives his 'Player of the Match' after last season's Twenty20 Cup final win. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Instonians star remains '100%' committed to Ireland dream

Eli Snyman is to join Ulster Rugby on two-year deal. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Experienced lock Eli Snyman to join Ulster Rugby on two-year deal

Winger Werner Kok with Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ulster's Werner Kok primed for Munster showdown

The London Irish Rifles will gather at the South African war monument at City Hall on Sunday to pay tribute to their fallen members.

Belfast commemoration for 120 killed in pre-apartheid war

Ulster Rugby’s Nick Timoney. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Nick Timoney weighs in on Ireland debate in wake of Springboks defeat

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaks to Josh van der Flier before Saturday's game against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Andy Farrell describes Ireland display against Springboks as 'chaotic'

Ireland's Josh van der Flier has recovered from a hamstring injury. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Ireland boost as Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier fit to face Springboks

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell pleased to see Ireland’s quality shine through against Australia

Martin Kemp

Fail to prepare and the Jungle’s a nightmare!

Ireland's Jack Conan is embracing the challenge of taking on South Africa

Jack Conan: Ireland’s Australia win a brilliant launchpad for South Africa Test
Back-rower Jack Conan believes Ireland’s record win over Australia is a “brilliant launchpad” for a shot at toppling back-to-back world champions South Africa.
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Ireland international Louis Rowe on club duty with Banbridge. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ireland squads confirmed for Junior World Cup dates in India and Chile

Ireland assistant coach Johnny Sexton. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Johnny Sexton highlights 'open and honest' Ireland result review

Ulster lock Harry Sheridan

Ulster's Harry Sheridan relishing challenge of playing South African opposition

Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy with Werner Kok following Saturday's victory over the Sharks in Durban. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ulster coaches Willie Faloon and Mark Sexton plotting Lions downfall

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has a good rapport with attack coach Mark Sexton. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster attack coach Mark Sexton won't rest on laurels

Blair Mayne (left) and Robert Alexander (right) relaxing during the Lions tour of 1938. (Photo by Police Museum Northern Ireland)

Lions summer glory reignites 'greatest' debate and memories of past tours

Pictured (L-R) is Bangor Grammar School’s Seb Holley, Stephen Robinson, Ben McCraken and Rory Fulton with Power NI representative Pauline McCraken.

Bangor Grammar School pupils have winning look for tour

Coleraine-educated RAF squadron leader George Beamish, who also represented Ireland at international level. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Coleraine voice behind 1930s green kit change for British & Irish Lions

Morning View

Editorial: At last, backlash in the United States against Irish exceptionalism

James Blair, who has extensive experience in local start-up food companies, is the senior national account manager of London-based Unrooted Drinks

James takes a shot with Unrooted

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Josh Rock of Northern Ireland celebrates with Daryl Gurney of Northern Ireland with the Trophy after victory in their final match on day four of BetVictor World Cup of Darts 2025 at Eissporthalle Frankfurt on June 15, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Florian Wiegand/Getty Images)

'I'm so proud to be from NI': Daryl Gurney and Josh Rock create piece of history

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Editorial: You rarely hear calls to boycott Saudi Arabia, as you do Israel

Willie John McBride, a member of the British Lions rugby team that toured Australia and New Zealand in 1971. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A history of Ulster's key men over the years for the British & Irish Lions

Ross Adair in action for Ireland against South Africa last year. (Photo by Cricket Ireland)

Ireland's Ross Adair looking to make up for lost time upon injury return

Artur Kopyt in action for Donegal Celtic against Linfield in September 2016. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

The two former Irish League players celebrating historic Belgian title success

Morning View

Editorial: Labour is beholden to global courts

Belfast’s stellar business events venue ICC Belfast has won a Platinum award in the Convention Centre category of the global Eventex Awards 2025. Pictured is Dave Young, head of production, Jenni Yau, head of association sales, Rob McConnell, chief executive, Laurel Gray, head of events and Laura O’Kane, marketing campaign manager from ICC Belfast. Photo credit: Ricky Parkinson Photography

NI convention centre wins major global event award ranking it in top 1% in world

Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster coach talks 7-1 split tactic and how to tackle 'electric' Bordeaux

Hosted by comedian and actor Russell Kane, each episode of TUI’s ‘Pack Your Bags’ podcast features a celebrity guest sharing stories of their most memorable travel moments and offering a glimpse into how their adventures (and misadventures) have shaped their lives.

Russell Kane invites celebs to tell their travel tales in new podcast

Regency House, Belfast’s five-star boutique accommodation offering, has appointed Nicholas Forsythe as its new general manager

NI five-star boutique hotel appoints general manager ahead of £7m expansion

Tim Tector, brother of Harry, gets first senior call up for Ireland's upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe

Tim Tector replaces Ross Adair for Ireland's upcoming T20I series vs Zimbabwe

Ulster Rugby’s Eric O’Sullivan spoke ahead of the squad’s Champions’ Cup match against Exeter on Friday night

Eric O'Sullivan shares views on career at Ulster so far after signing new deal

Liverpool's Conor Bradley tackles Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe during a Champions League clash at Anfield. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Ulster Rugby and Ireland legend praises Liverpool star Conor Bradley

Tanaiste Micheal Martin

Israel to close embassy as it accuses Ireland of 'crossing every red line'

Chloe Ferris Passed away 1st December 2024. Beloved daughter of Declan and Sharon, much loved sister of Christopher, Declan and Barry, much loved Aunt, Niece, Cousin , part of the “Sister Squad” and friend to many. R.I.P. The funeral of Chloe took place at St Paul’s Church in Belfast for Requiem Mass followed by burial in Milltown Cemetery. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Chloe Ferris: Funeral hears how "even the heavens are in tears"

Ireland's Cormac Izuchukwu tackles Fiji's Eroni Mawi during the Autumn International match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Cormac Izuchukwu hails Richie Murphy factor in Ireland chance

Ireland's Cormac Izuchukwu wins a line-out during the Autumn International match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland

'Special' moment for Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu after Ireland debut in Dublin

Ireland's James Lowe (centre) is tackled by Argentina's Tomas Albornoz (left) during the Autumn international match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Ireland 'lethargic' on way to win as Andy Farrell hopes for improvement

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