Four Irish League based players named in Tommy Wright's Northern Ireland U21 squad for away games against Czechia and Serbia

Northern Ireland Under-21s boss Tommy Wright has announced his squad for a friendly and a Euro qualifier later this month.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Mar 7

Ex-Rangers ace ‘genuinely baffled’ by how bad Champions League nights are at Man City as he hails Ibrox as ‘proper gaff’

IT’S been 18 years and counting since Ibrox hosted a Champions League knockout match the other side of Christmas. And – given the current cash...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 7

Northern Ireland's Euro 2025 qualifying fixtures confirmed

Northern Ireland will face Malta in the first of their six matches in the league phase of qualifiers for Euro 2025.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 7

Northern Ireland to begin UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying against Malta as boss Tanya Oxtoby looks ahead to competing against a 'good mix of opponents'

Northern Ireland’s senior women’s team will face Malta in the first of their six matches in the league phase of qualifiers for UEFA Women’s Euro...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Mar 7

LATEST: Portsmouth boss confirms position over massive Barnsley showdown going ahead amid international call-ups

Players are set to be called up for Australia, Jamaica and Northern Ireland - but the Pompey boss has confirmed he expects to see the...
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Mar 7

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers hit with SFA charge after match officials criticism

The Northern Irishman has been cited by the compliance officer and faces a hearing on March 28.
NEWSCHAINONLINE.COM Mar 6

Rangers injury jinx strikes again as luckless first-team hopeful suffers setback during B team clash

THERE was at least some good news for Rangers fans on the injury front today. Ross McCausland trained after the Dan Casey tackle which cut short...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 6

Rangers team news as Ross McCausland hands Philippe Clement injury boost

The Northern Ireland winger looked set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Motherwell at the weekend
BELFASTLIVE Mar 6

Injured Rangers star spotted back training with team-mates ahead of Benfica clash as fans hail ‘wonderful’ news

ROSS McCAUSLAND has given Rangers a massive boost ahead of their Europa League clash with Benfica after he was spotted back in training this week....
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 6

United to compete in prestigious Northern Ireland tournament in search of next David Beckham

Manchester United are once again heading back to Northern Ireland this summer… The post Manchester United will compete in “prestigious” SuperCupNI...
THEPEOPLESPERSON.COM Mar 6

On This Day (6th March 1965): Sharkey at the double as Sunderland blitz Forest!

Photo by Barratts/PA Images via Getty ImagesForest arrived at Roker Park looking to build on a promising league position, but Sunderland had other...
SBNATION.COM Mar 6

Ex-Portadown FC footballer wanted over alleged assault that left Cliftonville player with broken jaw agrees to extradition to NI

A former Portadown FC footballer has consented to his surrender to Northern Ireland, where he is wanted to face charges that he broke another...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 5

Tanya Oxtoby ‘really, really happy' with Nations League draw as NI plot path to Euro 2025 Finals

Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby has declared herself “really, really happy” after her side were drawn against Bosnia & Herzegovina, Portugal...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 5

Ex-League of Ireland footballer wanted over alleged assault that left player with broken jaw and missing teeth agrees to extradition

A three-time League of Ireland winner and former Ireland u21 player has consented to his surrender to Northern Ireland, where he is wanted to face...
INDEPENDENT.IE Mar 5

England Women draw Sweden and France in Euro qualifying group of death

Ireland also in the same group as Euro 2022 winners Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland in second tier of qualifying Reigning European champions...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 5

Extending my stay at Bolton Wanders is a proud moment for me and my family, says Northern Ireland international Eoin Toal

Northern Ireland international Eoin Toal has agreed a new contract to remain at Bolton Wanderers until June 2027.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Mar 5

Orange walk organiser behind plans for controversial march in Stonehaven probed over ‘anti-Muslim posts’

AN ORANGE walk organiser behind plans for a controversial march is being investigated over alleged anti-Muslim posts online. Alleged posts on...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 5

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying: Northern Ireland to face Portugal, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Malta in Group B3 to reach finals

Northern Ireland have been drawn against Portugal, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Malta in Group B3 of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Mar 5

NI Women to face testing group in bid to qualify for Euro 2025 Finals

Northern Ireland have been handed a tricky qualifying group for Euro 2025 as they will face Portugal, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Malta in a bid to...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 5

Irish Cup Semi-Final pairings promise plenty of intrigue… and maybe some history

One of the most remarkable statistics in Northern Ireland football is that Cliftonville and Linfield have not met in an Irish Cup Final since 1934....
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 4

Euro 2025 qualifying draw: All you need to know as Northern Ireland await their fate

UEFA will mark International Women's Day with by staging the draw for Euro 2025 at midday in Nyon on Tuesday.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 4

Hayden Hackney Presented With NEFWA Award

Hayden Hackney was presented the Young Player of the Year accolade at last night's North East Football Writers Awards Dinner.  The Boro youngster...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 4

On-loan Premier League goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell rushed to hospital after suffering horror injury

BAILEY PEACOCK-FARRELL was taken to hospital yesterday after suffering a horror cut during a match. The Burnley goalkeeper, 27, has spent this...
THESUN.IE Mar 4

Celtic captain set to undergo injury scan and miss Scotland friendlies

Brendan Rodgers has admitted that injured Celtic captain Callum McGregor is likely to miss the Scotland friendlies against the Netherlands and...
HERALD SCOTLAND Mar 3

NIFL chief Gerard Lawlor: £36m Stadia Funding close… and those clubs in dire need must be first

Northern Ireland Football League Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor has revealed that he is hopeful the long-promised £36.2m of Sub-Regional Government...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 3

Oval and Solitude to host UK Sports chief amid Sub-Regional Funding talks

UK Sports Minister Stuart Andrew will visit Glentoran's Oval ground and Cliftonville's Solitude on Monday on a trip to Belfast where he will hold...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 3

Northern Ireland's Ross McCausland 'kicked off the pitch' in Rangers' shock loss

Boss Philippe Clement claimed Ross McCausland was “kicked off the pitch” in the 2-1 defeat by Motherwell which dented Rangers' cinch Premiership...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK Mar 2

Ross McCausland couldn’t walk after ‘dangerous’ Casey tackle, fumes Rangers boss Clement – we’ve had red cards for less

PHILIPPE CLEMENT reckoned Rangers have had players red carded for tackles with less intensity than the one from Dan Casey which left Ross...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 2

Irish Cup semi-final draw confirms ties for final four clubs

The Clearer Water Irish Cup semi-final draw on Saturday confirmed ties for the penultimate stage of Northern Ireland’s leading domestic knockout...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Mar 2

WATCH: Rangers fans honour Steven Davis as Northern Ireland legend returns to Ibrox

Record-breaking former Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis made a special return to Rangers on Saturday – two months after announcing his...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK Mar 2

Rangers coach set to star in Lee Rigby charity match nine months after 8-1 drubbing

RANGERS will again be represented in a fundraiser for the Lee Rigby Foundation this weekend. And club fans can see one of Philippe Clement‘s key...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 2

Kyle Lafferty shows true colours as he's pictured at clash between former clubs

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty enjoyed two spells with Rangers
BELFASTLIVE Mar 2

Celtic ‘pushing to reward breakout star with new deal’ as fears he could seal pre-contract move to German giants

CELTIC are pushing to tie midweek goal hero Daniel Kelly down to a bumper new contract. That’s amid fears the youngster could make a cut-price...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 2

Rangers keen to grow presence in Northern Ireland with launch of undergraduate degree

Scottish giants announce a new collaboration with the Universal Centre of Sport
BELFASTLIVE Mar 1

Fans all say the same thing after Grant McCann's stunning volley during Doncaster Rovers training session

The former Northern Ireland international rolled back the years with spectacular strike which has gone viral on social media
BELFASTLIVE Mar 1

Northern Ireland to host development tournament for women under-16 teams involving Spain, Belgium and Iceland

A UEFA development tournament for women’s under-16 teams is due to be staged in Northern Ireland next month.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Mar 1

Rangers proud to launch educational programme in Northern Ireland

Rangers say they are confident their new link up with Universal Centre of Sport (UCS) in Northern Ireland will produce results.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Mar 1

EFL club manager jokingly labelled ‘better than Zinedine Zidane’ with outrageous training ground goal

Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann stunned fans as he netted an outrageous strike in training. The Northern Irish manager is currently in charge of...
TALKSPORT Feb 29

Ex-Celtic chief ‘leaves European giants to take on major role at Saudi club’

A FORMER Celtic recruitment chief is set to start a new chapter of his career in Saudi Arabia after leaving his current club by mutual consent....
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 29

Schumacher provides squad update

Tchamadeu to miss around six weeks due to ankle injury Mmaee and Stevens edging closer to returns Thompson suspended for Boro and Leeds...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Feb 29

Watch: Former Northern Ireland midfielder shows he's still got it with stunning training ground volley

To those who believe that once footballers retire, they lose all of their talents, Grant McCann is here to show you that class is permanent.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 29

Watch: Former Northern Ireland winger shows he's still got it with stunning training ground volley

To those who believe that once footballers retire, they lose all of their talents, Grant McCann is here to show you that class is permanent.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 29

Former Northern Ireland winger shows he's still got it with stunning training ground volley

To those who believe that once footballers retire, they lose all of their talents, Grant McCann is here to show you that class is permanent.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 29

Glasgow Rangers FC launch Bachelor of Science (BSc) undergraduate degree programme in Northern Ireland

Glasgow Rangers has launched a (BSc) degree for soccer fans in Northern Ireland, who will benefit from “best-in-class” teaching from the club’s top...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 29

Weekend to remember for talented Irish League teenage duo as they produce man of the match performances just hours after beating England in Centenary Shield

Just a matter of hours after playing their part as Northern Ireland U18 Schoolboys defeated defending Centenary Shield champions England 3-0 on...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 29

Glasgow Rangers FC launch undergraduate degree programme in Northern Ireland

Glasgow Rangers has launched a (BSc) degree for soccer fans in Northern Ireland, who will benefit from “best-in-class” teaching from the club’s top...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 29

Rovers welcome Respect Project group from Northern Ireland for football session

Before Tranmere Rovers’ game with Morecambe earlier this month, Tranmere Rovers in the Community welcomed members of a group called the Respect...
TRANMEREROVERS.CO.UK Feb 29

Steven Davis has what it takes to be a success in management, says Pat Jennings

Northern Ireland legend Pat Jennings has backed Steven Davis to become a successful coach or manager in the next chapter of his career.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 29

On This Day (29th February 1964): FA Cup chaos between Sunderland and Manchester United!

Photo by PA Images via Getty ImagesSixty years ago, the Lads and Manchester United entered into an unlikely rivalry which led to three FA Cup...
SBNATION.COM Feb 29

Everton under-21 head coach Paul Tait provides the lowdown on Caley Thistle loanee Sean McAllister

The Northern Ireland U21 international can be a key man for Inverness as they plot their climb up the Championship - and here's why...
PRESSANDJOURNAL.CO.UK Feb 28

International watch update

Our Royals took part in their final international break of the season, here’s a look at how some of our stars shone on the international stage…...
READINGFC.CO.UK Feb 28

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland becomes first top-flight player to achieve FA Cup goal feat since George Best at Manchester United

Erling Haaland ran riot as Manchester City booked their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 6-2 victory over Luton Town and in the process...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 28

SPFL club record scorer slams fan who shouted abuse at his young son after penalty miss leaves them in relegation zone

A HUGE Scottish Championship relegation match took place last night. Neither Inverness nor Dunfermline could take the spoils though, with the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 28

Dundee star Aaron Donnelly reveals Celtic clash will be family affair

Northern Irishman Donnelly will have plenty of support at Celtic Park.
THECOURIER.CO.UK Feb 28

Northern Ireland Women retain Nations League B status

Northern Ireland defeated Montenegro 3-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Women’s Nations League play-offs after a 1-1 draw in Belfast. Joely Andrews went...
SHEKICKS Feb 28

Michelle O'Neill stands for UK national anthem at her first Northern Ireland football match at Windsor Park

​Michelle O’Neill tonight stood for the national anthem as she was surrounded by singing fans at Windsor Park for a clash involving the women’s...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 27

Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby pleased to secure League B status in Nations League but seeks improvement from her squad

Northern Ireland women's manager Tanya Oxtoby was pleased to see her side avoid relegation to League C of the Nations League - but knows there is...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 27

Northern Ireland seal aggregate win over Montenegro to retain League B status in the Nations League

Northern Ireland have secured their place in League B of the Nations League after a 1-1 draw in the second-leg of their play-off against Montenegro.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 27

Northern Ireland retain Nations League B spot despite patchy Windsor Park display

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BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 27

'It’s great to be here': Michelle O'Neill attends Northern Ireland match at Windsor Park

First Minister Michelle O’Neill attended her first Northern Ireland football match at Windsor Park on Tuesday night.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 27

AP McCoy's brilliant advice to Conor Bradley as Liverpool youngster aims high

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is only 20 years old but is already being tipped to be a Northern Ireland great
BELFASTLIVE Feb 27

Updates from Windsor Park as Northern Ireland face Montenegro in Nations League Play-Off

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BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 27

Irish League footballers hit the back of the net for CPR training awareness

Players from Irish League clubs raised awareness for crucial CPR training in Northern Ireland at fixtures last weekend.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 27

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers breaks silence on ‘good girl’ storm and says ‘it’s sad people are looking to bring you down’

BRENDAN RODGERS has responded to accusations over his controversial interview with BBC report Jane Lewis. The Celtic boss came under fire by...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 27

UEFA delegation in Northern Ireland today, ahead of visit to GAA's Casement Park for Euro 2028 tournament

Organisers of the Euro 2028 football tournament are expected to land in Belfast today, ahead of a visit to Casement Park.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 27

“In Northern Ireland, we say ‘good girl’ all the time,” Eamonn Holmes

Eamonn Holmes has leapt to the defence of Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, explaining that the phrase “good girl” is commonly used throughout the...
THE CELTIC STAR Feb 27

Work starts at Belfast's Euro 2028 ghost ground with clock ticking

Controversial rebuild of derelict Gaelic games stadium is finally gathering momentum and Irish FA sees ‘huge opportunity' Patrick Nelson speaks...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 27

Tanya Oxtoby delight at Northern Ireland drive 'to be better' before Nations League play-off with Montenegro

​Northern Ireland senior women’s manager Tanya Oxtoby has highlighted the players’ push for progress ahead of a visit on Tuesday by Montenegro.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 26

Marissa Callaghan believes Tanya Oxtoby's hard work is paying off for Northern Ireland stars

Ask the Northern Ireland players to describe manager Tanya Oxtoby in one word and 'demanding' is likely to be a common answer.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 26

Eamonn Holmes leaps to Brendan Rodgers' defence over ‘good girl' comment to female reporter after backlash

The GB News presenter insisted the Celtic manager was simply using a common Northern Ireland turn of phrase
BELFASTLIVE Feb 26

Northern Ireland vs Montenegro: Tanya Oxtoby demands ruthless approach to play-off tie

Northern Ireland lead Montenegro 2-0 heading into Tuesday night's UEFA Women's Nations League play-off, second leg
BELFASTLIVE Feb 26

Irish League footballers share vital message in bid to save lives in NI

There are over 1,400 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests every year in Northern Ireland
BELFASTLIVE Feb 26

What channel is Northern Ireland vs Montenegro on? TV and live stream info for UEFA Women's Nations League clash

Northern Ireland host Montenegro on Tuesday night - kick-off 7pm
BELFASTLIVE Feb 26

‘I loved him to bits': Gerry Armstrong pays tribute to former team-mate Chris Nicholl

Northern Ireland legend Gerry Armstrong has paid a warm tribute to former international team-mate and fellow World Cup hero Chris Nicholl who has...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 26

Eamonn Holmes leaps to Brendan Rodgers' defence in "good girl" sexism row after backlash

GB News regular Eamonn Holmes has insisted that Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was simply using the kind of phrase many Northern Irish people do...
MIRROR Feb 26

Brendan Rodgers Celtic 'good girl' intentions explained as Eamonn Holmes stands up for countryman

Rodgers' fellow Northern Irishman has stepped into the row
FOOTBALLSCOTLAND.CO.UK Feb 26

Michelle O’Neill to attend first Northern Ireland match at Windsor Park

Stormont's First Minister will attend the UEFA Women's Nations League play-off between Northern Ireland and Montenegro on Tuesday night
BELFASTLIVE Feb 26

Eamonn Holmes defends Brendan Rodgers in 'good girl' casual sexism row after Celtic boss was slammed for remark to BBC reporter Jane Lewis in stormy post-match interview

Rushing to Rodgers' defence, Holmes insisted he was merely using a common Northern Irish turn of phrase.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 26

Liverpool starlet Conor Bradley goads Ben Chilwell after Chelsea captain was accused of ‘picking fights with kids’

LIVERPOOL star Conor Bradley poked fun at Ben Chilwell on social media after winning yesterday’s Carabao Cup final. The Northern Irishman, 20, was...
THE SUN Feb 26

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and new GAA president Jarlath Burns to attend Northern Ireland match at Windsor Park

Stormont’s First Minister and the GAA’s new president will be among guests at Windsor Park for a Northern Ireland Women’s football match on...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 26

Did you spot the huge blunder at snooker Players Championship as winner Mark Allen was awarded his medal?

MARK ALLEN defeated China’s Zhang Anda 10-8 to win the Players Championship in Telford on Sunday. The Northern Irishman, 38, held his nerve to win...
THE SUN Feb 26

Lauren Wade feels Northern Ireland are continuing to make progress under Tanya Oxtoby after Women's Nations League play-off win

​Northern Ireland striker Lauren Wade says Friday’s 2-0 UEFA Women’s Nations League play-off first-leg victory in Montenegro was another step in...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Feb 26

Virgil van Dijk makes incredibly generous gesture to Caoimhin Kelleher after his heroics in Carabao Cup final

CAOIMHIN KELLEHER was so instrumental to Liverpool’s triumph in the Carabao Cup final that Virgil van Dijk paid him the ultimate...
THESUN.IE Feb 26

Northern Ireland legends lead tributes to defensive hero Chris Nicholl

Northern Ireland legends Sammy McIlroy, Gerry Armstrong and Pat Jennings have led the tributes to their former international comrade Chris Nicholl...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 26

Iconic Chris Nicholl led by example in everything he did, hails Sammy McIlroy

Northern Ireland legend Sammy McIlroy has paid a warm tribute to his former team-mate Chris Nicholl who has sadly passed away aged 77.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 26

Former Luton Town, Aston Villa and Southampton defender Chris Nicholl passes away

Northern Ireland international also managed the Saints and Walsall
LUTON TODAY Feb 26

Tributes paid to former footballer Chris Nicholl, who has died following dementia battle

Tributes have been paid to the former Northern Ireland, Aston Villa and Southampton footballer, Chris Nicholl, who has died aged 77 after a battle...
SKY NEWS Feb 26

Michelle O'Neill to attend first Northern Ireland match at Windsor Park

Michelle O'Neill is set to attend her first Northern Ireland match at Windsor Park.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 26

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers ignites ‘sexism' row following post-match interview walkout

Former Northern Ireland manager Brendan Rodgers has been accused of sexism after he called a reporter “a good girl” and stormed out of a BBC radio...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 26

Northern Ireland World Cup 82 star Chris Nicholl dies aged 77

The Irish Football Association led tributes to the defender who was capped 51 times
BELFASTLIVE Feb 25
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