Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Willie Mullins sends Grangee to Market Rasen

Market Rasen meeting gets the green light

Willie Mullins will become the first Irish trainer to run a horse in Britain since Brexit, following an successful early morning precautionary inspection at Market Rasen.

Racing • 16 Jan 21

Willie Mullins is sending Grangee to Market Rasen

Mullins airs relief as VAT concerns are eased

Willie Mullins has expressed relief after it emerged he will not have to make a VAT payment to British Revenue before running a horse in Britain.

Racing • 15 Jan 21

Cartmel embroiled in Twitter controversy

Cartmel racecourse has apologised after offensive tweets appeared to be sent from its account regarding Brexit and campaigner Gina Miller.

Racing • 27 Sep 19

The ruling will only apply if the UK crashes out of the EU on Friday

BHA welcomes UK's 'third country' status

The decision by the European Commission will allow for the continuation of movement of horses between the EU and the UK.

Racing • 10 Apr 19

Getting the Ireland game played on Gibraltar soil was a real coup for the national side's football association

Between a Rock & a runway - Brexit cloud over Gibraltar

In uncertain times, the Gibraltar football team are a leading light, as this Iberian region comes to terms with Brexit and the potential implications of leaving the European Union.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

A British army helicopter lands at a base right beside Crossmaglen Rangers' pitch in Armagh

Brexit, a border and the GAA

The return of a border to the island of Ireland could have many consequences. Some even believe that one of them will be a border poll - an issue the GAA may well have something to say about.

GAA • 10 Mar 19

Ted Walsh has offered a forthright view on Brexit

Trainer Ted Walsh: We'll get over Brexit impact

RTE Racing analyst Ted Walsh has said he will do whatever he can in order to continue sending horses to Britain ahead of a crunch week in the Brexit crisis.

Racing • 14 Jan 19

Martin Glenn is looking to make changes to the Premier League's eligibility rules

FA look to cut 'non-homegrown' Premier League players

The Football Association is pushing for the number of non-homegrown players to be restricted to 13 per Premier League club, even if Brexit does not come to pass.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Any change would impact on the Premier League's leading lights

Brexit plan to limit foreign players at EPL clubs

In a bid to deal with Brexit and boost the number of homegrown players, the English FA is planning to reduce the number of overseas players in Premier League squads to 12 from 17

Soccer • 14 Nov 18

French international N'Golo Kante is a star with Chelsea

EPL hoping to avoid post-Brexit player regulations

The Premier League are wary of the impact that the United Kingdom's exit from the Europe Union in 2019 will have on their business.

Soccer • 05 Sep 18

The Cheltenham festival could suffer if measures are not taken to protect racing from Brexit

Breeders call for action to prevent Brexit damage

Thoroughbred racehorse experts have questioned why the Government's Brexit plan did not specifically mention the €1.3 billion euro industry.

Racing • 18 May 17

Wenger worried by Brexit impact on Premier League

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union could have a lasting effect on the Premier League.

Soccer • 05 Jul 16

All eyes will be on Newbury for the crucial Brexit result

All eyes on Newbury for crucial Brexit result

On a day when Britain will take to the polls to decide whether or not it leaves the European Union a very appropriately named horse will be lining up at Newbury.

Racing • 22 Jun 16

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