Republic of Ireland leapfrogged by NI in world rankings The Republic of Ireland have fallen to 50th in the latest FIFA world rankings, with Northern Ireland up to 47th. Soccer • 16 Sep
Peacock-Farrell penalty save rescues draw for NI Bailey Peacock-Farrell's penalty save earned Northern Ireland a point as they fought out an often intense but ultimately goalless World Cup qualifying draw against Switzerland ... Soccer • 08 Sep
Lowry looking forward to Open at Royal Portrush in 2025 Shane Lowry, winner of the 2019 Open at Royal Portrush, has expressed his delight that the event will be returning to the course in 2025. Golf • 08 Sep
Northern Ireland boss happy to extend winning run A friendly wedged between two crunch World Cup qualifiers certainly did not feel like a burden to Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough after Shane Ferguson's ... Soccer • 06 Sep
Northern Ireland grind out victory in Estonia friendly Shane Ferguson marked his 50th cap for Northern Ireland with a wonder strike as they edged out Estonia 1-0 in a friendly. Soccer • 05 Sep
Northern Ireland boost hopes by thrashing Lithuania Northern Ireland boosted their hopes of getting back into contention in World Cup qualifying with a resounding 4-1 win over Lithuania. Soccer • 02 Sep
Lafferty replaces injured Magennis in N Ireland squad Kyle Lafferty has been drafted into the Northern Ireland squad as a replacement for the injured Josh Magennis. Soccer • 30 Aug
Baraclough opts for experience with Northern Ireland Skipper Steven Davis and vice-captain Jonny Evans are among eight players recalled to the Northern Ireland squad as boss Ian Baraclough opts for experience for ... Soccer • 24 Aug
New dates set for rescheduled Ireland v Zimbabwe series Cricket Ireland has announced a new fixture schedule for Ireland Men's eight-match series against Zimbabwe that was postponed a fortnight ago. Cricket • 05 Aug
Baraclough records first win as Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough recorded his first win as Northern Ireland manager inside 90 minutes as they eased to a 3-0 friendly win over Malta in Austria. Soccer • 30 May
Stuart Dallas handed Northern Ireland captaincy Stuart Dallas will wear the captain's armband for Northern Ireland when they face Malta in a friendly in Austria on Sunday. Soccer • 29 May
Stunned Shiels describes Euro feat as 'ridiculous' Kenny Shiels admitted Northern Ireland's "ridiculous" achievement in qualifying for the Women's Euro 2022 surprised even him. Soccer • 14 Apr
Northern Ireland players praise Shiels' influence Northern Ireland's players were left pinching themselves after they secured their first trip to a major finals with a 2-0 Women's Euro 2022 qualifying play-off ... Soccer • 14 Apr
Northern Ireland women secure first ever finals place Marissa Callaghan and Nadene Caldwell confirmed Northern Ireland's qualification for their first major finals as they reached Women's Euro 2022 with a 2-0 play-off second ... Soccer • 13 Apr
North can claim Euros berth by avoiding loss in Belfast Laura Rafferty has spoken of the emotion she felt after returning to the Northern Ireland squad as the girls in green and white look to ... Soccer • 12 Apr
Advantage Northern Ireland after first leg in Ukraine Simone Magill fired Kenny Shiels' Northern Ireland to a 2-1 win in Ukraine in the first leg of their Women's Euro 2022 play-off. Soccer • 09 Apr
Baraclough bemoans draw after dominant display Ian Baraclough was left to wonder what more his Northern Ireland players could have done as their World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria ended in a ... Soccer • 01 Apr
Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes dented by Bulgaria Northern Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup suffered a major setback as they were held to a goalless draw by Bulgaria at ... Soccer • 31 Mar
Northern Ireland aiming for victory against Bulgaria Ian Baraclough said his Northern Ireland side do not need anybody to remind them of the stakes in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria as ... Soccer • 31 Mar
Lafferty optimistic about the future despite defeat Kyle Lafferty believes Northern Ireland showed the future is bright even in defeat to the United States on Sunday. Soccer • 29 Mar
Baraclough aiming for 'first victory' against Bulgaria Ian Baraclough was left frustrated as Northern Ireland's winless run continued with a 2-1 friendly defeat to the United States at Windsor Park. Soccer • 28 Mar
Northern Ireland fall to defeat to USA It was a familiar feeling for Northern Ireland as a positive performance went unrewarded in a 2-1 friendly defeat to the United States at Windsor ... Soccer • 28 Mar
Baraclough believes in shape-shifting Northern Ireland Ian Baraclough thinks a 3-5-2 formation can be a winning formula for Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 26 Mar
Northern Ireland go down fighting against Italy Northern Ireland made a losing start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as they were beaten 2-0 by Italy, but there were promising signs in ... Soccer • 25 Mar
Derry City keeper Gartside in Northern Ireland squad Derry City goalkeeper Nathan Gartside has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their opening World Cup qualifiers next week. Soccer • 18 Mar
