Set an identical score to the one they finished on to famously beat England at the 2011 World Cup, a 214-run stand between Stirling and captain Balbirnie laid the foundations in the final match of the Royal London series.

Ireland score 329 for a second time to beat England in close Southampton finish

Glentoran celebrate with the Irish Cup after their win over Ballymena in the final at Windsor Park.

Glentoran have won the Irish Cup in dramatic fashion, with a goal deep into extra time against Ballymena United.

Glentoran lift Irish Cup after win over Ballymena

Former champion Padraig Harrington has pulled out of next week’s US PGA Championship.

Harrington pulls out of US PGA Championship over Covid

Glentoran have beaten Cliftonville on penalties to reach the final of the Irish Cup, where they will take on Ballymena.

Glentoran beat Cliftonville to reach Irish Cup final

Heartbreak for Coleraine as Ballymena celebrate late victory after extra time and penalties in their Irish Cup semi-final clash at Windsor Park.

After a seemingly decisive first-half goal from Coleraine's Eoin Bradley, late drama saw Ballymena find a 94th minute equaliser and ultimately seal their spot in the Irish Cup final after a penalty shootout.

Late drama as shootout puts Ballymena into Irish Cup final

Ballymena MMA star Rhys McKee endured a tough UFC debut when he took on an impressive Khamzat Chimaev at just six days’ notice at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.

Tough UFC debut for Ballymena’s Rhys McKee

After a whirlwind week, Ballymena MMA star Rhys McKee makes his UFC debut this weekend at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.

‘Craziest whirlwind’ with six days’ notice as Fight Island awaits

Competitive football is due to make its return in Northern Ireland with the Irish Cup semi-finals at Windsor Park.

Competitive football is about to make its return in Northern Ireland, with the Irish Cup semi-finals to go ahead at Windsor Park.

‘He’ll fight his corner, I’ll fight mine and may the best team win’

Ten years ago Stuart Dallas was playing for Crusaders, next season he'll be up against the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United. 

From the Irish League to the Premier League

Belfast boxer Michael Conlan talks to UTV about his return to the ring after Covid-19 put his world title dreams on hold.

Belfast boxer Michael Conlan may have had his world title dreams put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but his return to the ring could be imminent.

Michael Conlan eyes return to ring after title dreams put on hold

Tributes are paid to World Cup football legend Jack Charlton.

Jack Charlton 'changed Irish football forever'

Ice hockey is one of the toughest sports to learn from scratch, but some Belfast Giants fans are doing just that and all for a good cause.

Fans brave the ice for charity hockey challenge

UTV Sports Correspondent Ruth Gorman finds out what is important to the world number two golfer Rory McIlroy in his home club.

Ruth Gorman: 'What's Rory McIlroy really like?'

Organisers have confirmed they will honour Northern Ireland golfer Graeme McDowell’s place at the Masters, despite the postponement.

NI's Graeme McDowell to compete in Masters

Michael O’Neill has stepped down as Northern Ireland manager, due to proposed rescheduling of matches by UEFA in light of Covid-19.