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            <title><![CDATA[Wilson KO shocks Kelly as McKee wins on PFL debut]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Jay-Jay Wilson stuns the Belfast crowd with a devastating first-round knockout of Donegal's Darragh Kelly, handing the Irishman his first professional defeat.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bemand backs Wafer after 'quiet' Six Nations start]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says Aoife Wafer is "determined" to rediscover her best form in Saturday's Women's Six Nations game against Italy.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Augustus aiming high in the hope of home advantage]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ulster back row Juarno Augustus says it's important the Irish province keep building momentum in the hope of clinching home advantage in the knockout stages of the United Rugby Championship.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA['We've given ourselves a chance' - Hoban on title hopes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Glentoran striker Pat Hoban says that his side "would have snapped your hand off" to be in contention for the league title with two games to go back in November following a tough month.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[British champion Creighton ready for 'next level' in ERC]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Reigning British champion William Creighton says it is the "right step" to step up into the European Rally Championship.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antrim have work to do for glory days to return]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As Antrim prepare for their latest bid to end a long wait for an Ulster SFC win, former captain Paddy Cunningham discusses the challenges facing the county.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland to face World Cup-bound France]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland will face two-time world champions France in a friendly in Lille in the lead-up to the latter's World Cup campaign.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Build-up to Irish Premiership top of the table clash live on BBC iPlayer on Friday]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Larne game probably biggest since Morgan Day - Devine]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Glentoran manager Declan Devine said Friday's match against Larne at the Oval is probably the club's biggest in over 20 years.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Larne can handle Oval showdown pressure - Haveron]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Larne manager Gary Haveron says his side have to prepare to face a "a big, strong and physical' Glentoran during Friday's potential title-decider at the Oval.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Irish Premiership up for grabs as Glens host Larne ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With two games to go and just three points separating Larne and Glentoran at the top of the table, the title race has truly gone down to the wire as the pair meet at the Oval on Friday.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:34:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rock beaten by Clayton in Rotterdam last four]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton delights the Rotterdam crowd as he beats Luke Littler 6-4 to extend his lead at the top of the Premier League table.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[O'Connor handed debut as Ireland make three changes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Robyn O'Connor will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's Women's Six Nations match against Italy in Galway. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ulster opt for consistency as Leinster ring changes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ulster make just one change for Friday's inter-provincial URC clash with Leinster boss Leo Cullen ringing the changes.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Was this the most dramatic relegation battle ever?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With an injury-time overhead kick and controversial penalty, was the 2016 Irish Premiership relegation battle the most dramatic in history?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:42:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Allen to play China's Zhang in Crucible opener]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Mark Allen begins his latest bid for a first World Snooker Championship title against China's Zhang Anda.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:16:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Higgins and McGann on TikToks, friendship and Six Nations]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of the Ireland Rugby Social podcast, Ireland's Anna McGann and Eve Higgins talk about their TikToks, friendship and this year's Women's Six Nations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ireland 'should have high expectations' - Steenson]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Kicking coach Gareth Steenson says Ireland "should have high expectations" as they look to kick-start their Women's Six Nations campaign with victory over Italy in Galway on Saturday (17:40 BST). ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Ireland Rugby Social Podcast]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Defeat to England but plenty to build on for the rest of the Championship?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[England begin Six Nations title defence with victory over Ireland]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England begin their Women's Six Nations title defence with a 33-12 victory over Ireland in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: NI claim emphatic win over Malta]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Northern Ireland claim an emphatic 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Malta at Mourneview Park in Michael McArdle's first game in charge.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Watch full BBC Sport NI interview with Masters champion McIlroy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch BBC Sport NI's full interview with 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy from Augusta National.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[GAA Social - weekend review as the Championship begins]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Conn Kilpatrick masterclass, Oisin O'Neill impact. Championship has arrived]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[McIlroy reads 'really cool' Faldo message]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reveals what fellow back-to-back Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo shared with him as the pair met following McIlroy's Green Jacket presentation at Augusta National.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Armagh edge out Tyrone in extra-time thriller]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Armagh beat Tyrone by 1-17 to 1-16 in the Ulster Senior Football Championship preliminary round tie at the Athletic Grounds.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA['She kicked me in the head' - Moloney-MacDonalds face each other for first time]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Married couple Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald react to facing each other for the first time as England beat Ireland 33-12 in the Women's Six Nations in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Derry's 'scar tissue' of recent woes gone - Glass]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Derry's Conor Glass says the Oak Leafers' league win over Tyrone has shed the "scar tissue" of a difficult period for the county's footballers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[McGeeney feels there's 'much more' in Armagh]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney feels there is "much more" in his team but "I'm all for playing badly and winning" after their extra-time victory over Tyrone.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[I paid no attention to Tyrone's critics - O'Rourke]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Our pundits predictions ahead of Championship season]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport NI's pundits Conor McManus, Oisin McConville and Philly McMahon give us their predictions for the provincial championships and the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Currie departs role as Portadown manager]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Niall Currie leaves his role as Portadown boss with immediate effect with two games of the Irish Premiership season remaining.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c80m9ed4vvjo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rule changes approved at LGFA Special Congress]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Twelve new football rules are passed by a Ladies Gaelic Football Association Special Congress on Wednesday after they were trialled during this year's National Leagues and Higher Education College competitions.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:36:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['LIV Golf season to continue' amid collapse rumours]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil tells players that the 2026 season will continue uninterrupted amid rumours that the tour is on the verge of collapse.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:27:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Weekly sports quiz: How much money does the Masters winner get?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:54:57 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joshua v Fury won't happen at Croke Park - Hearn]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua "is not going to happen at Croke Park" according to Eddie Hearn.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:19:45 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Have Halliday's heroics started a new chapter for NI?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland aren't known for scoring a flurry of goals in games with just one in their past six matches prior to their World Cup qualifier against Malta.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:44:45 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland swimmers ready to take on best in Commonwealth]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport NI looks at swimmers hoping to be confirmed as part of the Northern Ireland squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:39:13 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hybrid, a leader and wrestling - get to know NI boss McArdle]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Get to know new Northern Ireland women's manager Michael McArdle, who will take charge of his first game on Tuesday against Malta.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:01:53 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[McIlroy makes major warning after Masters triumph]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:47:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Five key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:13:05 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['We'll see what happens' - Wiffen open to training base move]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:02:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Will 'feel-good factor' help end Ulster's drought?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[After moving one game away from a first European final since 2012, can the "feel-good factor" help end Ulster's 20-year trophy drought?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['Now is the time' for North West 200 debut - Bourne]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[North West 200 newcomer Franco Bourne believes the time is right for him to make his international road race debut at the event in May.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Uncapped Chambers deserves her chance - Bell ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland midfielder Megan Bell says that she is "really delighted" that uncapped Linfield striker Cora Chambers has been included in the squad for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers against Malta.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ireland aim to heal World Cup pain in Six Nations]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[The GAA Social looks ahead to the championship ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With the 2026 Ulster Senior Football Championship starting this weekend, The GAA Social is joined by Philly McMahon and Conor McManus to gather their predictions.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:25:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Interpro against Leinster 'a spicy one' - Ward]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ulster back Zac Ward says there is an added edge to home Irish interprovincial derbies, especially against Leinster.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:47:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[McArdle praises NI's 'intent' in big win over Malta]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle praises the "intent" his side showed in his first game in charge as they eased to a 4-0 win over Malta in World Cup qualifying.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ulster 'have belief' they can overcome Leinster ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his squad have belief that they can overcome Leinster in Friday's United Rugby Championship game at the Affidea Stadium.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Irish deserve praise for victory in Poland - Ward]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says she hopes her players "get the praise they deserve" for their 3-2 win over Poland in Gdansk.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA['Astounding' McIlroy birdies six of last seven to hold record Masters lead]]></title>
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