58 h. ago Joy Crookes says UK and Ireland in ‘dark time’ amid rise of far

Musician’s Brixton and Dublin performances go viral after she performs Sinéad O’Connor’s anti-racism anthem Black Boys on MopedsThe UK and Ireland are entering a “dark time”, according to the singer Joy Crookes, who said the influence of far-right ideology on mainstream politics was comparable to the 1970s when the National Front was at its peak.Crookes, who has just played two sold-out shows at the O2 Academy in Brixton, said the recent wave of nationalism and the far-right march through central London in September made her feel unsafe in the UK. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Two children hit in horror collision outside primary school as driver flees scene

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are hunting a black coloured SUV that collided with the pair as they left St Bernard's Primary School, onto the Antrim Road, in Glengormley, North Belfast

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2 w. ago All Black slams 'joke' Ireland incident as star New Zealand signing heads to Wales

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2 w. ago Beauden Barrett's immediate reaction to red card speaks volumes as he shows true colours

Tadhg Beirne was sent off three minutes into the Test match in Chicago between Ireland and the All Blacks

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2 w. ago Ireland v All Blacks red card sparks outrage as viewers stunned and Warburton wades in

Tadhg Beirne was sent off just minutes into Ireland's Test against New Zealand in Chicago

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3 w. ago New Zealand gain revenge on Ireland in Chicago after controversial Tadhg Beirne red card

Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: Tries from Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard earned victory for the All Blacks

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3 w. ago Ireland v New Zealand live: All Blacks earn Chicago redemption with scrappy win

Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: Nine years after Ireland’s landmark success at Soldier Field, the All Blacks got their retribution with a hard-fought triumph

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3 w. ago Ireland vs New Zealand live: Tadhg Beirne shown red card before teams trade tries in intense Chicago clash

Nine years after a landmark success for Ireland, they return to Soldier Field for another tussle with the All Blacks

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3 w. ago Ireland vs New Zealand live: Rivals return to Chicago nine years after historic Irish win over All Blacks

Nine years after a landmark success for Ireland, they return to Soldier Field for another tussle with the All Blacks

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3 w. ago Ireland v All Blacks hatred emerges after legend's career ended amid obscene comment

Andy Farrell's side are kicking off their autumn campaign against New Zealand in Chicago, where they claimed a historic win over the All Blacks back in 2016

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3 w. ago Ireland and All Blacks back in Chicago with memories of 2016 on the mind

Ireland’s Caelan Doris making comeback from injuryWorld champions South Africa play Japan at WembleyIt is back to where it started for Ireland. And by “it” we mean any kind of success against the All Blacks. With that, of course, comes credibility on the world stage, a status they still enjoy.On Saturday night, UK and Ireland time, afternoon in the United States, Ireland take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago. Continue reading...

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