Ulster stay winless in URC but battling second-half performance rescues point from Bulls clash

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Ireland Nations Championship squad: Jack Conan ruled out as uncapped Ulster pair Jamie Benson and James McNabney get call

Andy Farrell has included uncapped Ulster pair Jamie Benson and James McNabney in his squad for the Nations Championship, with the coach confirming that Jack Conan will miss the November games.

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Duncan Ferguson named manager of Northern Irish Football League side Glentoran

Everton legend Duncan Ferguson was today confirmed as Glentoran’s new manager on a multi-year contract, insisting he is here to win trophies and challenge for the league title.

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Man United’s battling point at Leeds felt like ‘fresh start’ – Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick felt Manchester United’s purposeful point at bitter rivals Leeds marked a “fresh start”, despite their wait for a win rumbling on.Bryan Mbeumo silenced Elland Road in the first half of Sunday’s battle, only for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to strike shortly after half-time as the Roses rivals played out an intense 1-1 draw.The result extended Manchester United’s winless run to a sixth match in all competitions, but Carrick saw positive signs five days on from the 2-0 Champions League loss at Atletico Madrid that sparked Lisandro Martinez’s stunning criticism of the club.

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Mikel Arteta salutes ‘special’ Noni Madueke after late winner rescues Arsenal

Mikel Arteta hailed “special character” Noni Madueke after he fired Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest.Madueke came on at half-time and his deflected effort 10 minutes from time was enough for the three points at the City Ground.The 24-year-old was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s most recent England squad but has produced an impressive response.

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