Michael O’Neill was left disappointed by a “sore loss” as an unorthodox first international goal from Nick Woltemade gave Germany a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Northern Ireland in Belfast.

England were up against a stubborn Andorra low-block and found it hard to break them down until Tyrique George made the breakthrough.

Sweden – who featured £125million man Alexander Isak up front – remain rooted to the bottom of Group B on one point.

A series of new additions to the Government’s planning Bill could also arrest attempts at lengthy judicial review.

But in a submission to Ms Reeves ahead of the announcement, the BCC urged the Chancellor to steer clear of increasing taxes on companies, arguing business confidence had still not recovered from last ...

LAURA Wolvaardt praised the way South Africa’s middle order held their nerve as her side secured a third consecutive victory at the ICC ...

Tyrique George scored the only goal of the game as England Under-21s earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Andorra in their European Championship qualifier at Pride Park.

Nick Woltemade’s first international goal condemned Northern Ireland to a 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Germany at Windsor Park.

HALF centuries from Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp guided South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the ICC ...

Wales’ hopes of automatic World Cup qualification were dealt a blow as Kevin De Bruyne converted two penalties in Belgium’s 4-2 win in Cardiff. On a crazy night, when second-half Wales substitute ...

The domestic abuse commissioner has criticised “antiquated views” in the courts system which she said are contributing to decisions which put children in harm’s way. Dame Nicole Jacobs said there ...

A former Olympic coach has been charged with raping and sexually assaulting a child. Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, 65, who also goes by the name Vicente Modahl, is accused of a number of sex offences, ...