Linfield manager David Healy says there is "absolutely no doubt" that Joel Cooper will be playing for the club at the start of the January transfer window. BBC Sport
Linfield beat Glenavon to extend their Irish Premiership lead to 13 points as keeper Daniel Gyollai scores in Glentoran's win at Cliftonville. BBC Sport
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has announced a deal has been struck with Spanish state-owned business Navantia to takeover Belfast shipbuilder Harland and Wolff.
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Ulster have a long list of injury doubts for Friday night's United Rugby Championship encounter against Irish rivals Munster at Kingspan Stadium. BBC Sport
Ulster suffer more pain at the hands of a clinical French team as Bordeaux score 26 unanswered points in the second half to win a thrilling Investec Champions.. BBC Sport
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