Ulster back row James McNabney, 23, has been called into the Ireland rugby squad for the first time after a long recovery from a knee injury. His route to rugby was unusual, as he previously rode horses competitively before choosing to focus on the sport.
Jody Scott, a 19-year-old from King's Lynn, and his girlfriend Anika Loftus, 19, both speedway riders, lined up against each other in a league fixture in Scotland. The couple described the experience as memorable and exciting, and Loftus hopes more young women will ride in UK leagues in future.
League Two side Fleetwood Town have reached the EFL Cup quarter-finals after beating Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties. They will play either Everton or Newcastle United at Highbury, with that tie decided in the final fourth-round match.
Fleetwood Town defender Conor Haughey, from Belfast, scored the winning penalty as his League Two side beat Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in the Carabao Cup. He said the victory still felt surreal, and he would love to face Manchester City in the next round.
