European Tour chief Keith Pelley has admitted that the controversial two-stroke penalty imposed on China's Haotong Li at the Dubai Desert Classic was "grossly unfair".

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill handed debuts to Adam Johnson and Steven Fletcher in tonight’s Capital One Cup second round clash with League Two Morecambe.

Sinn Féin and the SDLP are seeking the resignation of the second Orangeman appointed to the Parades Commission by the British government last year.

England 36 Ireland 12

England justified being labelled favourites today with a comfortable victory in the European Nations Cup final over a limited Ireland team containing just three Super League players.