Person: Lamont

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Cross-community festival launched in Belfast women’s prison

The 4 Corners festival was co-founded by Presbyterian minister Rev Steve Stockman and Catholic priest, Fr Martin Magill.

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'The simple answer is, I was given drugs when all I needed was some rest': Motown legend Martha Reeves

world

Wartime US bomber crashes in fireball trying to land at airport

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Northern Ireland probation staff warned of increased threat from dissident republicans

world

Driver convicted of manslaughter after running over postman

rugby

Glasgow scrape win at Zebre

Connacht v Glasgow Warriors - Guinness PRO12 Round 1

Warriors put Lam's men to the slaughter in six-try rout

Not the start the defending champions would have wanted.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

Ankle operation ends season for Leinster’s Josh van der Flier

Leinster and Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier will miss the PRO12 play-offs as well as Ireland’s summer tour to South Africa, after he was ruled out of action for the next eight weeks.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Ulster the victims as Glasgow Warriors extend winning run

Glasgow Warriors 27 Ulster 17: Title holders Glasgow Warriors extended their winning run in the Guinness PRO12 to five matches with a hard-fought 27-17 victory over Ulster at Scotstoun.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Greig Laidlaw wants to finish on a high

Scotland 29 France 18: Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has urged his team to finish their Six Nations campaign with a flourish in Dublin.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

‘It’s too long since Scotland beat France’

Sean Lamont says Scotland are desperate to end their decade of failure against France — but denied they are shackled by an inferiority complex.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Scotland now eye France scalp

Italy 20 Scotland 36: Jason O’Halloran hopes Scotland can shake off their mental shackles after finally halting their long RBS 6 Nations losing streak.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Munster's Pro12 play-off hopes fade

Glasgow Warriors 27 Munster 24: Munster’s chances of reaching the Guinness Pro12 play-offs this season became slimmer after defeat to the defending champions Glasgow Warriors at Rugby Park in Kilmarnock last night.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Duncan Weir spots an opening after South Africa defeat

South Africa 34 Scotland 16: Stand-off Duncan Weir hopes his stunning second-half burst against South Africa on Saturday will help seal his place in coach Vern Cotter’s plans as Scotland look to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Four-day turnaround too much for Japan as Scotland make winning start

Scotland 45 Japan 10: The neutrals may have left Kingsholm disappointed not to have witnessed another monumental Rugby World Cup upset, but Scotland will not care one jot after this bonus-point success kicked their Pool B campaign off in the perfect fashion.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

Wily Wales boss Warren Gatland begins mind games with England

Wales boss Warren Gatland believes that group rivals England are faced with a number of questions that need answering as they head into a World Cup on home soil.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2015

Watch Joe Schmidt give his view of Ireland's performance; player ratings

Joe Schmidt has said his Ireland side were "tested on a number of levels" today against Scotland.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

PBNI in bid to tackle hate crime offenders

Perpetrators of hate crimes in the North are to have their attitudes challenged as part of a new probation initiative.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

No shortage of incentives for Ulster in Glasgow

Ulster signalled its serious intent for tonight’s Guinness Pro12 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors by naming its strongest possible side.

Fri, 22 May, 2015

Wales captain sings praises of ‘powerful’ Scotland

RBS Six Nations: Scotland 23 Wales 26: Wales claimed an eighth successive victory over Scotland as they revived their RBS 6 Nations title hopes following a thrilling 26-23 win at Murrayfield.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Another blow for Wales as prop Samson Lee fails to make it

RBS Six Nations

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Scotland would vote yes to independence today, poll finds

Scotland would vote Yes to independence if another referendum were held today - just six weeks after a majority voted No, a poll has found.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

Idle hands can make good food

THERE is no shame in being lazy in the kitchen.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

Glasgow move to top of the PRO12

Treviso 23 Glasgow 40

Sun, 05 Oct, 2014

Why death is too grave to talk about

The only inevitable has preoccupied all cultures and religion, but now in the West we shun it, says Suzanne Harrington.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2014

Townsend leaves out star names

Glasgow Warriors coach Gregor Townsend landed a selection surprise at Munster’s door ahead of tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final at Scotstoun by dropping some star names from his in-form side.

Fri, 16 May, 2014

Saint-Andre warns Ireland

Scotland 17 France 19

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

Lamont anxious to end France hoodoo

RBS SIX NATIONS:

Fri, 07 Mar, 2014

Boost for Ireland as Kearney ready to sign new contract

Dave Kearney gave Irish rugby another boost yesterday when he confirmed he was ready to sign a new deal to play his rugby at home.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2014

Schmidt backs Marshall to shine despite being second choice

Gordon D’Arcy’s stomach bug is the “sole” reason for in-form Luke Marshall starting Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland, according to head coach Joe Schmidt.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2014

Japan left behind by Scotland in second half

Tommy Seymour grabbed two tries on his home debut as Scotland saw off the challenge of improving Japan 42-17 following a flurry of second-half action.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2013

Grease lightning strikes twice at Cork Opera House

The choice of summer blockbuster musical at Cork Opera House would seem to have been an inspired one.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2013

Kicking king Halfpenny gives Wales fighting chance of title

Scotland 18 Wales 28

Mon, 11 Mar, 2013

Maitland’s memorable home debut as Scots bounce back

Scotland 34 Italy 10

Mon, 11 Feb, 2013

Ulster grab points at Scotstoun to top Pool

Glasgow 8 Ulster 19

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

Bonus-point win puts Saints level with Ulster

Northampton 24 Glasgow 15

Sun, 14 Oct, 2012

Glasgow score bonus-point win over Connacht

Glasgow Warriors 27 Connacht 17

Fri, 21 Sep, 2012

Laidlaw keeps cool as Scotland stun Wallabies

Scotland captain Ross Ford had no hesitation in handing the ball to match-winner Greig Laidlaw before he kicked the last-gasp penalty to secure a memorable 9-6 win over Australia in Newcastle yesterday.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2012

Khan shocked as Peterson fight cancelled

Amir Khan has spoken of his hurt and disappointment following the cancellation of his world light-welterweight title rematch against Lamont Peterson and says the American champion’s failed drugs test proves he was “a cheat”.

Thu, 10 May, 2012

Munster let lead slip against Scarlets

Scarlets 20 Munster 20

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Hearing cruel truths from a fading generation

Elliot Perlman’s historical fiction The Street Sweeper depended on Robert Nowak’s conversations with Holocaust survivors, says Caroline O’Doherty

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Scarlets warm up for Munster clash with win over brave Aironi

Scarlets, who play Munster next weekend, kept their hopes of a place in the RaboDirect Pro12 play-offs alive with a hard-fought victory over bottom side Aironi in Viadana yesterday.

Mon, 16 Apr, 2012

Khan: Haye and Chisora incident bad for boxing

Amir Khan claims British boxing's image took a big blow last month thanks to the antics of David Haye and Dereck Chisora.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

Ireland inflict sixth loss in a row on Scotland

Ireland 32 Scotland 14

Sat, 10 Mar, 2012

De Luca: We must focus for 80 minutes

Scotland centre Nick De Luca believes his team can channel their RBS 6 Nations frustration into a positive performance in Dublin this weekend.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2012

Lamont facing four months out

Scotland wing Rory Lamont is facing three to four months of rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on his broken leg.

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012

Scotland blow as Lamont breaks leg

Scotland wing Rory Lamont suffered a suspected broken leg in the 23-17 RBS 6 Nations loss to France at Murrayfield yesterday.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2012

Peterson lodges appeal

LAMONT PETERSON has lodged “a comprehensive written appeal” against the WBA’s decision to order a rematch against Amir Khan.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012

Lamont lashed for Obama ‘whore’ jibe

SCOTLAND and Glasgow full-back Rory Lamont has been reprimanded after calling Barack Obama a “whore” on Twitter.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2012

Promoter claims Khan granted rematch

Amir Khan has been granted a rematch with Lamont Peterson by the World Boxing Association, according to his promoter.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012