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Motorcycling

The 2015 Adelaide/Blackhorse Motorcycle Festival will again take place at the King's Hall in Belfast with the ever-popular event gaining huge interest from all aspects of motorcycling from travel, leisure and sport, writes Willis Marshall.

The event runs from February 6 to 8 and is again hosted by Nutt Promotions, their 20th year, and looks like being one of the best to date, especially with the support of the manufacturers, local dealers and Adelaide Motorbike Insurance and Blackhorse.

Ballymoney rider Michael Dunlop and Carrickfergus rider Alastair Seeley, were in attendance at the launch of the event.

With a number of manufacturers having new 2015 models to display, there should be something for the many show-goers to enjoy.

The emphasis of the festival is on opportunities for a career in the motorcycle industry, and it is hoped to attract many students and public alike.

The doors will open on Friday, February 6 at 12pm for those coming along from schools, colleges and universities. Admission is free for those students coming at this time.

Rugby

Wales international Liam Williams has apologised "for any offence" caused after he 'blacked up' to dress up as Swansea City's Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony.

Scarlets full-back Williams was pictured in a Swansea kit - alongside three of his Scarlets colleagues - on Twitter, wearing full face paint.

It is understood that Bony gave the costume his blessing.

And in a statement posted on Williams' personal Twitter account, he said: "I am very sorry for any offence caused by my actions. "I'm not a racist and there was no malice behind it."

Williams's apology was part of a statement issued by the Scarlets with read: "Scarlets is fully committed to eradicating discrimination and promoting equality for both staff and our customers by treating people fairly and according to their needs."