meet today to discuss updating guidance. previously some clubs were criticised for siting injuries and international call ups to the african cup of nations as reasons along with covid for having matches postponed. more details on that and all the other stories on the bbc sports website. that s all the sport for now. let s get more now on northern ireland easing a number of its coronavirus restrictions, meaning nightclubs will re open and concerts will be allowed to take place. proof of covid status will no longer be legally required in restaurants and bars, but the system will remain in place for nightclubs and certain indoor events. people are still being advised to work from home where possible. it s also been announced that fully vaccinated people arriving in to northern ireland from abroad will no longer have to take covid tests from the 11th of february. joanne stuart is the chief executive of the northern ireland tourism alliance.