The seven-wicket win against England was a total vindication of the youth policy advocated by Graham Ford and Andrew Balbirnie. Odran Flynn reviews the series.

"We won't know the huge significance of this win for another 2.5 years, but I can tell you it's massive".

PAUL STIRLING and skipper Andy Balbirnie rightly received the plaudits for their magnificent centuries that spurred Ireland to a seven-wicket victory over England on Tuesday evening but Harry Tector’s winning cameo may be seen as equally important in the long term.

Nine years after defeating England at the 2011 World Cup, by an incredible coincidence they were set the same total they scored in Bangalore to win the third one-day international against England under the Ageas Bowl foodlights.

Paul Stirling played his finest innings for Ireland at the Ageas Bowl last night, striking a magnificent 142 from 128 balls to power the Boys in Green towards a stunning seven-wicket victory over England and their first points in the World Cup Super League.

THE tributes for Paul Stirling from his peers continued yesterday after his man-of-the-match performance helped Ireland claim an historic first win in a one-day international away to a Full Member, outside of World Cups.

Cricket Ireland has increased investment in the Irish Women squad with a new category of non-retainer contracts.

Ireland's hopes of qualification for the World Cup have been dealt a severe blow with the news that influential all-rounder Kim Garth has accepted a two-year deal with Cricket Victoria.

Pembroke pace bowler Louise McCarthy has been added to the Ireland squad after an absence of three years.

Ireland's Laura Delany is delighted to be back training after a frustrating few months for Ireland's cricketers.

Ireland Women's scheduled World Cup Qualifier in Sri Lanka has become the latest cricket event to be postponed by ICC.

Women's Quadrangular Tournament scheduled to be played in Thailand in the first two weeks of April has been cancelled.

Ireland Wolves finished their South African tour on a winning note as they chased down 277 to beat a Northern Titans Academy XI by four wickets.

Ireland Wolves slumped to a second successive seven-wicket loss in the space of two days as a horror batting display saw them make just 149 in Pretoria.

Runs for Harry Tector but he got no support as Namibia make it 2-0 and Women's squad named for Thailand quadrangular.

Ireland's Wolves hustled to defeat after batting failure.

Ireland Wolves were well beaten by Namibia in their first 50-over match, as The Eagles chased down 228 to win by seven wickets.

Ian Callender previews the series as Getkate hopes to make his mark.