Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup with a knee injury sustained in the heavy loss against Australia on Wednesday. Waringstown's Sam Topping has been called up as his replacement.

Gary Wilson has offered an explanation for Ireland’s fielding woes at the T20 World Cup in Colombo — the assistant coach believes that dropping catches can be catching.

Lorcan Tucker claimed Ireland must remain “competitive and keen” after a 67-run mauling by Australia in Colombo on Wednesday effectively ended their T20 World Cup campaign after just two matches.

Ireland captain Paul Stirling’s World Cup is over after he suffered an injury to his posterior cruciate ligament in the loss to Australia.

Ed Joyce has joined Gloucestershire as a batting consultant on a short-term deal.

The pitches in the old ground in the Village ran parallel to the Clubhouse since the year dot. But somebody, somewhere came up with the idea of turning the Cup Final wicket around so that the strip was perpendicular to the Clubhouse.

Two losses for the NCU. but much to be proud of with two valiant displays against Western Province CC.

The NW are running an umpires course next month for aspiring officials who want to get involved in the middle.

In selecting Strabane’s all-time greatest cricket team (in batting order), I have favoured players who produced the goods when the chips were down and who also showed outstanding grit in performing as a team player.

A 57 run win for the African side as South Africa and Canada start their T20 World Cup campaigns.

Oman fold to a quick eight wicket defeat in Colombo.

Michael Leask stars as Scotland thump Italy

It was a tough season for Burndennett whose campaign never really got going, finishing bottom of the Championship table, one of their only two wins coming on the last day of the season.

While all eyes may have been on Ireland's opening clash with Sri Lanka in Colombo, two Irishmen were making a name for themselves on the world stage in India.

At least six spilled chances have left them struggling to reach the quarter-finals when a victory over the hosts was there for the taking.

Five wickets for Katie West and a century for Niamh Lowry were the highlights for the NCU Girls as they completed a memorable double over Boland.

Another closely fought game between an associate member and a full member at the men's T20 World Cup.

Facing the hosts Sri Lanka, with their impressive pace bowlers and mystery spinners, is as tricky a start as they could have faced, but the ever-optimistic Paul Stirling will ensure his side goes in with positive thoughts.

After being dropped on 15, Suryakumar Yadav makes a match winning 84 in India's win over USA.

Scotland's unexpected T20 World Cup campaign begins with a defeat against the West Indies.

Excellent wickets, strong opposition and 25 degree heat - Everything we wanted on day one of the NCU Girls U16 and U18 tour to South Africa

The 2026 Under 19 World Cup drew to a close on Friday with India beating England in a high scoring game, dominated by Vaibhav Suryavanshi making 175. How did Ireland's cricketers perform? We look at the stats.

Eglinton all-rounder Mark Averill has confirmed he is joining Donemana for the 2026 campaign.

Bonds Glen have pulled off the biggest surprise of the close season with the capture of Irish international William McClintock.

Craig Averill is returning to Glendermott for the forthcoming season.

Woodvale have announced the signing of Francis Collins from Cliftonville Academy.

Irish international David Delany has confirmed he will be playing for Dublin University this season.

Lisburn-based company Mercury Security & Facilities Management (MSFM) has been unveiled as the new title sponsor of the Northern Cricket Union (NCU) Senior Leagues.

Arlene Kelly claimed the Player of the Match award in Kathmandu on Sunday as the Girls in Green trounced minnows Thailand by 62 runs to confirm their participation at the T20 World Cup which will be staged in England this summer.

Ireland Women sealed their berth at the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive victory by 62 runs against Thailand.

Ireland U19s ended their World Cup on Friday with a crushing 191-run defeat by Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club.

Orla Prendergast and Jane Maguire spearheaded a superb bowling performance in Kathmandu on Friday that delivered a stunning 98-run victory over the Netherlands that all but ensured Ireland will qualify for the T20 World Cup.

Gaby Lewis played a lone hand again in Kathmandu on Wednesday as Ireland failed to chase down 160 to beat Scotland in their first Super Six clash at the T20 World Cup qualifiers.

NIACUS, in conjunction with the NCU, are in desperate need for new umpires to officiate in the upcoming season.

Gaby Lewis continued her run of form in Kathmandu on Monday with a steady 33 as Ireland completed a regulation seven-wicket victory over Namibia to ease into the Super Six stage of the T20 World Cup qualifiers.

Reuben Wilson took three wickets in Windhoek as Ireland gave the West Indies a scare before losing their first Super Sixes match at the U19 World Cup.

Dangerous coke, grumpy officials and chilly temperatures for Niall Walsh on his continued adventures in Nepal following Ireland Women as they attempt to gain one of the four qualification slots on offer for the T20 World Cup.

Adam Leckey took three wickets and followed up with a solid 44 to claim the Player of the Match award in Windhoek as Ireland squeezed past Japan by four wickets to secure a place in the Super Sixes of the U19 World Cup.

Dave Sirha takes with Kevin O'Brien about Italy's upcoming series against Ireland and the T20 World Cup.

Three franchises have reportedly been sold for up to USD 15 million each which sounds an enormous sum until it’s realised that figure is spread over 10 years, with no allowance for inflation, and is half the valuation that was floated only last year.

Leinster have confirmed the signing of New Zealand born Thomas O'Connor as their overseas player for the 2026 season.

Reuben Wilson and his skipper Olly Riley gave supporters a glimpse of the future in Windhoek but their efforts were in vain as Sri Lanka inflicted a second defeat on Ireland at the U19 World Cup, by 106 runs.

Leinster have confirmed the signing of Cork born Luke Horgan for the 2026 season.

Clontarf recently confirmed their choice of overseas players for both their men's and women's teams.

The Hills have signed Australian Liam Blackford for the 2026 season, but are losing opening bowler Sean McNicholl who is off to pastures new at Phoenix.

Rob O’Brien flew the flag for Dublin’s premier cricketing clan in Windhoek yesterday with a battling 79 as Ireland U19s opened their World Cup campaign against Australia with a eight-wicket defeat.

Handle with care. Dave Sirha takes a look at the prospects for the Ireland U19s at the World Cup that gets under way this week in Namibia and South Africa,

With (hopefully) World Cups upcoming for the men and women, not to mention a monumental change with the arrival of a new Cricket Ireland CEO, this year has the capacity to be one of the most important in recent memory. Even if we say that every January.

ENGLAND’S Jacob Bethell equalled a rare feat this week, one he shares with Ireland’s Curtis Campher.