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NCU Previews 1: Cregagh ZZZZ11:35 amZZZZ
Cregagh go into the season with a new skipper at the helm in Robert Moore, and he is naturally full of enthusiasm for the campaign.
Ross Bryans joins Woodvale ZZZZ10:55 amZZZZ
Woodvale have announced the signing of Ross Bryans from Templepatrick ahead of the new season next month.
Waringstown opt for South African international ZZZZ10:28 amZZZZ
Waringstown have announced the signing of South African Steve Stolk as their overseas professional for the 2026 campaign.
Derriaghy sign overseas professional ZZZZ10:21 amZZZZ
Derriaghy have announced the signing of New Zealand bowling all-rounder Matthew Scoble as their overseas player for the upcoming season.
NCU Premier fixtures published ZZZZ1:29 pmZZZZ
Instonians will start the defence of their Premiership crown with a home clash at Shaw's Bridge against North Down on Saturday April 25th.
Death of Carson Rose ZZZZ5:16 amZZZZ
Carson Rose, once famously described by the late David Holmes as Instonians royalty, has died at the age of 90.
Holders Woodvale to face Ardmore in Ulster Plate ZZZZ4:09 amZZZZ
Holders Woodvale have been given a home draw against Ardmore in the opening round of the Ulster Plate.
Tough opener for Waringstown in Irish Senior Cup ZZZZ2:09 amZZZZ
Waringstown have been handed a tough assignment in the opening round of the Irish Senior Cup  facing Dublin kingpins Pembroke. It's a repeat of the 2019 final, when the Leinster side denied Waringstown a record-extending seventh title.
Waringstown All-time XI ZZZZ3:14 amZZZZ
We asked Alan Waite with the unenviable task to name his all-time Waringstown XI. The famous club was founded in 1851, and will celebrate their 175th anniversary this season.
GMcG Junior Cup draw made ZZZZ4:55 amZZZZ
The draw has been made for the opening two rounds of the GMcG Junior Cup.
Davison joins Cregagh ZZZZ6:18 amZZZZ
Cregagh have announced the signing the signing of Peter Davison from North Down ahead of the start of the 2026 campaign.
North Down Women sign South African overseas player ZZZZ3:05 amZZZZ
North Down have signed South African Nicolien Janse van Rensburg for the forthcoming 2026 season.
Lisburn to meet Waringstown in Challenge Cup ZZZZ3:55 amZZZZ
Lisburn have been drawn to play holders Waringstown in the second round of the NCU Challenge Cup,
Indian professional for CSNI ZZZZ9:14 pmZZZZ
CSNI have confirmed the signing of Indian professional Ashwin Hebbar for the 2026 campaign.
Western Province CC complete double over NCU ZZZZ3:45 amZZZZ
Two losses for the NCU. but much to be proud of with two valiant displays against Western Province CC.
Double success for NCU Girls in South Africa ZZZZ11:25 amZZZZ
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.
Mixed fortunes for NCU Girls on opening day ZZZZ6:06 amZZZZ
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
Woodvale switch for Collins ZZZZ3:29 amZZZZ
Woodvale have announced the signing of Francis Collins from Cliftonville Academy.
New sponsor for NCU ZZZZ11:44 amZZZZ
Lisburn-based company Mercury Security & Facilities Management (MSFM) has been unveiled as the new title sponsor of the Northern Cricket Union (NCU) Senior Leagues.
We need more umpires – could that be you? ZZZZ8:12 amZZZZ
NIACUS, in conjunction with the NCU, are in desperate need for new umpires to officiate in the upcoming season.
Pretorius signs new deal with Woodvale ZZZZ1:21 amZZZZ
Woodvale have confirmed that Ruhan Pretorius has signed a contract extension, committing his future to the club until the conclusion of the 2030 season.
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