Lurgan enjoyed another successful season in 2025 and will be looking for more of the same in 2026.

Cooke Collegians enjoyed a successful 2025 by not only winning the Junior Cup but also securing promotion to Section One.

It's a case of very much as you were for Armagh, who have opted for continuity as they head into the current season on the back of a fourth paced finish in Section One in 2025.

Carrick stormed all before them to clinch Section One with an exciting brand of attacking cricket, but the Middle Road club took the decision to maintain their status quo in the second tier.

North Down have been something of a sleeping giant in recent times when it comes to major silverware but are still capable of beating anyone on their day given the array of talent at their disposal.

The NCU have confirmed that they have pushed back the start of the 2026 season by one week, with games now slated to start on Saturday May 2nd.

After challenging for trophies in recent years, Woodvale found 2025 more of a challenge and have added some depth and quality to their ranks with four signings.

It's been a tough winter for exits all for a variety of reasons with Jared and Varun both returning back to the north west for reasons outside of cricket and a change in Passport and Pro.

It's been a bit of a fairytale year for Laurelvale, who after an impressive 2025 to finish runners-up in Section One, got an unexpected chance to play in the Premiership after Carrickfergus declined their promotion.

There's been a rebranding over the close season at Belmont with the artist formerly known as CIYMS now being known as CI.

There have been major changes at Lisburn over the winter with the main one being a new overseas player in the shape of Jon Hinrichsen.

Neil Gill is at the helm once more, and he will be delighted the Moylena side has secured the services of a quality overseas professional in Neil Brand.

As selected by North Down stalwart and prolific cricket author and historian Clarence Hiles.

Bangor made a successful return to Section One last season, picking up a trophy along the way as they lifted the T20 Trophy.

Instonians enjoyed a very productive and successful 2025 season capturing three major pieces of silverware - the Premier League as well as T20 success in the NCU and All-Ireland T20 cups. 

Waringstown have always been there or thereabouts when it comes to major trophies and there's no reason to think it will be any different in 2026.

It was an excellent 2025 for Saintfield who secured promotion to Section One by winning the Section Two title. They know it will be a tough task up the next rung of the NCU ladder but one that they intend to fully embrace and enjoy along the way.

Former Irish international Stuart Thompson has the captain's armband at CSNI, and there will be a few changes when the Stormont side take the field this year.

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.

Woodvale have announced the signing of Ross Bryans from Templepatrick ahead of the new season next month.

Waringstown have announced the signing of South African Steve Stolk as their overseas professional for the 2026 campaign.

Derriaghy have announced the signing of New Zealand bowling all-rounder Matthew Scoble as their overseas player for the upcoming season.

Instonians will start the defence of their Premiership crown with a home clash at Shaw's Bridge against North Down on Saturday April 25th.

Carson Rose, once famously described by the late David Holmes as Instonians royalty, has died at the age of 90.

Holders Woodvale have been given a home draw against Ardmore in the opening round of the Ulster Plate.

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.

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.

The draw has been made for the opening two rounds of the GMcG Junior Cup.

Cregagh have announced the signing the signing of Peter Davison from North Down ahead of the start of the 2026 campaign.

North Down have signed South African Nicolien Janse van Rensburg for the forthcoming 2026 season.

Lisburn have been drawn to play holders Waringstown in the second round of the NCU Challenge Cup,

CSNI have confirmed the signing of Indian professional Ashwin Hebbar for the 2026 campaign.

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

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.

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 have announced the signing of Francis Collins from Cliftonville Academy.

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

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

Woodvale have confirmed that Ruhan Pretorius has signed a contract extension, committing his future to the club until the conclusion of the 2030 season.