2021 Monday Night Youth Coaching Programme will be starting on the 10th May.

Our junior teams (U15s, U13s & U11s) returned to training last week

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Lawn in 2021 and hopefully at some point into the refurbished pavilion.

The NCU are now pleased to unveil as the NCU Club Life 2021 programme for clubs, schools, players, coaches, parents, and volunteers.

We will be holding our AGM on Monday 8th February @ 8pm via Zoom.

If you are interested in sponsoring a match or ball for any of our 2020 1st XI or 2nd XI fixtures please contact Mark Fitzpatrick

Due to the delay to the start of the season, the committee is proposing that only 50% of the annual membership fee is paid for 2020

MURRAY Commins was still waiting last night to be given the go-ahead to play for CIYMS, after arriving in the country with the wrong visa.

IT has been a strange winter for most people, sports people in particular, and for Boyd Rankin, the strangest ever.

2020 was a successful season for Bangor who collected the Robinson Services Bowl, and skipper Adam McCusker is confident after being given a second chance in Section One.

Ballymena have been boosted by the return of the experienced James Kennedy, while having Michael Glass join from Lisburn will further boost their batting.

After a strong end to the season in 2020, Cliftonville Academy go into the new campaign with genuine hopes of a promotion challenge.

After leading Armagh’s first team for six seasons and guiding them to two promotions, Matthew Steenson has announced he will step down as captain ahead of the 2021 campaign.

Derriaghy are expected to be among the major contenders for the Section One title and have added to their squad this season with Jordan Wade coming from Downpatrick.

Instonians have a settled look about them, and the club will use the 2021 season to bring more of their much vaunted young players into the senior set-up.

Four new faces arrive at Stormont, but that is offset by the loss of the experienced duo of James Kennedy and Graeme McCarter.

NCU Challenge Cup holders CIYMS will host Carrickfergus in the first round of the Gallagher Challenge Cup, which is due to return after a break of 22 months.

Adam Berry will once again be at the helm for the Wallace Park side, and he will be hoping that Boyd Rankin will finally get the opportunity to make his debut.

The draw for the NCU Challenge Cup, which will again be sponsored by Gallagher, has been released.

After a disappointing 2020, Carrickfergus have strengthened considerably with four quality additions to their squad for the current season.

The Belmont side have been the dominant force in NCU cricket in recent years and there's no doubt they will once again be the side to beat in 2021.

On the day that the Pedal4Patto cyclists are making their way around the cricket clubs of the NCU, it's a remarkable coincidence that almost 20 years ago to the day Andy Patterson and Kyle McCallan were doing battle on the cricket field.

On the day that the NCU confirmed they hope to start the 50-over season on June 12, Robinson Services have extended their sponsorship of the Premier League for another three years.

Neil Rock is believed to be considering a loan move to NCU side Carrickfergus ahead of the new season.

Northern Knights captain Harry Tector is believed to be considering starting the domestic season in the NCU.

It's been a busy close season at Comber, with major signings and also high profile departures.

The NCU season will get under way on May 8th with Lagan Valley Steels T20 action across the board.

NCU Premier League fixtures have been revealed as Robinson Services renew their sponsorship.

Waringstown will have to cope without the services of their all-time leading run scorer James Hall for the 2021 season, but they have two top quality signings that will be boost their all-round strength and depth.

We start our preview of the NCU clubs with a look at Woodvale, who have been busy as the new season approaches.

The Northern Cricket Union and North West have both confirmed their seasons will start two weeks today, on Saturday May 8, with their Twenty20 competitions.

The local season is expected to get under way in both the NCU and NW on Saturday May 8th.

CSNI seamer Matthew Foster turned in an impressive display for Cardiff UCCE against Derbyshire in their drawn three-day match.

Following the death of former Woodvale and Irish international Bob Matier earlier this week, we publish an interview he did with David Scott.

50 years' service to his beloved Dundrum in the NCU. Jeff Maguire is bowing out with the club never in a better position.

James Cameron-Dow has been appointed Director of Youth cricket at Instonians.

Lo siento mucho, no cricket trip to Spain for CIYMS this June.

A potential problem for Northern Ireland clubs regarding the importation of Surrey Loam from GB has been resolved.

The ever popular Ian Houston's contribution to cricket was recognised as he picked up the Official of the Year Award.

NORTH Down and Newbuildings have been nominated by their provincial unions for the Cricket Ireland Club of the Year, which will be announced on Friday night at the annual awards ceremony.

Back in 20008, the NCU Senior Challenge Cup final was a tough battle, with CSNI wicket-keeper Rob Arthur giving his all in a tense, low scoring affair.

One of the most recognizable faces of NCU cricket, Andrew Steven died recently.

Northern Knights Head Coach Simon Johnston has been awarded his Level Four Coaching Certificate by the ECB.

The Northern Cricket Union are planning for a full season this summer but are waiting for a roadmap out of the lockdown before confirming the schedule.

Saintfield have announced the return of Ryan Smyth and Mark Yeates to the club for the 2021 season.

CIYMS have confirmed the signing of Ballyspallen all-rounder Graham Kennedy.

North Down have signed three players for the 2021 season, with Sri Lankan Gayan Maneeshan getting the overseas player slot.