Score Updates throughout selected matches
Ireland
5th ODI: Namibia beat Ireland by 5 wickets.
NCG, Windhoek, 1 November.
Ireland 129 (33.1 overs; J Neill 33, C Carmichael 27, H Tector 20*, L Tucker 20; JJ Smit 4-20, J Brassell 3-15)
Namibia 131-5 (21.2 overs; L Steenkamp 46, G Erasmus 30; M Humphreys 2-48)
Humphrey's direct hit sees Steenkamp short
Ireland in trouble from the off after opting to bat against the left-arm seam duo of Ruben Trumpleman and JJ Smit. Three wickets in an over for Smit as he has Tucker caught and bowled, a bat-pad lobbing gently back, then Campher lbw first ball, and Dockrell lbw two balls later, both dismissals looking to have clearly pitched outside leg! No recovery for Ireland as Smit added a fourth and Jack Brassell wrapped things up with three. Louren Steenkamp leading the chase, at better than a run-a-ball. Hard to see a way into the game for Ireland. A glimmer of hope perhaps as a direct hit from Humphreys sees Steenkamp unable to scramble back to safety. Skipper Erasmus goes hard, 30 off 18 before he misses a slog sweep off Humphreys and is bowled. Next over Kruger gets a leading edge back to Hoey, surely too late to make any difference. Too late indeed as Zane Green launches Humphreys into the car park to seal the win and the series 3-2.
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World Cup League 2
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| USA | 36 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 49 | 0.65 |
| Scotland | 36 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 45 | 0.71 |
| Netherlands | 35 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 42 | 0.28 |
| Oman | 34 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 33 | -0.17 |
| Namibia | 36 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 33 | -0.28 |
| Nepal | 36 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 30 | 0.00 |
| Canada | 36 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 29 | -0.33 |
| UAE | 35 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 23 | -1.29 |
World Cup Challenge League A
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| Jersey | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1.90 |
| Kuwait | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 0.47 |
| Denmark | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | -0.27 |
| Papua New Guinea | 15 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12 | -0.77 |
| Qatar | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -0.68 |
| Kenya | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -0.69 |
World Cup League 2
UAE beat Netherlands by 5 wickets.
Dubai, 31 October.
Netherlands 263-4 (50 overs; M O'Dowd 106, S Edwards 94*, C Ackerman 34*; Aayan Khan 3-48)
UAE 266-5 (49 overs; A Nath 99, A Usmani 81*, S Khan 28; B De Leede 2-44)
Max O'Dowd celebrates his centuryWorld Cup Challenge League A
Kenya beat Papua New Guinea by 88 runs.
Gymkhana, Nairobi, 31 October.
Kenya 230-7 (38 overs; D Gondaria 68, F Mutea 40*, S Gill 35, R Patel 26; K Morea 2-47, S Kamea 2-55)
Papua New Guinea 142 (30.1 overs; A Vala 42, T Ura 30; V Patel 3-25, S Ngoche 3-39, F Mutua 2-17) (Delayed start - Match reduced to 38 overs)
World Cup Challenge League A
Jersey beat Qatar by 34 runs.
Ruaraka, Nairobi, 31 October.
Jersey 194-8 (24 overs; Z Tribe 53, J Lawrenson 40, C Brennan 33; M Mohammed 3-25, M Asim 2-44)
Qatar 160 (22.2 overs; Z Ali 54, I Liyanage 25, M Baig 20; Z Tribe 4-16, J Sumerauer 2-26, B Ward 4-29) (Delayed start - Match reduced to 24 overs.)
World Cup Challenge League A
Kuwait beat Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets.
Gymkhana, Nairobi, 30 October.
Papua New Guinea 119 (39.3 overs; A Oru 25, J Kariko 22, S Bau 20; Y Patel 4-24, N Lathief 4-30)
Kuwait 123-0 (21.3 overs; C Anto 76*, M Bhavsar 44*)
World Cup Challenge League A
Denmark lost to Jersey by 72 runs.
Ruaraka, Nairobi, 30 October.
Jersey 312-8 (50 overs; J Lawrenson 81, J Jenner 81, J Sumerauer 43, B Ward 31, W Perchard 23; A Mahmood 4-63, L Ali 2-66)
Denmark 240 (47.5 overs; Lucky Ali 66, Hamid Shah 41, Sebastian Heath 28, Abdullah Mahmood 27; Ben Ward 3-38, Zak Tribe 3-44, Charles Perchard 2-31).
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Ireland fail Namibian dress rehearsal
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It wasn’t even close. Ireland’s bowlers had set up the series decider against Namibia but the batters let them down in the fifth one-day international in Windhoek, bowled out for 129 at the start of the 34th over.
Ward and Tribe spin Jersey to convincing win over Qatar
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Jersey's spin twins Ben Ward and Zak Tribe claimed four wickets apiece as they powered their side to a convincing 34-run victory over Qatar in a high-scoring encounter.
Gondaria and Mutua power Kenya to emphatic win over PNG
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Kenya produced a commanding all-round performance to crush Papua New Guinea by 88 runs, with skipper Dhiren Gondaria leading the way before their bowlers completed a comprehensive victory.
Lowe leads Ireland to consolation win as Namibia take series
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Rebecca Lowe struck an unbeaten half-century as Ireland Under-19 Women took advantage of a weakened Namibia side to claim a convincing nine-wicket victory in the final game of their six-match series.
Nath and Usmani star as UAE stun Netherlands in thrilling chase
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Akshdeep Nath fell agonisingly short of a century, but his brilliant 99 helped the United Arab Emirates pull off a superb five-wicket victory over the Netherlands in a thrilling one-day international encounter.
Mwatile stars as Namibia clinch series victory over Ireland U19 Women
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A superb unbeaten 79 from Mekelaye Mwatile powered Namibia to a six-wicket victory over Ireland Under-19 Women as the hosts continued their dominance of the six-match series.
Ireland level series
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Tim Tector showed no signs of jet-lag as he top-scored with 73 in Windhoek to set Ireland on the way to a 130-run victory over Namibia to level the one-day international series at 2-2 and set up a do-or-die Sunday showdown.
Joy of six for Moondra
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Jai Moondra, with Ireland’s best figures in a one-day international, was the star of the team’s best bowling performance of the tour as they levelled the five-match series ahead of Sunday’s final game on Sunday in Windhoek
Jenner and Lawrenson shine as Jersey overpower Denmark
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JONTY JENNER and Josh Lawrenson struck contrasting half-centuries as Jersey powered to an impressive 72-run victory over Denmark in a high-scoring encounter.
Kuwait crush PNG as Patel and Lathief wreak havoc
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KUWAIT produced a devastating bowling display before cruising to a comprehensive ten-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea, completing a thoroughly one-sided contest with almost half their allotted overs to spare.
Carrick swoop for Bird as New Zealand batsman joins Premiership new boys
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CARRICKFERGUS have strengthened their batting firepower ahead of their return to the NCU Premiership with the signing of New Zealand-born batsman Isaac Bird from Rush for the 2027 season.
The Hills snap up New Zealand U19 international Tewatiya for Premiership return
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THE HILLS have moved quickly to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the Leinster Premiership, announcing the signing of New Zealand Under-19 international Oliver Tewatiya as their overseas professional for the 2027 season.
Five-star Shah inspires UAE victory as Oman left to rue batting collapse
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AWAIS ALI SHAH produced a superb five-wicket haul before helping finish the job with the bat as the United Arab Emirates claimed a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Oman in a tense encounter.
White calls time at just 28 as Ireland career comes to premature end
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IRELAND leg-spinner Ben White has called time on his representative career at the age of just 28, bringing down the curtain on an international journey that promised much but ultimately ended with the Phoenix bowler slipping out of favour.
Extras prove Ireland's downfall as Namibia take 3-1 series lead
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IRELAND Under-19 Women were left to rue a costly lack of bowling discipline as Namibia clinched a six-wicket victory to establish a 3-1 lead in their six-match series.
Stirling injury blow for Ireland
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Paul Stirling will miss the final two matches of Ireland’s one-day international series against Namibia in Windhoek after scans confirmed that he broke his ring finger while attempting to take a catch in the third game on Tuesday.
Ireland Women face international test in expanded Emerging Nations Trophy
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IRELAND Women will face Sri Lanka, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and hosts United Arab Emirates in a major ten-team international tournament next month as the ICC continues its drive to strengthen the women's game.
Ireland U19 Women claim dramatic Super Over win
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IRELAND Under-19 Women claimed a thrilling Super Over victory against Namibia in their third match of the six-game series, pulling the deficit back to 2-1 after a dramatic finish threatened to deny them a deserved success.
Ireland slip 2-1 behind
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Curtis Campher scored a top-quality century in Windhoek yesterday but his rearguard action couldn’t prevent Ireland losing to Namibia for the second time in three days and slipping 2-1 behind in the best-of-five one-day international series.
NCU Annual Awards night
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Gary Wilson and Reggie Stinson were inducted into the NCU Hall of Fame at the union’s Annual Dinner in the Stormont Pavilion and Ballymena’s George Glass was the inaugural winner of the Bryan Milford award.
Ireland Under-19 Women suffer agonising two-run defeat as Namibia go 2-0 up
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IRELAND Under-19 Women suffered a heartbreaking two-run defeat against Namibia's senior women's side as the hosts took a 2-0 lead in the series despite the Irish appearing in control of the chase for much of the contest.
Ireland Under-19 Women beaten by Namibia in series opener
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IRELAND Under-19 Women suffered a 50-run defeat against Namibia's senior women's side in the opening match of their series, with the hosts producing a convincing all-round performance.
Cregagh swoop for Carrickfergus promotion hero Varape
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Cregagh have pulled off a major transfer coup with the signing of prolific Indian all-rounder Atish Varape from newly promoted Carrickfergus.
Ardmore delighted as Aberaytne returns for 2027
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ARDMORE have received a major boost ahead of the 2027 season with confirmation that Sri Lankan batter Kasun Aberaytne will return to Bleachgreen for a second campaign.
From Wembley glory to Woodvale – the football legends who swapped goals for wickets
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WOODVALE Cricket Club can boast one of the most remarkable footballing connections in Irish sport, having fielded not one but two FA Cup Final goalscorers among their ranks.
NCU Review 20: Templepatrick
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Templepatrick enjoyed a solid if somewhat inconsistent campaign in Section One of the NCU, collecting nine victories on their way to a sixth-place finish, with several standout individual performances providing plenty of encouragement for the future.
NCU Review 19: Saintfield
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Saintfield endured a disappointing season in Section One, finishing seventh despite some outstanding individual performances, most notably from overseas professional Werner Brand, who enjoyed a truly exceptional campaign, and Ethan Hanna with the ball.
Strabane signal trophy ambitions with double signing
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Strabane have signalled their intentions to challenge for major honours in 2027 with the signing of highly-rated all-rounder Alan Mathew from North County.
Simpson relishing Newbuildings return after three years at Fox Lodge
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Teenage wicketkeeper-batter Charlie Simpson is looking forward to a fresh challenge after deciding to return to treble winners Newbuildings following three successful seasons with Fox Lodge.
LCU Review 18: The Hills
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The Hills will be back where they believe they belong in 2027 after sweeping all before them to claim the Leinster First Team League title in emphatic fashion.
LCU Review 17: Terenure
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Terenure endured a disappointing season as they finished fifth in the six-team First Team League, with their struggles all the more frustrating given some outstanding individual performances.
LCU Review 16: North Kildare
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North Kildare finished third in the Leinster First Team League after a season that underlined both their potential and their inconsistency.
Clontarf turn to O’Rourke to drive next generation
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Clontarf have appointed highly-regarded coach Brían O’Rourke as their new Head of Coaching & Youth Development in a major move aimed at strengthening the club’s player pathway.
From Sion Mills glory to tragedy in New Jersey: the remarkable story of William Patterson
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More than a century after his death, the story of William Patterson provides a fascinating link between the great linen industry of the North West, the early days of Sion Mills cricket and one of the most notorious heatwaves in American history.
LCU Review 15: Knockharley
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Knockharley enjoyed a solid 2026 campaign in the Leinster First Team League, finishing second behind runaway champions The Hills after a season in which they produced enough quality to separate themselves from much of the chasing pack.
NW Review 16: Letterkenny
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Letterkenny’s first season in the North West Championship proved to be a difficult learning experience, with the Donegal side finishing bottom of the table and suffering relegation after finding the step up in standard tougher than they had hoped.
NW Review 15: Killyclooney
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Killyclooney will look back on 2026 as a season of real promise, but also one of missed opportunity, after a strong promotion challenge faded during the closing stages of the Championship campaign.
Hunter climbs to 11th in ICC rankings
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Ireland wicket-keeper Amy Hunter has been rewarded for an impressive ODI series against England by moving up to a career-best 11th position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings.
Historic occasion at The Mardyke
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A Munster Over-50s XI took to the field for the first time in a landmark occasion for veterans cricket in the province, producing an entertaining contest against Old Ignatians in Cork.
Ireland Over 40s ready for finale with England
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Ireland Over-40s will bring the curtain down on a successful season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Leinster Cricket Club, Rathmines, on Thursday.
England complete clean sweep as Kelly bows out
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England duly completed a clean sweep of their three-match ODI series against England in sunny Worcester and left Ireland still waiting for their first win in the World Cup qualifying.
Kelly heading home
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Arlene Kelly called time on her international career in Worcester yesterday — bowing out as Ireland suffered a third successive defeat in their World Cup qualifying series against England.
MacNeice set for a century with a difference at Lord’s
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Brian MacNeice is preparing to complete a very different kind of century at the Home of Cricket as he takes on 100 laps of Lord’s Cricket Ground in a single day to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society.
Back to the drawing board for Ireland
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It was back to the drawing board for Gaby Lewis at Derby as her Ireland side were bowled out for 165 and lost the second one-day international to England by six wickets, and with it the three-match series.
Women against girls as England thump Ireland
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It was women against girls at the County Ground in Derby as England swept to a second victory in their ODI series against Ireland.
Prendergast and Ireland Women rally behind Irish Heart Foundation
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Her father Peter was the driving force behind her cricketing journey, the constant source of encouragement who helped turn a talented youngster into one of Ireland’s leading internationals. His death from cardiac disease in May 2025 left an enormous void.
Dave Sihra: 28 August
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Dave Sihra with Isobel Joyce, who reflects on the flashpoint of working during the recent controversial Afghanistan series with the human rights abuses faced by women in the country, but what next for this issue.
Munster Veterans to play Australian opposition next week
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Munster cricket will enter one of the fastest-growing areas of the game next week when the province stages its first ever Over-50s fixture at The Mardyke.
Railway Union crowned All Ireland U17 champions
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Railway Union were crowned All-Ireland Under-17 champions after a commanding 63-run victory over North Down in the national final at the Mardyke.
Muckamore beat Fox Lodge to win Ulster Plate
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Muckamore produced a commanding batting display to defeat Fox Lodge by 150 runs and lift the Ulster Plate at Woodvale.
McDonough guides Pembroke to National T20 title
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A superb 19th over by Byron McDonough ensured favourites Pembroke won the All-Ireland T20 Cup, beating Lisburn by 14 runs in the final at The Lawn.
National triumph for Merrion's women
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Merrion defeat Holywood easily to become women's T20 champions at Waringstown.
Five star Lawlor propels Merrion to U17 All-Ireland final
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Merrion Girls powered into the All-Ireland Under-17 final with an emphatic 81-run victory over Bready and will now face hosts Holywood at Seapark later this afternoon.
Donemana win All Ireland U15 cup
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Donemana Under-15s were crowned All-Ireland champions after completing a memorable day with a convincing 30-run victory over Instonians in the final at Phoenix Park.
Shahid stars as Warriors win inaugural Wild Atlantic Challenge
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Captain Hassan Shahid produced a superb century as the Emerging North West defeated Munster Heat in the inaugural Wild Atlantic Way Trophy at the Bleachgreen, Ardmore. The new 40-over competition also featured Connacht.
Cosgrave hundred helps Bolts gain revenge
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Macdara Cosgrave produced a magnificent unbeaten century as Leinster Lightning Bolts gained revenge for Tuesday’s defeat with a commanding 71-run victory over the Emerging Knights at Oak Hill.
Munster Heat rout Warriors
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Munster Heat inflicted a crushing eight-wicket defeat on Emerging Warriors after a dismal batting display saw the hosts bundled out for just 76.
Knights spin their way past Bolts
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Half-centuries from CSNI pair Ryan Hunter and Jordan Neill helped Emerging Knights to a 31-run victory over champions Leinster Lightning Bolts at Oak Hill.
Typhoons thump Dragons to claim Super Series title
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Typhoons won the SS50 trophy in convincing fashion with an 83 runs victory over Dragons in the title decider at Bready.
Dave Sihra: 7 August
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Part Two of an interview with John Mooney on his time coaching with Afghanistan, the death of Shapoor Zadran, and coaching at the Indian Premier League with the Delhi Capitals.
Lewis hits 198 as records tumble
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The records tumbled at Oak Hill as Typhoons beat Dragons by 35 runs to set up a title decider for the SS50 Cup at Bready on Monday.
Bolts turn up Heat in emphatic Mardyke victory
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Leinster Lightning Bolts produced a devastating all-round performance as they crushed Munster Heat by 258 runs at the Mardyke.
£1,000 cash prize on offer for Northern Ireland clubs
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Cricket clubs across Northern Ireland could knock their financial worries for six with a £1,000 cash prize this summer thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks (NI) to support its long-standing partnership with The Hundred.
Dave Sihra: 5 August
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Part One of an interview with the former Afghanistan fielding coach on his time with the side, his time playing against them for Ireland and his current path which has brought him to the IPL and beyond.
Murray and Hunter star as Dragons make winning start
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Cara Murray was the stand-out performer with six wickets, although skipper Amy Hunter was the class act with 80 off 71 balls as Dragons chased down their victory target of 225 with nine overs to spare.
Mitchell stars as Warriors Women beat NCU
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North West Warriors Women held their nerve to claim a dramatic one-wicket victory over the NCU in a low-scoring Future Series contest.
Death of Godfrey Graham
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There was sad news earlier this week with the death of Godfrey Graham, who won his only cap as a teenager in 1954. By way of tribute we republish his biography compiled in 2010 by Edward Liddle.
Leinster Women thump Warriors to secure Future Series title
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Leinster Women secured the Future Series trophy with two matches still remaining after completing an emphatic seven-wicket victory over the North West Warriors.
Lightning continue to set standard
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Leinster Lightning confirmed their dominance in the inter-provincial Cup with another devastating batting performance and crushing victory over North West Warriors in the final at Sydney Parade.
Squires and Lawlor take Leinster to brink of title
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Annabel Squires produced a record-breaking century before Aisling Lawlor claimed five wickets as Leinster Women defeated the NCU by 128 runs.
Anderson leads Ireland Over 40s in Triple Crown
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Ireland have named their Over-40s squad for next week’s Triple Crown tournament at Bishop’s Stortford in England.
Deryck Vincent and Peter Prendergast: 18 July
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The Clontarf and Pembroke game will remember and honour Peter this Saturday. He will be loving people having a laugh and adding their own stories and memories of a life in cricket, not just in Sydney Parade but wherever it is that a bat and ball are in contest.
Leinster U19s record seven-wicket win against NW
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Leinster Under-19 Women completed a seven-wicket victory over the North West after Aisling Lawlor produced a superb unbeaten 92 in a successful pursuit of 198.
Honours even as North West and NCU Under-14s share victories
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The North West and Northern Cricket Union Under-14 sides shared the honours with one victory apiece in an entertaining interprovincial double-header at The Rectory.
NCU U19 girls complete double
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The NCU completed an impressive Under-19 girls double with a crushing 167-run victory over Leinster.
NCU Under 19 girls set up title showdown with Leinster
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NCU Women Under-19s completed a comprehensive 93-run victory over their North West counterparts after producing a strong all-round performance in Donegal at St Johnston.
Deryck Vincent: 12 July
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Down Memory Lane. A look back by Deryck Vincent at an Ireland U-23 tour of Scotland in 1986 - a barely believable 40 years ago with an Irish side full of future internationals and many famous names.
NCU seal U16 Girls title with dominant win over Leinster
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NCU Under-16 Girls completed a superb interprovincial campaign in emphatic fashion, sealing the title with a dominant 10-wicket victory over Cricket Leinster.
Raise the Roof
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Cork County CC are running a raffle to fund much-needed roof repairs at The Mardyke.
Leinster complete interpro double with U19 triumph
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Fintan McAllister's Leinster Under-19 side were crowned Interprovincial champions after a dramatic final day that saw them snatch the title from the NCU.
Dave Sihra: 5 July
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It was a madcap three days for Irish cricket but what actually happened off the Newtownards Road last Friday and Sunday.
Holders Cork County beaten in Munster Senior Cup
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Harlequins, Limerick, Galway and Kerry reach Munster Senior Cup last four.
MCC make it two from two against Munster Heat
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Two wins in two days for MCC over hosts Munster Heat as they followed up Saturday’s success with a 38-run victory in Cork
MCC too strong for Munster Heat in tour opener
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MCC got their Southern Ireland week tour off to a perfect start with a commanding 136-run victory over Munster Heat at The Mardyke after a dominant all-round display.
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Ireland fail Namibian dress rehearsal
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It wasn’t even close. Ireland’s bowlers had set up the series decider against Namibia but the batters let them down in the fifth one-day international in Windhoek, bowled out for 129 at the start of the 34th over.
Lowe leads Ireland to consolation win as Namibia take series
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Rebecca Lowe struck an unbeaten half-century as Ireland Under-19 Women took advantage of a weakened Namibia side to claim a convincing nine-wicket victory in the final game of their six-match series.
Mwatile stars as Namibia clinch series victory over Ireland U19 Women
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A superb unbeaten 79 from Mekelaye Mwatile powered Namibia to a six-wicket victory over Ireland Under-19 Women as the hosts continued their dominance of the six-match series.
Ireland level series
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Tim Tector showed no signs of jet-lag as he top-scored with 73 in Windhoek to set Ireland on the way to a 130-run victory over Namibia to level the one-day international series at 2-2 and set up a do-or-die Sunday showdown.
Joy of six for Moondra
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Jai Moondra, with Ireland’s best figures in a one-day international, was the star of the team’s best bowling performance of the tour as they levelled the five-match series ahead of Sunday’s final game on Sunday in Windhoek
White calls time at just 28 as Ireland career comes to premature end
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IRELAND leg-spinner Ben White has called time on his representative career at the age of just 28, bringing down the curtain on an international journey that promised much but ultimately ended with the Phoenix bowler slipping out of favour.
Extras prove Ireland's downfall as Namibia take 3-1 series lead
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IRELAND Under-19 Women were left to rue a costly lack of bowling discipline as Namibia clinched a six-wicket victory to establish a 3-1 lead in their six-match series.
Stirling injury blow for Ireland
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Paul Stirling will miss the final two matches of Ireland’s one-day international series against Namibia in Windhoek after scans confirmed that he broke his ring finger while attempting to take a catch in the third game on Tuesday.
Ireland Women face international test in expanded Emerging Nations Trophy
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IRELAND Women will face Sri Lanka, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and hosts United Arab Emirates in a major ten-team international tournament next month as the ICC continues its drive to strengthen the women's game.
Ireland U19 Women claim dramatic Super Over win
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IRELAND Under-19 Women claimed a thrilling Super Over victory against Namibia in their third match of the six-game series, pulling the deficit back to 2-1 after a dramatic finish threatened to deny them a deserved success.
Ireland Under-19 Women suffer agonising two-run defeat as Namibia go 2-0 up
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IRELAND Under-19 Women suffered a heartbreaking two-run defeat against Namibia's senior women's side as the hosts took a 2-0 lead in the series despite the Irish appearing in control of the chase for much of the contest.
Hunter climbs to 11th in ICC rankings
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Ireland wicket-keeper Amy Hunter has been rewarded for an impressive ODI series against England by moving up to a career-best 11th position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings.
England complete clean sweep as Kelly bows out
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England duly completed a clean sweep of their three-match ODI series against England in sunny Worcester and left Ireland still waiting for their first win in the World Cup qualifying.
Kelly heading home
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Arlene Kelly called time on her international career in Worcester yesterday — bowing out as Ireland suffered a third successive defeat in their World Cup qualifying series against England.
Back to the drawing board for Ireland
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It was back to the drawing board for Gaby Lewis at Derby as her Ireland side were bowled out for 165 and lost the second one-day international to England by six wickets, and with it the three-match series.
Carrick swoop for Bird as New Zealand batsman joins Premiership new boys
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CARRICKFERGUS have strengthened their batting firepower ahead of their return to the NCU Premiership with the signing of New Zealand-born batsman Isaac Bird from Rush for the 2027 season.
The Hills snap up New Zealand U19 international Tewatiya for Premiership return
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THE HILLS have moved quickly to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the Leinster Premiership, announcing the signing of New Zealand Under-19 international Oliver Tewatiya as their overseas professional for the 2027 season.
NCU Annual Awards night
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Gary Wilson and Reggie Stinson were inducted into the NCU Hall of Fame at the union’s Annual Dinner in the Stormont Pavilion and Ballymena’s George Glass was the inaugural winner of the Bryan Milford award.
Cregagh swoop for Carrickfergus promotion hero Varape
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Cregagh have pulled off a major transfer coup with the signing of prolific Indian all-rounder Atish Varape from newly promoted Carrickfergus.
Ardmore delighted as Aberaytne returns for 2027
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ARDMORE have received a major boost ahead of the 2027 season with confirmation that Sri Lankan batter Kasun Aberaytne will return to Bleachgreen for a second campaign.
From Wembley glory to Woodvale – the football legends who swapped goals for wickets
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WOODVALE Cricket Club can boast one of the most remarkable footballing connections in Irish sport, having fielded not one but two FA Cup Final goalscorers among their ranks.
NCU Review 20: Templepatrick
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Templepatrick enjoyed a solid if somewhat inconsistent campaign in Section One of the NCU, collecting nine victories on their way to a sixth-place finish, with several standout individual performances providing plenty of encouragement for the future.
NCU Review 19: Saintfield
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Saintfield endured a disappointing season in Section One, finishing seventh despite some outstanding individual performances, most notably from overseas professional Werner Brand, who enjoyed a truly exceptional campaign, and Ethan Hanna with the ball.
Strabane signal trophy ambitions with double signing
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Strabane have signalled their intentions to challenge for major honours in 2027 with the signing of highly-rated all-rounder Alan Mathew from North County.
Simpson relishing Newbuildings return after three years at Fox Lodge
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Teenage wicketkeeper-batter Charlie Simpson is looking forward to a fresh challenge after deciding to return to treble winners Newbuildings following three successful seasons with Fox Lodge.
LCU Review 18: The Hills
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The Hills will be back where they believe they belong in 2027 after sweeping all before them to claim the Leinster First Team League title in emphatic fashion.
NCU Review 18: Lurgan
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Lurgan were left reflecting on what might have been after narrowly missing out on promotion to the Premiership following a thrilling final night of high drama in Section One.
NCU Review 17: Donacloney Mill
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Donacloney Mill endured a frustrating season in Section One, finishing fifth in the table after a campaign that promised much but ultimately failed to deliver a sustained challenge for honours.
LCU Review 17: Terenure
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Terenure endured a disappointing season as they finished fifth in the six-team First Team League, with their struggles all the more frustrating given some outstanding individual performances.
LCU Review 16: North Kildare
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North Kildare finished third in the Leinster First Team League after a season that underlined both their potential and their inconsistency.
Clontarf turn to O’Rourke to drive next generation
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Clontarf have appointed highly-regarded coach Brían O’Rourke as their new Head of Coaching & Youth Development in a major move aimed at strengthening the club’s player pathway.
From Sion Mills glory to tragedy in New Jersey: the remarkable story of William Patterson
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More than a century after his death, the story of William Patterson provides a fascinating link between the great linen industry of the North West, the early days of Sion Mills cricket and one of the most notorious heatwaves in American history.
LCU Review 15: Knockharley
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Knockharley enjoyed a solid 2026 campaign in the Leinster First Team League, finishing second behind runaway champions The Hills after a season in which they produced enough quality to separate themselves from much of the chasing pack.
NW Review 16: Letterkenny
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Letterkenny’s first season in the North West Championship proved to be a difficult learning experience, with the Donegal side finishing bottom of the table and suffering relegation after finding the step up in standard tougher than they had hoped.
NW Review 15: Killyclooney
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Killyclooney will look back on 2026 as a season of real promise, but also one of missed opportunity, after a strong promotion challenge faded during the closing stages of the Championship campaign.
LCU Review 14: Cork Harlequins
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Cork Harlequins endured a tough 2026 season in the First Team League, finishing bottom of the six-team competition after struggling to find the consistency required to climb away from the foot of the table.
Hunter and Wilson lead the honours at historic North West awards night
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The North West Cricket Union staged its annual awards presentations in historic surroundings as the ceremony was held for the first time in Derry’s iconic Guildhall.
LCU Review 13: Adamstown
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Adamstown finished fourth in the Leinster First Team League in 2026, completing a solid if unspectacular campaign in a competition that continues to struggle for affection among the senior clubs operating below the Premiership.
NW Review 14: Glendermott
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Glendermott’s centenary season ultimately became one of near misses, with the Rectory side going close on three fronts without managing to turn a promising campaign into the silverware they craved.
Historic occasion at The Mardyke
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A Munster Over-50s XI took to the field for the first time in a landmark occasion for veterans cricket in the province, producing an entertaining contest against Old Ignatians in Cork.
Munster Veterans to play Australian opposition next week
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Munster cricket will enter one of the fastest-growing areas of the game next week when the province stages its first ever Over-50s fixture at The Mardyke.
Raise the Roof
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Cork County CC are running a raffle to fund much-needed roof repairs at The Mardyke.
Holders Cork County beaten in Munster Senior Cup
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Harlequins, Limerick, Galway and Kerry reach Munster Senior Cup last four.
MCC make it two from two against Munster Heat
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Two wins in two days for MCC over hosts Munster Heat as they followed up Saturday’s success with a 38-run victory in Cork
MCC too strong for Munster Heat in tour opener
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MCC got their Southern Ireland week tour off to a perfect start with a commanding 136-run victory over Munster Heat at The Mardyke after a dominant all-round display.
University of Galway teach Athlone severe lesson
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The University of Galway second XI recorded a whopping 371-run win over Athlone at The Lydican on Sunday.
Death of Noel Giltinan
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There was sad news over the weekend following the death of Noel Giltinan.
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Ward and Tribe spin Jersey to convincing win over Qatar
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Jersey's spin twins Ben Ward and Zak Tribe claimed four wickets apiece as they powered their side to a convincing 34-run victory over Qatar in a high-scoring encounter.
Gondaria and Mutua power Kenya to emphatic win over PNG
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Kenya produced a commanding all-round performance to crush Papua New Guinea by 88 runs, with skipper Dhiren Gondaria leading the way before their bowlers completed a comprehensive victory.
Nath and Usmani star as UAE stun Netherlands in thrilling chase
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Akshdeep Nath fell agonisingly short of a century, but his brilliant 99 helped the United Arab Emirates pull off a superb five-wicket victory over the Netherlands in a thrilling one-day international encounter.
Jenner and Lawrenson shine as Jersey overpower Denmark
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JONTY JENNER and Josh Lawrenson struck contrasting half-centuries as Jersey powered to an impressive 72-run victory over Denmark in a high-scoring encounter.
Kuwait crush PNG as Patel and Lathief wreak havoc
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KUWAIT produced a devastating bowling display before cruising to a comprehensive ten-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea, completing a thoroughly one-sided contest with almost half their allotted overs to spare.
Five-star Shah inspires UAE victory as Oman left to rue batting collapse
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AWAIS ALI SHAH produced a superb five-wicket haul before helping finish the job with the bat as the United Arab Emirates claimed a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Oman in a tense encounter.
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