Injured Flintoff to miss Ireland matchCRICKET NEWS: WITH YESTERDAY’S second One-Day international falling victim to the weather in Aberdeen, Ireland now turn their…Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Rankin's injury a huge blow to Ireland ahead of England matchCRICKET WEEKEND PREVIEW: IRELAND SUFFERED a massive blow ahead of next Thursday’s RSA Challenge One-Day International against…Sat Aug 22 2009 - 01:00
Rain thwarts IrelandCRICKET: IRELAND’S HOPES of a fourth straight Intercontinental Cup title were again hampered by the rain after no play was possible…Fri Aug 21 2009 - 01:00
Ireland take commandCRICKET INTERCONTINENTAL CUP: IRELAND COACH Phil Simmons may be tempted to send a thank-you note to his Gloucestershire counterpart…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Porterfield's bat gives Ireland a slight advantageA SECOND half-century of the match from Ireland skipper William Porterfield gave his side a marginal advantage on the second …Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Hard to see why Joyce was overlookedCRICKET: WATCHING ED JOYCE in action for Sussex in Monday night’s Pro40 clash against Somerset, it was hard to know exactly …Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Middle order collapse puts Scotland in controlCRICKET INTERCONTINENTAL TROPHY: AN OPENING day of fluctuating fortunes saw Ireland cede the early advantage in this Intercontinental…Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Morgan gets England's call to face IrelandCRICKET: FORMER IRELAND batsman Eoin Morgan has been named in England’s 14-man squad for next week’s RSA Challenge One-Day International…Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Porterfield's release big boost for Simmons ahead of Scotland clashCRICKET INTERCONTINENTAL CUP : IRELAND COACH Phil Simmons has been given a considerable boost ahead of today’s Intercontinental…Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Uphill battle for PhoenixCRICKET: PHOENIX WILL be looking to go one step further and upset the odds in tomorrow’s 4fm Twenty20 Cup finals day at Sydney…Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
One-day event must suit Irish ambitionsON CRICKET: A MEETING of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) at Lord’s today will go a long way to shaping future summer…Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
Leinster reach fourth Senior Cup finalCRICKET : LEINSTER WILL carry the hopes of the province in making it a fifth straight southern win in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior…Mon Aug 10 2009 - 01:00
Pembroke go straight from the pan to the northwest fireCRICKET IRISH SENIOR CUP: THE DOMINANCE of Leinster clubs in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup over recent years faces a serious…Sat Aug 8 2009 - 01:00
Hokin the backbone to Clontarf's runON CRICKET: WHEN IT comes to horses for courses in the Lewis Hohn Williams Senior Cup, nobody has got within an ass’s roar of…Wed Aug 5 2009 - 01:00
Hokin steers Clontarf to victoryCRICKET CUP FINAL: A BRILIANT undefeated knock of 126 from their Australian professional Rod Hokin steered Clontarf to a hat…Mon Aug 3 2009 - 01:00
O'Connor hails Kingdom's refusal to let summer endIt was very much a case of crisis, what crisis as victorious Kerry boss Jack O’Connor reflected on his side’s tenth consecutive…Mon Aug 3 2009 - 01:00
Mooney believes home advantage key for North CountyLEINSTER SENIOR CUP FINAL : IT IS fitting that the last Lewis Hohn Williams Senior Cup decider of the decade sees the two dominant…Sat Aug 1 2009 - 01:00
Simmons drops challenge on ConnellCRICKET : IRELAND COACH Phil Simmons has challenged opening bowler Peter Connell to get his attitude right for international…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
Birrell's blueprint brings focus for Leinster clubsON CRICKET: WITH THE various cup competitions entering their final stages, many Leinster clubs have turned their focus to what…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Clontarf well on courseCRICKET SENIOR CUP : DEFENDING CHAMPIONS Clontarf are well on course to make it to their eighth Lewis Hohn William Senior Cup…Mon Jul 27 2009 - 01:00
County on revenge missionCRICKET WEEKEND PREVIEW: NORTH COUNTY will arrive at Sydney Parade this morning on something of a revenge mission in their Lewis…Sat Jul 25 2009 - 01:00
'A' squad have incentives to impress in their title defenceCRICKET NEWS : SENIOR COACH Phil Simmons has given plenty of incentive to Ireland’s A squad in their bid to defend their European…Fri Jul 24 2009 - 01:00
Williams banned for role in fabricating blood injuryRUGBY NEWS: HARLEQUINS WINGER Tom Williams has been suspended for 12 months after being found guilty of his role in fabricating…Tue Jul 21 2009 - 01:00
Springbok de Villiers heading to MunsterRUGBY MUNSTER: MUNSTER HAVE made a serious statement of their intent for the coming season with the confirmation that South …Tue Jul 21 2009 - 01:00
Harrison suspended for eight months after admitting drug-related chargesRUGBY NEWS: FORMER ULSTER captain Justin Harrison has been suspended for eight months after admitting three drug-related charges…Tue Jul 21 2009 - 01:00
Under-19s claim European title despite loss to ScotlandCRICKET : IRELAND’S UNDER-19 side claimed the European Championship and a place in the final stage of World Cup qualifying despite…Mon Jul 20 2009 - 01:00
Simmons calls up sevenIRISH CRICKET: WITH THE World Twenty20 qualifiers coming up in October, Ireland coach Phil Simmons has decided to look at some…Sat Jul 18 2009 - 01:00
Simmons seeks a better displayCRICKET: IRELAND COACH Phil Simmons remains hopeful he will have a full squad to pick from for today’s second match in the RSA…Sat Jul 11 2009 - 01:00
Simmons supports PorterfieldONE-DAY INTERNATIONAL : IRELAND COACH Phil Simmons has backed skipper William Porterfield to take out his recent frustrations…Thu Jul 9 2009 - 01:00
Ireland's famous link with the Ashes seriesIRELAND’S CONTRIBUTION to the long and rich history of the Ashes series goes back to even before the Sporting Times newspaper…Wed Jul 8 2009 - 01:00
Ireland run out of time as Kenya salvage drawCRICKET INTERCONTINENTAL CUP: SOME STUBBORN resistance from Kenya’s middle order helped them earn a draw at Eglinton last night…Tue Jul 7 2009 - 01:00
Ireland confident of capturing full pointsCRICKET INTERCONTINENTAL CUP: IRELAND WILL look to the weather gods and their spin attack at Eglinton today as they set out …Mon Jul 6 2009 - 01:00
Format suits IrelandCRICKET INTERCONTINENTAL CUP: AFTER THE adrenaline-fused buzz of their recent World Twenty20 campaign wears off, Ireland must…Fri Jul 3 2009 - 01:00
Concept album the perfect backing track to AshesON CRICKET: THE ASHES series that gets under way next week is bound to prove the highlight for cricket fans this summer as one…Wed Jul 1 2009 - 01:00
Balbirnie leads strong under-19 Irish sideCRICKET WEEKEND PREVIEW: PEMBROKE ALL-ROUNDER Andrew Balbirnie has been named as captain of a strong Ireland squad for the European…Sat Jun 27 2009 - 01:00
Mooney on fire for CountyCRICKET: JOHN MOONEY continued his brilliant form on his return to domestic cricket as he helped North County claim a place …Mon Jun 22 2009 - 01:00
Mooney's emergence one of several pluses as Ireland continue to make headwayON CRICKET: THE IRISH cricket squad hit the West End of London on Monday night, mixing with the great and the good as they let…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
North County remain on trackCRICKET : NORTH COUNTY kept up their push for a third straight Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup on Saturday with a convincing seven…Mon Jun 15 2009 - 01:00
Porterfield confident Ireland batting will start to fire againCRICKET WEEKEND PREVIEW : DESPITE LOSING five of their six warm-up games ahead of the World Twenty20 tournament, Ireland skipper…Sat Jun 6 2009 - 01:00
Warm-up a write-offCRICKET: A HALF-CENTURY from Niall O’Brien wasn’t enough to stop Ireland going down to another World Twenty20 warm-up defeat…Fri Jun 5 2009 - 01:00
Irish ready for the funCRICKET: THE SMILES on the faces of the Ireland players after their thrilling Super Over victory against the Netherlands at …Wed Jun 3 2009 - 01:00
Gayle impossible to stop in sunshineIRELAND FELT the full force of Chris Gayle’s power at The Oval yesterday as the West Indies skipper clubbed 88 from just 55 deliveries…Wed Jun 3 2009 - 01:00
Ireland triumph in eliminatorCRICKET WORLD CUP WARM-UP MATCH: IRELAND GOT the party started a week early yesterday as a champagne super over from Trent Johnston…Tue Jun 2 2009 - 01:00
Simmons has full squad to choose fromCRICKET NEWS : IRELAND COACH Phil Simmons will have his full Twenty20 World Cup squad available to him for the first time today…Mon Jun 1 2009 - 01:00
Ireland continue their World Cup fine-tuning against West IndiesCRICKET: IRELAND’S PREPARATIONS for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup will ramp up in intensity today as they take on West Indies…Sat May 30 2009 - 01:00
No need for surprise factor this World CupON CRICKET: Ireland go into the competition with a stronger squad than was in the CaribbeanWed May 27 2009 - 01:00
Morgan hits winning runs for England, Railway reach finalCRICKET : EOIN MORGAN enjoyed an eventful, seven-ball debut as an England player yesterday as he hit the winning run to wrap…Mon May 25 2009 - 01:00
Stunning spell from Connell seals shock winCRICKET/IRELAND v WORCESTERSHIRE: A STUNNING spell of new-ball bowling from Peter Connell helped Ireland record a huge shock…Thu May 21 2009 - 01:00
Hampshire shoot the lights outCRICKET NEWS: A BRILLIANT innings of 94 off just 75 balls from Kevin O’Brien wasn’t enough for Ireland, who came out on the …Tue May 19 2009 - 01:00
Simmons looking for better formIRELAND face a hectic end to their Friends Provident campaign with the first of four games in the next seven days taking place…Thu May 14 2009 - 01:00