Cricket
# cricket - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Man, 20, pleads guilty to assaulting former Ireland cricketer Jesse Ryder
Ryder was put into an induced coma following the assault outside a Christchurch bar earlier this year.
# cricket - Monday 6 May, 2013
9 alternative sports to try out this summer
With the sun shining, there’s no excuse not to get out and try something new.
# cricket - Friday 19 April, 2013
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
It’s almost pay-day. Get on the couch and ride this one out.
# cricket - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Ireland cricketer apologises for ‘offensive’ tweets on Thatcher death
Cricket Ireland said they would consider “appropriate disciplinary action” against John Mooney.
# cricket - Friday 5 April, 2013
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Top-class Heineken Cup rugby, Gaelic football and some racing. And then Mad Men’s back.
# cricket - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Former Ireland cricketer Jesse Ryder only hit once in assault, court hears
The New Zealand native was hurt in a fight in Christchurch last week.
# cricket - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Former Ireland cricket star Jesse Ryder discharged from hospital after attack
Ryder was attacked outside a Christchurch bar and spent over two days in a medically-induced coma in intensive care.
# cricket - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Former Ireland cricketer Jesse Ryder out of intensive care
He issued a statement to the public on Sunday, thanking them for their support.
# cricket - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Former Ireland cricket star Jesse Ryder gives ‘thumbs up’ as men arrested over attack
Ryder, who represented Ireland as an ‘overseas’ player in 2007, was attacked by a group of ‘two or three’ men.
# cricket - Friday 29 March, 2013
2 arrested as assaulted cricketer Jesse Ryder shows signs of improvement
Ryder, who represented Ireland in 2007, remains in intensive care following the attack in the early hours of Thursday morning.
# cricket - Thursday 28 March, 2013
New Zealand PM calls Ryder attack ‘sinister’ as cricketer is placed under induced coma
The Kiwi all-rounder played for the Irish cricket team in 2007.
# cricket - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Former Ireland cricketer in intensive care following fast food fracas
Kiwi all-rounder Jesse Ryder is reported to have suffered a fractured skull after he was set upon in Christchurch, NZ.
# cricket - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
# cricket - Sunday 10 February, 2013
Sports Film of the Week: Fire in Babylon
Grab the popcorn and stick the feet up for a film about the team that united a nation.
# cricket - Monday 21 January, 2013
Ireland to host Pakistan in ODI series this summer
The internationals will take place on 23 and 26 May, Cricket Ireland announced this morning.
# cricket - Friday 18 January, 2013
In pictures: Here are the 10 greatest* Irish captains
*In our opinion.
# cricket - Sunday 13 January, 2013
VIDEO: Amazing one-handed cricket catch by Aussie carrying food and milk
The Australian Cricket Board should track this bloke down before The Ashes.
# cricket - Sunday 6 January, 2013
VIDEO: It’s just not cricket as Warne and Samuels go toe-to-toe
Shane Warne and Marlon Samuels involved in ugly bust-up in T-20 clash.
# cricket - Saturday 5 January, 2013
VIDEO: Kane Richardson’s sensational outfield catch
The Adelaide Strikers beat the Hobart Hurricanes thanks to this smashing grab.
# cricket - Friday 4 January, 2013
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Detox start here: get the emergency big pyjamas out of the press.
# cricket - Thursday 3 January, 2013
VIDEO: Cricket Ireland relives 2012 with end-of-year montage
The sport in this country is in “a very good place now”, according to coach Phil Simmons.
# cricket - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Cricket commentator Martin-Jenkins dies aged 67
He was one of the voices of Test Match Special on BBC Radio and previously worked for the Daily Telegraph and the Times.
# cricket - Monday 31 December, 2012
Bangladesh pull out of landmark tour of Pakistan
Pakistan have not hosted an official international cricket tour since a terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in March 2009.
# cricket - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Christmas Day training: A player’s perspective
Don’t forget your shovel if you’re going to festive work.
# cricket - Monday 24 December, 2012
Tendulkar hailed after ODI curtain call
Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar called time on his one-day international career yesterday after 463 caps and 18,426 runs in the 50-over game.
# cricket - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Eoin Morgan rescues England win with last-ball bludgeon for 6
The former Irish international cricketer was captaining the tourists in India.
# cricket - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Ashes to bashes: Kiwi cricketer pursues Freddie Flintoff bout
Looks like there will be no peaceful retirement for the affable boxing novice.
# cricket - Monday 17 December, 2012
Cricket: Ireland to host Women’s T20 qualifier
The final place at the World T20 in Bangladesh will be decided in Ireland next summer.
# cricket - Sunday 16 December, 2012
# cricket - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Mooney ready to shake off the shackles
Injury kept John Mooney on the periphery of Irish cricket’s successes this year, but the Dubliner is ready to come back even stronger in 2013.
# cricket - Friday 14 December, 2012
Don’t touch that dial.. here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Baby, it’s cold outside. So get that onesie on and grab the remote.
# cricket - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Simmons won’t babysit Ireland’s wantaway stars
“Success is going to make your players noticeable,” Ireland cricket coach Phil Simmons says, but he’s confident he can keep his squad together.
# cricket - Monday 3 December, 2012
Ponting bows out after 17-year Test career
Legendary Australian cricket Ricky Ponting was dismissed for eight in his final Test innings overnight.
# cricket - Thursday 29 November, 2012
Cricket: Australia’s Ponting bows out on his terms
Almost exactly 17 years since his debut, the 37-year-old is retiring from Test cricket.
# cricket - Friday 23 November, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
The Argies are in town, Chelsea v Man City and plenty more besides. Who needs friends?
# cricket - Tuesday 20 November, 2012
Ireland to host Australia “A” in Ashes warm-up
Ireland have confirmed a four-day match against an Australian A team for next June.
# cricket - Saturday 17 November, 2012
Stirling and Shillington capture top prizes at Irish Cricket Awards
Donemana CC were also awarded club of the year at the ceremony held at the Mansion House last night.
# cricket - Friday 9 November, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Get the fire on and turn your phone off. There’s plenty on the box to keep you out of trouble this weekend.
# cricket - Thursday 25 October, 2012
Niall O’Brien seals Leicestershire switch
The Ireland international moves to Grace Road after six seasons with Northamptonshire.
# cricket - Monday 15 October, 2012
Irish cricket stars make almost £30k for Cancer Research UK
Irish internationals William Porterfield and Gary Wilson cycled all the way from Cork to Belfast last week.



























































