Tag: Ireland
Ollie Pope says entertainment matters as England close on Lord’s win against Ireland | Cricket News
Double centurion Ollie Pope was delighted with his “special” innings and played down concerns over England’s under-cooked middle-order after they closed on victory against Ireland. Pope smashed 22 boundaries and three sixes in a sparkling knock of 205 from 208 balls and shared a 252-run partnership for the second wicket with opener Ben Duckett, who…
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England hand Josh Tongue debut in Lord’s Test against Ireland | Cricket News
Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue will make his England debut in this week’s one-off test against Ireland at Lord’s after being preferred to Chris Woakes. The 25-year-old will join Stuart Broad and Matthew Potts in England’s seam attack with James Anderson (groin) and Ollie Robinson (ankle) not risked ahead of the Ashes from Friday June 16.…
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Pittsburgh Steelers aiming to play regular season game in Ireland after being granted marketing rights | NFL News
The Pittsburgh Steelers were awarded marketing rights to Ireland and Northern Ireland this week as part of the NFL’s International Home Marketing Areas initiative; the Steelers have a long-term relationship with Ireland courtesy of the Rooney family. Last Updated: 25/05/23 10:23pm The Pittsburgh Steelers made a welcome return to Croke Park. Pictured is Steeler’s director…
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South Africa seal World Cup spot after Ireland vs Bangladesh rained off | Cricket News
South Africa’s place in this year’s Cricket World Cup was confirmed on Tuesday after the first of three one-day internationals between Bangladesh and Ireland was abandoned because of rain. Ireland needed to win all three matches in the series to stand a chance of claiming the final automatic qualifying place for the World Cup via…
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Match Report – Ireland Women 0 – 48 England
Tries from Sarah Beckett, Tatyana Heard, Ellie Kildunne, Marlie Packer, Morwenna Talling, Alex Matthews and Amber Reed secured the win for England in Cork; Ireland kept the Red Roses scoreless for 30 minutes of the second half Last Updated: 22/04/23 4:29pm England’s Marlie Packer scored her side’s fourth try before going off injured Eight tries…
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