Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

England celebrate taking the wicket of Kevin O'Brien

'It's tough to take' - Porterfield rues missed chance

Ireland must learn how to deal with top-class bowling and the pressure of batting last after falling short in their pursuit of a historic Irish win at Lord's, admits captain William Porterfield.

Cricket • 26 Jul 19

Chris Woakes (right) celebrates the catch of Ireland' Stuart Thompson

Ireland collapse as England dash Test dreams at Lord's

It was good while it lasted, but England ran though the Irish second innings on the third day at Lord's as the visitors were skittled out for just 38, giving England a 143-run win in this one-off Test match.

Cricket • 26 Jul 19

Ireland players celebrate the wicket of England's Oliver Stone

Recap: England recover to crush Ireland at Lord's

All the action from day three at Lord's where some sensational bowling saw England avoid a major upset against Ireland.

Cricket • 26 Jul 19

Adair praises Irish spirit after fightback at Lord's

Bowler Mark Adair praised Ireland's team spirit as they fought back against a stubborn England batting line-up on day two of the test at Lord's.

Cricket • 25 Jul 19

Irish players celebrate taking the wicket of Jack Leach

Strong finish by Irish bowlers on day two of Test

England finished the second day of the Test match against Ireland at Lord's with a lead of 181.

Cricket • 25 Jul 19

Ireland's Mark Adair successfully appeals for the wicket of Joe Denly

England coach blames World Cup hangover for Lord's flop

Batting coach Graham Thorpe suggested England's World Cup winners struggled to readjust to the challenge of Test cricket after being dismissed for 85 by a rampant Ireland at Lord's on Wednesday.

Cricket • 25 Jul 19

'As special as it gets' - Murtagh savours five-star day

Ireland's Tim Murtagh was in dreamland after taking five English wickets on Day 1 of the Test at Lord's and seeing his name go up on the honours board at the home of cricket.

Cricket • 24 Jul 19

Jonny Bairstow of England is bowled out by Tim Murtagh

Ireland test hosts' resolve as bowlers deliver in style

Ireland lead England by 122 runs after both sides completed an innings on Day 1 of their first ever Test at Lord's; the hosts were bowled out for just 85.

Cricket • 25 Jul 19