The Irish Times

Simmons believes Ireland has the jump on Zimbabwe ahead of vital encounter

Coach targets victory in World Cup clash after heavy South Africa defeat

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00

George Dockrell: ‘Hitting the winning runs against UAE was a great moment’

‘There’s no better feeling than winning a game for your country’

Thu Feb 26 2015 - 04:00

William Porterfield says Ireland were ‘cool, calm and collected’ in UAE chase

George Dockrell clinched a final-over victory in thrilling Cricket World Cup match

Wed Feb 25 2015 - 20:56

Ireland look forward to the global stage at Cricket World Cup

Phil Simmons’s side look to put warm-up losses behind them for West Indies opener

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 01:00

Ireland World Cup pen pics

Get to know the players carrying Irish hopes down under in the 2015 Cricket World Cup

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 23:30

Third time’s the charm as Ed Joyce targets World Cup runs

Bray left-hander feels in the form of his life ahead of third appearance in finals

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 01:18

Ireland win Dubai Tri-Series title after final match washout

Rained off tie against Scotland the first no result in a One-Day International held in the UAE

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 15:56

Niall O’Brien’s unbeaten 80 guides Ireland home in Triangular tournament

Leicestershire batsman had six partners during his time at the crease

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 01:01

Ireland prove too strong for Afghanistan in Dubai

George Dockrell takes four wickets to help restrict opponents to 180

Sat Jan 10 2015 - 17:39

Ireland announce squad for cricket World Cup

Selectors stick with 15 players who have travelled to Dubai for tri-series against Scotland and Afghanistan

Mon Jan 05 2015 - 13:20

Ireland Cricket World Cup squad takes shape

Squad named for warm up ODIs against Afghanistan and Scotland in Dubai

Fri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00

Martin Guptill’s century helps New Zealand ‘A’ to big win over Ireland

Phil Simmons’s side suffer 111-run defeat in Dubai

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 14:54

Andrew Balbirnie’s maiden century helps Ireland secure victory

Niall O’Brien also impresses with bat against strong New Zealand ‘A’ side

Sat Nov 29 2014 - 14:54

Ireland cricketers suffer big loss to Canterbury

Bowlers suffer as New Zealand side make 382 for six in World Cup acclimatisation game

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 10:50

Alex Cusack named in Irish squad to tour Australia and New Zealand

Cusack last played in May before undergoing back surgery; coach Phil Simmons hopeful he will play some of the games on second leg of tour in New Zealand

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 16:51

Sri Lanka easily win first battle of Clontarf

Ireland’s patchy performance sees them lose the first ODI at Castle Avenue

Tue May 06 2014 - 15:23

Ireland’s victory parade turns into dash for line

Coach Phil Simmons happy with win over side he coached before taking Ireland job

Tue Mar 18 2014 - 01:01

Ireland claim thrilling last-ball victory over Zimbabwe

Late wickets set up dramatic final over in opening World T20 encounter

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 15:08

Ireland miss out on chance to claim series in Jamaica

Simmons’s side lost a low-scoring second T20 against the West Indies by 11 runs in Kingston

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 22:51

Ed Joyce’s unbeaten 40 guides Ireland to victory over West Indies

Sabina Park proves happy hunting ground yet again

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 22:54