WATCH | Bouncer Bairstow whisks away pitch invader at Lord's
England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow wrestled a protester to the ground as climate activists briefly interrupted play on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday.
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Ireland's 23-player squad for Women's World Cup named by Vera Pauw
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Watch: Two Protestors Invade Pitch At Lord's During Ashes 2023. What Jonny Bairstow Did Next...
The second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's had to be halted for a few minutes after two protestors invaded the pitch and threw orange power paint on the ground. The commentators believed that they were protestors as part of the 'Just Stop Oil' movement and they have carried out these protests in various other occasions. The fans were left stunned when England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow picked up one of the protestors and carried him off the ground himself. The England international got some paint on his kit and had to rush back to the dressing room in order to change them. The ground staff quickly cleaned up the ground and the match resumed without any problem.
World Cup-bound Brosnan signs Everton contract extension
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan has extended her contract with Everton.
James Topping: Ireland sevens have depth to thrive in Paris
Ireland sevens coach James Topping feels they now have a squad to compete with the best in the world after the disappointment of Tokyo.
No Irish involvement as Tour de France set for heavyweight battle
While defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and twice winner Tadej Pogacar look set to battle it out for this year's Tour de France, riders' safety will be under the microscope after the death of Gino Mader.
Breaking Mannion, Campbell & Kiernan miss out as Pauw names her World Cup squad
Aoife Mannion, Megan Campbell and Leanne Kiernan have all missed out on selection for the Republic of Ireland's 23-player squad.
'I can't play snooker like that' – Martin O'Donnell vows to ditch go-slow tactics after Championship League success
Martin O'Donnell marked his return to the World Snooker Tour circuit on Tuesday by winning Group 11 at Championship League – and immediately vowed to smarten up his act. The London potter hit breaks of 61 and 93 in a 3-0 win over Ireland's Aaron Hill before an 85 run in the second frame helped him draw 2-2 with Hossein Vafaei at Leicester's Morningside Arena. Ad Needing to overcome Fergal Quinn to secure his last-32 spot, O'Donnell slotted blue and pink against the Northern Irish amateur to top the table on seven points, three clear of world No.