Neal Horgan: 'Huge positivity' around Cork ahead of Premier Division return
It's hard to believe that just six years ago, Cork City were coming into a new season as reigning SSE Airtricity League champions.
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Alice Capsey's Quickfire 51 Sets Up England's 4-wicket Win Over Ireland
Top-order batter Alice Capsey smashed a stunning 22-ball 51 to steer England to a four-wicket win over neighbours Ireland in their Women's T20 World Cup group match here on Monday. Capsey, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh during the Women's Premier League auctions on Monday, struck as many as 10 fours during her whirlwind knock that blew Ireland away and helped England notch up the win -- their second consecutive one -- with 34 balls to spare. Chasing a paltry 106 for a win, England were 69 for 1 at the end of powerplay overs with Capsey going strong with a flurry of boundaries after opener Sophia Dunkley (4) was out cheaply in the first over.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup: England beat Ireland by 4 wickets for their second win
After bowling out Ireland for a meagre 105, England chased down the target in 14.2 overs with four wickets in hand. The quick chase also boosted their NRR to 2.497.Alice Capsey top-scored for England with a quick-fire 51 off 22 balls, which included a six and 10 fours.Capsey, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh during the Women's Premier League player auction on Monday, blew Ireland away and helped England notch up the win with 34 balls to spare.
England labour past Ireland in T20 World Cup
It wasn't pretty but hot favourites England beat Ireland by four wickets in their T20 Women's World Cup clash in Paarl in South Africa.
Ealing shut out of Premiership again, door open for Doncaster
LONDON : Ealing Trailfinders, currently top of English rugby's second tier championship, have again been told that they cannot be promoted to the Premiership due to the limited capacity of their ground, though Doncaster were approved by the RFU on Monday.
Ireland suffer defeat to England at T20 World Cup
Ireland fell at the hands of England at the Women's T20 World Cup as Alice Capsey struck a masterful 21-ball half-century to lead her side to their second win of the tournament in Paarl.
'It means the world to me' - 50 up for Dave Kilcoyne
Dave Kilcoyne doesn't hide his pride and joy in reaching 50 international caps for Ireland.
France's Atonio cited for tackle on Ireland’s Herring
PARIS : France prop Uini Atonio will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after being cited for a dangerous tackle on Ireland’s Rob Herring in a Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.