Maori All Blacks looking forward to taking on 'one of the best' ahead of Ireland clashes
Maori All Blacks head coach Clayton McMillan says he can't wait to see his side in action against Ireland after a five-year wait to play a Tier 1 nation.
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Canham confirmed as new FAI director of football
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Marc Canham as its director of football, essentially succeeding Ruud Dokter who left his position at the end of 2021 after eight years in the role.
Porterfield announces retirement
Ireland's longest serving men’s captain William Porterfield has announced his retirement from international and representative cricket.
Cliftonville teen Fionnula Morgan wins Player of the Month award
Cliftonville teenager Fionnula Morgan is the first Danske Bank Women’s Player of the Month for the 2022 season.
Former Ireland Captain William Porterfield Announces Retirement From International Cricket
Former Ireland captain William Porterfield announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, calling time on a 16-year career during which the team has progressed from an amateur side to a Test-playing nation. The 37-year-old left-handed batter led Ireland in a remarkable 253 games across all formats, a span that included two 50-over World Cups and five T20 World Cups as well as the Irish men's inaugural Test, against Pakistan in May 2018. Porterfield, who also had spells with English county clubs Gloucestershire and Warwickshire, compiled 18 hundreds for Ireland, including 107 against Pakistan in Adelaide at the 2015 World Cup.
Sheffield Wednesday braced for player exit after contract offer turned down
Joe Wildsmith is leaving Sheffield Wednesday. Yorkshire Live understands the goalkeeper has turned down the Owls' contract offer and will move on to pastures new this summer.
William Porterfield retires from international cricket
Porterfield, 37, amassed 310 caps (across all formats) for Ireland after making his international debut in a First-class match against Namibia in May 2006. He ends his career as the third most capped Irish international and second-highest run-scorer for Ireland.
Positive Chester FC verdict given on ex-Bolton Wanderers defender Liam Edwards after transfer
Chester FC boss Calum McIntyre believes former Bolton Wanderers defender Liam Edwards has a 'really exciting future' after making the switch to the non-league side.