RNZThe Detail: The problem with the global game of rugby.New Zealand Rugby’s dream of getting Agustin Pichot into the top job at World Rugby could be about to come true, according to a new report from the UK. In what would be a stunning late twist in the race for the chairman’s seat, the Daily…
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Ireland’s series against Bangladesh this summer has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemicCricket Ireland has announced a 20% salary reduction for non-playing staff because of the coronavirus crisis while employees in NI will be furloughed.The pay cut applies to April and May while chief executive Warren Deutrom will take an additional 5% reduction in…
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Cricket Ireland have implemented a series of cost-cutting measures in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis that has put a handbrake on its international and domestic schedule. Ireland’s men’s tour to Zimbabwe has already been cancelled while home games against New Zealand and Pakistan, due to take place in June and July, are unlikely…
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Updated / Monday, 9 Mar 2020 14:19 Edgbaston is one of the venues down to host Ireland v Bangladesh Ireland men’s four-match T20 cricket international series against Bangladesh in May will be played in England at the Oval in London, Chelmsford, Bristol and Edgbaston in Birmingham. Due to a shortage of available pitches in Ireland, the…
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Abu Jayed celebrates taking the wicket of Andrew Balbirnie in Bangladesh’s six-wicket win over Ireland at Clontarf in MayCricket Ireland have confirmed the dates and venues for their home fixtures against Bangladesh, New Zealand and Pakistan in 2020.Ireland will face Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series at Stormont on 14, 16 and 19 May.New Zealand…
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Ireland paceman Boyd Rankin sends down a delivery to Afghan batsman Hasmatullah ShahidiIreland have made changes to their 2020 schedule because of “financial constraints and prioritisation of fixtures” before the T20 World Cup. They include the cancellation of a T20 series against Afghanistan and changing a planned home Test with Bangladesh to a T20 match.…
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UEFA have confirmed that Northern Ireland will play two games at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin if they reach the European Championship finals. Northern Ireland have been placed in path B of the playoffs, in a quartet alongside the Republic of Ireland, Slovakia and Bosnia. Northern Ireland will travel to Bosnia for their semi-final, on…
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The Republic of Ireland’s route to Euro 2020 is now clear. Mick McCarthy’s side must beat Slovakia away in a one-legged playoff on March 26. If they come through that tie, they will play the winner of Bosnia-Herzegovina versus Northern Ireland in a final on March 31 for a spot at Euro 2020. Ireland will…
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The Euro 2020 play-offs have been confirmed with Scotland hosting Israel next March. The draw, conducted in Nyon on Friday morning, paired Steve Clarke’s Scots with the nation that finished fifth in Group G. AFP or licensors Scotland will be in the draw for the Euro 2020 play-offs Should Scotland beat Israel, they will face…
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Wolverhampton Wanderers Matt Doherty was filling in for Seamus Coleman. Published on November 19, 2019 The Republic of Ireland fell agonisingly short of qualifying for Euro 2020 despite Matt Doherty’s best efforts. Doherty scored an equaliser for the Boys in Green to set up a dramatic finale in Dublin. The Republic of Ireland needed a…
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Aston Villa Conor Hourihane takes the set-pieces. Published on November 19, 2019 Conor Hourihane played 68 minutes as the Republic of Ireland fell narrowly short of qualification. The Republic of Ireland hosted Denmark at The Aviva Stadium in a must-win game for the home side. Denmark just needed a draw to progress and they managed…
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Published on Nov 18, 2019ESPN FC’s Craig Burley, Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno break down what Ireland were missing in their 1-1 draw vs. Denmark after failing to qualify directly to Euro 2020 from Group D. Nicol says that Denmark always looked the more likely team to score and Ireland have lacked quality throughout qualifying.…
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It was, like so many Irish attacks against Denmark, so predictable. Ireland, as expected, end up in the play-offs. That makes it their ninth involvement in such deciders since the route was properly reintroduced for any Uefa qualifying campaign back before Euro 96, which is – remarkably – three more than any other European nation.…
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