Northern Ireland will have learned valuable lessons from their heavy defeat to Norway, according to boss Ian Baraclough. Ian Baraclough insists the Northern Ireland squad will “stick together” and come back stronger for next month’s Euro 2020 play-off semi-final following Monday’s 5-1 thumping by Norway. Northern Ireland were soundly beaten by Lars Lagerback’s side in their Nations…
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Finland claimed their first victory of their 2020/21 UEFA Nations campaign with an impressive 1-0 win in Dublin.The visitors marginally had the better of a poor first half. Teemu Pukki was clean through on goal after just nine minutes but was denied by an excellent save from Darren Randolph. The most the Irish could muster…
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Norway beat Northern Ireland 5-1 in their Nations League match on Monday with Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland leading the charge with two goals and an assist in Belfast on Monday.- Watch UEFA Nations League on ESPN, ESPN+ (U.S. only)Mohamed Elyounoussi gave Norway the lead in the second minute but, after Paddy McNair equalised, Haaland…
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I was experimental in the two games – Republic boss KennyRepublic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny said his side’s failure to take chances made the “critical difference” in the 1-0 Nations League defeat by Finland. Fredrik Jensen’s second-half goal condemned Kenny to his first loss as Republic boss on his home debut behind closed doors…
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45.5 FREE HIT. Wide David Willey to Kevin O’Brien. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front driving, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow. 45.5 SIX! David Willey to Kevin O’Brien. Full toss, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for…
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Stephen Ireland celebrates after scoring the first-ever goal in an international football match at Croke Park against Wales in 2007. Ireland says “the dream” is a return to play for the Republic of Ireland. Picture: Eddie O’HareTraining with Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has convinced Stephen Ireland to pursue a return to football, and redemption…
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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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