Josh little plays his first game of this year’s IPL after sitting out Gujarat’s first 10 contests.

4-45 including the scalps of du Plessis, Patidar, Maxwell and Green in a losing effort

thetimes.co.uk/sport/cricket/…

Here is the article on Ex Cricket Ireland wicketkeeper Andy Patterson by Michael Atherton

The European Semi Finals are here, and what a weekend is in store.

We start in a packed-out Croke Park for what is sure to be one of the Rugby years best occasions as Leinster take on high flying Northampton

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‘There are 13 defenders in a line, there’s gonna be 14 holes. We want to be threats in all of those’

Enjoyed chatting to Sam Vesty, who broke down his attacking philosophy. He also says Saints are a different beast to the last time they faced Leinster

irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/20…

From losing all their pool games last year to reaching the semis in 2024, Saints have moved up in the world.

Stats suggest their plans to bulk up, recruit shrewdly and add defensive steel have worked

In their own words, Saints’ rise to the last four ⬇️

irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/20…

Great to see things on the up for ex-Irish Cricketers Andy Patterson. Piece by Mike atherton in today's The Times and The Sunday Times (London)

Tale of bad luck and resilience – wicketkeeper who learnt to walk again. Good luck to Patto this weekend

thetimes.co.uk/article/476413…

New podcast: Gordon D'Arcy and John O'Sullivan look back on Leinster’s last Croke Park appearance

Head coach Sam Vesty also joins the pod to break down Northampton’s rise to the semi-finals

Hosted by Nathan Johns

irishtimes.com/podcasts/the-c…

With all the hoopla about Charlie Smyth, many forgot about Derry man Jude McAtamney.

He has been kicking in college for a number of years before he earned his chance with the NY Giants.

Interview with Ireland's latest NFLer ⬇️

irishtimes.com/sport/2024/05/…

☘️🔵 'I always felt like a soft target'

As the interpros begin, one prominent player who won't be involved is Simi Singh

In a first interview since his Ireland contract expired, Singh discusses race and culture, selection frustration and his career highlights

See link in bio

☘️🔵 'I always felt like a soft target'

As the interpros begin, one prominent player who won't be involved is Simi Singh

In a first interview since his Ireland contract expired, Singh discusses race and culture, selection frustration and his career highlights

See link in bio

🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 🚨

🎙️ Neil Manthorp & Stephen Harmison bring you:

🔘 Reaction to England's #T20WorldCup squad
🔘 Will Macpherson on #TheHundred sale
🔘 Nathan Johns talks Irish Cricket
🔘 Kirsten/Gillespie in at Pakistan
➕ More!

📱 Listen 👉 pod.fo/e/237244

⚡️⚡️LEINSTER LIGHTNING⚡️⚡️

The Sherwin O'Riordan LLP Leinster Lightning squad for this week’s IP20 Festival Pembroke CC has been confirmed, coach Andre Botha has a near full hand to select from for the opening week of the season!

cricketleinster.ie/news/leinster-…

I’ll be dropping a bag of kit down to ED Sports today with a mixture of Leinster and Ireland training and playing kit.

First come first served as usual, again all I ask is that you make a contribution to the The Down Syndrome Centre box in the shop.

Thank you

Given all the recent attention on the GAA stars who trialled in America, Derry-born Jude McAtamney has slipped under the radar.

But the former Rutgers kicker and Ulster U20 winner has signed as free agent with the New York Giants

irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-g…

'The subtext here is that it’s a cosy little club'

Former ICC CEO David Richardson has just been elected to the board of Cricket Ireland. Some have praised the move, while others harbour suspicion

Why has an unpaid board position caused such a stir?

Story via link in bio

Amy Hunter continues her stellar form against Zimbabwe. After a century in January, she starts off today with 20 off just 7 balls in the powerplay

Another milestone for Orla Prendergast 🙌

Congratulations on your 50th cap! 👏🧢

#IREvZIM #BackingGreen ☘️🏏