History: The links between Irish and South African cricket

South Africa and Ireland have had close links on the cricket field all the way back to the 19th Century.In colonial times, many Irishmen and women made their way there and some contributed greatly to the sport in their new home. Clem Johnson from Kildare was a major figure in Leinster cricket and won 12…

We support – The Proteas BLM Statement

As an act of solidarity with our cricket friends in South Africa, and as part of our commitment to promote an anti-racism ethos in sport and the community, we publish the Proteas BLM Statement below.The statement We as the Proteas team, reaffirm our support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) campaign. Its relevance in society…

COVID Statement – 10 July 2021

DUBLIN – Ireland’s Neil Rock has tested positive for COVID-19, with Stephen Doheny called up as a replacement.Team management was informed of the positive result today, and Rock has been isolated from the squad as he awaits a follow-up test at the team hotel. Doheny, meanwhile, will undergo a COVID test this afternoon and –…