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Ed Joyce has been confirmed as interim Ireland women’s head coach in the aftermath of Aaron Hamilton’s departure. “I’m excited by the talent and potential of this young squad - there were some extremely encouraging performances from several players during the West Indies series and this bodes well leading into potentially more important games later in the summer,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity for me to further my journey in coaching, albeit on an interim basis until the end of the T20 World Cup qualifier. “I have been coaching some of the top order batters on a one-on-one basis, as well as joining squad sessions in the lead-up to the West Indies series that just finished. “On a personal note, I enjoyed working with Aaron during the last few months and wish him and his family well with the next step. “The initial period for me now is getting to know the further squad and helping the team prepare for a tough six-match … [Read more...] about Ed Joyce steps into interim head coach role with Ireland women

Graham Onions and Jimmy Anderson tore through Derbyshire as Lancashire tightened their grip on the Division Two match at Derby. On another day dominated by the bowlers, Luis Reece took 6 for 58 before Steven Croft’s unbeaten 53, his highest championship innings since April last year, steered Lancashire to 236 and a lead of 83.Onions then struck three times as he and Anderson reduced Derbyshire to 19 for 4 before the weather closed in with the home side still 64 runs adrift.Derbyshire had earlier exploited the overcast conditions with disciplined bowling that dried up the flow of runs and reduced Lancashire to 134 for 6 before Croft guided his side to a significant lead.Saqib Mahmood fulfilled his nightwatchman duties by batting for 40 minutes until Reece found his outside edge and his tight line finally did for Alec Davies who was caught at second slip.Haseeb Hameed struggled, facing 33 balls for nine before Reece found enough movement to take the edge and although Liam … [Read more...] about Derbyshire in trouble against Lancashire

Saints are back in the Champions Cup - and they will find out who they will face in the pool stages when the draw takes place in Switzerland on Wednesday afternoon. The draw will begin at approximately 1.20pm and will be streamed live on www.epcrugby.com and on the official Heineken Champions Cup Facebook channel. Saints earned a return to the top table of European rugby by virtue of their fourth-place finish in the Gallagher Premiership.They could lock horns with the likes of PRO14 champions Leinster or recently-crowned French kings Toulouse. Chris Boyd’s side will find themselves in either Tier 2 or Tier 3, depending on the results of a preliminary draw. Clubs involved in the draw are... Gallagher Premiership Rugby: Saracens (Tier 1), Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester Rugby (Tier 2), Saints, Harlequins (Tier 3), Bath Rugby (Tier 4), Sale Sharks (Tier 4) Guinness PRO14: Leinster Rugby (Tier 1), Glasgow Warriors, Munster Rugby (Tier 2), Ulster Rugby, Connacht Rugby, Benetton Rugby (Tier … [Read more...] about Saints set to find out Champions Cup fate

FC Halifax Town striker Jonathan Edwards has left the club to join Maidstone for an undisclosed fee. Edwards, 22, joined Halifax on a two-year deal after being released by Hull, and scored on his debut in the 2-0 win at Braintree on the opening day of last season.But he struggled to make an impact on the pitch, scoring only three goals in 41 appearances.He joins a Maidstone side that were relegated from the National League last season.Edwards’ departure leaves The Shaymen with 10 contracted players for the upcoming season. Father's Day: From the Schmeichels to the Wrights - here's football's finest father-son combinations … [Read more...] about FC Halifax Town: Striker leaves Shaymen to join Maidstone