# CWC15

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# rallying call

Porterfield pleads with ICC to ensure Ireland haven't played their last World Cup game

The Ireland captain said he was ‘proud’ of the team’s performances.

6.7k

Mar 15th 2015, 5:05 PM

# COYBIG

Pride overrides disappointment as Twitter reacts to Ireland's World Cup exit

There was praise from all quarters.

5.6k

Mar 15th 2015, 12:38 PM

# Homeward Bound

Ireland fall short as Pakistan defeat knocks them out of World Cup

In the end, net run-rate sends Phil Simmons’ side home.

64.6k

Mar 15th 2015, 11:15 AM

# make or break

D-Day arrives for Ireland as World Cup quarter-final on the line against Pakistan

William Porterfield insists ‘it’s just another game’ but the stakes couldn’t be higher in Adelaide.

7.2k

Mar 14th 2015, 10:30 PM

# CWC15

Ireland unable to contain rampant India as race for quarters goes down to the wire

Phil Simmons’ side suffered their second defeat of the World Cup.

27.0k

Mar 10th 2015, 8:00 AM

# State of Play

History beckons - what do Ireland need to do to reach the World Cup quarter-finals?

Two games, one week, one goal.

23.8k

Mar 9th 2015, 3:00 PM

# COYBIG

Ireland hold their nerve in another nail-biter to boost chances of reaching quarter-finals

Alex Cusack was the hero as he took two wickets in the final over.

36.4k

Mar 7th 2015, 11:45 AM

# Squeaky Bum Time

Stakes couldn't be higher for Ireland as race for quarter-finals hots up

It’s not quite make-or-break yet but the significance of tonight’s game against Zimbabwe cannot be understated.

7.9k

Mar 6th 2015, 8:15 PM

# Permutations

How does this morning's hefty defeat affect Ireland's chances of World Cup progression?

And what in the world is net run-rate and why is it important?

6.7k

Mar 3rd 2015, 12:42 PM

# Reality check

Ireland bullied by dominant South Africa as they slump to first World Cup defeat

Ireland slip to fourth in Pool B after this morning’s loss.

23.7k

Mar 3rd 2015, 10:55 AM

# CWC15

Ireland's biggest challenge awaits but 'no fear' mentality needed against South Africa

Phil Simmons’ side continue their World Cup campaign tonight.

4.9k

Mar 3rd 2015, 12:08 AM

# The 'gorget'

Tragic death of Philip Hughes inspires Ireland's John Mooney to design new helmet

The new piece of equipment has a grille to protect the batsman’s neck.

6.7k

Feb 27th 2015, 11:47 AM

# as it stands

Two from two - where does yesterday's Cricket World Cup win leave Ireland in Pool B?

How many more wins do we need to reach the knock-out stages?

17.8k

Feb 26th 2015, 8:00 AM

# 2 out of 2

Ireland coach Phil Simmons: 'We don't seem to want to make it easy'

Room to improve as Ireland prepare to face South Africa next Tuesday.

5.1k

Feb 25th 2015, 11:30 PM

# Hitting back

'Remind me, was it two teams outside the top eight involved in an entertaining game?'

Gary Wilson took aim at the ICC after helping Ireland beat UAE.

9.0k

Feb 25th 2015, 9:00 PM

# Off the hook

Despite edging the win, Porterfield admits Ireland got their plans wrong

Meanwhile, Kevin O’Brien has been fined 30% of his match fee for dissent.

4.8k

Feb 25th 2015, 3:40 PM

# COYBIG

Ireland show their mettle by scraping over the line to keep quarter-final bid on track

Phil Simmons’ side have now won two from two.

28.6k

Feb 25th 2015, 11:35 AM

# Preview

Cyclone has hit preparations but Ireland can't afford to be blown off course by UAE

Phil Simmons’ side play their second World Cup game tonight.

15.5k

Feb 24th 2015, 9:30 PM

# Quiz

We don’t like cricket, we love it but how much do you know about the sport?

Do you know your LBW from your googlies?

24.6k

Feb 23rd 2015, 9:47 PM

# Snub

Eoin Morgan won't be playing against Ireland in Dublin as his World Cup woes continue

The England captain has been given permission to miss the game at Malahide in May.

5.6k

Feb 20th 2015, 11:49 AM

# breaking boundaries

Windies win further evidence Ireland aren't prepared to bow to the established order

This side aren’t afraid to go against the tide in order to receive greater recognition.

5.2k

Feb 17th 2015, 7:28 AM

# That's just not cricket

West Indies star fined after dropping a very audible C bomb during Ireland defeat

Darren Sammy and Ireland’s John Mooney have been fined by the ICC.

7.1k

Feb 16th 2015, 8:28 PM

# monday

We'll Leave It There So: Stunning win for Ireland's cricketers, ROG's Late Late faux pas and all today’s sport

In addition, Ireland international Andy Keogh has been arrested while DJ Carey’s IT Carlow have been thrown out of the Fitzgibbon Cup.

17.9k

Feb 16th 2015, 8:04 PM

# Have your say

Where does today's West Indies win rank in Ireland's greatest World Cup victories?

The Boys in Green cemented their reputation as giant-killers earlier.

4.6k

Feb 16th 2015, 12:48 PM

# crash course

Dream start for Ireland at the Cricket World Cup... but what happens now?

Ireland shocked the West Indies and here’s what it all means.

13.5k

Feb 16th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Chasing Dreams

Here's an incredible stat about Ireland's heroics at the Cricket World Cup

Ain’t no target too high for this Irish team.

5.4k

Feb 16th 2015, 11:06 AM

# i love it

'I don't have sympathy for my opponents. It's not in me' - Phil Simmons

Nelson win was as good an Irish performance as coach Phil Simmons has ever seen.

4.0k

Feb 16th 2015, 9:44 AM

# Howzat?

'I don't see it as an upset' - Ireland captain Porterfield demands respect after win over West Indies

The Irish skipper took aim at the game’s two-tier system.

4.6k

Feb 16th 2015, 8:08 AM

# CWC15

In pictures: While you were asleep there was an Irish party in Nelson

Ireland’s cricketers pulled off another incredible win as they beat West Indies in the World Cup.

4.8k

Feb 16th 2015, 7:30 AM

# COYBIG

Ireland open World Cup campaign by toppling West Indies

Phil Simmons’ side chased down 305 to beat the two-time World Cup winners.

21.9k

Feb 16th 2015, 7:10 AM

# Preview

Ireland out to gatecrash the World Cup party once again

Phil Simmons’ side open their campaign against West Indies tonight.

9.6k

Feb 15th 2015, 8:36 PM

# Howzat?

Will there be a better catch at this year's Cricket World Cup?

What an effort from Zimbabwe’s Craig Ervine

5.3k

Feb 15th 2015, 3:50 PM

# Explainer

The World Cup starts tonight and Ireland are there - here's everything you need to know

When, where and who are we playing?

7.1k

Feb 13th 2015, 7:00 PM

# Rewind

Flashback: The day Ireland became the noisy neighbours by beating England at their own game

Was it really four years ago?

13.6k

Feb 11th 2015, 3:58 PM

# CWC15

'I'm looking forward to working with a great team' - Aussie legend Brett Lee on Ireland coaching role

The two-time World Cup winner will aid Ireland’s preparations over the next week.

7.4k

Feb 9th 2015, 8:33 PM

# john boy

Renaissance man Mooney ready to write the next chapter in Ireland's cricketing history

“We don’t want to be known as minnows any more.”

10.6k

Feb 8th 2015, 8:29 PM

# CWC15

He's played for England and Ireland at a WC but now Ed Joyce is intent on leaving his mark

The batsman spoke to The42 about his determination to make an impression on the global stage for the country of his birth.

4.6k

Feb 5th 2015, 10:30 PM

# Flashback

Do you remember the day Ireland announced themselves on the world stage by beating Pakistan?

It was an unforgettable St Patrick’s Day in Jamaica.

3.2k

Feb 1st 2015, 9:30 AM

# CWC15

Can O'Brien repeat his record-breaking century at this World Cup? He's just hoping to do something half as special

Ireland’s World Cup journey starts today as they fly to Sydney.

4.1k

Jan 30th 2015, 10:15 PM

# CWC15

Cricket Ireland have announced who their sponsor will be for next month's World Cup

It’s an unusual one.

11.1k

Jan 22nd 2015, 12:13 PM