British bar chain collapses into administration with all sites at risk of closure
The venue was backed by an England star A British bar chain has collapsed into administration, leaving all of its sites at risk of closure. The decision comes after a period of “challenging” trading, despite the venue being backed by an England star and having 16 locations across the country. Sixes is a cricket-themed entertainment […]
3 months ago
Children’s sports camp in Co Down cancelled over presence of GAA kids
A grim story. A cross-community children’s sports camp in Northern Ireland has been cancelled after concerns were raised regarding the presence of those with a GAA background. North Down Cricket Club, in Comber, had organised a camp to bring children from different backgrounds together to try out cricket. These groups included “organisations supporting ethnic minority […]
8 months ago
Irish cricketer makes history as first ever male player to achieve stunning feat
Curtis Campher – take a bow! Irish cricketer Curtis Campher made history on Thursday with an unlikely, stunning feat while playing for Munster Reds against North-West Warriors in the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy. Campher, an Ireland international, has become the first ever male player to take five wickets in five balls in professional cricket. Yep, in […]
8 months ago
Commentator apologises for calling Indian cricketer a ‘primate’
She has apologised live on air. Cricket commentator Isa Guha has apologised for a comment in which she referred to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as a “primate.” The broadcaster made the comment during India’s third Test against Australia which she was reporting on for Fox Sports in Brisbane. Her comments sparked backlash on social media […]
1 year ago
Former Ulster rugby player emerges as ‘star man’ of Irish cricket team
The Holywood native hit a brilliant maiden T20 century on Sunday. An ex-Ulster rugby star who switched to professional cricket in 2020 is quickly becoming one of the most important players in the Ireland squad. Ross Adair grew up in Holywood, County Down and began playing schools rugby for Sullivan Upper School. After playing for the Ulster […]
1 year ago
Ex-Ireland cricketer Simi Singh fighting ‘life-threatening’ condition
The 37-year-old represented Ireland for five years. Indian born Irish cricketer Simi Singh is currently battling for his life in India after being diagnosed with acute liver failure. Singh, who is Ireland’s top all-rounder of all time, is currently awaiting transplant in the ICU of a hospital in Gurugram – a city in northern India. […]
1 year ago