Interprovincial Cricket 2013

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Irish Men's Interprovincial Competitions

2013

3 Day Championship Results

                            P    W    T    D    L   BP  Pts
LCU                         4    2    0    2    0   25   63
NCU                         4    1    0    2    1   20   42
NWCU                        4    0    0    2    2   16   22

Scorecard NCU v LCU, 27 August.
Scorecard NWCU v LCU, 13 August.
Scorecard NCU v NWCU, 30 July.
Scorecard LCU v NCU, 25 June.
Scorecard NWCU v NCU, 4 June.
Scorecard LCU v NWCU, 14 May.

Interprovincial 3 Day
NCU (11) drew with LCU (6).
The Lawn, 27 August.
NCU 1st inns 501-4 dec. (117.1 overs, N Larkin 247*, C Dougherty 88, C Ervine 50, J Mooney 3-73)
LCU 1st inns 225 (93.5 overs, B Ackland 87, J Anderson 45, P Eaglestone 4-52, J Cameron-Dow 3-76)
LCU 2nd inns (following on) 315-8 closed (Overs 86, A Poynter 113, J Anderson, 60, T Kane 49*, J Cameron-Dow 5-124)
Interprovincial 3 Day
NWCU (4) lost to LCU (23) by 7 wickets.
Maghermason, 13 August.
NWCU 164 (45.0 overs, M Sorensen 4-41, J Mooney 3-12)
LCU 267-8 dec (83.4 overs, J Anderson 91, Simmi Singh 76, A McBrine 3-45)
NWCU 173 (55.5 overs, A McBrine 48, J Milligan 43, J Anderson 3-4, M Sorensen 3-34)
LCU 73-3 (17.1 overs)
Interprovincial 3 Day
NCU (8) drew with NWCU (7).
Osborne Park, 30 July.
NCU 301-9 (99.2 overs, C Ervine 92, C Dougherty 75, R McCann 32*, P Connell 3-71, I Hussain 3-70)
NWCU 69-4 (P Eaglestone 2-30)
Interprovincial 3 Day
LCU (24) beat NCU (4) by an innings and 13 runs.
College Park, 25-27 June.
LCU 364 (93.4 overs, J Anderson 86, S Poynter 54, K O'Brien 51, E Richardson 42, P Eaglestone 4-93)
NCU 1st inns 123 (48.2 overs, C Doughery 60*, J Mooney 3-15, E ichardson 3-26)
NCU 2nd inns (following on) 228-9 (77 overs C Dougherty 69, Z Rushe 37)
Interprovincial 3 Day
NWCU (4) lost to NCU (20) by 3 wickets.
Eglinton, 4-6 June.
NWCU 1st inns 116 (44.2 overs, Kamran Sajid 47, P Eaglestone 3-35, N Waller 3-38)
NCU 1st inns 131 (48.3 overs, S Thompson 3-31)
NWCU 2nd inns 172 (60.1 overs, P Eaglestone 4-51)
NCU 2nd inns 160-7 (59.5 overs, J Shannon 49, N Waller 37*)
Interprovincial 3 Day
LCU (10) drew with NWCU (7).
College Park, Dublin, 14-16 May.
NWCU 1st inns 191 (65.0 overs, A Riddles 47*, J Thompson 45, R Ramoo 39)
LCU 1st inns 319 (121.2 overs, B Coglan 71, A Poynter 63*, J Anderson 56, P Connell 4-59)
NWCU 2nd inns 153 (68.5 overs, M Sorensen 4-50)
LCU 2nd inns 22-5 (4 overs)
Target 26 to win in 4 overs

1 Day Trophy Results

                            P    W    T   NR    L   BP  Pts     NRR
Northern Knights            4    2    0    1    1    0   10         
Leinster Lightning          4    2    0    0    2    1    9         
North West Warriors         4    1    0    1    2    0    6

Scorecard North West Warriors v Leinster Lightning, 21 September.
Scorecard Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning, 10 August.
Scorecard Northern Knights v North West Warriors, 15 July.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors, 1 June.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights, 6 May.

Interprovincial 50 Overs
North West Warriors (4) beat Leinster Lightning (0) by 71 runs.
Strabane, 21 September.
North West Warriors 230-8 (59.0 overs, Niall McDonnell 41, Iftikhar Hussain 38, A Riddles 38)
Leinster Lightning 159 (45.0 overs, K O'Brien 38, A Riddles 4-31)
Interprovincial 50 Overs
Northern Knights (4) beat Leinster Lightning (0) by 3 wickets.
The Lawn, 10 August.
Leinster Lightning 243-9 (50.0 overs, E Richardson 74, S Moreton 32, J Anderson 29, P Eakin 3-44, N Jones 2-23)
Northern Knights 246-7 (48.1 overs, L Nelson 62, N Larkin 61*, G Thompson 38, P Eakin 28*, T Kane 3-30, M Sorensen 3-39)
Interprovincial 50 Overs
Northern Knights (2) beat North West Warriors (0) by 2 wickets.
the Green, 15 July.
North West Warriors 232-9 (50.0 overs, J Thompson 86, D Rankin 52, P Eaglestone 3-17, D Simpson 2-63)
Northern Knights 234-8 (48.1 overs, N Jones 72, A White 64, J Thompson 3-50, P Connell 2-58, A McBrine 2-41)
Interprovincial 50 Overs
Leinster Lightning (4) beat North West Warriors (0) by 149 runs.
Malahide, 1 June.
Leinster Lightning 272-6 (50.0 overs, B Ackland 78, K O'Brien 71*, J Anderson 62)
North West Warriors 123 (40.1 overs, A Balbirnie 3-14)
Interprovincial 50 Overs
North West Warriors (2) v Northern Knights (2) - no result.
Sandel Lodge, Coleraine, 19 May.
Interprovincial 50 Overs
Leinster Lightning (4) beat Northern Knights (0) by 2 wickets.
Vineyard, 6 May.
Northern Knights 259-7 (50.0 overs, L Nelson 54, C Dougherty 46)
Leinster Lightning 260-8 (49.0 overs, K O'Brien 111*, A Cusack 46, J Anderson 45)

T20 Cup Results

                            P    W    T   NR    L  Pts     NRR
Leinster Lightning          4    3    0    0    1    6    2.965
Northern Knights            4    3    0    0    1    6   -0.325
North West Warriors         4    0    0    0    3    0   -2.588

Scorecard North West Warriors v Northern Knights, 21 July.
Scorecard North West Warriors v Leinster Lightning, 21 July.
Scorecard Northern Knights v North West Warriors, 16 July.
Scorecard Northern Knights v Leinster Lightning, 16 July.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors, 21 June.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights, 21 June.

Interprovincial T20
North West Warriors (0) lost to Northern Knights (2) by 5 wickets.
Maghermason, 21 July.
North West Warriors 92 (20.0 overs, A White 3-17, E Moleon 2-16)
Northern Knights 95-5 (18.0 overs, N Jones 22*, J Holmes 22, A McBrine 3-12)
Interprovincial T20
North West Warriors (0) lost to Leinster Lightning (2) by 106 runs.
Magheramason, 21 July.
Leinster Lightning 192-5 (20.0 overs, M Sorensen 38, K O'Brien 36, R Strydom 35, G Burns 2-29)
North West Warriors 86 (18.5 overs, T Kane 3-17, A van der Merwe 2-16, M Sorensen 2-17)
Interprovincial T20
Northern Knights (2) beat Leinster Lightning (0) by 5 wickets.
The Green, 16 July.
Leinster Lightning 143-8 (20.0 overs, A Poynter 37, P Eakin 2-15, D Simpson 2-31, N Jones 2-35)
Northern Knights 147-5 (19.5 overs, N Jones 77, L Nelson 30, E Richardson 3-23)
Interprovincial T20
Northern Knights (2) beat North West Warriors (0) by 6 wickets.
The Green, Comber, 16 July.
North West Warriors 144-5 (20.0 overs, J Thompson 51*, B Wylie 2-19)
Northern Knights 148-4 (19.0 overs, J Shannon 62, L Nelson 37*)
Interprovincial T20
Leinster Lightning (2) beat North West Warriors (0) by 7 wickets.
Sydney Parade, 21 June.
North West Warriors 78 (18.1 overs, Andrew McBrine 27*, M Sorensen 3-13, E Richardson 2-20, A van der Merwe 2-12)
Leinster Lightning 81-3 (11.0 overs, A Poynter 28*, B Coghlan 27)
Interprovincial T20
Leinster Lightning (2) beat Northern Knights (0) by 58 runs.
Sydney Parade, 21 June.
Leinster Lightning 177-4 (20.0 overs, P Collins 66, K O'Brien 32*)
Northern Knights 119 (18.5 overs, G Thompson 33, A Cusack 3-14, B McCarthy 3-24, A van der Merwe 2-21)

Reports & Articles

Lightning winter training squad named ()

The Leinster Lightning selectors have the pleasure of announcing the following training squad for winter training 2013/2014.

Inter-Provincial Review of the Year ()

A look back at the inaugural year of the revamped RSA Inter-Provincial Series of games.

Riddles stars as Warriors shock Lightning ()

Northern Knights are the Inter-provincial one-day Cup winners after the North West Warriors stunned hot favourites Leinster Lightning in the final game of the season at Strabane Park.

Warriors spoil Lightning treble party ()

They kept us hanging on until the final Interprovincial match of the season but when it came, the North West Warriors' first ever win proved to be thoroughly worth the wait.

Warriors stun Lightning ()

While the Lightning struck twice in the T20 and 3-day competitions, the battling Warriors ensured they wouldn't have it all their own way.

O'Brien returns as Lightning skipper ()

Kevin O'Brien returns to the fold following his Caribbean exploits and will once again captain the squad replacing the injured John Mooney.

Warriors squad named for Lightning clash ()

The North West Warriors have named their final squad of the season for Saturday's 50-over game against Leinster Lightning and as expected there are several changes.

Leinster Lightning have dominated the interpro series ()

Trent Johnston's side have set a benchmark that the other two provinces need to emulate.

Knights frustrated as Lightning earn draw ()

Leinster Lightning showed all the qualities of champions to bat out the final day of the inter-provincial championship match against the Northern Knights for a draw.

Knights dominate second day against Lightning ()

The Northern Knights remain on course for a third win of the season against the Leinster Lightning after another dominant day at The Lawn in the last RSA inter-provincial championship game of the season.

Poynter century denies Knights famous win ()

Andrew Poynter scored a match saving century as Leinster Lightning hang on for draw against Northern Knights

Larkin shines in Knights run feast ()

Larkin has ambitions of playing for Ireland in the future, once he has completed his qualifying period, but there wasn't an Irish selector in sight yesterday, all finding something better to do.

Northern Knights well placed to force a win over Leinster Lightning ()

A dramatic collapse by Leinster Lightning late on the second day has given the Northern Knights real hopes of forcing an innings win after another day of complete domination at Waringstown.

Record breaking 200 not out by Nick Larkin ()

Northern Knights racked up an imposing 412 for 3 on the first day of their RSA Championship match against Leinster Lightning at Waringstown.

Coghan and McAllister ruled out of Lightning clash with Knights ()

Bill Coghlan and Fintan McAllister have both suffered reoccurrences of their injuries whilst playing in respective All Ireland Finals over the weekend and have been ruled out of this week's game.

Lightning squad selected for Knights encounter ()

Fintan McAllister and Bill Coghlan return to the Leinster Lightning squad for the three-day game against Northern Knights at Waringstown.

Knights name squad for Lightning clash ()

The Northern Knights squad to take on the Leinster Lightning in the 3 day RSA Inter-Provincial Championship from the 27-29 August at The Lawn, Waringstown, has been announced.

Dominant Lightning strike fear into opponents ()

Leinster Lightning's two-day victory over the North West Warriors to secure the Championship title during the week yet again showed their dominance in the first year of the reintroduction of the competition.

Leinster Lightning clinch championship ()

Leinster Lightning, the strongest team in the tournament, duly completed a two-day win over North West Warriors at Bready last night, by seven wickets victory, 18 minutes into the extra half-hour to win the Championship with a game to spare.

Leinster Lightning take control over the North West Warriors ()

Craig Young, playing his first game for the North West Warriors, ploughed a lonely furrow on the first day of the RSA inter-provincial at Bready.

Clinical Lightning wrap up 3-day Interprovincial title ()

John Mooney was pleased with his side's emphatic victory over North West Warriors with a day to spare.

Leinster Lightning clinch Championship with emphatic win ()

Leinster Lightning won their RSA Inter-Provincial Championship clash against the NW Warriors with a day to spare, and in the process clinched the title outright with a fixture remaining after another dominate display at Bready.

Leinster Lightning dominate opening day against Warriors ()

An unbroken fourth wicket partnership of 95 between John Anderson and Simmi Singh has put Leinster Lightning in a dominant position after the first day of their clash with the NW Warriors at Bready.

Injury rules Hussain out of Warriors squad ()

Former skipper Iftikhar Hussain withdraws from the Warriors squad due to a pulled calf muscle.

Theo Lawson replaces Bill Coghlan ()

Injury forces yet another withdrawal from the Leinster Lighning squad for their three-day clash with North West Warriors at Bready.

Peter Eakin stars in Northern Knights victory over Leinster Lightning ()

Northern Knights have given themselves an outside chance of sharing the RSA inter-provincial 50-over title after a three wickets victory over the previously all-conquering Leinster Lightning.

Understrength Lightning squad face Warriors ()

Alex Cusack, Barry McCarthy and Fintan McAllister ruled out with back, side and finger injuries. Six other players not released for three day game.

Lightning going for the double ()

Leinster Lightning could clinch the second of the three interpro trophies in Waringstown today.

Knights out for revenge against Lightning ()

Northern Knights have the chance to finish the job they started way back at the start of May in their final one-day inter-provincial of the season at The Lawn ó and beat Leinster Lightning.

Lightning contracts up to five ()

The awarding of contracts to Fintan McAllister, Bill Coghlan and Pat Collins bring the number of contracted players up to five.

Andy McBrine to skipper Warriors ahead of Lightning clash ()

Donemana's Andy McBrine will be third new skipper of the season for the Warriors - a squad containing several changes and notable for the fact that no professionals have been included.

Northern Knights name squad for Lightning clash ()

The Northern Knights squad to take on Leinster Lightning on the 10th of August at Waringstown Cricket Club has been announced.

Northern Knights still in charge on shortened day 2 ()

North West Warriors' batting woes continued on an abbreviated day two of the RSA inter-provincial championship game against the Northern Knights at Osborne Park.

Ervine impresses for Knights ()

JUST nine hours after Ireland were drawn in the same group as Zimbabwe at ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, a Zimbabwean with dreams of playing for Ireland produced the classiest innings on the first day.

Northern Knights on top after day 2 in Inter-Pro ()

North West Warriors are 232 runs behind on first innings with six wickets remaining.

Larkin stars again ()

Nick Larkin could be promoted to opener by the Northern Knights for their inter-provincial clash against the North West Warriors this week after continuing his remarkable form at the top of the order for North Down on Saturday.

Knights dominate opening day against Warriors ()

A partnership of 169 between Craig Ervine and Chris Dougherty put the Northern Knights in control of their Inter-Provincial clash with the North West Warriors.

Northern Knights announce 3 day squad to play North West Warriors ()

23 years old South African James Cameron-Dow makes his debut in the squad.

Clinical Leinster collect title ()

Leinster Lightning collected the first of their three targeted RSA Interprovincial trophies here last evening with a clinical demolition of the North West Warriors.

Dominant Leinster prevail in T20 ()

LEINSTER Lightning won the first Inter-provincial title of the season yesterday - the Twenty20 Trophy - as if there ever had been any doubt!

Mooney replaces O'Brien as Lightning captain ()

Kevin O'Brien will miss the next three Leinster Lightning games as he has been released to play for the Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel in the Caribbean Premier League.

Leinster Lightning claim T20 crown ()

Leinster Lightning claimed the inaugural T20 Interprovincial title after Kevin O'Brien's side completed a thumping win over the North West Warriors at Bready on Sunday.

Northern Knights squad for final round of T20 matches ()

Knights must win at Magheramason to maintain their title hopes.

Knights double opens up T20 trophy chase ()

THE Northern Knights have set up a Sunday showdown with Leinster Lightning in the RSA inter-provincial Twenty20 Trophy after inflicting the first defeat of the season on the Dublin side at Comber.

Lightning name squad for T20 finale ()

The Leinster Lightning selectors have the pleasure of announcing the following squad for the third and final RSA Inter-Provincial Trophy T20 Blitz day, against the North-West Warriors in Bready on Sunday

Warriors ring the changes ()

A number of new faces will be in the North West Warriors squad for this Sunday's Interprovincial T20 blitz at Magheramason after several players carrying niggles were given time to recover ahead of the 3-day games up next.

Double victory for Knights at Comber ()

Man of the Match performances from Nigel Jones and James Shannon helped their Northern Knights side to a double success in the RSA Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy at Comber.

Eaglestone puts hand up to replace Johnston ()

On the day that Trent Johnston announced his retirement date from the Ireland team, Phil Eaglestone put his hand up to replace him with a superb opening spell to set up the Northern Knights' two wickets victory over the North West Warriors

White leads Northern Knights to narrow win against NW Warriors ()

Irish international Andrew White showed all his experience to guide his Northern Knights side to a nail-biting two wicket win against the NW Warriors at Comber in the RSA Inter-Provincial Cup.

McCarthy ruled out by injury ()

Barry McCarthy has been ruled out with a side strain and is replaced by Tyrone Kane of Merrion.

Strydom and Poynter named in T20 squad ()

The squad contains two changes from the first T20 Blitz, with Fintan McAllister being replaced by Stuart Poynter and Alex Cusack being rested after his recent international efforts in The Netherlands. Alex is replaced by YMCA's Reinhardt Strydom.

Robinson and McGuinness meet the Knights and Warriors ()

The Northern Knights play the North West Warriors in the first inter-provincial cricket match to take place in the NCU in over ten years.

Warriors name squad for Comber challenges ()

Niall McDonnell will skipper the NW Warriors in their inter-pro games next week at Comber.

Ben Wylie from Instonians is in the Northern Knights squad ()

Andrew White will Captain the Knights in the 50 over match against the North West Warriors at Comber on Monday 15 July.

Warriors name new skipper ()

The North West Warriors have a new captain this week after Iftikhar Hussain passed the armband to Coleraine's Niall McDonnell.

Leinster set the bar high ()

Leinster have an abundance of riches and have justified their tag of favourites in all three interprovincial formats.

Johnston backs Dougherty to shine ()

Trent Johnston has backed Chris Dougherty to step into the Ireland team for next week's Intercontinental Cup game in Holland if James Shannon fails to make the trip.

Committed Lightning please Johnston ()

Leinster Lightning's Coach Trent Johnston was full of praise for his talented team after their win at home to the Northern Knights.

White disappointed at lack of consistency ()

Andrew White hopes the Knights can learn from their mistakes and get back to the form that they showed in their first match against the Warriors.

Lightning wrap up easy win ()

The weather once again proved a poor friend to Leinster Lightning yesterday - but in the end they found enough gaps in the clouds to finish off the Northern Knights.

Richardson enhances growing reputation ()

Leinster Lightning's all rounder Eddie Richardson continued his excellent form this season with another fine display.

Dougherty impresses as Knights crumble ()

While all around him seemed at sea, Northern Knight's Opener Chris Dougherty put in a Trojan effort in front of the Irish Management and Selectors.

Leinster Lightning complete comprehensive win against Northern Knights ()

Leinster Lightning as expected completed a comprehensive innings win against the Northern Knights on the third day of their RSA Inter-Provincial clash at College Park.

Leinster close in on innings win ()

Just one ball may be needed by Leinster Lightning to complete a comprehensive trashing of Northern Knights this morning.

Shannon injury completes poor day for Knights ()

James Shannon is a doubt for Ireland's Intercontinental Cup match with a back injury sustained during the Northern Knights' inter-provincial championship game with Leinster Lightning at College Park.

Knights struggle against Lightning ()

Leinster Lightning in complete control of Inter_Pro clash at College Park.

Leinster on brink of victory ()

Leinster Lightning came tantalisingly close to winning their RSA Inter-Provincial clash against Northern Knights inside two days, but despite claiming the extra half hour were unable to clinch the win with what was effectively the last pair at the wicket.

Leinster in complete control ()

Leinster Lightning continued their domination of the inter-provincial championship on the opening day of the three-day game against the Northern Knights at College Park.

Leinster Lightning skipper Kevin O'Brien on their dominating opening day at College Park ()

Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights Interprovincial Day 1 - Leinster Lightning take control.

Eugene Moleon's thoughts on Day 1 of Interpro ()

Northern Knights have it all to do following a torrid first day against Leinster Lightning

Leinster Lightning dominate first day against Northern Knights ()

Leinster Lightning completely dominated the Northern Knights on the first day of their Championship clash at College Park.

Lightning strikes twice at Pembroke ()

Leinster Lightning extended their dominance of the RSA inter-provincial series to the shortest format yesterday with two resounding wins at Pembroke.

Collins and McCarthy inspire Leinster to emphatic win over Knights ()

Pat Collins and Barry McCarthy inspired Leinster Lightning to a comfortable 58 runs win over Northern Knights to record their second win of the day in the RSA T20 Trophy game at Sydney Parade.

Sorensen stars as Leinster Lightning crush North West Warriors ()

Max Sorensen claimed the Man of the Match Award as his Leinster Lightning side proved too strong for the North West Warriors in their T20 clash at Sydney Parade.

Larkin and Smith make Knights debuts ()

Meanwhile, Nick Larkin, the North Down Aussie with an Irish passport, makes his inter-provincial debut for the Northern Knights today as all roads lead to Dublin for the first RSA inter-provincial Twenty20 Blitz at Pembroke.

Poynter and Mooney back in Championship squad ()

Stuart Poynter and John Mooney recalled to Leinster Lightning Championship squad.

Coghlan replaces Anderson in T20 squad ()

Clontarf batsman Bill Coghlan drafted into Lightning squad following withdrawal of John Anderson with hamstring injury.

Sajjid stars as Warriors beaten in last over ()

Kamran Sajjid hits 70 as President's XI beat NW Warriors off penultimate delivery.

Larkin replaces Dougherty in Knights T20 squad ()

Chris Dougherty has had to withdraw from the Northern Knights squad due to face Leinster Lightning due to work commitments.

Northern Knights announce squad for 3-day match starting 25 June ()

Allen Coulter gets his first call up to the Northern Knights squad.

Lightning announce T20 squad ()

The Leinster Lightning selectors have the pleasure of announcing the following squad for the first RSA Inter-Provincial Trophy T20 Blitz day

Northern Knights squad for RSA Inter-Provincial T20 Cup announced ()

The Northern Knights squad to take part in the first round of the RSA Inter-Provincial T20 Cup on Friday 21 June at Pembroke Cricket Club has been announced.

Warriors must learn value of patience ()

Warriors have a eight-week break before they return to championship action and the worry must be that anything they have learned over the last two days and 47 minutes of action, will be long forgotten.

Moleon delight at narrow Knights win ()

A happy Northern Knights Player Coach Eugene Moleon is looking forward to his teams upcoming three day clash with the much fancied Leinster Lightning side.

McGregor seeks batting improvement ()

North West Warriors Manager Ian McGregor says his young team will have to work hard on the batting front to compete in future games.

Rao rues Thompson absence ()

A disappointed North West Warriors Coach Bobby Rao says his side missed the injured Johnny Thompson when trying to dismiss the Northern Knights for the second time.

White happy with victory ()

Northern Knights Captain Andrew White was glad to come out on top after a close RSA Three Day Inter-Pro encounter where bowlers dominated.

Shannon and Waller secure Knights victory ()

Nathan Waller hit a whirlwind unbeaten 37 from just 25 balls to hasten his Northern Knights side to a three wicket win against the NW Warriors in the three-day RSA Inter-Provincial Championship game at Eglinton.

Advantage Knights as contest enters final phase ()

When the North West Warriors were bowled out for a second time in mid-afternoon, the smart money was on a two-day finish in the RSA inter-provincial against the Northern Knights at Eglinton.

D-Day looms for Warriors and Knights ()

Irish international James Shannon holds the key to the outcome of the RSA Inter-Provincial Championship match between the North West Warriors and Northern Knights following another day of fluctuating fortunes at Eglinton.

Wickets tumble on opening day ()

On the evidence of yesterday's action at Eglinton, it may take a while for the North West Warriors and the Northern Knights to grasp the idea or three-day cricket, but they served up a day rich in entertainment, if lacking in quality batting.

Honours even after bowlers dominate opening day ()

It was honours even after the bowlers dominated the opening day of the RSA Inter-Provincial Championship game between the North West Warriors and Northern Knights at Eglinton.

Ruthless Lightning strike hard as Warriors wilt ()

Leinster Lightning Coach Trent Johnston was impressed with his sides comprehensive 149 run victory over the North West Warriors at Malahide.

Rao disappointed after crushing defeat by Lightning ()

NW Warriors coach Bobby Rao admits his team was totally outplayed in 149 run loss.

Injury added to humiliation for Warriors ()

Peter Connell is out of North West Warriors' three-day inter-provincial against Northern Knights, starting on Tuesday, after pulling up during the game against Leinster Lightning.

Taiaroa ruled out of Knights clash with Warriors ()

Michael Taiaroa has had to withdraw through injury from the Northern Knights squad to play the NW Warriors at Eglinton on Tuesday.

Leinster Lightning crush North West Warriors in one-sided contest ()

Kevin O'Brien's excellent form continued as he crashed an unbeaten 71 from just 51 balls as his Leinster Lightning side crushed the North West Warriors by 149 runs in a one-sided contest at Malahide.

Lightning clash dominates Leinster action ()

Leinster Lightning's second one-day RSA inter-provincial of the season dominates the weekend programme with North West Warriors the visitors to Malahide today (10.45am).

Mooney starts journey back ()

John Mooney makes his seasonal representative debut tomorrow for Leinster Lightning in their one-day interprovincial against the North West Warriors at Malahide (10.45am).

Johnston withdrawn from Lightning squad ()

Trent Johnston has been withdrawn from the Leinster Lightning squad for their game against North West Warriors at Malahide.

Ervine and Waller included in Knights squad ()

Zimbabweans Craig Ervine and Nathan Waller have been included in Northern Knights squad to play North West Warriors in the three-day game at Eglinton next week.

Warriors name unchanged squad for Leinster Lightning clash ()

The NW Warriors selectors have named an unchanged squad for this weekend's clash with Leinster at Malahide.

Mooney added to Lightning squad ()

John Mooney is the one addition to Leinster squad for home game with NW at Malahide on Saturday.

No replay for Warriors following Knights abandonment ()

There will be no replay of the abandoned NW Warriors versus Northern Knights game that was called off on Saturday.

Warriors clash with Knights called off ()

The RSA Inter-Provincial Cup clash between North West Warriors and Northern Knights scheduled to take place tomorrow at Coleraine has been called off.

Terrett and Thompson called in to Knights squad ()

Johnny Terrett and Greg Thompson called in to Northern Knights squad - replace James Shannon and James Hall.

Proud McDonnell hails Warriors spirit ()

North West Warrior's Niall McDonnell reacts to the breathtaking finish to the Warriors Exciting Interprovincial Clash with the Leinster Lightning

Riddles hails never say die attitude ()

Following a hugely entertaining and exciting draw in the opening match of the RSA Interprovincial Championship, Andrew Riddles pays tribute to the never say die attitude of the Warriors.

Warriors secure historic draw against Lightning ()

Outplayed for much of the game after being bowled out in their first innings for 191, the North West Warriors dug deep to deny their more experienced opponents the win.

The Great Escape ()

With a little bit of help from the weather and a lot from the Leinster Lightning fielders, the North West Warriors escaped with a thrilling draw in the first ever three-day inter-provincial at College Park.

Van der Merwe rues fielding lapses ()

Lightning Spinner Albert van der Merwe reacts to his team's exciting draw with the North West Warriors - having dominated large parts of the game they are disappointed not to have come away with full points.

Leinster in charge against Warriors ()

A stubborn last-wicket stand of 63 drove home Leinster's advantage in the RSA Interpro in College Park last night.

Who says 3 day cricket is boring? ()

The first-ever Interpro Championship game ended in a nail-biting finish in Trinity College last night as Leinster Lightning's bid to beat the Warriors ended on the last ball.

Warriors Skipper Confident of Young Talent Stepping Up ()

North West Warriors Captain Iftikhar Hussain assesses the state of the game at the end of the second day.

Connell spearheads Warriors fightback ()

North West Warriors bowler Peter Connell was happy with his contribution as his team hit back early on Day 2.

Warriors escape with draw against Lightning ()

North West Warriors escaped with a dramatic draw against Leinster Lightning in a thrilling conclusion to their three day encounter.

Late burst from Lightning leaves Johnston happy ()

Leinster Lightning Coach Trent Johnston is happy at the end of day two following a late burst with both bat and ball which left his team in a good position.

Poynter and Van Der Merwe put Leinster in dominant position ()

Leinster Lightning and Clontarf's aggressive batsman Andrew Poynter enjoyed his key last wicket partnership with his great mate Albert van der Merwe. A stand which leaves The Lightening in great shape going in to Day 3.

McGregor looking to bounce back ()

North West Warriors Manager Ian McGregor challenges his team to come out fighting on Day Two following a disappointing first day in Dublin.

Thompson rues missed chance ()

Johnny Thompson believes North West Warriors can fight back on second day.

Leinster Lightning stay on top going into the last day ()

Peter Connell grabbed the headlines on the second day of the inter-provincial at College Park.

Leinster Lightning stay in control after second day ()

Leinster Lightning remain in control of their RSA Inter-Provincial clash despite a fight-back by the North West Warriors after the second day at College Park.

Leinster Lightning in charge after Day 1 ()

THE sun shone at College Park for the start of a new era in Irish cricket as Leinster hosted the North West in the first ever three-day inter-provincial. What could possibly go wrong?

Coghlan puts Leinster Lightning in charge ()

Bill Coghlan's unbeaten 71 has put his Leinster Lightning side in a very strong position at the end of the first day at College Park.

O'Brien happy with Leinster performance ()

Leinster Lightning skipper Kevin O'Brien pleased with teams performance on Day 1

Coghlan eyeing up dream start to Inter-Pro career ()

Clontarf's in-form Bill Coghlan opened the batting today for Leinster Lightning and ended the day 71 not out, a great start to his Interprovincial career.

Britton and Thompson to return to Warriors squad ()

Pace bowlers set to face Northern Knights at Coleraine on Sunday.

Northern Knights squad to take on North West ()

Robert McKinley replaces Mark Adair who is injured.

Thrilling revival bodes well for inter-pros ()

If 'start as you mean to go on' was the intended maxim of the new RSA Inter-Provincial series, then last Monday's thrilling opener between Leinster Lightning and Northern Knights ticked all the boxes.

Coghlan and Collins called into Leinster team ()

Clontarf opening batsman Bill Coghlan and Railway Union all-rounder Patrick Collins named in Leinster Lightning 12 man squad for Warriors clash.

Warriors unfazed by threat of Lightning ()

The North West Warriors make their competitive debut at the beginning of the much touted RSA Inter-Provincial series next week when the local side travels south to take on Leinster Lightning at Dublin's College Park from 14-16 May.

Knights downed by O'Brien ()

Only a stunning innings of 111 by Kevin O'Brien took the game away from the Northern Knights in a thrilling opener to the RSA Inter-Provincial Series at Skerries.

Warriors opt for two professionals ()

North West Warriors have named two overseas professionals in their Warriors team for next week's three-day inter-provincial against the Leinster Lightning in College Park.

O'Brien stuns Knights ()

A stunning innings of 111 by Kevin O'Brien took the game away from the Northern Knights in a thrilling opener to the RSA Inter-Provincial Series at Skerries yesterday.

Moleon proud of Northern Knights effort ()

Northern Knights Coach Eugene Moleon reflects on his team's narrow two wicket loss to Leinster Lightning.

White disappointed after last gasp loss ()

Northern Knights captain Andrew White on his sides narrow two wickets defeat by Leinster Lightning.

Johnston relieved after below par perfromance ()

Lightning coach Trent Johnston gives his reaction to an opening day victory for Leinster Lightning after being given a scare by Northern Knights.

O'Brien pleased with opening day win. ()

Post Match Reaction to an Opening Day Victory for Leinster Lightning Over Northern Knights in the Opening RSA Interprovincial Match at The Hills Cricket Club.

O'Brien hundred stuns Northern Knights ()

A superb unbeaten 111 from Kevin O'Brien saw his Leinster Lightning side overcome the challenge of the Northern Knights in the final over of their opening game in the RSA Inter-Provincial Trophy at a sun drenched Hills Cricket Club in Skerries.

Eakin ruled out of inter-pro clash ()

North Down teenager Peter Eakin is ruled out of Northern Knights game against Leinster Lightning.

Positive vibes around inter-pros ()

In the pavilion of Dublin University Cricket Club, the buzz was all about the season just under way and in particular the return of Inter-Provincial cricket to the summer schedule.

Ireland take first step on road to Test status ()

The new RSA Inter-Provincial series was launched in Dublin yesterday with national coach Phil Simmons putting it up to the upcoming stars.

Simmons challenges cricketers to make most of opportunity ()

Phil Simmons has challenged every player in Ireland to use the RSA Inter-Provincial Series as a route into the international team when the revamped tournament gets underway at The Hills next week.

9 internationals in Lightning squad ()

Kevin O'Brien is one of 9 senior internationals, while the other 3 - Ackland, Kane and Richardson - have all played for Ireland in Under 19 World Cups.

Knights ready to do battle ()

Northern Knights name squad to face Leinster Lightning.

Knights name inter-pro squad ()

The Northern Knights have named their squad for the opening clash with Leinster Lightning.

Johnston and O'Brien relishing Leinster challenge ()

With 370 caps between them, there's no shortage of international experience between the two men charged with making Leinster Lightning the team to beat in the forthcoming RSA Inter-Provincial Series.

NCU name inter-pro squad ()

Ryan Haire makes representative return for NCU.

O'Brien happy with Leinster squad composition ()

O'Brien leads a strong 22-man squad which includes a dozen who have played for Ireland - even though it excludes all the English-based professionals.

O'Brien to skipper Leinster Lightning squad ()

Kevin O'Brien has been named skipper of a 22 man Leinster squad.

Warriors name training squad ()

The provisional North West Warriors Inter-Provincial squad has been selected ahead of their first training session which is to be taken by new Head Coach Bobby Rao and Assistant Coach Ian McGregor tomorrow evening.

Rao and McGregor to coach Warriors ()

Junior McBrine and Mark Olphert agree selector roles as North West finalise their back-room staff ahead of Inter-provincial series.

Johnston, Rao and Moleon get coaching roles ()

Trent Johnston, Bobby Rao and Eugene Moleon have been appointed head coaches for this season's revamped Inter-Provincial series.

T20 Inter-pro postponed ()

Opening weekend games rescheduled to Friday June 21st.

McCarthy and Poynter injury blows for Leinster ()

Leinster Lightning hit by injury blows to Barry McCarthy and Andrew Poynter.

Ireland gets major jobs boost ()

The goal of bringing Test match cricket to Ireland will move a step closer in the coming weeks with the appointment of professional coaches and administrators for the new Inter-Provincial competition.

College Park to host Leinster three day games ()

College Park in Trinity College Dublin will be the venue for the Leinster Cricket Union's two home fixtures in the three day inter-provincial competition.

Northern Knights ready to do battle ()

The NCU has confirmed that the nickname of the new Interprovincial 50 and 20 over team will be the Northern Knights.

NCU defer decision on Inter-pro nickname ()

Due to the large number of entries the final decision of the nickname of the NCU Inter-provincial team will be announced following the meeting of the NCU Management Board on 12 February.

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3 Day Championship

50 Over Cup

T20 Trophy

Audio Interviews

3 Day Championship

Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights, 25-27 June

North West Warriors v Northern Knights, 4-6 June

Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 3), 16 May

Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 2), 15 May

Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 1), 14 May

50 Overs Cup

North West Warriors v Leinster Lightning, 14 August

Leinster Lightning captain John Mooney after his side clinched the Inter-Provincial title

Northern Knights v North West Warriors, 15 July

Northern Knights captain Andrew White after his 64 helped his team to a win against NW Warriors

Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors, 1 June

Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights, 4 May