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2016
3 Day 1 Day T20 Reports Photos Audio
3 Day Championship Results
                            P    W    T    D    L   BP  Pts
Leinster Lightning          4    1    0    3    0   28   53
Northern Knights            4    0    0    4    0   27   42
North West Warriors         4    0    0    3    1   26   38

Scorecard Report Leinster Lightning (14) drew with North West Warriors (14), 23 August.
Scorecard Northern Knights (14) drew with North West Warriors (10), 8 August.
Scorecard North West Warriors (11) drew with Northern Knights (10), 21 June.
Scorecard North West Warriors (3) lost to Leinster Lightning (24) by an innings and 67 runs , 31 May.
Scorecard Northern Knights (8) drew with Leinster Lightning (10), 17 May.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning (5) drew with Northern Knights (10), 10 May.
1 Day Trophy Results
                            P    W    T   NR    L   BP  Pts
Leinster Lightning          4    3    0    1    0    1   15
Northern Knights            4    1    0    1    2    0    6
North West Warriors         4    0    0    2    2    0    4
Scorecard Photos Northern Knights (4) beat North West Warriors (0) by 3 wickets (DLS), 7 August.
Scorecard Report Leinster Lightning (4) beat Northern Knights (0) by 4 wickets, 31 July.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning (2) v North West Warriors (2) - no result, 12 June.
Scorecard North West Warriors (0) lost to Leinster Lightning (5) by 141 runs, 30 May.
Scorecard Report Northern Knights (0) lost to Leinster Lightning (4) by 6 wickets, 2 May.
Scorecard Northern Knights beat Danish XI by 45 runs (Friendly) , 22 April.
  • Interprovincial 50 Overs
    North West Warriors (2) v Northern Knights (2) - no result. Eglinton, 14 August.
T20 Cup Results
                            P    W    T   NR    L   BP  Pts     NRR
Leinster Lightning          4    3    0    1    0    0   14         
North West Warriors         4    2    0    0    2    1    9         
Northern Knights            4    0    0    1    0    0    2

Scorecard Report North West Warriors (5) beat Northern Knights (0) by 52 runs, 5 August.
Scorecard Report Northern Knights (0) lost to Leinster Lightning (4) by 24 runs, 22 July.
Scorecard Leinster Lightning (2) Northern Knights (2) - abandoned, 1 July.
Scorecard North West Warriors (0) lost to Leinster Lightning (5) by 74 runs, 24 June.
Scorecard Northern Knights v North West Warriors, 27 May.
Scorecard Report Leinster Lightning beat North West Warriors by 41 runs, 13 May.
Reports & Articles
Munster boost for inter-pro series? ()
Munster's participation in the 2017 inter-provincial series is expected to be ratified by Cricket Ireland next February.
Knights name 17 man squad ()
The Northern Knights have named a 17 man Winter Training Squad in preparation for the 2017 Inter-Provincial season.
Van Der Merwe takes Lightning role ()
The 37 year-old former Irish international replaces Ted Williamson who stepped down at the end of the summer.
Ed Joyce to lead Lightning winter sessions ()
Ed Joyce will lead the Leinster Lightning's winter training sessions.
Dockrell the hero for Leinster ()
GEORGE Dockrell was the final day hero for Leinster Lightning as they clinched their fourth successive inter-provincial championship title ó but not with the ball.
Williamson steps down as Leinster Lightning coach ()
TED WILLIAMSON has stepped down as head coach of Leinster Lightning with immediate effect.
Lightning seal treble thanks to Dockrell hundred ()
A George Dockrell century proved to be the highlight as Leinster Lightning secured the InterProvincial treble for the second consecutive season with an entertaining draw against the North West Warriors at Malahide.
Williams ton lights up Malahide ()
An Oraine Williams century was the highlight of Day Two in the final match in this season's InterProvincial series as Leinster Lightning entertained the North West Warriors at a sun-drenched Malahide.
Warriors name squad for Lightning clash ()
The North West Warriors have named their squad for their final Interprovincial game of the summer- a 3-day Championship contest against Leinster Lightning at Malahide starting on Tuesday.
Early present for birthday boy Kennedy ()
Graham Kennedy has received his birthday present a couple of days early after being drafted into the North West Warriors team to play Leinster Lightning at Malahide.
Lightning name strong squad ()
The Leinster Lightning selectors have announced the following squad for our final Inter-Provincial 3-day Championship match against the North-West Warriors in Malahide Cricket Club starting on Tuesday.
Knights lose their jousts with Munster Reds ()
The Northern Knights Development XI suffered two defeats in their games with Munster Reds at Terenure CC on Friday 19th.
Jones retires from interpro cricket ()
Nigel Jones has called time on his representative career after a successful four years with the Northern Knights.
Warriors name squad for Knights clash ()
Warriors confirm Porterfield debut, while overseas players Oraine Williams and Sauraj Randiv are included in the 12.
Porterfield to make Warriors debut ()
The North West Warriors have pulled off something of a coup by announcing that William Porterfield will be in their team for Sunday's Interprovincial one-dayer against the Northern Knights at Eglinton.
Rain has final say at Comber ()
Persistent drizzle at Comber meant no play was possible on the third and final day of the Hanley Energy InterProvincial Championship clash at Comber.
Austin and McBrine lead Warriors fightback ()
ANDREW AUSTIN and Andrew McBrine led a Warriors fightback but their wickets late in the day ensured the Northern Knights stayed on course for victory on the second day of their InterProvincial Championship clash at Comber.
Dennison double hundred puts Knights in total control ()
ADAM DENNISON scored a record-breaking double hundred as the Northern Knights assumed total control on the first day of their Inter-Provincial Championship clash with the NW Warriors at Comber.
Dennison and Thompson star as Knights down Warriors ()
ADAM DENNISON produced an innings of real quality as the Northern Knights won the penultimate Interprovincial Cup game of the season against the North West Warriors at Waringstown on Sunday.
Wilson called up for Knights ()
Surrey's Gary Wilson has been named in the Knights team to play the NW Warriors in their 3-day Championship game at Comber.
Warriors too strong for new look Knights ()
The North West Warriors secured second place in this season's Hanley Energy T20 Interprovincial trophy following a very comfortable 52-run win over an experimental Northern Knights side at Strabane Park on Friday.
Knights ring the changes for dead rubbers ()
The Northern Knights have rested a number of players for their dead rubber encounters against the NW Warriors.
Thompson and Young return for Warriors ()
The NW Warriors have been boosted by the return of Stuart Thompson and Craig Young to their squad for the T20 clash with Northern Knights at Strabane on Friday.
Lightning depth too much for Knights ()
IT really isn't a fair contest when a team can send someone as talented as Lorcan Tucker in at No.8 to win the Inter-provincial Cup.
Terry and Tucker lead Lightning to Cup win ()
Sean Terry's unbeaten 85 guided Leinster Lightning to a four wicket win against the Northern Knights to secure the Interprovincial Cup.
Doheny and Terry named in Lightning squad ()
Stephen Doheny, Sean Terry and Joe Carroll named in Lightning squad - John Anderson misses out following recent concussion.
Dennison and Shields return for Knights ()
Adam Dennison and Alistair Shields return to the Northern Knights squad for their trip to Leinster this Sunday.
Lightning clinch trophy with win over Knights ()
LEINSTER LIGHTNING clinched their third T20 Trophy in four seasons after beating Northern Knights by 24 runs at Comber.
Lightning hit by injury blows ()
Leinster Lightning will be without the international trio of John Anderson, Sean Terry and Kevin O'Brien for their clash with the Northern Knights at Comber on Friday.
O'Brien returns for T20 clash with Knights ()
Kevin O'Brien returns to the Leinster Lightning squad for their T20 clash with the Northern Knights at Merrion.
Lethal Lightning too strong for Warriors ()
LEINSTER LIGHTNING are on the verge of retaining their Hanley Energy T20 Interprovincial crown following an impressive 74-run win over the North West Warriors.
Warriors make one change for Lightning contest ()
The North West Warriors have made just one change from the side that drew with the Northern Knights at Bready this week ahead of Friday's T20 against Leinster Lightning at Eglinton.
Honours even as Warriors and Knights draw at Bready ()
As expected the game between the Warriors and Knights ended in a tame draw on Thursday afternoon as two very evenly matched teams cancelled each other out in a rain-affected contest.
Allen and Mulder dominate on rain reduced day 2 ()
At the close of Day 2 North West Warriors trail by 53 runs with 5 wickets in hand.
Six star Scanlon ()
Bready skipper David Scanlon chose his North West Warriors debut, and his home ground, to turn in a superb performance with the ball as Ian McGregor's charges held their own.
Dockrell disappoints in abandoned clash ()
FOUR days away from Ireland first one-day international of the season, Stuart Thompson was the only squad to come out of yesterday's abandoned match at The Hills with any plus marks ñ and he wasn't playing!
Rain ruins inter-pro clash ()
Rain ruined the Interprovincial Cup clash between holders Leinster Lightning and NW Warriors at Milverton with play being abandoned ten overs into the Lightning innings.
Lightning name squad for Warriors clash ()
The selectors are delighted to be able to name a settled and consistent team and this squad reflects only a single change to that which beat the Warriors with Jack Tector returning from injury to replace Andrew Poynter.
Terry justifies selectors faith ()
SEAN Terry was last night threatening to break every record in the book as the Ireland A batsman finished the first day of the game against Scotland A in Ayr on 251 not out.
Lightning complete comprehensive win ()
Another batting collapse saw the NW Warriors slide to a comprehensive innings loss to Leinster Lightning on the final day of their Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Championship clash at Bready.
Late resistance offers Warriors hope ()
LATE RESISTANCE from the NW Warriors gave them hope of salvaging a draw after the end of the second day of their Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Championship clash with Leinster Lightning at Bready.
Anderson leads from the front ()
JOHN ANDERSON led from the front as Leinster Lightning dominated the NW Warriors on the opening day of their Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Championship game at Bready.
Singh stars as Lightning crush Warriors ()
SIMI SINGH turned in a superb all-round performance as Leinster Lightning beat NW Warriors by 141 runs on a record-breaking day in the Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Cup at Strabane.
Reprieve for Terry in inter-pro games ()
Sean Terry gets late call for Leinster Lightning games this week following withdrawals.
Thompson stars as Warriors beat Knights ()
STUART THOMPSON'S fine all-round display helped the NW Warriors to a 12-run win in the Hanley Energy T20 Trophy at Comber.
Rain ruins Knights charge ()
THE morning's play on the final day of the inter-provincial at Stormont yesterday was lost to rain and thwarted a potentially exciting finish.
Lightning hold on for draw ()
As expected the Interprovincial Championship game between the Knights and Leinster Lightning ended in stalemate but this was anything but a drab draw. Indeed had it not been for a lengthy delay to the start of play due to rain, there could easily have been a positive outcome to the contest.
Knights denied by Lightning rearguard ()
A determined rearguard partnership between Andrew Poynter and George Dockrell preserved Leinster Lightning's unbeaten record on a dramatic final day of the Inter-Provincial Championship at Stormont.
Search continues for pace bowlers ()
THE search for an Ireland pace bowler to hold his hand up and demand a place in the international team continues after another mainly wayward and inconsistent day by the Leinster Lightning attack.
Anderson quality puts Lightning in strong position ()
An innings of the highest quality by captain John Anderson put Leinster Lightning in control of their inter-provincial championship game against Northern Knights.
Knights fightback gets a little extra help ()
Two declarations and a staggering 68 'extras' in an innings told the story of the second day of the Inter-Provincial Championship action between the Northern Knights and Leinster Lightning at Stormont.
Anderson century puts Lightning in control ()
John Anderson led from the front as Leinster Lightning totally dominated Day 1 of their Inter-provincial Championship clash with the Northern Knights at Stormont.
Late withdrawals for Knights and Lightning ()
Phil Eaglestone replaced by Nathan Smith, while Lorcan Tucker's place is taken by Jamie Grassi.
Terry handed Lightning call-up ()
Sean Terry is included in the Lightning squad for their Championship match against Northern Knights this week.
Terry handed Lightning call-up ()
Former Hampshire player Sean Terry named in Lightning squad for clash with Northern Knights.
Nelson axed by Knights ()
Lee Nelson makes way in the squad for fellow Waringstown member Gary Kidd. Chris Dougherty returns as a batsman only as Jamie Magowan keeps his place behind the stumps.
Leinster claim comfortable draw ()
WITH a comfort in total contrast to their first innings effort, inter-provincial championship holders Leinster Lightning got out of Clontarf with a draw after Northern Knights had dominated the first two days.
O'Brien's the daddy ()
KEVIN O'BRIEN inspired Leinster Lightning to an ultimately comfortable 41 run win over NW Warriors in the opening game of the Inter-Provincial Trophy at Merrion.
Lightning secure draw with Knights ()
LEINSTER LIGHTNING maintained their unbeaten record in the InterProvincial Championship as they comfortably batted out the final day of their clash with Northern Knights at Clontarf.
Five star McCarter puts Knights in total control ()
GRAEME MC CARTER'S five wicket haul put the Northern Knights in a totally dominant position against Leinster Lightning on the second day of their Hanley Energy InterProvincial clash at Clontarf.
Smith and Shannon put Knights in strong position ()
Half centuries from Nikolai Smith and James Shannon put the Northern Knights in a strong position on a rain-affected first day's play of their Hanley Energy InterProvincial Championship clash at Clontarf.
Warriors squad named ()
There's a busy week ahead for the North West Warriors who start their Interpro programme Friday night with a difficult trip south to take on Leinster Lightning in the T20 Championship at Merrion (5pm).
Grassi gets Lightning call up ()
North County wicket-keeper batsman Jamie Grassi is included in the Lightning squad for the first time, replacing Fintan McAllister who is unavailable due to work commitments.
Weakened Knights face tough challenge ()
The Northern Knights go to defending champions Leinster Lightning without the aid of any professionals, and missing key players.
Lightning too strong for Knights ()
KEVIN O'BRIEN struck a commanding 89 not out and Ireland colleague Andrew Poynter also made an unbeaten half-century as Leinster Lightning opened their defence of the Hanley Energy Cup with a six-wicket victory over the Northern Knights at Stormont.
O'Brien and Poynter star as Lightning beat Knights ()
A 148- run partnership between Kevin O'Brien and Andrew Poynter was to seal the decisive six-wicket victory; however this was a solid showing from the southerners in every discipline.
Lightning name strong squad for Knights clash ()
The Lightning kick off the defence of their three trophies with a tough 50 over assignment against a strong Knights side in Belfast this Bank Holiday Monday.
Anderson skippers strong Lightning squad ()
Leinster Lightning kick off the defence of their 50 over crown with a tough contest against The Northern Knights at Stormont on Monday.
Jones to skipper Knights for Lightning Clash ()
Nigel Jones will take charge of the Northern Knights for their opening match of the inter-pro series against Leinster Lightning at Stormont
Inter-pro head coaches named ()
Ted Williamson, Eugene Moleon and Ian McGregor have been confirmed by Cricket Ireland as the three head coaches in this year's Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Series.
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