NCU News Archive 2008

Public Relations for Your Club ()

Further to the posting on "Promote Your Club" Sport NI have organised the following for ALL sports. Cricket PRO's should take advantage of these workshops.

Ulster Bank Section Two Preview ()

New contributor G Whiley takes a look at the new Section 2 (old section 3) for the coming season.

NICA - UKCC Level 1 Coaching Course ()

19 new coaches complete Level 1 course at Campbell College.

Best practice & coaching facilites to be built atTemplepatrick Cricket Club ()

Ballyclare based, Templepatrick Cricket Club are to constuct new state-of-the-art practice facilites. The ambitious and forward thinking club hope to offer one of the best coaching & practice facilities available in Ireland.

NCU honours record breakers and life members ()

Leading internationals Kyle McCallan and Andrew White are presented with special mementos. The achievements of 12 Life members are also remembered.

Metal Technology Twenty20 Cup 2009 ()

Details for the 2009 Metal Technology Cup released.

Promote Your Club with PR ()

Would you like to know how to promote your club more with public relations and marketing?

Ulster Bank Schools Cup ()

Holders Bangor Grammar School will travel to Royal School Dungannon in the first round of the Ulster Bank Schools Cricket Cup.

NIACUS Umpire Training Course ()

NIACUS umpires training course to be held at the old Purdysburn Hospital, St Johns Ambulance HQ.

Irish Lawyers 'Court' Behind! ()

Irish lawyers to take on the world in the Lawyers Cricket World Cup.

Forty Not Out for Templepatrick ()

Cricket club gets ready to celebrate 40 years of progress.

NCU Managment Board Release ()

In the last NCU management board meeting, the following items were passed by the members.

CSNI awarded major development grant ()

Civil Service North of Ireland Cricket Club has been awarded a major development grant from Belfast City Council.

ICC World Twenty20 England 2009 ()

More tickets go on sale for ICC World Twenty20 England 2009.

Ulster Cup, Shield & Plate Draws - 2009 Season ()

Reminder of the draws for the Ulster Cup, Ulster Shield and Ulster Plate competitions.

Northern Cricket Union - League Stuctures 2009 ()

2009 league structure confirmed.

NCU Youth Cup Draws 2009 ()

The draws for the under age cricket cup are released. Graham Cup holders Muckamore take on CIYMS in round one at Belmont.

Northern Cricket Union - Division 3 Fixtures, part 2 ()

Final set of fixtures released for Div 3 sections 3, 4 and 5.

Northern Cricket Union - Division 3 Fixtures ()

Sections 1 & 2 of the NCU third division have been released.

Northern Cricket Union - Divison Two Fixtures ()

The fixtures for 2009 Division Two have been released.

NIACUS Umpire Training 2009. ()

Provisional dates for new training format; essential that NCU Clubs support training weekend.

Introduction to cricket courses ()

Course held in Lisburn at the end of December. Enquire now to arrange a course in your area.

Ulster Bank League Fixtures ()

Fixtures released for Ulster Bank League Section 1, 2 & 3.

Ulster Bank Premier League Fixtures 2009 ()

Top 4 teams in 2008 due to play each other in opening day of Ulster Bank Premier League.

Northern Cricket Union - Cup Draws 2009 ()

Holders Academy "travel" to PSNI in the Junior Cup. In the Lindsay Minor Cup, 2008 winners Waringstown III host North Down IV.

NCU League Secretary required for 2009 ()

There is a vacancy a secretary to look after a league in 2009.

NCU Under 13 Squad 2009 ()

Winter coaching underway for U13s.

Introduction to Cricket Course ()

Some places are still available for the Course in December.

New Regulations for Overseas Professional Player / Coaches ()

Information on new regulations for recruitment of overseas players / coaches

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup draw ()

Holders CSN will meet Saintfield or Cliftonville in the second round.

NCU Section 2 averages ()

Ballymena players top the batting and bowling averages.

Saintfield Cricket Club Appeal ()

The Northern Cricket Union of Ireland appeals committee have decided on the Saintfield CC appeal against relegation.

Applications for NCU youth coaches invited ()

The NCU are looking for qualified coaches for under age squads.

Ivan Anderson elected as an Honorary Life Member of the NCU ()

Edward Liddle reviews the career of "Ivan the Great".

NCU Management Board reject CSN appeal ()

The deduction of one league point for slow play stands.

Northern Cricket Union of Ireland - AGM ()

NCU Management Board named and full details of the 27 serials decided at the 2008 AGM.

Enrol for Batting /Bowling clinics ()

Details also of forthcoming Introduction to Cricket Course.
Civil Service North lose appeal against a one point deduction ()

Appeals Committee rejects CSN's appeal over 1 point deduction for slow play.

Les Allen of Muckamore banned for 4 matches ()

Allen suspended following a report on a Level 2 disciplnary offence in September.

Former President Jim McMorran passes away ()

Honorary life member Jim McMorran dies after a long illness.

Ulster Bank League Section 2 - Relegation ()

Net run rate decides relegation.

Capital grants available for Clubs in NCU ()

Quick spend options for sports surfaces.

NCU proposes changes in league structures from the 2010 season ()

Details of proposals and nominations for posts in 2008/9. CIYMS lose their last match to Waringstown by 1 wicket ()

James Hall takes 5 wickets as Waringstown win with just 3 balls to spare.

CSN lose a point and Peter Connell banned for 1 match ()

Civil Service North deducted 1 point for slow play. North Down's Peter Connell found guilty of a Level 1 offence.

NCU Premier League and Section 2 run rates ()

How things stand before the final weekend.

The final acts in Section 2 ()

Gareth McCarter hasn’t made any predictions to date this season....

Latest run rates in NCU Premier League, Section 2 and Section 3 ()

In the Premier League net run rates could decide relegation.

Ulster Bank Premier League Preview ()

Final chapter of Gordon Scott's debut season looking at the NCU Premier League.

Ulster Bank League - rearrangements ()

Details of remaining fixtures in the Premier League and Section 2.

ICC Europe Groundsman of the year ()

International groundsman gets reward for years of hard work.

Ulster Bank Premier League ()

The season should be almost over, but with a packed programme on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the title chasers and relegation fighters will all be in action.

Division Two of the NCU ()

With the finish line is sight and just about visiable through the rain, the Tipster gives his views.

AGM proposals - Closing date 15 September ()

Clubs are reminded to complete their nominations for posts and rule changes.

Northern Cricket Union of Ireland - Annual Dinner ()

Details of the annual dinner for 2008 season.

Autumn Renovation Guidlines ()

Tips for clubs and groundsmen for September & October - so that your wickets are ready for next season.

Latest net run rates Premier League and Section 2 ()

Promotion and relegation may be decided by run rate.

Ulster Bank Premier League ()

A closer look at the Ulster Bank Premier League fixtures.

NCU Division Two ()

What are the odds on more rain effecting 'tipster' Gus Logans predictions?

NCU Leagues Review - Season Climax ()

What should be the last few fixtures to be played, sees over 700 games outstanding.

Lurgan Tigers Under 13 lose All Ireland Cup semi final ()

8 run defeat to Dublin YMCA.

Ulster Bank Premier League ()

Premier League Preview

Waringstown Under 11’s win the Quoile Cup ()

62 run win over Lisburn at Wallace Park.

Youth Vs Experience in Junior Cup Final ()

Its take 3 in the Junior Cup sponsored by Goldblatt McGuigan. Both teams from Newtownabbey will fight it out at Saintfield.

Ulster Bank Premier League ()

Preview of the weekend fixtures, from voice behind the mike for the cup Gordon Scott

NCU League Division Two ()

Closer look at Division Two for the Northern Cricket Union League

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup Final ()

CSN lift the Cup for the first time in 9 years.

Net run rates for the Premier League and Section 2 ()

Net run rates may decide promotion and relegation as the weather plays havoc with fixtures.

Lord's Taverners' Ford Inner Cities Cup ()

Belfast Under 14's finished in 4th place in this year's Lord's Taverners' Ford Inner Cities Cup competition at Arundel in West Sussex.

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup ()

Friday’s showpiece TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup final pits Waringstown against Civil Service North. The final will take place at The Meadow, Downpatrick with play scheduled to commence at 11 AM.

Challenge Cup Squads ()

TCH Down Democrat Squads for August 15.

NCU Cup Finals - Statement ()

The NCU Emergency Committee met on Tuesday 12 August to review the various Cup Finals to be played between 15- 17 August.

Ulster Bank Premier League Preview ()

In what could be a pivital weekend at both ends of the table, Gordon Scott looks at the fixtures in the Premier League.

Northern Cricket Union of Ireland Division 2 ()

Predictions for the weekend 16th and 17th August.

Dungannon Park like a ploughed field ()

Dungannon Cricket Club look to 'plough' through to the end of the season, with the help of NCU clubs.

New Meets Old at Hillsborough Castle ()

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup on display.

Lurgan Tigers under 13s win Banoge Cup ()

Close victory over neighbours Armagh at Pollock Park

TCH Down Democrat Cup Final ()

Finalists Civil Service North and Waringtown meet at the Meadow.

Northern Cricket Union of Ireland - Banoge Cup Final ()

Details of the NCU Under 13 cup final.

Premier League Preview ()

Weekend of August 9th

Former Armagh pro Ashok Mankad dies aged 61 ()

Ashod established a record partnership for Armagh

Ulster Bank Premier League - The Story so Far ()

A free weekend due the the International Twenty20 in the NCU area gives Gordon Scott time to review the Premier League.

Ulster Bank Section Two ()

Whats the latest standing in section two for promotion and relegation.

NCU announce their Under 11 team to play the North West ()

NCU wll play NWCU at Bready on Friday 8 August starting at 12 noon

Latest Ulster Bank Awards ()

Player performances - centuries, 6 wickets and hat tricks recognised in awards' presentation.

Goldblatt McGuigan Junior Cup Final ()

The NCU board announce the details for the Goldblatt McGuigan Junior Cup Final - August 9th.

NCU Division Two Preview 26 & 27th July ()

Gus Logan reports

Premier League weekend preview ()

A packed weekend of action with possibly the first ever full compliment of matches to be played on a Sunday together with the scheduled fixtures on Saturday.

Waringstown Primary win NI Kwik Cricket final ()

16 teams contested the finals at Stormont.

Holders out of TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup ()

Civil Service North chase 253 at The Green to defeat North Down by 7 wickets. MOM Gary Wilson hit 122 and Regan West finished on 93 not out.

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup Semi-final Preview ()

It seems like we have been waiting forever for this one. The semi-finals of the Down Democrat Challenge Cup were due to have been played by the 28th June but a combination of factors ruled against this.

Ulster Bank Premier League ()

Preview of fixtures in the Premier league of the Ulster Bank League.

Ulster Bank League - Section Two ()

Preview of section two and a footnote on a 'Crazy Golf Day' that took place.

NCU Division Two Preview - Weekend of 19 July ()

If only I could predict the weather!

Ulster Bank League Section 2 ()

Holiday weekend fixtures in Ulster Bank Section 2

Ulster Bank Premier League Preview ()

Gordon Scott joins the team and gives his weekly view on the Premier League. Starting with July 14th

Division Two Preview ()

Weekend of July 5th, preview and predictions for the second division fixtures.

Preview Ulster Bank League Section Two ()

Gareth McCarter looks at the weekend fixtures involving section 2 sides - July 5th

Ulster Schools U19s v Lincolnshire County U17s ()

Full report of the 2 days play.

Ulster Schools Vs Leinster Schools ()

Report and photo from Ulster Schools game.

Irish Schools Cricket U19 Interprovincial ()

Ulster Schools team

Ulster Bank Section Two ()

Preview of the fixtures for Section Two teams, weekend Saturday June 28.

John Wright passes away ()

Former ICU President and Secretary John Wright has died after a short illness.

Belfast Under 14's qualifiy for Arundel ()

Belfast Under 14's have qualified for the national finals of the Lord's Taverners' Ford Inner Cities Cup

NCU Division 2 Preview ()

Sections 1, 2 and 3 previewed and predictions made.

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup Preview. ()

3rd round tie still to be decided making only one semi final to play.

NCU Under 13XI ()

James McCollum of Lurgan will skipper the NCU U13 XI.

Draw for the Metal Technology Twenty20 Shield Finals Day ()

Dunmurry will host the finals at McComb Park - Sunday July 6.

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup Semi-Final Draw ()

Grosvenor GS hosted the draw for the first time.

Ulster Bank League Section 2 Preview ()

Saturday June 21 full fixture preview.

Bangor GS win the Ulster Bank Schools' Cup ()

A 4 wicket victory for Bangor over RBAI in a low scoring final.

Ulster Schools' XI to play MCC on Tuesday 17 June ()

Osborne Park will host the opening MCC match.

Cregagh 'Hungary' for cricket ()

NCU Club Cregagh Cricket Club take the flag into Eastern Europe to play in Hungary.

NCU Division 2 Preview June 21 ()

Gus Logan continues his review and predictions down the line at Division 2, sections 1, 2 and 3.

James Shannon hits 159 as RBAI win Schools' Cup replay at Osborne. ()

RBAI reach their third successive Schools’ Cup Final.

TCH Down Democrat Semi Final Draw ()

Details of Bill McCarroll Memorial announced.

Intermediate Cup Preview ()

Chris Logan looks at the Quarter Final games in the NCU Intermediate Cup.

CIYMS Vs Dundrum, TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup ()

Full report of the quarter final game at Belmont.

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup Review ()

David Holmes reports on last weekends senior cup games.

Waringstown Cricket Club new practice facilities ()

The Premier League club have completed their new Practice facilities at the Lawn.

NCU Under 15 Squad ()

The squad for the NCU team to play in the Inter-Provincial Championship to be held in the Belfast is released.

Ulster Schools’ Cricket trial teams selected ()

RBAI players Richard McCarthy and James Shannon will captain this year’s Schools’ trial teams.

Ulster Bank League Section Two ()

Preview of weekend fixtures for section 2, May 14th.

Bangor GS through to the final of the Ulster Bank Schools’ Cup ()

Comfortable 6 wicket win for Bangor at Upritchard Park.

Lord’s Taverners Inner Cities Cup ()

Belfast squad chosen

Foyle & Londonderry College tie with RBAI in Ulster Bank Schools' Cup ()

High scoring semi-final forces a replay next Monday.

ULSTER BANK LEAGUE AWARDS ()

Centuries, hat tricks and 6 wickets or more recognised in the first awards ceremony of 2008.

Dundrum confident before Cup clash at Belmont ()

Weekend preview of Section 2

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup Quarterfinal Preview ()

Close encounters for the third time at Belmont for Dundrum?

NCU issues a discussion paper to Clubs on competitions ()

The views of the Clubs are being sought on a way forward.

NCU Junior Inter-pro Team ()

A brief look at the Junior NCU team to play NWCU in the CricketEurope Cup

NCU Junior Inter-Provincial Team ()

The Northern Cricket Union of Ireland announce team to play North West team.

RBAI on course for a Schools' Cup hat trick: ()

Foyle & Londonderry College, Sullivan Upper and Bangor GS join RBAI in the semi finals

NCU Disciplinary Hearing ()

Derriaghy player suspended for 1 game.

Section Two Weekend Preview ()

In his new column, Gareth McCarter previews Ulster Bank Division One Section Two fixtures for May 31st.

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup Quarterfinal Draw ()

A look at the draw for the quarter final

The 'Drums' beat Cliftonville ()

Dundrum cause senior cup upset.

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup Round Up ()

Davd Holmes reviews the senior cup 2nd round

TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup ()

The third round draw took place at Shaws Bridge on May 22nd

RBAI and Bangor through to the quarterfinals in the Ulster Bank Schools' Cup ()

A century by James Shannon steers holders RBAI to victory over Methody in a high scoring match.

Cup weekend preview ()

With most of senior cricket involved in cup competition - a preview of the fixtures.

Northern Cricket Union of Ireland - Statement ()

The NCU board have released the following statement

Venue changed for the NCU U17 team match v North West next Sunday ()

Teams to play Leinster at Rush and the North West at Wallace Park, Lisburn announced.

NCU Under 15 Practice Game ()

Northern Cricket Union Under 15 practice game information.

Instonians Vs Bangor Postponed ()

TCH Down Democrat Fixture rearranged

Stormont host Friends Provident Trophy ()

Stormont, home of NCU Premier league club CSNI, host 2 FP games this weekend.

Draws for Girls Schools' Cups ()

Cup dominated by North West Schools.

Waringstown Vs Woodvale Postponed ()

The TCH Down Democrat Challenge cup fixture is posponed this Saturday

Top two through in Ulster Schools' Cup ()

Paul Stirling seals win for Belfast High School.

Bank Holiday Weekend Round-up ()

Quick review of the Ulster Bank league, TCH Challenge Cup & Goldblatt McGuigan Junior Cup

May Day Holiday Fixtures ()

Bank holiday Monday fixture preview

Preview of NCU 1st round Cup matches and Premier League ()

A closer look at the weekend fixtures .

Cliftonville Cricket Club ()

Cliftonville hope to play home, away....

Tom McCloy - an enigma of Irish Cricket ()

A look back at the career of the latest NCU life member.

Ulster Bank League - Opening Weekend ()

Review of the opening day fixtures in Ulster Bank Leagues

NCU Ulster Bank League 2008 Preview ()

A look at all the NCU senior clubs and what may be expected in the 2008 season.

No Indian summer this season – again! ()

Indian Gymkhana will not be competing in competition in the 2008 season.

Colin gets Fiji calling & leaves void in NCU! ()

It may be a long way from the NCU for ex-Holywood and Instonians player Colin Siller, but the 38 year old Scot has been named head coach of Fiji – ranked 28th in the world.

North Down announce new signings ()

New faces for old at The Green.

Latest Club promotions ()

CSN plans Kwik cricket competition; tickets still available for their corporate dinner on 18 April. Details of Derriaghy youth practice.

NORTHERN Metal Technology Twenty20 Shield ()

The NCU Competitions Directorate have revised the format and date for the Twenty20 Shield.

Associate Member Umpire Scheme ()

Details of a single evening 'basics of umpiring' course.

Lurgan head for Mallorca ()

Lurgan's 2008 season gets under way with participation in a quadrangular tournament hosted by Mallorca CC.

AB sets record ()

Former Carrickfergus professional AB De Villiers becomes the first South African to score a double century against India.