Event: Ashes series

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Incredible Ireland bowl England out for 85 runs in dream start to historic Test

Murtagh was the star of the morning’s show with five wickets for just 13 runs from nine overs.

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Watson in zone as Aussies finally sparkle

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Wickets tumble in dramatic opening day of Ashes series

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O'Brien's brother 'so proud' after record hundred

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Former cricket ace Warne splits from wife as Liz Hurley bowls him over

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Praise for Aussies after Ashes betting allegations

Cricket chiefs probe illegal betting claim

Cricket chiefs are probing a suspicious betting allegation concerning the Ashes series ahead of tomorrow’s crunch final test.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2009

Flintoff calls time on Test career

Andrew Flintoff today announced he will retire from Test cricket at the end of this summer’s Ashes series.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2009

Warne and McGrath set to bowl out

SHANE WARNE is set to announce his retirement from international cricket today. And he could be joined by another Australia legend, fast bowler Glenn McGrath.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2006

Bellamy favourite to lead Kangaroos

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has emerged as favourite to lead the Kangaroos to the 2008 World Cup following the sudden resignation of Wayne Bennett.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2005

Injury-hit Aussies call up Clark for third Ashes test

AUSTRALIA have reacted to the mounting injury crisis within their ranks by calling up seamer Stuart Clark to boost their bowling options for this week’s crunch third Ashes Test.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2005

Pietersen turns from hero to villain in First Test

Kevin Pietersen was given a harsh introduction into Test cricket after Australia ruthlessly exploited his fluctuating fortunes to take command of the opening Test at Lord’s.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2005

England make fiery start to Ashes opener

Steve Harmison spearheaded England’s aggressive display in the opening Test at Lord’s today to dismiss Australia for a lowly total in a gripping start to the Ashes series.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2005

Nine new faces in Kangaroos squad

New Australia coach Wayne Bennett has included nine players who missed last November’s Ashes Series in a provisional 25-strong squad for the Anzac Test against New Zealand in Newcastle on April 23.

Thu, 01 Apr, 2004

Nations Cup to be played at Wilderspool

England's Wilderspool Stadium has been chosen to host the final of the inaugural European Nations Cup on Sunday, November 16.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2003

Flintoff adds to England woes

ALL-ROUNDER Andrew Flintoff travels to Tasmania tomorrow with England still not sure of his participation in their match against Australia A as he struggles to regain fitness after a hernia operation.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2002

Rugby: Kiwis to face NFP champs - report

New Zealand will open their six-week autumn tour of Britain with a match against the Northern Ford Premiership champions, according to a report from Down Under.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2002

Rugby: Compromise reached in Bulls row

The Rugby League say a compromise has been reached over the club-versus-country dispute involving Super League leaders Bradford Bulls.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2001

Rugby League: Bulls on collision course

Super League leaders Bradford Bulls are on a collision course with the Rugby Football League after announcing they will put club before country later this year.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2001

Rugby Union: Ashes series tipped balance for Keiron

The prospect of playing in the first Ashes Series for seven years helped persuade Keiron Cunningham to turn his back on a switch to rugby union.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2001

Rugby League: O'Connor hoping to keep up momentum

Ireland captain Terry O’Connor is looking for his side to pick up from where they left off in the World Cup when they take on France in Albi later this month.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2001

Rugby league: Great Britian and Ireland prepare for Ashes

The Great Britain and Ireland squad will complete their preparations for the Ashes series at the end of the season with a Test against France.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2001