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BreakingNews.ie
4 days ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Ireland to face Belgium in women's Nations League play-off
The Republic of Ireland women's side will face Belgium in the Nations League promotion/relegation playoff in October. Carla Ward's side finished second in group two of League B, behind Slovenia on goal difference. Advertisement Belgium finished third in group three of League A, behind Spain and England and ahead of Portugal. Belgium qualified for this summer's European Championships by beating Greece and Ukraine in the playoffs. The first leg will take place on October 28th in Ireland, and Carla Ward's side will travel to Belgium four days later. Promotion to League A guarantees at least a 2027 World Cup qualifying playoff. Ireland will be back in action when they play the United States twice later this month in friendlies in Colorado and Ohio.
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Lloyd Tennant appointed as Ireland women's team head coach
Dublin [Ireland], : Cricket Ireland announced Lloyd Tennant as Ireland Women's team head coach on Friday. Tennant will begin his tenure on June 1, replacing Ed Joyce, who announced that he would leave the role after nearly six years in February. Joyce's last assignment was last month's ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier. In the tournament, Ireland failed to secure a place at the ICC ODI World Cup, which is set to be held in India later this year. Tennant is an ECB Level 4 qualified cricket coach with over 30 years of experience in coaching and developing international, regional and first-class cricketers and teams. He is also the former head coach of Central Sparks, a position he held for four years. The 57-year-old has significant experience in women's cricket as assistant coach for the ECB Female Academy and 'A' Team, assistant coach for Manchester Originals Female Team, and as ECB Women and Girls' talent manager for two years. In addition, he has extensive coaching experience, having worked across the Male High Performance Pathway at Leicestershire CCC for over 20 years and serving as the bowling coach for the ECB Male Under-19 programme. "I'm very excited about this new role - it's such a great time to be involved in women's cricket, given its rapid development around the world. This Ireland Women's squad has moved forward enormously under the guidance of Ed Joyce, and I would like to continue his great work, supporting this squad as it continues to grow. To be honest, I can't wait to get started," Tennant said in a statement released by Cricket Ireland. Graeme West, Cricket Ireland's Director of High Performance, believes Tennant is the perfect fit for the national squad that has an abundance of young talent. "We are delighted to have secured the services of Lloyd Tennant as our new National Women's Head Coach. Lloyd's vast experience coaching across male and female High Performance Pathways in the UK made him an outstanding candidate. He brings an abundance of expertise and knowledge, with the additional capacity to educate, that I am confident will advance the players and staff he leads," West said. "We believe Lloyd is the perfect fit for the current national squad that has an abundance of young talent. His additional experience with the ECB taking players through Under-19 World Cup cycles and National Academy programmes has provided Lloyd with a thorough understanding of the challenges of managing and developing players who are balancing educational commitments with the demands of being an elite athlete," he added. Tennant's first assignment will be the Ireland women's team home series against Zimbabwe, which will feature three T20IS and two ODIS towards the end of July. The white-ball series will be followed by three T20Is at home against Pakistan in August.
The 42
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'Outstanding candidate' Lloyd Tennant appointed new Ireland Women's head coach
CRICKET IRELAND HAVE appointed Lloyd Tennant as the new Ireland Women's head coach. The governing body said that Tennant, 57, was 'an outstanding candidate' in their search to find a successor for Ed Joyce and will take up the role from 1 June. The Englishman, who played professionally for Leicestershire and Essex, has over 30 years of coaching experience including a multitude of posts with the England and Wales Cricket Board where he was involved in talent development and high performance structures in both the men's and women's games. Most recently, he spent four years as the head coach of English women's club Central Sparks. 'I'm very excited about this new role,' Tennant said. 'It's such a great time to be involved in women's cricket, given its rapid development around the world. Advertisement 'This Ireland Women's squad has moved forward enormously under the guidance of Ed Joyce, and I would like to continue his great work, supporting this squad as it continues to grow. 'To be honest, I can't wait to get started.' Graeme West, Cricket Ireland's Director of High Performance, said that Tennant's 'vast experience coaching across male and female High Performance Pathways in the UK made him an outstanding candidate'. He brings an abundance of expertise and knowledge, with the additional capacity to educate, that I am confident will advance the players and staff he leads. 'He has a track record in harnessing potential and sustaining players' progress.' He added: 'Lloyd's involvement with the Female England 'A' Squad has given him the insight into what 'world's best' requires, particularly around long-term planning and preparation for major ICC events, tournaments that will be critical to maintaining the upward trajectory the National Team has enjoyed in recent years. 'We believe Lloyd is the perfect fit for the current national squad that has an abundance of young talent.'
Int'l Cricket Council
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Ireland announce squad for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Ireland squad: Gaby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast. ALSO READ: All the Squads for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025 Ireland are bolstered by returns of notable players to the side, adding experience and depth as they vie for a spot at the upcoming 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup in India. Speaking on the squad, Ireland Women's Head Coach, Ed Joyce said, 'This tournament will be a great challenge for testing the depth of the senior squad, while we manage a number of player injuries that have been sustained over the last several months. Given the volume of matches and upcoming tournaments, there is a need to develop a wider talent pool of players ready to step up and cope with the demands of international cricket. "Finger-spinner Kia McCartney is coming in for her first senior tour, and leg-spinner Cara Murray will also be returning - both these players will play a key role in a country where spin bowling will be important. Additionally, Sophie MacMahon and Louise Little will also return after missing out on recent squads, and Amy Hunter returns from injury providing a great boost to our batting strength."
