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Thrilling contests seen in North Wales Cricket League
Pontblyddyn could only muster 62 in their time at the crease with Anthony Owens getting 15 of those runs as Jack Whitley (4-22) and Louis Parry (3-25) starred with the ball. Ollie Fellows (35 not out) didn't hang around as Buckley made 62 for two to seal victory and remain fourth in the table, 29 points behind leaders Corwen who won by three wickets at home to Carmel & District. Opener Ben Sim hit 48 as Carmel set 153 for four but it wasn't enough as Corwen reached 157 for seven to seal success after 38.4 overs. They are 19 points ahead of second-placed Abergele who defeated Marchwiel and Wrexham by two wickets. Marchwiel were dismissed for 145 despite the best efforts of number six Darshana Sanjeewa who was unbeaten on 82, with Nathan Aldridge taking 4-20. Abergele triumphed with 146 for eight thanks to Edward Rooney (47 not out) with Sam Shoemark finishing with 3-26. Llay Welfare won by eight wickets at Menai Bridge Seconds who hit 99 for nine in their innings (Samuel Bixby 35, Mike Wright 3-17 and David Phennah 3-16). Jack Edwards led Llay over the line with an unbeaten 50. Denbigh Seconds overcame Mold Seconds by two wickets in their top of the table clash in Division Three. Mold hit 196 for nine (Joseff Roberts 68, Hayden Millington 45, Ciaran Lucas 3-24) but Denbigh posted 201 for eight to secure victory (Thomas Schrimshaw 46). Leaders Denbigh are now 31 points ahead of second-placed Mold while Gwersyllt Park Seconds in third saw off Bersham by five wickets. Bersham were stopped on 151 (Farhan Abdulla 28, Ben Griffiths 5-25) and Gwersyllt made 152 for five (Daniel Jones 34 not out). Fourth-placed Buckley Seconds cracked 155 for eight (Harry Sprowell 46) but Caernarfon replied with 156 for four (Amdadul Hoque 74) to clinch a six-wicket victory. Hawarden Park Seconds (172 for nine) lost by 25 runs against Abergele seconds (197) despite the best efforts of Will Hinton (3-33) and Owen Williams (55), and Gresford Seconds (89) were thrashed by 144 runs against Bethesda Seconds (233 for seven). Llandudno Seconds (177 for five) won by 42 runs at home to Conwy Seconds (135). Division Four leaders Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn suffered a six-wicket defeat at Halkyn Seconds after posting 182 for seven (Abs Dey 77, Sam Hamilton 3-32). But second-placed Halkyn replied with 183 for four (Ryan Ferguson 53, Shaun Gibson 51) and are now only on point behind Isa. Connah's Quay Seconds made 260 for six (Aaron Pearson 95no, Rowan Entwistle 65) and it was a total beyond Bala who were all out for 82 and lost by 178 runs, Paul Threlfall making 35 as Alex Davies took 4-27. Carmel & District Seconds (129 for six) overcame Ruthin Seconds (87) by 42 runs and Pwllheli (106 for four) defeated Llanrwst Seconds (105) by six wickets. Chasing did the trick for sides in Sunday East League action. Top spot now belongs to Connah's Quay Thirds (Hashmat Safi 46 not out, James Thomas 42) courtesy of an eight-wicket success versus Mold Thirds. Northop Hall Fourths got the better of previous front-runners Gwersyllt Park Thirds by six wickets and that was also the outcome as Halkyn Thirds defeated Corwen Seconds.


BBC News
25-06-2025
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McEntee steps down after three years as Antrim boss
Andy McEntee has stepped down from his role as Antrim manager after his three-year term came to an took over as Saffron boss in 2022, replacing Enda McGinley, having previously managed his native Meath for six his first two years in charge, Antrim reached two Tailteann Cup semi-finals and consolidated their place in Division season they suffered relegation to Division Four after a tough National League also exited the Tailteann Cup at the quarter-final stage after a defeat heavy 5-23 to 2-21 defeat by Wexford, which proved to be McEntee's last game in previously led Meath to successive Leinster finals in 2018 and him, Meath also sealed promotion to Division One in 2019, but they were relegated back to the second tier without winning a game the following season.

Leader Live
23-06-2025
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EFL Championship: How long since Wrexham played these clubs?
Phil Parkinson's men finished runners-up in League One last term to secure an historic third successive promotion. Back in the second tier for the first time in 43 years, Wrexham will come up against some familiar faces but there are also new opponents for Reds fans to look forward to facing. There are three teams - Ipswich Town, Middlesbrough and West Brom - that the north Wales club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have never faced in a league encounter. However, Wrexham secured a 2-1 victory over Ipswich, then a Premier League outfit, in an FA Cup third round tie at The Racecourse in 1995 with Keiron Durkan and Gary Bennett getting the goals to set up a trip to Manchester United. And four years later at the same stage of the competition, Brian Flynn's Reds caused another upset by beating Middlesbrough - another top-flight side - by the same score at the iconic north Wales stadium with Robin Gibson and Darren Ferguson finding the net against big-spending Boro. Cup surprises were the norm for Wrexham, led by Karl Connolly and co, in the 1990s under Flynn. Watching on from the Kop, I always felt that the Reds would come out on top when they faced higher division opponents. Although they faced some tough times following relegation from the EFL, Wrexham have climbed the football pyramid at a rapid rate since the high profile takeover of the club and now they will be facing the likes of Ipswich and Boro on a weekly basis next season. You have to go even further back to when Wrexham played West Brom in a regional league competition which does not count in official records. The 1941-42 campaign was a special wartime season in England and Wrexham lost 6-4 at the Baggies before drawing 5-5 at home in another high-scoring clash. It is 65 years since the last time Wrexham faced Southampton in a league game. The Reds beat the Saints 2-1 at The Racecourse in the 1959-60 season after losing 3-0 at The Dell in the old Division Three, although the teams met in a two-legged League Cup tie back in 1979 with Southampton winning 8-0 on aggregate. I was just a young boy then but I fondly remember the last time Wrexham played Coventry City! Parkinson's men - then in the National League - caused yet another FA Cup shock when they won 4-3 at Coventry in the third round of the FA Cup in January 2023. The promotion push was the priority but the Reds produced a brilliant performance to win against the second tier Sky Blues with Sam Dalby, Elliot Lee, Tom O'Connor and Paul Mullin getting the goals. The teams last met in the league in 1963-64, but the other teams in the Championship have faced Wrexham more recently. Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Leicester City and Norwich City were opponents in 1981-82 - the Reds' last campaign in the old second division. But there has been an FA Cup encounter with Blackburn as recently as 2024 when Andy Cannon put Wrexham ahead in front of 7,000 travelling supporters at Ewood Park before Rovers turned things around to triumph 4-1 while Derby beat the Reds 3-1 in the competition back in 2007 - Denis Smith's last game as manager. Portsmouth and Sheffield United were Division Three opponents in 1982-83, although the Reds have enjoyed some pulsating cup ties against the Blades during the Reynolds/McElhenney regime. Fresh after knocking out Coventry, the Reds were heading for the FA Cup fifth round in 2023 but United scored a last gasp equaliser to draw 3-3 at The Racecourse before winning the replay 3-1 after bagging two late goals in Yorkshire. The last time Watford and Preston North End were league opponents was during the 1997-98 and 1999-2000 campaigns respectively, with David Moyes in charge at Deepdale where the Reds played out a goal-less draw. Wrexham haven't faced Millwall since 2000-01 when Craig Faulconbridge scored in a 1-1 draw at The Racecourse. The Reds last went head-to-head with Stoke City in 2001-02 but met in an FA Cup tie in 2015 when Mark Carrington put Kevin Wilkin's side ahead but the then Premier League side - managed by Wales and Wrexham-born legend Mark Hughes - hit back to win 3-1. There will be a Welsh derby with Swansea City to look forward to next season. The last meeting was in 2002-03 when the Reds won promotion from Division Three. Wrexham and Queens Park Rangers haven't met since 2003-04, the season before Hull City, Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday were opponents when the Reds went into administration and suffered relegation from League One, but they did have EFL Trophy success to celebrate that campaign with a win over Southend United in the final at The Millennium Stadium. MORE WREXHAM AFC NEWS However, Smith guided his Reds side to a League Cup win against the Owls in August 2006 at Hillsborough - the biggest stadium Wrexham will visit next season. There is one club - Oxford United - who Wrexham actually faced during the 15-year non-league nightmare. The sides met during the 2009-10 campaign when Oxford won both games 1-0 on route to clinching promotion, and they also triumphed 2-1 in an FA Cup match in 2013. Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic were both opponents last season when Wrexham sealed promotion from League One. The 3-0 win against Charlton in April at The Racecourse proved to be a memorable occasion as goals from Sam Smith (2) and Ollie Rathbone ensured Wrexham went straight up for a third year in a row behind big-spending champions Birmingham, with the Addicks joining the duo after winning the play-off final.


Irish Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
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- Irish Daily Mirror
What time and TV channel is Limerick v Wicklow on today in the Tailteann Cup?
These sides have previous this year, with Limerick rallying to force a draw in the sixth round of the League which effectively sealed promotion to Division Three at Wicklow's expense. Both sides' graphs have been trending upwards since and this is one that could well require extra time and maybe even penalties, but Limerick's form is that little bit more convincing and they look better placed to reach the final in three weeks' time. Verdict: Limerick Where is the game being played? The game is being played at Croke Park. What time is throw-in? Throw in is at 2pm. Can I watch the game on TV? Yes, the game will be live on RTÉ 2 with coverage starting at 1.30pm. Is the game being streamed online? Yes, it will be streamed live on the RTÉ Player. Betting Odds: Limerick: 4/7 Draw: 9/1 Wicklow: 17/10

Leader Live
17-06-2025
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Marchwiel and Wrexham end Corwen's unbeaten run this season
Division Two leaders Corwen headed into their latest fixture boasting an unbeaten record, but Marchwiel and Wrexham managed to end this in thrilling fashion. It wasn't a day for batsmen at War Memorial Park, though, with the visitors' 40 overs yielding 117 for nine. Sam Shoemark and Darshana Sanjeewa both contributed 28 to the effort, as Will Roberts picked up 3-17. Despite an unbeaten knock of 46 from Iwan Lloyd, Corwen's reply was ended on 111 with two balls remaining. Scott Lawrenson (3-26) and Muhammad Ghufran (2-21) were the pick of the Marchwiel and Wrexham attack. Most of the Division Two matches were close encounters, but Carmel & District managed to buck this trend with their 145-run triumph at home to Pontblyddyn Seconds. Supun Eranga hit a stunning 100 in Carmel's initial 223 for seven (Ben Sim 45, Maneesha Ayomal Nissanka 33). Seb Jackson claimed 3-38 for Pontblyddyn, who responded with 78 (Dave Evans 46, Amer Jamil 5-13). Abergele squeaked past Pwllheli by nine runs, while seven runs was the margin of victory for Menai Bridge Seconds away to Ruthin, whose Osian Roberts claimed three wickets and hit 51. Bersham got the better of Mold Seconds by 51 runs in a battle of the Division Three promotion wannabes. In the main, it was a day for the bowlers, but Bersham's batsmen made hay to achieve 236 for nine in 40 overs. Aneesh Pattali led the way with 43, while five of his team-mates made contributions in the 20s. Keith Embleton (3-40) was the pick of the bowlers for Mold, whose response realised 185 for nine (David Graham 69, Farhan Abdulla 4-39, Salu Sebastian 3-23). Buckley Seconds climbed into the promotion spots via a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Llandudno Seconds, who were all out for 55 (Matthew Blunden 5-8). Harri Weigh's unbeaten 35 led Buckley to 56 for one inside 12 overs. Gwersyllt Park Seconds prevailed by 34 runs against Conwy Seconds, who were bowled out for 94 (Ben Griffiths 3-9). Park had set 128 (Ben Callow 3-27). Craig Wilson and Thomas Phillips both bagged 2-2 as Hawarden Park Seconds defeated Gresford Seconds (Oliver Jones 2-16) by five wickets. Leaders Denbigh Seconds eased to a six-wicket success at home to Caernarfon while Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn's undefeated Division Four run was halted by an eight-wicket reverse at Connah's Quay Seconds. Stuart Applewhite's 57 was the leading light in the visitors' 143 for eight (Jake Chare 3-24). Cole Hooson struck a brilliant 93 not out in Quay's winning chase of 145 for two. Marchwiel and Wrexham Seconds got the better of Halkyn Seconds by 17 runs while Bersham Seconds beat Brymbo Thirds by four wickets. Sujeesh Vazhadan took four wickets as Brymbo were bowled out for 101. Xander Apletree, Robert Goodwin and Myles Bennett finished with two wickets apiece in Hawarden Park Thirds' seven-wicket win over Pwllheli Seconds and there was a 40-run success for Carmel & District Seconds at Llanrwst Seconds, who were all out for 69 (Harry Nash 3-6). Ranjith Appuhamy's 51 not out was crucial in Carmel's 109 for nine (Daniel Jones 4-20).