The Irish Times

Jofra Archer’s six wickets put England on top despite Steve Smith’s resistance

England lead by 78 runs as final Ashes Test keeps up its fast pace

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 19:31

Root and Buttler half-centuries keep England’s head above water

Australia’s Mitch Marsh makes dramatic first appearance with four wickets

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 19:18

England ready to pounce on Ashes absence of Steve Smith

Captain Joe Root senses major chance to level series in third Test at Headingley

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 20:27

Bairstow rescues England after afternoon middle-order collapse

Second Ashes Test day two: England 258, Australia 30-1

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 21:05

Smith soars as Australia survive English broadside

Smith takes Australia to unexpected heights on topsy-turvy day

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 19:44

Boyd Rankin says disastrous England Test debut should not have happened

Opening bowler says ‘dream come true’ to play for Ireland in historic Test at Lord’s

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 19:20

South Africa complete first Test demolition of Australia

Kagiso Rabada’s five-for in Perth sees hosts slump to a fourth consecutive Test defeat

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 10:49

England regain The Ashes despite final Test defeat

Australia win by and innings and 46 runs at the Oval but Cook’s men take series 3-2

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 17:00

Australia’s Michael Clarke on mission to salvage respect at Oval

‘Australian fans expect the Australian cricket team to play better than we have done,’ says captain

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 07:56

Australia’s Chris Rodgers apologises for Lord’s ticket scandal

Opener had allocation revoked by Middlesex for selling hospitality packages through own company

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 16:20

Rahane and Kohli build record stand to defy Australia

Indian batsman each score big centuries in 262-run stand in Melbourne

Sun Dec 28 2014 - 18:53

Mitchell Johnson puts Australia in control of against South Africa

Fast bowler takes up where he left off against England

Thu Feb 13 2014 - 16:53

Boyd Rankin admits nerves got the better of him on Test debut

Former Ireland bowler hopes to get second chance after forgettable Sydney display

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 19:14

England edge closer to Ashes whitewash

Australia lead by 311 runs after Day Two in Sydney after tourists slump to 155 all out by tea

Sat Jan 04 2014 - 14:00

Brad Haddin keeps England on the back foot

Australia reach 326 after being in trouble early in their innings

Fri Jan 03 2014 - 11:36

Pietersen and England knuckle down in Melbourne

Australia still hold upper hand after opening day

Thu Dec 26 2013 - 11:33

Australia close in on Ashes victory

England (251-5) will need to bat through the entirety of the final day to save the test and keep the series alive

Mon Dec 16 2013 - 11:01

Tempers fray again in Adelaide

ICC may take action as things turn ugly between Australia and England

Sun Dec 08 2013 - 11:06

Australia have no intention of toning Ashes sledging down

‘We copped a lot in England, and we didn’t shy away from that’ - coach Darren Lehmann

Tue Nov 26 2013 - 16:07

Australia’s Peter Siddle says sledging will continue

Paceman says James Anderson brought it on himself and is a repeat offender

Tue Nov 26 2013 - 11:31

Australia edge slowly towards consolation Test win

Hosts adopt cautious approach at the Oval and claim 247 for four

Fri Aug 23 2013 - 20:18

England lose Joe Root before lunch

Ashes hosts needed 75 minutes to rattle out Australia’s final five batsmen for 45 runs

Sun Aug 11 2013 - 14:00

Imperious Clarke hits 187 to put Australia in driving seat

Australia turn the tables by reaching 527 for seven at Old Trafford

Fri Aug 02 2013 - 20:31

Joe Root shows no mercy to Ashes rivals Australia

Batsman hits 178 as England notch 302 for the day at Lord’s

Sat Jul 20 2013 - 20:10

England lead by 264 runs in day of shambles for Australia

Peter Siddle saves some face as he takes all three wickets to leave England on 31 at the close of play

Sat Jul 20 2013 - 01:00

Anderson gets England over the line

England win the first test against Australia in Ashes series on tense final morning at Trent Bridge

Sun Jul 14 2013 - 15:58

Controversy over Broad catch as England build strong lead

Bell closes in on a century as advantage goes past 250 at end of third day

Fri Jul 12 2013 - 13:35

Agar makes history to swing match back to Australia

Number 11 batsman scores record 98 on debut to hurt England

Thu Jul 11 2013 - 15:24

England batting succumbs to the sheer endeavour of Peter Siddle

Finn’s flying start blows dark clouds away

Thu Jul 11 2013 - 01:00

England can’t solve the riddle of Siddle

Australian bowler takes five wickets on the opening day of first test at Trent Bridge as home side are skttled out for 215

Wed Jul 10 2013 - 17:44

England lose their openers before lunch

Australia grab the wickets of England captain Cook and Root

Wed Jul 10 2013 - 13:32

Ashes series may be closer than many believe

England are stronger on paper but Australia’s speed narrows the gap

Tue Jul 09 2013 - 21:40

England battle back in Auckland

Final Test still in the melting pot after England’s bowlers strike early

Sun Mar 24 2013 - 12:59