Niall O'Brien

Leicestershire sign up Ireland international Niall O'Brien

Thursday 25th October 07:32

Northamptonshire's Ireland international Niall O'Brien will join Leicestershire for the start of next season.

Ireland struck by sickness

Sunday 23rd September 13:14

Ireland are dealing with an outbreak of illness in the camp on the eve of their do-or-die World Twenty20 meeting with West Indies.

O'Brien pummels Foxes

Sunday 24th April 18:56

Niall O'Brien hit 94 as Northants opened the CB40 season with a seven-wicket win over Leicestershire.

Cusack to miss Canada trip

Saturday 21st August 12:22

Cricket Ireland announced their squad on Saturday for their three match tour of Canada at the end of August.

Northants suspend O'Brien

Wednesday 23rd June 11:51

Northamptonshire have suspended Niall O'Brien and stripped him of the vice-captaincy after a breach of team rules.

Ireland trio miss out

Tuesday 15th June 09:31

William Porterfield, Niall O'Brien and Boyd Rankin are all unavailable for Ireland's matches against West Indies A.

Mixed news for Steelbacks

Wednesday 2nd June 21:04

Niall O'Brien has delayed finger surgery, but Juan Theron will not be available for the start of Northants' FP t20 campaign.

O'Brien eyes history

Monday 3rd May 15:06

Niall O'Brien wants to celebrate his 100th cap for Ireland by creating history and beating England on Tuesday.

Porterfield to join century club

Wednesday 14th April 12:46

Ireland captain Will Porterfield is set to earn his 100th international cap at the scene of one of his country's greatest moments.

Ireland secure vital win

Monday 1st February 13:50

Ireland secured a comfortable Twenty20 win against Afghanistan in the first Quadrangular series match in Sri Lanka.

O'Brien carves up Surrey

Sunday 13th September 18:02

Niall O'Brien smashed Northants to an eight-wicket victory over Surrey in Pro40 Division Two.

O'Brien - Bring on India

Monday 8th June 17:14

Niall O'Brien has set his sights on a shock victory over India after helping his side qualify for the Super Eights.

Ackerman flays Northants

Saturday 10th May 20:22

Hylton Ackerman's 139 set the platform for Leicestershire to claim a seven-run win over Northants in the FP Trophy.

Peters perfect for Northants

Monday 5th May 18:30

Stephen Peters stroked an unbeaten 103 to take Northamptonshire to an eight-wicket victory over Ireland.