Nigel Jones

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Waringstown's Graham Hume celebrates his century. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Graham Hume and Morgan Topping centuries help Waringstown continue charge

Muckamore captain Sathish Suresh celebrates picking up a wicket in their weekend Premier League win over Templepatrick. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Lisburn edge out CIYMS in low-scoring Premier League thriller

Nigel Jones pictured with the Challenge Cup trophy and his Man of the Match award after CSNI defeated Waringstown in 2008. Friday's showdown against Muckamore will be his 10th. PIC: Russell Pritchard/Presseye.

Nigel Jones reflects on Challenge Cup memories ahead of 10th showpiece decider

Tyron Koen has joined Irish Senior Cup champions CIYMS

CIYMS move has helped spark greater ambitions once again for Tyron Koen

Nigel Jones (R) with captain Callum Atkinson at Wallace Park after he signed for the club. Credit: Lisburn CC

Nigel Jones ready to start new chapter with Lisburn

CIYMS are set for their European Cricket League debut

CIYMS ready for start of European cricket adventure in Spain

Sponsors Shane Matthews from Gallaher and president of the NCU Brian Walsh joined by members pictured at the draw

CIYMS to start Challenge Cup defence against Section One opposition

CIYMS celebrate after the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup Final match between Lisburn and CIYMS at Bready Cricket Club. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

CIYMS make history with Irish Senior Cup triumph

CIYMS captain Nigel Jones and Lisburn skipper Callum Atkinson

CIYMS and Lisburn prepare to face off again for Senior Cup glory

CIYMS celebrate glory in the men's Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup final against Cork Harlequins in Cork. Pic by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

CIYMS celebrate All-Ireland trophy joy

CIYMS players celebrate with the Gallagher Trophy after today's Gallagher Challenge Cup final at The Green, Comber. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Ross Adair inspires CIYMS to victory

CSNI’s Luke Georgeson and CIYMS captain Nigel Jones pictured ahead of the Gallagher Challenge Cup final. Pic by NCU

CIYMS AND CSNI in final showdown

CSNI’s Luke Georgeson and CIYMS captain Nigel Jones with the Gallagher Challenge Cup trophy. Pic courtesy of the NCU

CIYMS and CSNI set for Cup final showdown

Ross Adair was named Man of the Match for his 186

Ross Adair shows his class once again as smashes 186

CIYMS captain Nigel Jones with the Gallagher Challenge Cup. Pic by Pacemaker.

CIYMS target Gallagher Challenge Cup trophy treble as Armagh focus on away upset
CIYMS will be hoping to make it a Gallagher Challenge Cup hat-trick this season - but captain Nigel Jones isn’t taking anything for granted.
Johnny Morton

CIYMS’ Mark Adair. Pic by Pacemaker.

Adair brothers in century double joy for CIYMS

Ross Adair swapped CSNI for CIYMS in the summer

I want to win big tournaments and trophies says Ross Adair

Celebration time for CIYMS following victory over North Down in yesterday’s Gallagher Challenge Cup final. Pic by Pacemaker.

Nigel Jones praise for ‘outstanding’ CIYMS as holders retain cup over North Down

Captains Alistair Shields (left, North Down) and Nigel Jones (right, CIYMS) ahead of the Gallagher Challenge Cup final.

Holders CIYMS to tackle North Down in Challenge Cup final

CIYMS captain Nigel Jones (right) celebrating during the weekend. Pic by Pacemaker.

CIYMS and North Down secure Challenge Cup final spots

James Cameron-Dow. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

James Cameron-Dow thriving after CIYMS reshuffle

Carrickfergus' Jacques Snyman. Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker

Jacques Snyman excels again as Carrickfergus move top

CIYMS captain Nigel Jones

Nigel Jones hopes big-game experience will be key for CIYMS in semi-final

CIYMS' John Matchett

Nigel Jones backs John Matchett to shine as he takes over CIYMS reins

CIYMS celebrate their win over YMCA

CIYMS win to secure European League spot

CIYMS captain Nigel Jones

Nigel Jones hoping CIYMS can finish the season on a high
CIYMS captain Nigel Jones is looking his side to put the disappointment of last weekend behind them as they aim to defend their All-Ireland Twenty20 Cup crown, which starts with a semi-final against Donemana at Bready today, writes Johnny Morton.
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The victorious CIYMS team

Mark Adair shines as CIYMS retain their Twenty20 crown against North Down

CIYMS captain Nigel Jones will be hoping his side can defend their crown

CIYMS and North Down out to serve up a cracker in T20 final

CIYMS Nigel Jones batting.

Cup final postponement comes as bitter blow for North Down

Instonians James Magee

Excellent Instonians seal win over leaders CIYMS

CIYMS' Chris Dougherty. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Nigel Jones highlights Chris Dougherty’s value after CIYMS win double

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Nigel Jones happy as CIYMS kick off new season with a win

Carrick and CSNI players met this week in a friendly ahead of the NCU season. Pic by Pacemaker.

Club-by-club guide as NCU players prepare for season’s start

CIYMS were crowned the Robinson Services Premier League title winners for 2019 following a narrow victory against Instonians at Shaws Bride on Sunday evening, their second premier league title in succession. Photo Matt Bohill/Pacemaker Press

CIYMS crowned champions

Kyle McCallan and Haseeb Azam end CIYMS Irish Cup dream as Waringstown reach fif...

CIYMS Nigel Jones gets his hands on the Gallagher Challenge Cup prize from Richard Johnson (left, NCU president) and Shane Matthews (regional managing director, Gallagher UK). Pic by Ian Johnston/Cricket Europe

CIYMS see off Instonians to add to Challenge Cup roll of honour

Celebration time for CIYMS after the Gallagher Challenge Cup final. Pic by Ian Johnston/Cricket Europe

Waringston the next challenge for CIYMS in Irish Senior Cup

Allen Coulter on show for CIYMS. Pic by Pacemaker.

CIYMS and Instonians all set for Challenge Cup final stage

CIYMS celebrate their Lagan Valley Steels Cup win last week

CIYMS target more cup glory

Nigel Jones.

CIYMS and CSNI one win away from Challenge Cup final stage

Nigel Jones

Perfect weekend for CIYMS

Johnny Morton with Alistair Bushe

Local cricket podcast week 3

CIYMS's Nigel Jones bowling against Muckamore

Nigel Jones delighted after taking on role with Leinster Lightning

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Northern Cricket Union, Arthur J Gallagher Senior Challenge Cup - 2017.
North Down Cricket Club, The Green, Comber.
CIYMS v Instonians
John Matchett for CIYMS

CIYMS see off North County as John Matchett and Obus Pienaar set the scoring sta...

CIYMS Nigel Jones in action

CIYMS’ Nigel Jones wary of North County threat in Irish Senior Cup

CIYMS captain Nigel Jones.

Nigel Jones praises CIYMS after perfect weekend

CIYMS are presented with the Robinson Services Premier League trophy in 2018. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

CIYMS target more silverware

Mark Adair

Mark Adair is last piece of jigsaw for CIYMS

Obus Pienaar with a special award presented y for his NCU recording-breaking innings of 244 against CIYMS in 2011. It broke the previous record held by his fellow countryman AB de Villiers when playing for Carrickfergus and it came in just 114 balls.

Obus Pieenar unveiled as new CIYMS professional

Mark Adair, bowling for the Northern Knights last season, is a target for CIYMS and North Down. Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker press

NCU cricket rumour mill: CIYMS and North Down lead Mark Adair chase

CIYMS celebrate Robinson Services Premier League trophy joy with David Robinson (front row, Robinson Services) and Clarence Hills (back row, NCU president). Pic by PressEye Ltd.

CIYMS: Nigel Jones' praise for Premier League champions

Waringstown wicket keeper colliding with Ciyms Nigel Jones

CIYMS hoping for no slip-ups in NCU Premier League title race

CIYMS' John Matchett. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

CIYMS: Premier League leaders move one step closer

CIYMS cricket captain Nigel Jones. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

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