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David Ripley

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Ripley urges fans to pack Wantage Road for Steelbacks Women’s County Cup quarter-final
Steelbacks Women will host Essex in next month’s County Cup quarter-final. Head coach David Ripley also reflects on the T20 campaign so far and looks ahead...
02.07.26Features
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Steelbacks look to bounce back at Leicestershire after tough week
Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women head to Grace Road today aiming to return to winning ways in the Vitality Blast after consecutive defeats against title...
07.06.26Matchday
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Made in Northants: The path behind England’s openers
From Wantage Road to Lord’s, Emilio Gay and Ben Duckett’s journeys converged at the top of England’s order on Thursday. For Northamptonshire, it was a...
05.06.26Features
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Ripley proud despite Steelbacks’ final-ball heartbreak against Middlesex
Women's head coach David Ripley praised his side’s performance after the Steelbacks pushed reigning Vitality Blast champions Middlesex to the final ball...
02.06.26Matchday
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Ripley encouraged by Steelbacks’ “Great Start” to the T20 Blast ahead of Sunday’s Middlesex clash at Wantage Road
Steelbacks Women made a winning start to their T20 Blast campaign in Worcester last weekend. Head coach David Ripley praised their performance and says the...
29.05.26Matchday
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Marriott’s Northamptonshire Steelbacks Ready for Vitality Blast Challenge at Worcester
Skipper Gemma Marriott’s Steelbacks begin their Vitality Blast campaign at Worcester tomorrow as head coach David Ripley names a 13-player squad.
23.05.26News
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Ripley: “We lost our way” as Sussex claim victory to end Steelbacks’ unbeaten start
Metro Bank One Day Cup Women League 2: Sussex Sharks 268-9 (50 overs) beat Northamptonshire Steelbacks 192 all out (41.1 overs) by 76 runs.
13.05.26Matchday
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Ripley Praises Kemp and Clive as Steelbacks Women Cruise into Round Two
Amelia Kemp and Ava Clive shared an unbeaten 98-run stand to guide Steelbacks Women to a nine-wicket win over Herefordshire. Head coach David Ripley praised...
27.04.26Matchday
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Batting firepower and resolve please Ripley in Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women’s opening victory
Head coach David Ripley praises Steelbacks Women’s dominant batting and resilience under pressure in their opening victory over Kent, saying the experience...
16.04.26News
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Exclusive: Ascott rises to the challenge in Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women’s new era
In the first of a special series of features to mark the start of Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women's new season, The Steeler speaks to homegrown batter Beth...
12.04.26Features