Stephen Smyth (born 22 December 1968 in

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) is a former Irish cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman. He made his début for

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against

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in 1990, eventually playing for his country on 64 occasions, including five first-class and ten

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matches. He also represented Northern Ireland in the cricket tournament at the

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. He was also a

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player, playing scrum-half for City of Derry and

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. Former

rugby coach

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has expressed his regret that he never selected him.Jim Stokes
"Rugby: Ex-Ireland boss regrets missing out on Smyth"
''Belfast Telegraph'', 31 March 1998

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1968 births Living people Cricketers at the 1998 Commonwealth Games Cricketers from Derry (city) Commonwealth Games competitors for Northern Ireland Irish rugby union players City of Derry R.F.C. players Ulster Rugby players Irish cricketers Rugby union players from County Londonderry {{Ireland-cricket-bio-stub