Venue gilds the lily for IrishThe Wembley experience, a unique atmosphere matched by pristine underfoot conditions had several Ireland players waxing lyrical…Mon Feb 22 1999 - 00:00
Under-21s sink in the mudCrestfallen, mud splattered and the recipients of an object lesson in forward play, Ireland trudged dejectedly from Virginia …Sat Feb 20 1999 - 00:00
Thomas turns on the styleIndiscipline, turnovers and the lethal boot of Welsh out-half Arwel Thomas guaranteed an emphatic victory for Wales in yesterday…Sat Feb 20 1999 - 00:00
A team poised for successGrand Slam is not a phrase bandied about in Irish rugby circles, so even the merest suggestion that this achievement is feasible…Fri Feb 19 1999 - 00:00
Chance to build on defeat of FrenchA hotchpotch of ambition and ability, the intermingling of fledgling careers brimful of promise with those players seasoned by…Fri Feb 19 1999 - 00:00
Ward is recalled to face WelshAndy Ward is recalled to the Ireland team for Saturday's Five Nations Championship game against Wales in Wembley, the only alteration…Wed Feb 17 1999 - 00:00
Two-week ban for BrennanSt Mary's flanker Trevor Brennan has been suspended for two weeks following his sending off in last Saturday's AIB League match…Wed Feb 17 1999 - 00:00
Bell looks forward to rematch with GibbsPerched on a table in the medical room under the West Stand, Jonathan Bell monitored Ireland's progress in their opening Five…Wed Feb 17 1999 - 00:00
Blackrock prove too strongHigh school could not be faulted for endeavour but in Blackrock College they encountered opposition several stations above anything…Tue Feb 16 1999 - 00:00
Healey's boot takes polish off winLeicester's emphatic destruction of their opponents' title pretensions should have spawned hearty celebrations at Welford Road…Mon Feb 15 1999 - 00:00
Crunch day for in-form IrishA classic contest of contrasting styles, the obvious attraction of a clash between the leaders and the third-placed team in the…Sat Feb 13 1999 - 00:00
Six squad players take fiveSix of Ireland's international squad will sit out this weekend's action in an effort to shake off various injury problems in …Sat Feb 13 1999 - 00:00
Ballymena pay for Ulster's successUlster's European Cup triumph has had a disastrous side-effect for BallymenaWed Feb 10 1999 - 00:00
Costello still hopes to be fit for WalesVictor Costello has not given up in his battle to be fit in time for Ireland's Five Nations Championship match with Wales at …Wed Feb 10 1999 - 00:00
Under-21s to face world's best in ArgentinaIreland's under-21 side received a huge boost yesterday with unofficial confirmation that they are to take part in a tournament…Wed Feb 10 1999 - 00:00
Wood confirms gouging incidentsPlayers are reluctant to use the media as an agony aunt when it comes to acts of skulduggery, preferring the omerta of the playing…Mon Feb 08 1999 - 00:00
Humphreys is not to blame say playersDavid Humphreys's expression made words superfluousMon Feb 08 1999 - 00:00
Staunton adds some late glossAn historic evening under the floodlights at Musgrave Park as Ireland beat France for the first time in three attempts at this…Sat Feb 06 1999 - 00:00
Focus on emerging talent in CorkIreland harbour genuine ambition as they begin yet another under-21 international championship at Musgrave Park tonight with …Fri Feb 05 1999 - 00:00
Universities set targetIreland, with successive Triple Crowns in the last two seasons, will be hoping to go one better and initiate a Grand Slam when…Thu Feb 04 1999 - 00:00
Gonzaga overcome gritty challengeThe Leinster Schools' Senior Cup may contain more passion, tension and excitement in later matches but few will eclipse the entertainment…Wed Feb 03 1999 - 00:00
Weary Mason is honoured for his craftSimon Mason cut a rather dishevelled figure as, bootless, he hobbled to the front of the media tent 50 minutes after Ulster's…Mon Feb 01 1999 - 00:00
Galwey called into squadShannon's Michael Galwey has been called into the Ireland squad for next Saturday's opening Five Nations Championship match against…Mon Feb 01 1999 - 00:00
Clongowes see off TerenureThe explosive potential of the tie was never quite realised as yesterday's Leinster Schools' Senior Cup match better resembled…Sat Jan 30 1999 - 00:00
Under-21s pick from strengthLeo Cullen will lead Ireland in the opening Under-21 international of the season against France in Musgrave Park this day week…Fri Jan 29 1999 - 00:00
Clongowes and Terenure in rich appetiserOld School ties are plucked from the darkest recess in a thousand closets, threadbare scarves decades old dusted down for the…Thu Jan 28 1999 - 00:00
Miller returns for TerenureEric Miller is set to return for Terenure College in Sunday's AIB League Division One clash with Young Munster at LakelandsWed Jan 27 1999 - 00:00
Munsters labour to beat second stringYoung Munster coach Brian Hickey emerged from the dressing-room after Saturday's victory to a cacophony of approval from supporters…Mon Jan 25 1999 - 00:00
Four-match tour of Australia agreedIreland's team manager Donal Lenihan has won the initial skirmish over the summer tour of Australia, having negotiated a four…Fri Jan 22 1999 - 00:00
Last 2,500 tickets for final go on saleUlster has given an emphatic yes to the European Cup final against Colomiers at Lansdowne Road on Saturday week, sparking record…Wed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Ballymena sacrifice 10 men in the name of UlsterBallymena will be without their 10 Ulster players for Saturday's AIB League Division One clash with Young Munster at Clifford…Wed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Terenure blunder their way to defeatSeeking solace in the quality of the opposition can be justified on occasions but on Saturday in Lakelands Park, Terenure College…Mon Jan 18 1999 - 00:00
January 30th AIL fixtures postponedThe IRFU has decided to postpone the full All-Ireland League programme on January 30th to allow players and supporters alike …Fri Jan 15 1999 - 00:00
Big demand for ticketsUlster will receive a minimum of 20,000 tickets for the European Cup final against Colomiers at Lansdowne Road on January 30th…Thu Jan 14 1999 - 00:00
Blackrock make two changesBlackrock make two changes from the side beaten by Clontarf for the short journey to Templeville Road on SaturdayThu Jan 14 1999 - 00:00
Club rugby set for revolutionThe IRFU have devised a revolutionary blueprint for the future of club rugbyTue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Easterby gets Ireland call-upGuy Easterby is perhaps the most surprising inclusion a 26-man Ireland squad which will congregate in Galway next Monday for …Tue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
4.0 start for English gameThere will be a break with tradition at Lansdowne Road on March 6th for Ireland's Five Nations Championship game against England…Tue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Ulster worthy of total supportTickets for the European Cup final between Ulster and Colomiers at Lansdowne Road on January 30th will go on sale to the general…Tue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Shannon move to ClanwilliamShannon will play next Saturday's All-Ireland League Division One clash against Lansdowne at ClanwilliamTue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Constitution rue unlikely defeatThe Garryowen players were left contemplating an unlikely and extremely fortunate victory at Dooradoyle on SaturdayMon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Shannon prevail with precision tryShannon still cling to that dog-eared script, one that has served them well on numerous occasions during their four-year tenure…Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
IRFU tenants protest over pitch closureLansdowne and Wanderers are seeking an urgent meeting with the IRFU following the union's decision to close the main pitch at…Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
