Munster must start European journey away to Sale SharksEuropean Cup: Llanelli Scarlet have the onerous task of facing defending Heineken European Cup champions Toulouse on the opening…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
McElhinney sole Irish selectionWALKER CUP: Brian McElhinney is Ireland's sole representative on the Britain and Ireland team to take on the United States in…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Clarke content to be back playingThe English-born American comedic icon Bob Hope once observed: "If you watch a game, it's funFri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Campbell defends All BlacksIt appears every New Zealander has an opinion on the "shoulder-gate" controversy that surrounds Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Obsequies for Henman blunt McEnroe's serviceTV View: It was distressing, shocking almost, to witness his reputation shredded on a balmy Wimbledon afternoonMon Jun 27 2005 - 01:00
IRFU run €3m deficitThe spiralling costs of professionalism for Irish rugby were manifest in the €3Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Harlequin with a colourful cvThe kitbag languished in a corner of the kitchen, a nagging reminder of crushing disappointmentSat Jun 18 2005 - 01:00
Moore takes Australian optionStephen Moore will cast aside any lingering doubts surrounding his rugby future when he takes his place on the bench for Australia…Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
Miles sure knows his stationIreland tour to Japan: The sweltering 30 degrees-plus temperatures earlier in the week have dropped to a less sultry mid 20s…Fri Jun 10 2005 - 01:00
Resolution to Celtic League spat is receding by the dayCeltic League Crisis: The Celtic League spat escalates on a daily basis as the prospect of a resolution to the impasse recedes…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Els confirms place in JP McManus invitationalThere was another star to add to the constellation assembled for the JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am on July 4th-5th at the Adare…Thu Jun 02 2005 - 01:00
Japan Tests to be shown on delayRTÉ television will show full, deferred coverage of Ireland's two Test matches on their tour to JapanWed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00
O'Donovan sees enoughIreland trial match: Referee Alan Lewis brought a premature end to this contest between the Whites and Blues at Merrion Road…Sat May 28 2005 - 01:00
Chance to seal Test placeRugby News: The majority of the Ireland squad heading for their two Test tour of Japan - they leave on Saturday week - will …Fri May 27 2005 - 01:00
Grass roots the priority of grantsIrish Sports Council funding: The Minister for Sport, John O'Donoghue, announced yesterday that the Irish Sports Council (ISC…Thu May 26 2005 - 01:00
Cullen on the moveRUGBY: Leo Cullen becomes the latest player to leave Leinster having accepted an offer to join the Leicester Tigers where he…Sat May 21 2005 - 01:00
McGinley poised to strike after patient persistenceSqually showers, a capricious wind, wet cloying rough and a golf course that could be exacting without enlisting the elements…Sat May 21 2005 - 01:00
Irish Open DiaryThe early birdie: It took the guts of an hour from the start of play yesterday morning but the honour of recording the first…Fri May 20 2005 - 01:00
Holwell could yet return to LeinsterDavid Holwell might not have played his last game in Leinster coloursWed May 18 2005 - 01:00
Ford's Irish role in doubtMike Ford's position as defensive coach to the Ireland team remains unclear following renewed speculation he is looking to take…Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
New faces for JapanDavid Humphreys will captain a 26-man Ireland squad that will undertake a two-Test tour to Japan early next monthTue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Smyth heads strongest fieldThe AIB Irish Seniors Open, in association with Greenstar and Fáilte Ireland, has attracted the strongest ever field for the …Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Heavy hitters could be difference for St Mary'sDivision Two Final: It's a match contested by the two best teams, illustrated by the fact that both have been promoted to the…Sat May 07 2005 - 01:00
Harlequins need massive attack to stop Shannon flowingAll-Ireland League Division One Final: Attitude and spirit are cherished qualities for any team in sport, especially when allied…Sat May 07 2005 - 01:00
Bester exit brought out Harlequins' bestAll-Ireland League Division One final Andre Bester's decision to leave Belfast Harlequins during the season could have scuppered…Fri May 06 2005 - 01:00
Sporting gesture leaves final markAll-Ireland League Division Two Final In rugby's professional era St Mary's College captain David Clare prefers to dwell upon…Thu May 05 2005 - 01:00
Ballinasloe decide to make a break for itAll-Ireland League News round-up Buccaneers rugby club may cease to exist - at least in its present incarnation - following …Thu May 05 2005 - 01:00
Lima returns after luckless stayRugby News: Brian Lima has returned to his native Samoa without ever playing a match for Munster.Wed May 04 2005 - 01:00
Greystones plan fitting send off for MurphyAll Ireland League finals: John O'Beirne clasps the plaster cast behind his back for the photo shoot.Wed May 04 2005 - 01:00
AIB/Irish Times Team Of The SeasonPlanet Rugby: Well it's that time of the year again when AIB and The Irish Times come together to nominate the AIB League Division…Mon May 02 2005 - 01:00
Lansdowne put status on the linePromotion-relegation play-off: Lansdowne have announced a strong team ahead of tomorrow's AIB All-Ireland League promotion-relegation…Fri Apr 22 2005 - 01:00
Barbarians call-up for Dempsey and MaggsIreland internationals Girvan Dempsey and Kevin Maggs have been confirmed for the Barbarians tour of Scotland and England next…Thu Apr 21 2005 - 01:00
Leinster hope to appoint coach by mid-MayLeinster chief executive Mick Dawson is optimistic the province will be in a position to name a successor to Declan Kidney as…Thu Apr 21 2005 - 01:00
Connacht will have plenty of motivationConnacht will be hoping for a victory that could see them take a huge step toward playing in next season's Heineken European …Sat Apr 16 2005 - 01:00
Leinster to unleash three of their LionsIt'll be interesting to note how Irish rugby's dream centre partnership of Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy fare, now the latter…Sat Apr 16 2005 - 01:00
Munster's experience to sway mattersEdinburgh Rugby travel to Limerick keen to maintain their excellent form, an illustration of which can be gleaned from their …Sat Apr 16 2005 - 01:00
Woods heads Adare pro-am fieldGOLF: Tiger Woods heads a stellar line-up for the JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am at the superbly-appointed Adare Manor Hotel…Wed Apr 13 2005 - 01:00
Mickelson's form will attract much supportUS Masters/Betting trends: Phil Mickelson's form just couldn't be much better as he prepares to defend his US Masters title …Wed Apr 06 2005 - 01:00
Kidney's future looks unclearDeclan Kidney's future as Leinster coach appears unclear following a Sunday newspaper report he will be interviewed for the Munster…Mon Apr 04 2005 - 01:00
Woosnam and Faldo to play in Irish OpenNews round-up: The organisers of the Nissan Irish Open, which takes place over the Montgomerie course at Carton House from May…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
Attacking policy pays dividendsThere is something almost Hollywood about Gavin Henson and it's nothing to do with the silver boots, the fake tan, the hairstyle…Mon Mar 21 2005 - 00:00
'Some guys are coming to the end of the road'Wales v Ireland Irish quotes: The Irish players trudged wearily down the stairs in dribs and drabs heading for the sanctuary…Mon Mar 21 2005 - 00:00
Belvedere fuelled by inner beliefSchools' finals/Belvedere College 16; Blackrock College 10: Triumph and failure is often separated by small margins, a premise…Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Blackrock know their calibreSchools rugby Leinster, Munster and Ulster Senior Cup finals: Belvedere College's arrival at this stage of the Leinster Senior…Thu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Shaping up for a test of characterInterview Geordan Murphy: Consolation in the immediate aftermath of a defeat is no less palatable than the reverse itselfThu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Costello to retire at end of the seasonVictor Costello has announced that he is to retire from rugby at the end of the seasonThu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Irish must show big improvementUnder-21 International Preview Ireland v France Thomond Park (7Fri Mar 11 2005 - 00:00
Munster bring in big-hitting LimaRugby News Munster have nominated Samoan star Brian Lima and scrumhalf Frank Murphy as their additional players for the knock…Fri Mar 11 2005 - 00:00
O'Driscoll has faith in the familiarCaptain's view: Familiarity has brought a cosy, comforting presence to the Ireland squad as they prepare for the fourth leg …Wed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00
