Ulster's pack must turn on powerRugby preview and news roundup: Ulster coach Mark McCall's decision to promote most of the bench for the last game, the final…Fri Jan 21 2005 - 00:00
Ulster all changed for OspreysCeltic League: Ulster coach Mark McCall has made six changes to the team that lost the final European Cup match against Cardiff…Thu Jan 20 2005 - 00:00
Osaka to host Irish in first TestIreland will play the first Test in their two-match international series against Japan in Osaka and not Tokyo as first suggested…Wed Jan 19 2005 - 00:00
Murphy looks forward to a successful visitEuropean Cup: Geordan Murphy will face a homecoming of sorts when he lines out at Lansdowne Road for the Leicester Tigers in…Wed Jan 19 2005 - 00:00
Leinster in need of a statement of intentLeinster v Benetton Treviso: Benetton Treviso should have earned the respect of European rugby given their performances in this…Sat Jan 15 2005 - 00:00
Absent Longwell hits milestoneCardiff v Ulster: Gary Longwell won't be in the Principality tomorrow but he will be able to celebrate irrespective of the …Sat Jan 15 2005 - 00:00
Harlequins' plans for Munster hit by injuriesTeam news: NEC Harlequins have made three changes to the team that started against Castres Olympique for the Heineken European…Fri Jan 14 2005 - 00:00
Leinster pack have shot at redemptionEuropean Cup: It wasn't entirely predictable but it was understandable that the 22 on duty for Leinster last weekend in a 27…Thu Jan 13 2005 - 00:00
Henderson in despite injuryRob Henderson has still to see a specialist for the cheekbone injury he sustained in a Celtic League clash with Leinster on New…Wed Jan 12 2005 - 00:00
Slings and arrows make Bath bullishBath v Leinster, Recreation Ground, kick-off 1 pm: The word 'if' punctuates much of the conversation emanating from the Bath…Sat Jan 08 2005 - 00:00
Bath stymied by injuriesEuropean Cup team news: As an understatement, Bath coach John Connolly's assertion that "we will be stretched" ahead of Saturday…Wed Jan 05 2005 - 00:00
Munster to lay down a marker for EuropeElvis is in the building - or more precisely, Musgrave Park - and he's likely to be singing a different tune from the last time…Sat Dec 18 2004 - 00:00
Tired Connacht likely to struggleGlasgow v Connacht: This represents a huge game for Michael Bradley's Connacht, as they trail tonight's opponents on points' …Fri Dec 17 2004 - 00:00
O'Shea to leave Irish for post with RFUFormer Ireland international full back Conor O'Shea is to leave his position as managing director at London Irish to take up …Fri Dec 17 2004 - 00:00
Ulster to maintain their momentumUlster v Edinburgh: Ulster coach Mark McCall will be conscious of maintaining the momentum of last weekend's superb victory …Fri Dec 17 2004 - 00:00
Provinces' games live on TVEuropean Cup dates: Irish rugby supporters will get the opportunity to see all three provinces live on television on the penultimate…Thu Dec 16 2004 - 00:00
McCall looks to build on win over StadeUlster coach Mark McCall will be looking to build upon last weekend's superb Heineken European Cup victory over Stade Francais…Thu Dec 16 2004 - 00:00
Leading sides seek an edgeEuropean Cup Round-up: In the spat for outright supremacy in the six pools this fortnight sees several of the main protagonists…Fri Dec 03 2004 - 00:00
Ulster hope to catch Stade at good timeEuropean Cup team news: The portents are ominous as Ulster's season threatens to disintegrate further at Stade Jean Bouin on…Thu Dec 02 2004 - 00:00
Good time for Connacht to strikeConnacht v Gwent Dragons: Michael Bradley's charges have produced a couple of superb results in recent games, beating both Llanelli…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Prop star Hasan has an aria about himInterview/Omar Hasan: Two years ago the Argentina rugby squad hosted a barbecue at Naas rugby club, an appreciation of not alone…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Ulster must find a strong startLlanelli v Ulster: A two-point victory over Leinster (24-22) not withstanding, Llanelli have proved to be notoriously fragile…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Thomond and Musgrave Park projects unveiledMunster grounds redevelopment: Thomond Park is to undergo major reconstruction as part of a €30 million development announced…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Gaffney waiting on Leamy for EdinburghCeltic League and under-21 squad: Munster coach Alan Gaffney must wait until today to learn whether flanker Denis Leamy will…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Pivotal force swings towards homeIreland v Argentina, Felipe Contepomi interview: It represents a typical sporting conundrumWed Nov 24 2004 - 00:00
O'Sullivan reloads his armouryInternational news: Eddie O'Sullivan replenished his resources ahead of Saturday's Test match against Argentina at Lansdowne…Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
Dismiss the Yanks at your perilRugby: Autumn Internationals Ireland v USA As a mission statement, or at least one of intent, US Eagles coach Tom Billups captured…Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Global season part of new plansIRB meeting The International Rugby Board (IRB) interim meeting, which concluded in Dublin yesterday, has been hailed as the…Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
IRFU 'dismayed' at IRUPA airing pay gripesMatch fees and bonuses The IRFU professed to be disappointed and dismayed yesterday at what it considered a breach of an agreement…Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Munster go for eight straightCeltic League Munster v Borders, Musgrave Park, 6Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Joking aside, the future is given a serious slantDonncha O'Callaghan is reneging on his former life as a practical jokerThu Nov 18 2004 - 00:00
Leamy and Bowe can repay faithRUGBY: Two precocious talents, Denis Leamy and Tommy Bowe, will have an opportunity to reinforce that assertion when Ireland…Wed Nov 17 2004 - 00:00
Flying Dragons a stern test for Munster eightCeltic League Preview/Munster v Gwent Dragons: The Dragons achieved a notable landmark last season when they beat Munster at…Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Outhalf worry for SpringboksIreland v South Africa Jaco van der Westhuyzen is the main injury concern for South Africa ahead of Saturday's Test match against…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Horan is cited for racial abuseNeath/Swansea Ospreys have cited Munster prop Marcus Horan for alleged racial abuse following Sunday's Heineken European Cup …Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
O'Connor's rise continues Ireland SquadInternational news: London Wasps flanker Johnny O'Connor has been included in the Ireland match squad for the Test against South…Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
Munster decide to cite MustoeRUGBY: Munster have cited Neath Swansea Ospreys right-wing Richard Mustoe following an incident in last Sunday's Heineken European…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Leinster send Bath packingEuropean Cup Pool Two/Leinster - 30 Bath - 11: Shaun Edwards, assistant coach at Wasps and former rugby league legend, observed…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
D'Arcy doubt for TestsGordon D'Arcy, who was taken off on a stretcher with groin damage after scoring a try at Lansdowne Road on Saturday, is doubtful…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
Connacht know scoreChallenge Cup/Round One, Second leg: The mathematics of the situation appears simpleSat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Leinster cannot afford to slip up on home turfVictory is all that counts for Leinster todaySat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Gaffney looks at his optionsTeam news Munster coach Alan Gaffney has delayed naming the team to take on the Neath/Swansea Ospreys in their Heineken European…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Europe flourish as Sutton flounders2004 Season Review/The Ryder Cup: The latest incarnation of professional team golf's greatest sporting extravaganza, the 2004…Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
McElhinney's year, but a Close-run thing2004 Season Review/The amateurs: It was Brian McElhinney's year, albeit only justTue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Forwards must build platform for successPREVIEW/Pool Four: Leinster coach Declan Kidney is a disciple of statistical analysis, thorough in his pursuit of searching …Sat Oct 23 2004 - 01:00
Leinster hope for dry runEuropean Cup/Treviso v Leinster: Piazza San Marco in Venice was flooded last week so the Leinster squad can be at least grateful…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Doonbeg really has come on a tonSurvey Top 100 courses: The respected magazine Golf World recently published their biennial compilation of the Top 100 Courses…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
