Fermoy know-how tellsChildren's Hospital Club Challenge The axiom there is no substitute for experience was confirmed by the results in the Musgrave…Tue Sept 27 2005 - 01:00
Ulster can put record straightCeltic League Previews: Ulster's excellent early-season form that has seen them glide to the top of the Celtic League will have…Sat Sept 24 2005 - 01:00
Connacht to be testedThe days when the Border Reivers were considered something of a soft touch appear at an end as coach Steve Bates has done an …Sat Sept 24 2005 - 01:00
'Exiles' potential growing steadilyBrian O'Driscoll will probably be less forthcoming in taking up invitations to go to watch rugby next time he takes a holiday…Wed Sept 21 2005 - 01:00
Talent to try again and againIt would have been disconcerting for an experienced senior player so it's reasonable to suggest that for a 19-year-old making…Thu Sept 15 2005 - 01:00
Harrington's decision to defend title boost to organisersIrish PGA Championship: The PGA Irish Professional Championship begins today at The PGA National Ireland golf course at Palmerstown…Thu Sept 15 2005 - 01:00
Cork women have extra LeewayCAMOGIE All-Ireland finals countdown: Reigning All-Ireland Foras na Gaeilge champions Tipperary have made a number of changes…Wed Sept 14 2005 - 01:00
Cheika reshuffles in wake of Ospreys defeatCeltic League Previews Leinster v Glasgow Donnybrook (5Sat Sept 10 2005 - 01:00
Ulster set out in confident moodCeltic League Preview Mark McCall's charges take their bow in this season's Celtic League in Cardiff tonight with points already…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Byrnes to startLeinster have made changes to the side beaten by the Ospreys for tomorrow's game against Glasgow at DonnybrookFri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
DJ and friends launch voucher schemeAsk DJ Carey and he'll tell you it's about sacrifice and dedicationThu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Connacht to front upConnacht v Cardiff Blues: Connacht have won their opening match in the four previous Celtic League campaigns while Cardiff have…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Kearney's good form rewardedCeltic League/Previews: Leinster coach Michael Cheika rewards former Ireland under-19 captain Rob Kearney for some decent pre…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
O'Driscoll promoted to captainCeltic League: Brian O'Driscoll will take over as captain of Leinster from Reggie Corrigan having been invited to do so by coach…Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
Stalwarts return to action for MunsterMunster coach Declan Kidney has announced a 24-man squad for Friday night's opening Celtic League match against the Border Reivers…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Benaud and Boycott are still producing first-class serviceTV View: The last few weeks recalled childhood memories, not of England or Australian players but of West Indies idols.Mon Aug 15 2005 - 01:00
Horua may be solution to Leinster's backrow searchLeinster's worldwide search for a ball-carrying backrow forward appears to have alighted upon Brumbies flanker Tamaiti HoruaWed Aug 10 2005 - 01:00
IRFU fill new positionThe IRFU have confirmed the appointment of Steve Anderson as their first high-performance managerThu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
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
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
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
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
