Coaches keep them guessingIt's obvious that the four provincial coaches share a common philosophy, which might be distilled to the premise of 'tell 'em…Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
Things still rosy in GardensInjury is rarely opportune, an assertion with which David Quinlan would empathiseThu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
U-21 squad taking shapeIt was a case of honours even when Ireland and France met in their annual pre-Under 21 Six Nations Championship tussle at Stradbrook…Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
IRB move to defuse criticismRugby World Cup 2011 : The International Rugby Board (IRB) have issued a missive to deflect accusations they snubbed an opportunity…Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
North Terrace to be open for Six NationsThe IRFU are this week due to receive a report compiled by the structural engineers charged with evaluating the damage to the…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
South Africans dumbfounded as major prize proves elusiveThe sense of amazement was palpable when it was announced South Africa were the first of the three bidding nations for the 2011…Fri Nov 18 2005 - 00:00
Nature of challenge to stoke Irish firesIreland v Australia Ronan O'Gara: The Ireland team was roundly castigated for a failure to employ a kicking game to vary the…Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Mitchell itching to turn things around for AustraliaIreland v Australia Drew Mitchell: Drew Mitchell is not a marque name in world rugby, yet.Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
IRFU announce refund procedureTicket refunds The IRFU has outlined the procedure for refunding patrons who were denied access to the Test match between Ireland…Tue Nov 15 2005 - 00:00
The only one that didn't get awayIreland v New Zealand: In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king - or so they say - and so it is that the Ireland team…Thu Nov 10 2005 - 00:00
All Blacks opt for wholesale changeNew Zealand Team Selection: The phrase swingeing change can sometimes be exaggerated but it is perfectly apposite to describe…Wed Nov 09 2005 - 00:00
Catching a lion's tail and living to tell the taleInterview/Risteard Cooper: Loose limbed, Risteard Cooper unfurls into a voluminous sofaMon Nov 07 2005 - 00:00
Irish sides can plan aheadThe penultimate Saturday before Christmas could emphatically shape the destiny of the three Irish provinces in this season's …Wed Nov 02 2005 - 00:00
O'Gara lands top honour againWriters' awards: Cork Constitution, Munster and Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara was named Guinness-Rugby Writers of Ireland Player…Wed Nov 02 2005 - 00:00
Leicester come up short again against Stade FrancaisEuropean Cup Round-up : Twice former champions Leicester Tigers came up short in a low quality clash with Stade Francais at …Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Ireland call for Best and HorganInternational news : Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has added two players, Munster wing Anthony Horgan and Ulster hooker Rory…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Munster ready to prove their characterRUGBY/Munster v Castres: It'll be brutal and uncompromising, a contest for which it seems only a little trite to borrow from…Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Connacht can keep up good recordEuropean Challenge Cup Pool Five/Montpellier v Connacht: There is a curious symmetry between Connacht and French opposition …Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Four return for MunsterEuropean Cup News and previews: Munster coach Declan Kidney has named a 27-strong squad for tomorrow's Heineken European Cup…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
O'Sullivan calls on four uncapped playersRUGBY: Youth will be given its fling in the upcoming November Test series after Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan included the …Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Connacht make four changesEuropean round-up: Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made four changes to his starting XV - from the team that lost in controversial…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
Little comfort for ConnachtScottish referee Rob Dickson has confirmed that he penalised Connacht under Law 10Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Limerick rivals hit ground runningLeague Round-Up : It was a decent contest to establish which club deserved the accolade of best performance on the opening day…Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Home for the big daysRUGBY: Leinster's decision to play today's Celtic League match against Cardiff (5Sat Oct 15 2005 - 01:00
Connacht look to get back on trackCeltic League Preview: In chasing a season-changing victory one of the last places Connacht coach Michael Bradley would choose…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
Return of St Mary's reignites classic taleAll-Ireland League: It's a marquee pairing, one that encapsulates the long standing rivalry of two clubs, two cities and a confrontation…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
Young guns get chance to impressCeltic League / 'A' Interprovincial Leinster v Ulster (Navan, 7Fri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
Hickie and Horgan to start for LeinsterCeltic League / Leinster v Ulster : Lions and Irish internationals Denis Hickie and Shane Horgan will start their first competitive…Fri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
Newcomer Williams in Leinster shake-upNews: Leinster coach Michael Cheika has announced a 28-man squad that includes Lions Gordon D'Arcy and Eric Miller and the province…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
D'Arcy may see weekend action for LeinsterCeltic League: Gordon D'Arcy could make his competitive seasonal bow in Leinster's Celtic League clash with Ulster at Donnybrook…Wed Sept 28 2005 - 01:00
O'Connell out for six weeksRUGBY: Paul O'Connell will be out of commission for six weeks after breaking a hand in Munster's narrow victory over Llanelli…Wed Sept 28 2005 - 01:00
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
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
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
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
