Clontarf stretch away after heated exchangesClontarf's march to the AIB League Division One play-offs continued unabated following a 30-10 victory over Cork Constitution…Mon Feb 03 2003 - 00:00
Leinster on road to LansdowneRUGBY: Financial pragmatism and capacity constraints have forced Leinster to abandon "fortress" Donnybrook in favour of Lansdowne…Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Rugby in BriefThere are suggestions that South African coach Rudolf Straeuli could try to lure former Springbok international and current Ulster…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Leinster face date and venue switchLeinster could play their Heineken European Cup semi-final on Sunday, April 13th, at Lansdowne RoadWed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Missed opportunity for bothWith many of the top sides inactive this weekend, it was a perfect opportunity for Galwegians and Garryowen to edge ever closer…Mon Jan 20 2003 - 00:00
Leinster must opt for patient approachIt's a decent achievement when a team scores eight tries and still mutters about a slack opening 30 minutesSat Jan 18 2003 - 00:00
Nel is confident of meeting challengeChallenge Cup: Connacht coach Steph Nel has adopted a defiant stance ahead of Saturday's second leg Parker Pen Challenge Cup…Wed Jan 15 2003 - 00:00
New format, same old favouritesLeinster Senior Cup The format of the Leinster Schools' Senior Cup may have changed but the list of the viable contenders to…Mon Jan 13 2003 - 00:00
Nel makes three changesRUGBY: Connacht coach Steph Nel has made three changes to the team that defeated Narbonne in the second leg of the previous …Thu Jan 09 2003 - 00:00
More injury woes for O'ConnellMunster and Ireland lock Paul O'Connell is likely to be out of commission for six weeks, thereby missing Munster's final two …Mon Jan 06 2003 - 00:00
Blackrock lead the wayALL-IRELAND LEAGUE: Not even the most myopic Blackrock supporter could have envisaged their pre-eminence with the AIB League…Mon Dec 09 2002 - 00:00
Connacht aim to keep it tightCHALLENGE CUP/Preview: Connacht coach Steph Nel has made four changes and a positional switch from the side beaten by Munster…Sat Dec 07 2002 - 00:00
Huge task facing UlsterBiarritz. French champions, seven internationals in the starting XV, a further two on the bench, unbeaten in the Heineken European…Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
Munster on the try trailIn eschewing the social niceties about not under-estimating any team, Munster simply have to pile on the points tonightFri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
Connacht's war on two frontsEUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP: A season distilled into a fortnight set against a background of off-field machinations that will determine…Thu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Staunton back for MunsterEUROPEAN CUP: Munster have made a couple of changes to the side that defeated Connacht for tomorrow night's Heineken European…Thu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Cole referees Irish openerSIX NATIONS: Ireland's opening match in this season's Six Nations Championship against Scotland at Murrayfield will have Australian…Wed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Wallace, Henderson back in squadEURO 2008 bid: Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has announced a 33-man squad that includes long-term injury victims David Wallace…Wed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Fermoy's fabulous foursomeGOLF/Musgraves Club Challenge National Final: For the past 12 years, John Kenny and brothers Pat and John "Alti" Greehy have…Tue Nov 26 2002 - 00:00
Dempsey the model professionalJohn O'Sullivan talks to full back Girvan Dempsey on how he avoids going stir crazy in Ireland's team hotel and what he's cooking…Thu Nov 21 2002 - 00:00
The centre of attention at lastJohn O'Sullivan talks to a respected team player who is only nowgaining public acclamation, and finds him desperate to win all…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Clontarf front five on rampageBernard Jackman still hankered after a representative career and in the summer made the decision to return to IrelandMon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Na Fianna go to High Court as appeal failsNa Fianna last night lost their appeal to be reinstated in the Dublin club football championshipSat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Australia too soon for WoodKeith Wood is out of the Ireland squad for next Saturday's Test against Australia at Lansdowne Road.Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Leinster Council to hear Dublin club appealsNa Fianna and Kilmacud Crokes will look to the Leinster Council to overturn rulings made by the Games Administration Committee…Fri Nov 01 2002 - 00:00
Leinster have to play their own gameSwansea's ramshackle opening to the season has greatly increased the expectation among Leinster supporters that another two points…Sat Oct 19 2002 - 01:00
Galwey back for MunsterMatt Williams may wait until tomorrow, the day of the game against Bristol at Donnybrook, before deciding who will fill the number…Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Support for GloucesterThis weekend marks the start of the Heineken European Cup and already the bookmakers are noting a steady influx of support, especially…Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Good week for Irish pairGOLF: It proved an excellent weekend for two of Ireland's young professional golfers, Stephen Browne and Peter Lawrie, who finished…Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
Leinster in need of boostLast season Leinster and Newport met three times, Ireland's champion province prevailing on all three occasions en route to a…Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Captain steers a steady shipJohn O'Sullivan hears European captain Sam Torrance dismiss accusations that his side are beset by a brittle team spirit.Thu Sept 26 2002 - 01:00
Frustrated Clarke can only wait for lady luck to swingIt wasn't as if he didn't try, nor was it a question that his pursuit of a solution to the gremlins that haunted his game this…Mon Sept 23 2002 - 01:00
Hunter Lowery hot on the trailWORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP: Steve Lowry has come to the right place for a man who loves hunting and fishing, both of which are …Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
Montgomerie dispels any doubtsColin Montgomerie hesitancy to commit to next week's Ryder Cup at The Belfry seemed faintly ridiculous when presented with the…Wed Sept 18 2002 - 01:00
Back nine defeat for home side in UlsterMusgrave Club Challenge: Provincial finals: It is the most crushing of disappointments in the game of golf, to have the same…Tue Sept 17 2002 - 01:00
Wallace dropped to Ulster benchRUGBY: Paddy Wallace could be forgiven for being a mite confusedWed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Bell's misery quickly turns to joy for ElmgreenGOLF: It was an excruciating hour for Colin Bell. He tried to put a brave face on it but deep down he felt "guttedTue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
A few bumps along the wayRUGBY NEWS: Bruises, lumps, the odd dead leg but much to the delight of the Ireland team management, the training week in Limerick…Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
Corrigan and Mullins moveLeinster captain Reggie Corrigan and Ireland and Munster centre Mike Mullins were probably the two most high-profile players …Thu Aug 22 2002 - 01:00
Late invitation a boost for HoeyEUROPEAN TOUR/News Round-Up: Michael Hoey received a coveted belated invitation to play in the North West of Ireland Open over…Tue Aug 13 2002 - 01:00
Black and amber TigerTiger Woods was an early-morning visitor to Mount Juliet yesterday, availing of an opportunity to play the Kilkenny course for…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
RTE bid not in ballpark say FAIThe FAI has hit back at suggestions that they effectively placed a premium on financial gain over the interests of Irish soccer…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
In-form Goosen is favourite to retain titleBetting/Scottish Open: Defending Scottish Open champion Retief Goosen is hitting form at the right time following his second…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Hoey leads way as Irish quartet progressThree of Ireland's fledgling professionals, Michael Hoey, Graeme McDowell and Stephen Browne, grabbed three of the four automatic…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Campbell is out on his ownThe travelling physiotherapy unit on the European Tour is a busy place at the best of times, with a full time-sheet in operation…Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
Wood stays out of the treesGOLF: Thomas Bjorn's face creased into a smile. The Dane would have to wait 16 holes to conjure a rejoinderThu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Harrington figures out the statisticsTENNIS/Smurfit European Open : Noted for his commitment to the minutiae of practice and preparation, it is hardly surprising…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
McGinley refreshed for actionGOLF : Confidence can be a brittle crutch for any sportsman. Kick it away and even the sporting elite feel vulnerableWed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
