Leinster make plans without ButlerMEN'S HOCKEY / News : The short version of the story is that Stephen Butler will not be playing for Leinster in this weekend…Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
Wake-up call for Irish squadMen's Hockey: Ireland's 4-0 defeat to England at Nottingham during the week should give the side plenty of food for thoughtFri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Leamy gives Ireland a welcome touch of menaceIreland V New Zealand: Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara flippantly observed in the spoof documentary Chasing The Lions that had …Fri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Not finished fighting the good fight"Don't Quit" is the block print message stamped across Wayne McCullough's autobiography Pocket Rocket.Fri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Ireland's newish kid on the block relishing acid TestInterview with Tommy Bowe: A year on from his first cap - against the USA - and the bigger pieces of his career jigsaw are beginning…Thu Nov 10 2005 - 00:00
Olympic CEO has proven pastMen's Hockey/Weekend Preview: Stephen Martin's appointment as chief executive of the Olympic Council of Ireland brings a significant…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Jennings enjoying new challengeEuropean Cup: A recent French championship match between Toulouse and Stade Francais attracted almost 80,000 fans to Stade de…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Martin answers call from IrelandOCI New appointment: Former Irish hockey captain and British Olympic gold medallist Stephen Martin is to become the first ever…Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
McCall makes one changeUlster coach Mark McCall has largely kept faith with the side that landed them their round one Heineken European Cup win last…Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
O'Driscoll feared his neck was brokenIrish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll feared that his neck might be broken when New Zealand's Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu spear…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Connacht make two changesCoach Michael Bradley makes two changes to the Connacht side that goes into round two of Friday's European Challenge Cup with…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Sheahan and O'Connell sidelinedIreland and Munster hooker Frankie Sheahan will be out of rugby for between six and 12 weeks after damaging ligaments in his …Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Battling Pembroke hold leadersMen's Hockey: The Leinster branch got what they wanted yesterday at Serpentine Avenue with a crowd of several hundred; Pembroke…Mon Oct 24 2005 - 01:00
Quinlan in doubt for Castres challengeRUGBY: Munster are doubtful the in-form Alan Quinlan will be available for round two of the Heineken European Cup at home against…Mon Oct 24 2005 - 01:00
Toulouse sound early warningEuropean Cup Saturday's matches: Defending champions Toulouse and former winners Leicester Tigers, both emerged from the opening…Mon Oct 24 2005 - 01:00
Leinster Branch test support levelMEN'S HOCKEY: Of much interest this weekend is the scheduling of what is the top match in Leinster; Pembroke Wanderers' game…Fri Oct 21 2005 - 01:00
McBride in spotlightBOXING: Irish heavyweight Kevin McBride will be part of one of the biggest boxing shows in a decade when he takes on British…Fri Oct 21 2005 - 01:00
IRFU consider move from ThomondThe University of Limerick is one of the alternative sites the Munster Branch of the IRFU Development Committee are looking at…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Referee pays price for telling off HorganThe career of New Zealand referee Steve Walsh has been stalled following his verbal run-in with Lions and Irish backline player…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Dunne has it all his own wayBoxing Round-up : It could probably not have gone better to plan for Bernard Dunne as he landed his first real title, the International…Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Top two continue to set the paceMen's Hockey: It was a weekend of the top teams reasserting their supremacy as if they ever needed to do it in the first place…Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Increasing access to all areasWomen in Sport initiative: Of the numerous surveys carried out into sport, one of the stark reminders that keeps coming back…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
Dunne on the trail of knock-outBOXING: No one views the vacant IBC world super bantamweight title as anything other than a stepping-stone for Bernard Dunne…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
McCall sticks with winning formulaCeltic League : Ulster coach Mark McCall has stuck with the same starting team that defeated Connacht so impressively last Friday…Thu Oct 13 2005 - 01:00
Leinster prepare to break new groundCeltic League: The Leinster squad, under coach Michael Cheika, will be chasing the limelight this weekend by walking the same…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
Glenanne become early pacesettersMen's Hockey/ Weekend round-up : If it was not obvious over the first couple of weeks of the Leinster Senior League as to which…Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Biarritz story runs and runsNews: Once again the future career path of Brian O'Driscoll has been thrown into focus by someone other than himself.Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Elliott to concentrate on the club sceneMen's Hockey Irish striker Gordon Elliott earlier this week announced his retirement from international hockey.Fri Oct 07 2005 - 01:00
New boy Boss waiting in the wings for UlsterCeltic League Preview Ulster v Connacht Ravenhill, 7Fri Oct 07 2005 - 01:00
Cracking codes in twilight hoursWhen Clive Woodward came bearing gifts in 2000 for two of the highest profile rugby league players, Gary Connolly and Jason Robinson…Thu Oct 06 2005 - 01:00
Figures show men play lead roleThe survey into the social aspects of sport in Ireland carried out by the ERSI indicates that men are more likely than women …Thu Oct 06 2005 - 01:00
GAA dominate attendance figuresOf the adult population in Ireland 46 per cent attended a sports fixture over the last 12 months while six per cent attended …Thu Oct 06 2005 - 01:00
Sport in Ireland valued at €1.4 billionSport in Ireland ES RI Report: The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), in a detailed report released yesterday, concludes…Thu Oct 06 2005 - 01:00
Fagan a late developerBOXING: Bernard Dunne has been preparing for most of his life for his October 14th bid for a minor world title in the stadium…Wed Oct 05 2005 - 01:00
Railway stay on track with winMen's Hockey: Railway Union emphasised that this year's championship is as open as it has been for some years when they pulled…Mon Oct 03 2005 - 01:00
Lee opts out of amateur scene and fundingBoxing : Ireland's top amateur boxer Andy Lee is no longer receiving funding from the Irish Sports Council as one of the country…Sat Oct 01 2005 - 01:00
Irish plan for World Cup qualifierMen's Hockey / World Cup Qualifers : The Irish team will have two weekend training camps before Christmas as they prepare to…Fri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
Highly rated Boss gets early call-upNews: Ulster's signing yesterday of Kiwi scrumhalf Isaac Boss has completed their squad roster for this season.Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
Wallace injury adds to Munster woesThe logic of Michael Bradley's hesitation to name Conor McPhillips in Connacht's starting XV until he presents himself in full…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
Fulton looks good valueHOCKEY: From the looks of the opening week's results, it appears as though no team is gifted with enough artillery to make this…Mon Sept 26 2005 - 01:00
Clubs face playing without best playersMENS HOCKEY: Despite Dave Passmore's triumphant entry into Irish hockey's consciousness in Rome last week he may well become…Fri Sept 23 2005 - 01:00
Ireland can take big step to finalMen's Hockey/European Trophy: Today's first crossover match against Austria, which is essentially one of the semi-finals of …Fri Sept 16 2005 - 01:00
Ireland have chance to join eliteMen's Hockey European Trophy So the Irish team line up on Sunday to face Belarus in their first match in the European Trophy…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Captain's prize is costly for TullamoreThe suspension of Tullamore Golf Club over a breach of the amateur-status regulation has caused anger and resentment throughout…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Medal heroes return to low-key welcomeROWING: So another successful rowing team slipped into Dublin Airport yesterday evening with world-class medals draped around…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Lewis to referee London TestRUGBY: Three Irish referees appear on the International Rugby Board's A list for the 2005/2006 seasonWed Sept 07 2005 - 01:00
Steadman set for Ireland roleNews: Following the imminent departure of Ireland defensive coach Mike Ford to English Premiership club Saracens, the IRFU yesterday…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Ireland confident of strong startBASKETBALL: Ireland hope and expect to get their European Championship off to a strong start this weekend in Dublin when they…Fri Sept 02 2005 - 01:00
Connacht sign Irish-qualified Mitchell from TaranakiAs Andrew Farley was announced as Connacht team captain for the second successive year yesterday, the province also confirmed…Fri Sept 02 2005 - 01:00
Matthews and Rigney set for debutsConnacht coach Michael Bradley confirmed yesterday his new signings Keith Matthews and Colm Rigney will make their first competitive…Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
