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Belief is the key to reclaiming glory days

On Tennis: Rose-tinted glasses are all very well

Wed Aug 15 2007 - 01:00

Players face important two weeks' work

On Tennis: Roger Federer is 26 years old today, while Rafael Nadal was 21 during the 2007 French Open

Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00

Channel trawl for cliffhanger proves unequal struggle

TV View: Perspiration glazing his face, Nick Easter stepped into the camera's field

Mon Aug 06 2007 - 01:00

Talented Levova must choose her targets

On Tennis: There was a headline in this paper yesterday regarding Ireland's best golfer, Padraig Harrington

Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00

Players warned over backchat

Following yesterday's reprimand of referee Paul Honiss, and the outburst directed at referee Stuart Dickinson by the French coach…

Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00

Higgins's opus a real labour of love

On Tennis: Tom Higgins was born in Longford in 1948, was educated at Cistercian College, Roscrea, and Terenure College in Dublin…

Wed Jul 25 2007 - 01:00

Fun the rally cry in battle for tyros

On Tennis: It does not always have to be fire and brimstone in tennis

Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

A Dubliner who happens to get the offer of a pair of tickets for the women's final may have quite an expensive day ahead.

Sat Jul 07 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

Gasquet grilled They say the women get all the hard questions in the post-match interviews

Fri Jul 06 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

Doubles pair on a roll: Out on Court 16, people were wondering why the Brazilian pair of Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa were rolling…

Thu Jul 05 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

Men's final extra costly Equality now exists at Wimbledon - up to a point

Wed Jul 04 2007 - 01:00

Sustaining form is key to success

Johnny Watterson On Tennis On Monday in Dublin, Ireland's Davis Cup player Louk Sorensen knocked Frenchman Nicolas Tourte out…

Wed Jul 04 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

Other stories from Wimbledon in brief

Tue Jul 03 2007 - 01:00

Bowtell comes up short

Wimbledon Diary : Thirteen-year-old Amy Bowtell of Greystones came up just short in the final of the Under-16 Girls European…

Mon Jul 02 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

Today's other stories from Wimbledon

Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

Early mornings at Wimbledon have the feel of a Grand National about them this first week

Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

Doubles tennis may not float your boat as much as the singles but for what it's worth there is an unusually fascinating match…

Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00

Wimbledon Diary

Reality check comes in Andy: On June 23rd Andy Murray had the following to say about the wrist injury he picked up when playing…

Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00

Dunne aims to put record straight

BOXING/European Super Bantamweight title fight: "This is the weight of the new European champion," quipped Norway's Reidar …

Sat Jun 23 2007 - 01:00

Murray is seeded to reach quarter-finals

Tennis: The top 32 Wimbledon seedings fell along predictable lines yesterday with four times defending champion Roger Federer…

Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00

Muller is keen to see further progress

HOCKEY/Setanta Cup: With the first edition of the Setanta Cup in Belfield starting tomorrow, Irish hockey has a chance to see…

Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00

Sharapova gains belief

TENNIS/French Open Championships: At the beginning of this tournament Maria Sharapova described her movement on clay being "…

Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00

Jankovic primed to make progress

TENNIS: If Jelena Jankovic has been prowling the women's draw with authority and verve, her opponent in the quarter-finals today…

Tue Jun 05 2007 - 01:00

Promoter plans new image for women's golf here

Solheim Cup: The Irish Ladies Golfing Union (ILGU) yesterday expressed surprise at the view that the game in Ireland needs a…

Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00

Tigers don't frighten this Wasp

Interview with Eoin Reddan: Johnny Watterson talks to a man likely to be a key figure not only for Wasps next Sunday but also…

Thu May 17 2007 - 01:00

Cheika finalises squad for next season

LeinsterSquad2007/2008: As Leinster head coach Michael Cheika flies home to Australia today on holidays, he leaves behind a …

Wed May 16 2007 - 01:00

Dunne back at the Point

BOXING : Wayne McCullough has been added to the undercard of the next Bernard Dunne bill in Dublin on June 23rd

Fri May 11 2007 - 01:00

Calendar a priority for new forum

Following fast on the rapprochement exhibited by the stakeholders in European rugby, the first ever forum involving all of the…

Thu May 10 2007 - 01:00

European Cup Clubs and union close to agreement

RUGBY: England's Premiership clubs (PRL) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) finally inched towards a Heineken European Cup settlement…

Wed May 09 2007 - 01:00

Leinster aiming to buck trends

Rugby Celtic League: Yesterday Leinster coach, Michael Cheika, was his usual explanatory self

Wed May 09 2007 - 01:00

Leinster can be positive

Brian O'Driscoll has been ruled out of Leinster's final Magners Celtic League match against Cardiff Blues on Friday night

Tue May 08 2007 - 01:00

European Cup deal expected

Rugby/ Heineken European Cup: A meeting between all of the Heineken European Cup stakeholders tomorrow is expected to see resolution…

Mon May 07 2007 - 01:00

Changes for Connacht

Coach Michael Bradley has made three changes in personnel as well as one positional switch to the Connacht team ahead of their…

Fri May 04 2007 - 01:00

O'Connell back in action

Celtic League: Ireland and Munster secondrow Paul O'Connell makes his first competitive start since he injured his hand against…

Fri May 04 2007 - 01:00

Rise in numbers at games

While the format of the Magners Celtic League has changed over the years, the most recent attendance figures available (with …

Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00

Early start does not go down well

HOCKEY/Men's and Women's All-Ireland Club semi-finals: The timing of the Glenanne match against Irish championship holders Pembroke…

Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00

Strong finish gains promotion for Irish women

TENNIS/Federation Cup: Ireland yesterday gained Federation Cup promotion when they defeated Latvia in the final match of their…

Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00

Form book gives Leinster plenty to smile about

RUGBY: Leinster's chances of beating the Ospreys in their pivotal Magners Celtic League match at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow…

Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00

Ospreys believe they are still in title race

Celtic League : The result of tonight's match between the Ospreys and Llanelli in the Magners Celtic League at Stradey Park …

Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00

Great start for Ireland

Tennis/ Federation Cup : Ireland got off to a promising start when they came through the first of their Europe/Africa Zone Group…

Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00

Ulster sides bow out

HOCKEY: All-Ireland Club Championships Well, well

Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00

Ireland looking to finish on a high

9th-10th Place Play-off/Ireland U-19 v Scotland U-19: It is hardly an auspicious finish for Ireland, who were ranked fifth before…

Sat Apr 21 2007 - 01:00

UL Bohemians aim to seal second place

All-Ireland League Preview: AIL League leaders Cork Constitution are guaranteed a home semi-final regardless of the outcome…

Sat Apr 21 2007 - 01:00

These babies will give it a real rattle

Under-19 World Cup Final/South Africa v New Zealand: "It was a physical encounter and we will expect the same from South Africa…

Sat Apr 21 2007 - 01:00

Debut side fall short after fine retort

HOCKEY: Monkstown almost caused the first shock of the All-Ireland Club Championship play-offs at Serpentine Avenue yesterday…

Sat Apr 21 2007 - 01:00

Duo return from injury for McCall

Celtic League: Paul Steinmetz and Neil McMillan are back in the fold for Ulster for this weekend's Magner's Celtic League game…

Wed Apr 18 2007 - 01:00

Home semi-final the goal for Werahiko

All-Ireland League : After six seasons it could be said that Clontarf coach Phil Werahiko knows his team

Wed Apr 18 2007 - 01:00

Pride is spur for Connacht

Connacht v Cardiff: Connacht's efforts now are all for pride

Sat Apr 07 2007 - 01:00

Munster elect to freshen things up

Ospreys v Munster: With minds grimly focused on the Magners Celtic League, Munster coach Declan Kidney uses today's game against…

Sat Apr 07 2007 - 01:00

Heineken Cup mauled by money and power struggle

The Heineken European Cup yesterday finally imploded following disputes over money and power

Fri Apr 06 2007 - 01:00
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