All-Ireland league make-up takes shapeMen's hockey: This might be a time for taking stock in Ulster, Leinster and MunsterFri Feb 22 2008 - 00:00
Thomond Park to stay just thatNews: In a decision that is likely to greatly please diehard Munster fans, the Munster Branch have decided not to further pursue…Fri Feb 22 2008 - 00:00
O'Sullivan has faith in original selectionWomen's International: Coach John O'Sullivan remains upbeat about Ireland achieving their highest finish in a Six Nations Championship…Fri Feb 22 2008 - 00:00
Irish look to bounce backUnder-20 International : When Ireland met France two weeks ago Eric Elwood experienced his first defeat since taking on the …Fri Feb 22 2008 - 00:00
Leinster snatch title with routHockey: There were not many at Grange Road yesterday who thought that Leinster could hit Munster for five goals and snatch the…Mon Feb 18 2008 - 00:00
Even curmudgeon Barnes' door is open to rugby's experimental rulesTV View: The Super 14 season began on Friday on Sky Sports with a sack full of question marks hanging over the new rugby laws…Mon Feb 18 2008 - 00:00
Munster in position to name strong squadIrish lock Paul O'Connell is included in Munster's squad for their Magners League game against Edinburgh at Murrayfield tomorrow…Thu Feb 14 2008 - 00:00
Wallace lift for UlsterMatt Williams may not have been so deeply embedded in the dark trenches before, although his departure from Scotland was assuredly…Thu Feb 14 2008 - 00:00
Gatland throws his hat into Lions' denWarren Gatland has upped the ante on a new front prior to his Welsh side visiting Croke Park in early March for their Six Nations…Thu Feb 14 2008 - 00:00
Williams accepts role with WallabiesMunster are going to have a significant task in filling the coaching hole that Jim Williams leaves when he returns to Australia…Tue Feb 12 2008 - 00:00
Reddan looks at the bigger pictureSix Nations: Just when we had begun to think that the decent thing to do was look away when the Irish team walked on to the …Tue Feb 12 2008 - 00:00
Swim Ireland 'not bankrupt'Swimming News : Swim Ireland (SI) will not go out of business following the out-of-court settlement on Friday involving 13 swimmers…Mon Feb 11 2008 - 00:00
Agonising failure for IrelandMen's Hockey: Following their exit on Saturday from contention for a place in the Beijing Olympic Games this summer, Ireland…Mon Feb 11 2008 - 00:00
Determined Ireland facing a daunting taskMen's Hockey : Tomorrow's match against Argentina is the most important fixture Ireland have faced in many years.Fri Feb 08 2008 - 00:00
Flannery available for final three gamesThe Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery will be available for Ireland selection for the final three games of the Six Nations…Thu Feb 07 2008 - 00:00
Great time to be throwing snowballsIreland v Italy The poet TS Eliot didn't believe in the concept of ageingFri Feb 01 2008 - 00:00
O'Driscoll has little time to loseThese are dog days for Ireland captain Brian O'DriscollWed Jan 30 2008 - 00:00
Bray woes continue as Davis' visa expiresMen's Hockey: The captain of Bray, Australian Phil Davis, will, one hopes, continue to play a part in the club's relegation …Fri Jan 18 2008 - 00:00
Cheika in no mood for humourSix Nations: Michael Cheika yesterday kept on his poker face at Leinster's training gym at RiverviewWed Jan 16 2008 - 00:00
O'Kelly hot on the trail of magical 100-cap milestoneAn unusual day at RiverviewWed Jan 16 2008 - 00:00
Focus falls on FingalHOCKEY: Fingal's win over Corinthians, which puts them into fourth place on the Leinster League table, could be the main theatre…Mon Jan 14 2008 - 00:00
Irish squad has 'fantastic opportunity'MEN'S HOCKEY: This week Irish coach Dave Passmore revealed his squad for the Olympic Qualifying tournament which will take place…Fri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
Quinlan eager to answer call for MunsterLooking for a warhorse? In Munster Anthony Foley and Alan Quinlan eminently qualify with honours degreesFri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
Kidney keen to keep options openThe rain-swept grounds at the University of Limerick were far from what Heineken European Cup-bound Munster and Declan Kidney…Thu Jan 10 2008 - 00:00
Mostyn returns as Connacht face a confident LlanelliConnacht v Llanelli: Llanelli are enthusiastically telling anyone who wants to listen that they are the best team in the Magners…Fri Jan 04 2008 - 00:00
Bradley hopes for win before diversion of attentionConnacht coach Michael Bradley hopes his side's final Magners Celtic League game - until they travel to play the Ospreys on February…Thu Jan 03 2008 - 00:00
Williams opts for Del Fava as captainPerhaps the fact Ulster's new coach Matt Williams will be close at hand this week to see how much damage has been inflicted on…Thu Jan 03 2008 - 00:00
Kidney is not one for loose talkNews : Christmas cheer has so often been delivered by MunsterFri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Williams remains leading candidateRound-up : The former Leinster and Scotland head coach Matt Williams remains the strong favourite to take over as Ulster's new…Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Focus on provincial finalsHockey Round-up : December 26th is provincial cup final day and in Ulster, Leinster and Munster several of the top teams in …Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Players' body won't respond till they get writtenGenesis report: The Irish rugby players' representative body, IRUPA, will not comment on the Genesis Report into Ireland's poor…Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Lee not fazed by personal touchBoxing : Flanked by Emanuel Stewart on one side and promoter Brian Peters on the other, Andy Lee yesterday had the relaxed air…Sat Dec 15 2007 - 00:00
Munster await news on WallaceRugby News: Munster are still waiting news on the injury to David Wallace's arm before they meet Llanelli in the second leg …Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Glenanne bow out of Senior CupHOCKEY: In a sense it is no surprise that last year's winners of the Irish Senior Cup, Glenanne, are now out of the competition…Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
All eyes on clash of big two at TallaghtMEN'S HOCKEY: All eyes will be on the result of Glenanne's fourth round Irish Senior Cup match against Ulster's Annadale tomorrow…Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Falcons' big guns unleashed against ConnachtEuropean Challenge Cup Newcastle Falcons are leaving little to chance as they swoop into Galway's Sportsground tomorrow night…Thu Dec 06 2007 - 00:00
Dewey can use inside knowledgeRavenhill Teams/Ulster v Edinburgh: There is little surprise that Scottish international Rob Dewey has been asked to stand …Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Glenanne aim to repeat successHOCKEY: A weekend where the top three teams, Three Rock Rovers, Pembroke and Glenanne, play each other in the Leinster Senior…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Bradley aims to put record straightSportsground Teams/Connacht v Glasgow: After last week's poor performance against Ulster in Galway, coach Michael Bradley has…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Irish warm to task with decisive winHOCKEY: As anyone who has been to Scotland at this time of year might suspect, the weather can militate against the playing …Mon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Ulster to steady a rocking shipCeltic League/ Connacht v Ulster Sportsground 7Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
D'Arcy ruled out for LeinsterCeltic League/ Leinster v Ospreys Liberty Stadium 7Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
Hobbs set to achieve enviable 100-cap milestoneMen's Hockey: Cork C of I's David Hobbs, who has already amassed 99 caps, is expected to win his 100th this weekend as Ireland…Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
Williams keeps faith with UlsterCeltic League Team news: Ulster caretaker coach Steve Williams has kept faith with the Ulster side that lost to Bourgoin last…Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Springboks pay tribute to WhiteSouth Africa v Wales: After the intensity of the World Cup, the staging of a friendly international match this weekend with …Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Wales legend Davies named as manager2009 Lions Tour to South Africa: The Lions Committee have appointed Welsh legend Gerald Davies as manager of the 2009 touring…Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00
Injured D'Arcy a surprise inclusionRUGBY/Celtic League News: Leinster squad v Ospreys Gordon D'Arcy has been surprisingly named in an extended Leinster squad for…Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00
