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
Cork C of I up against itMEN'S HOCKEY: Lisnagarvey can expect bigger away support than normal at their Hillsborough ground on Saturday from Garryduff…Fri Nov 16 2007 - 00:00
Munster able to call on DowlingEuropean Cup: As Munster coach Declan Kidney had hoped, both Ian Dowling and John Hayes have declared themselves fit and have…Thu Nov 15 2007 - 00:00
It's onwards and upwards for new man WilliamsOne of the enduring features of sport is there is always the next match.Thu Nov 15 2007 - 00:00
Hayes set to resume trainingRUGBY: Munster coach Declan Kidney received mixed news yesterday with regard to the make-up of the squad that will face the …Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
Pembroke hit goal trail in styleMen's Hockey : By virtue of having played one game more than their main rivals for the championship Glenanne stay top of the…Mon Nov 12 2007 - 00:00
Pembroke regroup for Bray challengeMEN'S HOCKEY: Pembroke are likely to be in top form following their visit to the elite European Hockey League last weekendFri Nov 09 2007 - 00:00
Kidney has internationals back as season gets seriousGlasgow v Munster, At Firhill Arena, 7Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
Connacht face tough task as Edinburgh name big gunsConnacht v Edinburgh, At the Sportsground, 6.30pm: Five points from four games is not where Connacht wanted to beFri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
Charlesworth set for IHA eventMEN'S HOCKEY: The Irish Hockey Association has spiced up its annual hockey conference "Hooked" by signing up legendary Australian…Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
All eyes on GreystonesAll-Ireland League: Organisers of the AIB Cup will contemplate playing the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the competition…Thu Oct 25 2007 - 01:00
Taylor sets her sights on gold in LondonBoxing/ Sixth Women's European Championships : World champion and this weekend European champion for a third time, Katie Taylor…Mon Oct 22 2007 - 01:00
Testing time for senior playersMen's Hockey : Ireland's preparation for their Olympic qualifiers are likely to take a number of international players out of…Fri Oct 19 2007 - 01:00
Sier paves way for RoversMen's Hockey : Three Rock Rovers' love affair with things Dutch continued over the weekend with a 2-0 win over Fingal.Mon Oct 15 2007 - 01:00
Hazel provides background whisper amid autumn leavesTV View : The World Matchplay Championship at Wentworth opened with the BBC bombing us with aerial shots of the well-heeled …Mon Oct 15 2007 - 01:00
Italian aim will be damage limitationPool C/New Zealand v Italy: The All Blacks have never lost to Italy in nine previous meetingsSat Sept 08 2007 - 01:00
