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Black day

New Zealand will probably strike October 31st from their playing calendar from now on for twice on that day, 21 years apart, …

Mon Nov 08 1999 - 00:00

Wood sends Munster on their way

No one will quibble with Munster's triumph at a rain-sodden Donnybrook last night, a victory that earned them the Guinness-sponsored…

Sat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00

Leinster seek redemption

Leinster rugby stands on the threshold of rehabilitation, aware that victory in tonight's Guinness interprovincial clash with…

Fri Nov 05 1999 - 00:00

Ulster likely

The decibel levels in the respective Ulster and Connacht dressingrooms last weekend remained within acceptable levels despite…

Fri Nov 05 1999 - 00:00

Leinster look to Williams

Leinster are unchanged for tomorrow night's Guinness Interprovincial clash with Munster at Donnybrook - not surprising given …

Thu Nov 04 1999 - 00:00

Munster unchanged

Munster coach Declan Kidney has named the team which defeated Ulster 36-19 last weekend for Friday night's Guinness inter-provincial…

Wed Nov 03 1999 - 00:00

Costello leads Leinster barrage

The Connacht players smiled as they peered out of their dressingroom minutes before the start of their Guinness Interprovincial…

Mon Nov 01 1999 - 00:00

What he surely missed

Leinster manager Ken Ging thought it was a wind up when he received a phone call earlier this year from a person claiming to …

Mon Nov 01 1999 - 00:00

Leinster halves to hold the key

At least Connacht won't have to look at Brian O'Driscoll, their tormentor-in-chief when these sides met earlier in the season…

Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00

Munster pack proves too strong

AN EXCELLENT second-half performance, characterised by a rampant show from the Munster pack, ensured a comprehensive victory …

Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00

Ulster try and shake off European blues

Ulster seems haunted by the ghost of last season's European Cup success, a paralysis that has seeped deep into the bones of an…

Fri Oct 29 1999 - 01:00

O'Driscoll big loss to Leinster

A training ground hamstring pull has ruled Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll out of the Leinster team for Saturday's Guinness Inter…

Thu Oct 28 1999 - 01:00

Wood may miss visit of Ulster

Bumps and bruises dictated that Munster coach Declan Kidney could not name his starting XV for Friday night's Guinness Interprovincial…

Wed Oct 27 1999 - 01:00

McGuinness awaits his fate

Ireland, Connacht and St Mary's College scrum-half Conor McGuinness will know late tomorrow afternoon whether his professional…

Wed Oct 27 1999 - 01:00

Practice pays off for Carter

The stunning vista of the lakes and mountains that border Mahony's Point, one of Killarney Golf Club's superbly appointed courses…

Tue Oct 26 1999 - 01:00

Who is Jannie de Beer

Thirty-four points against England, including an unprecedented five drop goals are certain to grab a few headlines for the South…

Mon Oct 25 1999 - 01:00

Depressing level of inadequacy

Time for accountability; no recourse to learning curves, to moral victories, to mitigating circumstances just the grim, depressing…

Thu Oct 21 1999 - 01:00

French game already sold out

IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has confirmed that Sunday's World Cup quarter-final at Lansdowne Road between France and the…

Wed Oct 20 1999 - 01:00

All together now

This column found that our translation of the Tongan pre-match ritual was so popular that we decided to move on and offer our…

Mon Oct 18 1999 - 01:00

Injury list gives cause for concern

On any other occasion the Irish team management would have been entitled to bask in the reflected glow of a fine evening's work…

Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00

US give Wallabies a thorough test

This was a thoroughly entertaining affair played in the newly refurbished and resplendent Thomond Park

Fri Oct 15 1999 - 01:00

Corkery is out of tournament

David Corkery suffered a devastatingly personal blow when he was forced to withdraw from the Irish squad for the remainder of…

Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00

Romanians have a go at Irish

Romania, who have named an unchanged team to face Ireland in tomorrow's World Cup clash at Lansdowne Road, have criticised their…

Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00

No favours for retiring duo

American hooker Tom Billups and right wing Vaea Anitoni are inexorably linked in terms of appearances for the US Eagles, joint…

Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00

Harrington drawn against Franco

Padraig Harrington will face fellow World Matchplay debutant Carlos Franco at Wentworth tomorrow

Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00

Irish lament disappointing performance

Quantifying the extent of failure is a subjective matter

Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00

Kick up the rear

Uruguayan captain Diego Ormachea, at 40 the oldest man competing in the World Cup, has to pay for the privilege of representing…

Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00

Traditional music

Prior to the World Cup, Scotland's players were asked to choose a piece of music they would like played at Murrayfield if they…

Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00

USA fail to learn from past mistakes

The USA absorbed some of the lessons from their defeat by Ireland but not enough to beat Romania in a keenly contested contest…

Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00

Fantasy flutter

His nationality is unknown, but for one Ladbrokes punter the ultimate fantasy accumulator is just one result away

Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00

Quotes of the week

"We were short of time and the boys were hungry."

Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00

Strong, sensitive types

What's in a name? If you're a member of the Australian squad, quite a lot and you wouldn't want to be sensitive

Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00

Virtual reality

The Australians have come up with a novel idea to combat the loneliness of the long-distance rugby player

Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00

Mini final for the minnows

Today's clash at Lansdowne Road constitutes a mini World Cup final for the USA and Romania

Sat Oct 09 1999 - 01:00

Clohessy likely to play

Ireland yesterday completed their preparations in Cork for their clash with Australia on Sunday with some line-out work on Inchydoney…

Fri Oct 08 1999 - 01:00

Wallabies name strongest side

Australia has laid down a marker for Sunday's World Cup clash with Ireland at Lansdowne Road by selecting their strongest possible…

Thu Oct 07 1999 - 01:00

Noriega's Cup over before it begins

Patricio `Pato' Noriega's World Cup is over before he had the opportunity to lace a boot in anger

Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00

Macqueen is well satisfied

Rod Macqueen's assessment of Ireland's victory over the USA at Lansdowne Road contained the soft focus one would expect from …

Tue Oct 05 1999 - 01:00

Springbok blitz sinks Scotland

Scotland the brave, or the foolhardy? For 60 minutes of yesterday's gripping and hugely entertaining encounter at Murrayfield…

Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00

Artistic merit: Tonga war dance

So what's it like to stand there as the New Zealanders/Fijians/Tongans/Western Samoans perform their pre-match war dance/aerobic…

Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00

Off the beaten track

Scotland's left wing Kenny Logan (left) doesn't pussyfoot around when it comes to venting his feelings

Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00

Mallett seeks improvement

South African coach Nick Mallett's candour in assessing his team's performance in victory against Scotland at Murrayfield will…

Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00

Rugby speak

"Our World Cup was the Uruguayan match. The games against Scotland and South Africa will be difficult..

Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00

Clockwatch

Pre-match: Were Catatonia and Shirley Bassey out of lip sync with the music at the opening ceremony?

Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00

Gatland happy with Irish win

For Ireland coach Warren Gatland it was all about numbers

Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00

Aussies to have all guns blazing

Australia's innate professionalism demanded that they select a full strength Test team for tomorrow's opening World Cup clash…

Sat Oct 02 1999 - 01:00

Eales makes his return

Australia have named a full strength Test line-up for Sunday's opening World Cup match against Romania in Belfast, making only…

Wed Sept 29 1999 - 01:00

Australia good value

The bookmakers are willing to tantalise those punters prepared to invest in the fourth Rugby World Cup

Wed Sept 29 1999 - 01:00

RTE best for Irish viewers

Independent Television's (ITV) claim that they will show every game live in the forthcoming Rugby World Cup was something of …

Wed Sept 29 1999 - 01:00

One world, one way of interpreting the rules

The single most contentious issue in the build-up to the World Cup is the manner in which the matches will be refereed

Wed Sept 29 1999 - 01:00
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