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All-Ireland League Previews

Division One

Sat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00

In at the deep end for O'Neill

Sunday's well right wing John O'Neill makes his competitive debut for Munster in their crucial European Cup quarter-final against…

Thu Dec 10 1998 - 00:00

Young Munster are stung by St Mary's

The sight of black and amber-clad bodies being shunted backwards and sideways was a sobering sight and offered a first indication…

Mon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00

Team-By-Team Guide

Ballymena

Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00

Former players honoured

Two former presidents of Bective Rangers, Michael Cuddy and George Norton, were honoured yesterday at a special luncheon at Dublin…

Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00

Garryowen appeal for day's delay is rejected

Garryowen's application to have their League Division One clash with Clontarf put back to Sunday has been rejected by the IRFU…

Fri Dec 04 1998 - 00:00

Corkery's injury not as bad as feared

David Corkery's shoulder injury, sustained on Tuesday night against South Africa at Ravenhill, is not as bad as first feared

Thu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00

Injuries hit St Mary's hard

Injury threatens to curtail any lofty aspirations for St Mary's College as they prepare for the opening AIB League clash, a particularly…

Wed Dec 02 1998 - 00:00

Mallett hammers home harsh reality

Displaying the patience of a kindly schoolmaster for an errant pupil, South African coach Nick Mallett explained another gallant…

Mon Nov 30 1998 - 00:00

High praise for Wood

Providence smiled on Keith Wood as he capped a superb individual display with his third international try against South Africa…

Mon Nov 30 1998 - 00:00

Gatland welcomes wake-up call

The irony of the situation was appreciable, the Irish team management, coach Warren Gatland, assistant coach Philip Danaher, …

Mon Nov 23 1998 - 00:00

Victory a must with a place in finals at stake

The shortcomings of the World Cup qualifiers are manifest in tonight's clash between Romania and Georgia at Lansdowne Road (7…

Wed Nov 18 1998 - 00:00

Galwey made captain

Ireland coach Warren Gatland has named an experienced Combined Provinces team for the clash with South Africa at Musgrave Park…

Tue Nov 17 1998 - 00:00

Forwards seal win

Some may quibble with the margin of victory but none should dispute the merit of Terenure College's Kitty O'Shea Leinster Senior…

Mon Nov 16 1998 - 00:00

Georgians keen to join the party

Ireland's call hasn't really been embraced as a rousing battle cry by Irish supporters, despite the best efforts of the IRFU

Mon Nov 16 1998 - 00:00

Road to glory starts here

Rugby's World Cup hardly conjures up an image of widespread global participation, nor does it suggest a complex or arduous route…

Sat Nov 14 1998 - 00:00

Students get pushed around up front

The disparity in the score-line in no way flatters Terenure College, comprehensive victors in last night's Kitty O'Shea Leinster…

Wed Nov 11 1998 - 00:00

Leicester bark as bad as their bite

The footfall of 4,500 people shoehorned into the Crumbie Stand built to a crescendo of noise, supporters stamping in unison

Mon Nov 09 1998 - 00:00

Toulouse matches for Irish under-21 squad

The IRFU will send a 40-man under-21 squad to Toulouse later this month to play two matches against French selections

Thu Nov 05 1998 - 00:00

Ruddock calls in Hogan to cure Leinster's troubles

Niall Hogan will provide some relief for an ailing Leinster squad ravaged by injury and uncertainty prior to Friday night's crucial…

Wed Nov 04 1998 - 00:00

Big two clash

Clongowes Wood College will open the defence of the Leinster Schools' Senior Cup against familiar opponents, Terenure College…

Tue Nov 03 1998 - 00:00

Leinster in the red in new head Bordeaux

The defeat hardly constitutes a surprise but the manner in which Leinster capitulated in beautiful Bordeaux should be a cause…

Mon Nov 02 1998 - 00:00

Debt to injury limits Leinster

It is difficult to escape the feeling that Leinster have penned their own misfortune in recent weeks and that today's damage …

Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00

Injury list still lengthening

Blustery conditions greeted the Irish squad on arrival at King's Hospital yesterday as they knuckled down to the second of a …

Wed Oct 28 1998 - 00:00

Wallace absentee as squad gathers

Lions and Irish prop Paul Wallace was the only absentee from the 28-man Irish squad which gathered at Finnstown House, Lucan …

Mon Oct 26 1998 - 00:00

Brave Connacht try hard, but Ulster take the tries

The disparity on the scoreboard does scant justice to Connacht's bravery, particularly in the second half when they enjoyed a…

Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00

One off as Miller lines out for Ulster

Eric Miller's cameo appearance for Ulster takes place on Friday night in the province's concluding game of the Guinness Inter…

Wed Oct 21 1998 - 01:00

French flair sees off best of West

Two images linger from Saturday's highly entertaining European Shield clash at the Sportsground

Mon Oct 19 1998 - 01:00

Defiant Munster side-step annihilation

It was a matter of perspective

Mon Oct 12 1998 - 01:00

Improved Munster seek first victory on foreign field

Four victories in succession and an improved level of performance augur well for Munster's keynote clash with Perpignan at the…

Sat Oct 10 1998 - 01:00

Keane's return gives Kidney small comfort

Munster coach Declan Kidney received mixed blessings in relation to an injury crux that threatened to spiral out of control in…

Thu Oct 08 1998 - 01:00

Drug Testing Procedures

Drug testing procedures in Ireland come under the auspices of the UK Sports Council as there is no commensurate body here but…

Wed Oct 07 1998 - 01:00

Flattered but not deceived by selection

Harsh lessons experienced first hand serve to remove most preconceptions

Tue Oct 06 1998 - 01:00

Committee available to investigate claims

An independent three-man committee, established within the last 12 months by the IRFU to deal with any prove of drug abuse within…

Tue Oct 06 1998 - 01:00

Munster get the message

Discipline - the word printed in big, bold letters on several sheets of A4 paper, sellotaped to the coarse walls, the message…

Mon Oct 05 1998 - 01:00

Ward and Clarke return from injury for Ulster

Internationals Andy Ward and Allen Clarke return to the Ulster squad for tomorrow's Interprovincial Championship encounter with…

Fri Oct 02 1998 - 01:00

Scally and Cullen called up

Leinster coach Mike Ruddock has drafted two of the province's young elite, Ciaran Scally and Leo Cullen into the travelling 22…

Thu Oct 01 1998 - 01:00

ERC outlines new deal

European Rugby Cup Ltd (ERC) yesterday announced a four-year partnership agreement with international sports marketing company…

Sat Sept 26 1998 - 01:00

Dempsey, McKeen back for Leinster

Leinster coach Mike Ruddock has made two changes to the side that defeated Llanelli 33-27 for Friday's European Cup clash with…

Thu Sept 24 1998 - 01:00

Young star D'Arcy is pride of Leinster

Gordon D'Arcy smiled as he accepted the kudos, the boyish grin a reminder of his tender years, something occasionally forgotten…

Mon Sept 21 1998 - 01:00

Leinster have high hopes

Stradey Park, home to Llanelli, second home to Leinster

Sat Sept 19 1998 - 01:00

POOL A

Coach: Mike Ruddock.

Sat Sept 19 1998 - 01:00

Confidence in Leinster team for Llanelli

Leinster coach Mike Ruddock has named an unchanged team from that which started last Friday night's Interprovincial victory over…

Thu Sept 17 1998 - 01:00

Carey gives Ruddock food for thought

For the watching Leinster coach, Mike Ruddock, Brian Carey's sojourn at out-half for Blackrock College in Saturday's Kitty O'…

Mon Sept 14 1998 - 01:00

McCall is told to rest for a month

Mark McCall received a serious setback to hopes of a speedy return to action when told that he faces another month, at the very…

Thu Sept 10 1998 - 01:00

Entering the comfort zone

Originally an American company, the first of two Pro Fit franchises opened in Newtonpark Avenue - the other is in Galway separately…

Tue Sept 08 1998 - 01:00

UCD start sharply

With the AIB League a dim and distant dot on the rugby horizon, clubs in Leinster must make do with the Kitty O'Shea League, …

Mon Sept 07 1998 - 01:00

McDowell and Campbell set up historic double

Stackstown Golf Club honoured Mark Campbell's superb achievements on the golf course during the week with a quiet celebration…

Tue Sept 01 1998 - 01:00

Gribben grabs European glory

Paddy Gribben appeared bemused by the hustle and bustle, shrouded by wellwishers, barely able to acknowledge each felicitation…

Tue Aug 25 1998 - 01:00

Future of European Cup is bright

The future of the European Cup and Conference seems assured despite continuing problems relating to the participation of English…

Fri Jul 24 1998 - 01:00
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