In at the deep end for O'NeillSunday'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'sThe 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
Former players honouredTwo 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 rejectedGarryowen'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 fearedDavid Corkery's shoulder injury, sustained on Tuesday night against South Africa at Ravenhill, is not as bad as first fearedThu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00
Injuries hit St Mary's hardInjury 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 realityDisplaying 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 WoodProvidence 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 callThe 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 stakeThe 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 captainIreland 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 winSome 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 partyIreland's call hasn't really been embraced as a rousing battle cry by Irish supporters, despite the best efforts of the IRFUMon Nov 16 1998 - 00:00
Road to glory starts hereRugby'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 frontThe 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 biteThe footfall of 4,500 people shoehorned into the Crumbie Stand built to a crescendo of noise, supporters stamping in unisonMon Nov 09 1998 - 00:00
Toulouse matches for Irish under-21 squadThe IRFU will send a 40-man under-21 squad to Toulouse later this month to play two matches against French selectionsThu Nov 05 1998 - 00:00
Ruddock calls in Hogan to cure Leinster's troublesNiall 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 clashClongowes 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 BordeauxThe 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 LeinsterIt 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 lengtheningBlustery 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 gathersLions 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 triesThe 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 UlsterEric 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 WestTwo images linger from Saturday's highly entertaining European Shield clash at the SportsgroundMon Oct 19 1998 - 01:00
Improved Munster seek first victory on foreign fieldFour 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 comfortMunster 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 ProceduresDrug 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 selectionHarsh lessons experienced first hand serve to remove most preconceptionsTue Oct 06 1998 - 01:00
Committee available to investigate claimsAn 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 messageDiscipline - 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 UlsterInternationals 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 upLeinster 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 dealEuropean 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 LeinsterLeinster 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 LeinsterGordon 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 hopesStradey Park, home to Llanelli, second home to LeinsterSat Sept 19 1998 - 01:00
Confidence in Leinster team for LlanelliLeinster 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 thoughtFor 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 monthMark 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 zoneOriginally 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 sharplyWith 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 doubleStackstown 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 gloryPaddy 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 brightThe future of the European Cup and Conference seems assured despite continuing problems relating to the participation of English…Fri Jul 24 1998 - 01:00
