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
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
Flattered but not deceived by selectionHarsh lessons experienced first hand serve to remove most preconceptionsTue 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
Bristol's demise hits Irish hardBristol Chairman Arthur Holmes's decision to call in the receiver has left four Irish internationals - David Corkery, Paul Burke…Fri Jul 24 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
McCall gets captaincyMark McCall has been appointed Ulster rugby captain for the coming seasonThu Jul 23 1998 - 01:00
Roscommon pass up upset opportunityA topsy turvy contest on a sodden surface, conjuring a tension laden finale, enthralled the 25,000 shoehorned into Tuam Stadium…Mon Jul 20 1998 - 01:00
Galway survive scare to fight another dayThe initial silence which greeted referee Seamus Prior's final whistle encapsulated the conflicting emotions - relief and disappointment…Mon Jul 20 1998 - 01:00
World Cup the main focusIreland's international obligations begin in earnest on November 14th when they undertake the process of qualifying for next …Tue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Novotna no longer a loserTears ran down her cheeks on Centre Court once again but for once Jana Novotna had no recourse to self recriminationMon Jul 06 1998 - 01:00
Sampras on song yet againGoran Ivanisevic's Grand Slam misery continues as the Croatian agonisingly lost his third Wimbledon men's singles final yesterday…Mon Jul 06 1998 - 01:00
Sampras shows his greatness in adversity"You raise the intensity, you raise the level of emotionSat Jul 04 1998 - 01:00
Time for Novotna to stop her sobbingChampioning the underdog has been something of a cause cel ebre for the centre court crowd, but today those 13,500 spectators…Sat Jul 04 1998 - 01:00
Sampras to put end to HenmaniaThe dam of common sense, perspective and detached analysis is ready to burst... Henmania is set to flood Wimbledon.Fri Jul 03 1998 - 01:00
Court concernsThe players' continued interest at Wimbledon in the World Cup even extends to world number one Pete Sampras, despite his own …Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
Hingis survives as other top figures go outVenus Williams cried on court, Lindsay Davenport wept in the showers while Monica Seles just shook her head, struggling to explain…Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
Sampras in game plea"Men's tennis is devoid of colour, lacks characters, needs to generate a hatred between four or five individuals and is crying…Wed Jul 01 1998 - 01:00
Williams is confidentWith her brash arrogance of youth or blind faith in a blossoming talent, one suspects that Venus Williams offers as coached and…Wed Jul 01 1998 - 01:00
Henman keeps cool as Rafter falls apartPat Rafter's forlorn look to Australian legend Tony Roche, who was ensconced in the players' box overlooking Centre Court, accompanied…Tue Jun 30 1998 - 01:00
Black day avoided by HenmanThe billowing black smoke, that rose in plumes from a neighbouring block of flats wafted across Wimbledon, a reminder that real…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Rafter has the purists purringTears, a thumb, a tantrum, or if one prefers, the Rusedski rant and thunderous black clouds, have combined to dominate the first…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Zvereva dumps out GrafNatasha Zvereva's victory over Steffi Graf on Centre Court yesterday should serve as a monument to persistence and a proof of…Sat Jun 27 1998 - 01:00
