Carlow's exit never in doubtThe disparity in ability is encapsulated in the final scoreline: Westmeath strolled through the spring sunshine at Cusack Park…Mon May 04 1998 - 01:00
My Club: PortmarnockMaura Cassidy is a former GUI official who worked with amateur golf's governing body from 1978 to 1995 when she took up her present…Mon May 04 1998 - 01:00
Bective run out winners in error-ridden cup tieThe illusion that the Leinster Senior Cup is a competitive and cherished competition was undermined somewhat by Saturday's fare…Mon May 04 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesTwo debilitating conditions, Astairus Flexibus and Allis in De Mindus, not known to the medical profession, appear to be central…Sat May 02 1998 - 01:00
IRFU offers contracts to 71 playersThe IRFU have declared a list of 71 players, spanning the four provinces, to whom they are offering contractsFri May 01 1998 - 01:00
Luyt unlikely to yield to S African Sports CouncilLouis Luyt seems certain to ignore the South African National Sports Council's calls for his resignationThu Apr 30 1998 - 01:00
Belvedere fail to take chancesBlackrock College maintained their dominance at the under20 grade, albeit with a somewhat fortunate victory in yesterday's McCorry…Tue Apr 28 1998 - 01:00
My Club: St Patrick's Athletic.Pat Dolan is the former chief executive with St Patrick's Athletic and the manager of this year's teamMon Apr 27 1998 - 01:00
Leinster leaders Naas are top of the townsNaas provided an upbeat conclusion to a season that had previously seen them winning the Leinster Senior League, but failing …Mon Apr 27 1998 - 01:00
Born-again Crotty back from the wildernessNo emotional baggage, just a healthy desire to prove that international rugby is well within his compass, Garryowen full back…Fri Apr 24 1998 - 01:00
The field is the place of dreams for local heroJohn "Bull" Hayes is a reluctant hero down Thomond Park way, infinitely more comfortable immersed in the rough and tumble of …Thu Apr 23 1998 - 01:00
Dungannon make the most of scoring opportunitiesDungannon accomplished something which appeared beyond their compass for the opening 20 minutes of Saturday's AIL Division One…Mon Apr 20 1998 - 01:00
My Club: Newlands Golf ClubPeter Lawrie was an outstanding amateur golfer before turning professional this season.Mon Apr 20 1998 - 01:00
Wallace only Lion set for South AfricaPaul Wallace is the only one of the four Irish Lions who toured South Africa last summer to have made himself available for Ireland…Fri Apr 17 1998 - 01:00
Wanderers may have to forfeitWanderers seem certain to have to forfeit their as yet unplayed AIB League Division Two fixture against Buccaneers and accordingly…Thu Apr 16 1998 - 01:00
Irish grit to pressurise FranceIreland once again embrace the traditional mantle of underdogs for tomorrow's IRB/ FIRA World Youths Championship final against…Sat Apr 11 1998 - 01:00
Everitt shines but team lose the plotA sluggish opening, allied to occasional but costly lapses in concentration, conspired to undermine Ireland's hopes at Richmond…Sat Apr 04 1998 - 01:00
Thomas inspires Welsh winThis defeat should rankle, primarily because most of the damage was self-inflicted: Ireland's errorcount at Thomond Park yesterday…Sat Mar 21 1998 - 00:00
The Welsh Threat15 Kevin Morgan. Age 21. 6 caps. 178cm. 72kgs. First option is to run with the ballSat Mar 21 1998 - 00:00
Garbally struggle to subdue spirited Saran'sSt Saran's odyssey finally culminated in defeat, albeit in the final of the Connacht Schools Senior Cup at Keane Park yesterday…Thu Mar 19 1998 - 00:00
Young Munster primed to winYoung Munster are primed for tomorrow's AIB League Division One confrontation with Shannon at Thomond Park, buoyed by the return…Sat Mar 14 1998 - 00:00
French foiled gloriouslyA wonderful night in Quimper saw the A team cast off the traditional millstones associated with Irish rugby and in doing so dared…Sat Mar 07 1998 - 00:00
McMahon comes inA back injury to A international Alan Quinlan means Colm McMahon comes into the Shannon backrow for today's AIB League Division…Sat Feb 21 1998 - 00:00
Constitution's preparation pays dividendCork Constitution prepared assiduously, identified the key areas of scrummaging and fringe defence, and then simply played with…Mon Feb 16 1998 - 00:00
Armagh stage shock raidArmagh's victory was more convincing than a one-point margin suggests as they physically outmuscled a strangely subdued and listless…Mon Feb 16 1998 - 00:00
Larkin says Irish debut depends on AshtonNew Zealand born centre Adam Larkin is prepared to answer Ireland's call but only if national coach Brian Ashton pursues a previous…Fri Feb 13 1998 - 00:00
Leinster step in to fill gap in Wales international weekendLeinster are set to announce an attractive representative fixture on the eve of Ireland's Five Nations Championship match against…Thu Feb 12 1998 - 00:00
St Mary's demonstrate attacking powerFull team, firm surface, balmy evening: St Mary's College demonstrated the pedigree that will make them, potentially, the most…Thu Feb 12 1998 - 00:00
Late Campion penalty seals itThe Leinster Schools Senior Cup has conjured exceptional contests that have graced the competition through the agesWed Feb 11 1998 - 00:00
Brave words from lucky ScotsScotland the brave: not quite, more like Scotland the extremely fortunate, if resilientMon Feb 09 1998 - 00:00
Move Of The Day: Tait's try1 Gary Armstrong moves the ball to the short side aware that Scotland enjoy a weight of numbers advantage.Mon Feb 09 1998 - 00:00
Ireland get lost in a litany of errorsNo moral victory, no learning curve, no simpering patter, no delusions of adequacy: Brian Ashton was not prepared to spare the…Mon Feb 09 1998 - 00:00
O'Gara's boot does the trickCork Constitution out-half Ronan O'Gara ensured that Ireland's record at under-21 level remained blemish free with a virtuoso…Sat Feb 07 1998 - 00:00
Punishment enough as Walsh gets goaheadGavin Walsh has been cleared to take his place in the A international against Scotland at Donnybrook today (5.0)Fri Feb 06 1998 - 00:00
Raw power too much for WesleyRaw power decided yesterday's Leinster Schools Senior Cup match at DonnybrookThu Feb 05 1998 - 00:00
Scotland look to old reliablesScotland have made four changes and two positional switches from the side which lost to Italy in Treviso last month for Saturday…Wed Feb 04 1998 - 00:00
St Mary's repel Young Munster onslaughtCharacter, resolution and a prodigious work ethic, attributes not always associated with the current St Mary's College side, …Mon Feb 02 1998 - 00:00
St Mary's star in power-packed performanceVictory was as emphatic as the final scoreline suggests: speed of thought, clarity of purpose and basic speed were primary factors…Mon Feb 02 1998 - 00:00
Time to mine the raw talentSchools rugby, the last bastion of success in an international context for Ireland, the elixir of hope for future generations…Sat Jan 31 1998 - 00:00
Ballymena find the comfort zoneClontarf, significantly depleted by injury before Saturday's game at Eaton Park, saw their problems compounded by a further carnage…Mon Jan 26 1998 - 00:00
Boost for Lansdowne as McQuilkin returnsLansdowne make three changes to the team thrashed by Clontarf for Shannon's visit to Lansdowne Road on SaturdayThu Jan 22 1998 - 00:00
Henderson ruled out of clash with ScotlandRob Henderson has been ruled out of the opening Five Nations Championship game against Scotland at Lansdowne Road on February…Wed Jan 21 1998 - 00:00
Clontarf bring in Horan to front rowSuitably chastened by the weekend's events, Ballymena have delayed naming their team to take on Clontarf at Eaton Park on Saturday…Wed Jan 21 1998 - 00:00
Youth in need of greater supportGeordan Murphy (Leicester) and Emmet Farrell (West Hartlepool) will not be considered for the Ireland under-21 team this season…Tue Jan 20 1998 - 00:00
