Ulster thriving on competition for placesCeltic League: Ulster coach Mark McCall has delayed naming his team for Saturday's Magners Celtic League game against Leinster…Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
IRB approve change in scrum law to tackle engagement problemsThe International Rugby Board council have approved a change to the law that governs the scrum, based on advice from sundry subsidiary…Sat Nov 18 2006 - 00:00
Leinster must perform in absence of big namesCeltic League/Leinster v Glasgow Donnybrook, 7Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Hoodoo has finally lifted as Wallace's debut loomsIn seeking to define Paddy Wallace's rugby career to date it's impossible to skirt the issue of injuriesFri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Leinster have plenty in reservesLeinster v Dragons: Michael Cheika has championed consistency, admitting the lack of it at times prevents Leinster building …Sat Nov 04 2006 - 00:00
Munster's alterations may not cut itLlanelli v Munster: There are few more difficult places to travel thawest Wales chasing points but that's the task facing Munster…Sat Nov 04 2006 - 00:00
Depleted Ulster still have the edgeCeltic League/ Ulster v Border Reivers: Ulster coach Mark McCall is a victim of his side's successFri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
Seating will eat into Lansdowne capacityThe capacity at Lansdowne Road for Ireland's Tests this month against South Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands has been…Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
O'Connell gets writers' votesRugby News: Paul O'Connell was honoured as the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year at a function in Killiney…Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
Belief the key for indomitable SheahanAutum international Ireland v South Africa : Frankie Sheahan is a poster boy for the attributes that help speed the rehabilitation…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
O'Driscoll's ankle injury not thought to be seriousRound-up: Brian O'Driscoll took a knock to an ankle during Ireland training at St Gerard's School, Bray, yesterday and was sidelined…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Cheika hoping players learn from mistakesMichael Cheika cut a disconsolate figure in the tunnel underneath the stand at Murrayfield yesterday, struggling to contain his…Mon Oct 30 2006 - 00:00
Leinster to make the cut with sharper edgePool Two/Edinburgh v Leinster: Mark Twain once observed that "facts are stubborn things but statistics are more pliable"Sat Oct 28 2006 - 01:00
Foley out of action until after ChristmasMunster Squad News Anthony Foley will be sidelined for two months after sustaining a shoulder injury in Munster's Heineken European…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Bowe injury forces McCall to make one changeUlster Team News Mark McCall has made just one change from the team that beat Toulouse for Friday night's Heineken European …Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Springboks talk up Ireland teamAutumn Series The current rude health of Irish rugby has been endorsed by a couple of South African coaches ahead of the Springboks…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Leinster backs need just half a chanceRugby preview: Word has filtered across the Irish Sea that Gloucester travel in expectation rather than hopeSat Oct 21 2006 - 01:00
Blaney exonerated but Leinster injuries a worryLeinster coach Michael Cheika will be hoping his medical team can provide an unexpected fillip ahead of Saturday's opening European…Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00
Willis prepared for baptism of fireEuropean Cup/Leinster v Gloucester: "Fail to prepare, prepare to failWed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Munster's O-team likely to be named intactEuropean Cup: Munster will announce an extended squad for Sunday's Heineken European Cup clash with Leicester Tigers following…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Late charge gives Fermoy something to sing aboutMusgrave Children's Hospital Club Challenge Final: Portugal provided a sun-drenched backdrop to the 2006 Musgrave Children's…Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Harrington sees merit in Mallorca stop-offPadraig Harrington has rearranged his schedule to include next week's Mallorca Classic at Pula Golf Club as he bids to try and…Tue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
Global warning about Glasshouse EffectSideline Cut: The majority of the Irish population who care about such matters revel in the misfortune of England's soccer team…Sat Oct 07 2006 - 01:00
Newstalk acquire live broadcast rightsWorld Cup: Newstalk 106-108FM has enjoyed a significant coup in winning the live broadcast rights to the 2007 Rugby World Cup…Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Kitson buoyant after the stormThe European Tour's staging director for the Ryder Cup, Edward Kitson, is due a few nights' good sleep to make up for the deprivation…Tue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
Lough Rynn and Faldo are the starsNew course on Lough Rynn: The footprints of golf's elite in terms of golf course design can now be found on the Lough Rynn Castle…Thu Sept 07 2006 - 01:00
Park Live would benefit from discovering its own identityTV View: In 1998 respected music and entertainment magazine Q voted Blur's Parklife the 20th-greatest album of all timeMon Aug 14 2006 - 01:00
Provinces take stock as season loomsWhile the Ireland squad shed pounds and probably a few tears at the Spala complex in Poland during their pre-season fitness regimen…Wed Aug 09 2006 - 01:00
Club's new Enniskerry course on target for June 2007LandSwap: Dún Laoghaire Golf Club's 700 members will move next June to its new 27-hole golf course and state-of-the-art clubhouse…Thu Jun 29 2006 - 01:00
New deal a real coup for SetantaTelevision rights: Setanta Sports have won the exclusive live television rights for Ireland and Britain to cover tournaments…Wed Jun 28 2006 - 01:00
New deal a real coup for SetantaTelevision rights: Setanta Sports have won the exclusive live television rights for Ireland and Britain to cover tournaments …Wed Jun 28 2006 - 01:00
Murray and Critchley need to work on their tight linesTV View : The sports editor's diktat was unequivocal: "The television column is not to contain any references to rugby union…Mon Jun 26 2006 - 01:00
Munster draw old rivals Leicester2006-07 European Cup draw : Munster face a huge assignment in trying to retain the Heineken European Cup they won so memorably…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Sky-jacked on a long day's rugger journey into nightTV View: "Kay is special," screamed Miles Harrison during the second Cook Cup match between Australia and England on Saturday…Mon Jun 19 2006 - 01:00
Chignell forgets cardinal rule as dream win proves elusiveTV View: Blame it on Will ChignellMon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Ireland fired up for battleChurchill Cup/Preview Ireland A v NZ Maori: If the USA are considered a barometer of form going into this clash then the portents…Sat Jun 10 2006 - 01:00
McIlroy set on another titleIrish Close: When Ireland's top amateurs tee it up at the European Club today in the Golfsure-sponsored Irish Close Championship…Sat Jun 10 2006 - 01:00
Money's on the sublime to the ridiculousWorld Cup Betting: Paddy Power to referee the World Cup final next month in Germany? You can have a punt on itFri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
Young Harnett's fine blend of pedigree and natural talentPrecocious talent is a phrase occasionally applied in a sporting context but it seems apposite to describe the performance of…Tue Jun 06 2006 - 01:00
O'Driscoll returns to add focusEdinburgh v Leinster Murrayfield, 7.10, On TV: Sky Sports: Leinster's remit centres exclusively on victoryFri May 26 2006 - 01:00
Goosen has designs on Longford estateCourse development/Carrigglas Manor: Ireland is to boast yet another addition to the prestigious line of courses designed by…Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00
Cullen, Mullins lose battle to make CardiffChristian Cullen and Mike Mullins have lost a battle for fitness and form ahead of Munster's Heineken European Cup final clash…Wed May 17 2006 - 01:00
Belfast to stage Under-19 World ChampionshipThe International Rugby Board (IRB) have confirmed that the IRFU will be the host union for next year's Under-19 World Championship…Wed May 17 2006 - 01:00
O'Driscoll ruled out as Cheika reshufflesCeltic League : Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll is an absentee, the Ireland captain ruled out of tomorrow's game, after failing …Sat May 13 2006 - 01:00
Ulster look to pack for platformCeltic League/Ulster v Border Reivers, Ravenhill (7.30)Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
McCullen signs deal with London IrishLondon Irish have confirmed the signing of Aidan McCullen, the former Toulouse, Leinster and Ireland flanker, on a two-year contract…Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00
