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
O'Driscoll's return a source of comfort for LeinsterGlasgow v Leinster: Leinster coach Michael Cheika has elected to shake things up a little behind the scrum, primarily handing…Sat May 06 2006 - 01:00
Kidney forced to improviseCeltic League : Munster coach Declan Kidney is trying to juggle dwindling playing resources with the twin pursuits of European…Fri May 05 2006 - 01:00
Stakes high but Ulster can prevailCeltic League: The loser here will be shunted to the periphery of the scramble for the Celtic League titleFri May 05 2006 - 01:00
O'Driscoll back for LeinsterReggie Corrigan and Brian O'Driscoll return to the Leinster squad ahead of Sunday's Celtic League game against the Glasgow Warriors…Thu May 04 2006 - 01:00
'Cheat' outburst costs Smith three-week banLondon Irish coach Brian Smith has received a three-week ban after pleading guilty to abusing match officialsThu May 04 2006 - 01:00
Steinmetz returns against CardiffCeltic League: Ulster resume their Celtic League campaign after a very quiet April in which they played just one matchWed May 03 2006 - 01:00
Limerick rivals set for semi-final clashAll-Ireland League : Garryowen finished as champions of the AIB All-Ireland League Division One following their 37-24 victory…Mon May 01 2006 - 01:00
Leinster set out on road to recoveryCeltic League - Leinster v Ospreys Lansdowne Road, today, 7Sat Apr 29 2006 - 01:00
Robinson holds on in England shake-upThe English RFU have made swingeing changes to the senior management coaching structure of the national side.Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00
Humphreys' eye-catching display should be rewardedTwo young Irish players enjoyed central roles in the Guinness A League Final second leg at Welford RoadThu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00
Twickenham to host 2007 finalTwickenham will host next season's Heineken European Cup final, the third time in seven years the honour has fallen to the home…Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00
Munster add Wales lock Wyatt to squadMunster have agreed terms with Llanelli Scarlets secondrow Chris Wyatt to replace Trevor Hogan, who moves to Leinster during …Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00
'It's down to the toss of a coin'James Blaney's allegiance next Sunday for the Heineken European Cup semi-final between Leinster and Munster at Lansdowne Road…Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00
Munster plan without O'LearyCeltic League/Munster v Edinburgh: Munster coach Declan Kidney has been forced to tweak his side further after Tomás O'Leary…Sat Apr 15 2006 - 01:00
Ulster must not take these lowly Warriors lightlyCeltic League/Glasgow v Ulster: Normally an assignment against a team second from bottom in the Celtic League, even away from…Sat Apr 15 2006 - 01:00
Fired-up Dragons will be very hard to stopCeltic League/Connacht v N-G Dragons: Coach Michael Bradley must do without captain, Andrew Farley (back) and centre Keith Matthews…Sat Apr 15 2006 - 01:00
Gaffney is new director of rugby at SaracensEnglish Premiership: Saracens have appointed former Munster coach Alan Gaffney as their new director of rugby, in succession…Thu Apr 13 2006 - 01:00
Trimble returns to bolster UlsterUlster coach Mark McCall has made two changes to the squad from their last outing, a victory over the Dragons, for Saturday's…Thu Apr 13 2006 - 01:00
Reivers fail to act on citing threatBorder Reivers coach Steve Bates has decided not to cite the Leinster and Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll following an incident…Wed Apr 12 2006 - 01:00
Cork look to Lane to drive out victoryAll-Ireland Cup Final It will be an emotional occasion for the Cork club this afternoon at Lansdowne RoadSat Apr 08 2006 - 01:00
Corrigan calls time on his international careerRugby Retirements Leinster and Ireland prop Reggie Corrigan has announced his retirement from international rugbySat Apr 08 2006 - 01:00
Kearney in as Leinster make four changesCeltic League Previews Borders v Leinster Netherdale, 9Fri Apr 07 2006 - 01:00
Clever call caps outstanding Gleeson displayReaction : It was arguably the seminal moment of the matchMon Apr 03 2006 - 01:00
