Munster on guard against smugnessEuropean Cup: It often smacks of insincerity and condescensionSat Jan 24 2004 - 00:00
Defining moment for former kingsWelford Road will be an emotional maelstrom this afternoonSat Jan 17 2004 - 00:00
Solomons has no intention of stoking Leicester's fireEuropean Cup team news: There is a pathological fear in professional sport of providing an opposition with incendiary material…Thu Jan 15 2004 - 00:00
Picture will be clearer after big weekendToulouse are fallible, Leicester are in decline, Leinster haven't got out of third gear, fortress Ravenhill is exactly that and…Fri Jan 09 2004 - 00:00
Munster propped up by HayesRUGBY: The return of John Hayes is a boost for Munster coach Alan Gaffney as the province gird themselves for the pivotal fortnight…Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
Leinster look more centredEuropean Cup: Leinster could have done without the pre-match dramatics of their Celtic League victory over Ulster last weekend…Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
National squad get extra day of trainingRugby News round-up: Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan hasn't endeared himself to his provincial counterparts by calling a three…Sat Dec 20 2003 - 00:00
Leinster put foot down over Baugh 'shoeing'Rugby News round-up: Leinster have cited Cardiff flanker Dan Baugh for an alleged stamp on Keith Gleeson in the Heineken European…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Edinburgh in the right sort of formCeltic Cup final: Edinburgh coach Frank Hadden makes four changes to the team which beat Neath-Swansea Ospreys in last weekend…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Trinty in good position to turn the tables on UCDRugby Colours match: Dublin University V UCD Donnybrook, 7Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Wallace gets his chanceEuropean Cup: Ulster coach Alan Solomons has made two changes to the team which edged out Stade Francais in the Heineken European…Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Leinster need to convert more chancesCardiff Blues v Leinster Lions, Arms Park European Cup: It might seem a little melodramatic to describe tonight's game in the…Fri Dec 12 2003 - 00:00
Bradley knows job still only half doneNews: Connacht coach Michael Bradley remains cautious despite his team's superb 18-10 victory over Beziers in France last weekend…Thu Dec 11 2003 - 00:00
IRFU plan for 50,000 stadium to be studiedRUGBY: The IRFU handed the Minister for Sport John O'Donoghue a report from consultants Ove Arup which endorses the redevelopment…Thu Dec 11 2003 - 00:00
No room for Ulster errorUlster must win. There is no point in window dressing the claims of the Gwent Dragons, who are third in the Celtic League and…Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Pack is crucial for Connacht Challenge CupConnacht face a tough assignment against a Beziers side that has suffered just one defeat in the French championship this season…Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Heineken Cup Pool guideLowdown: Once again they are in an extremely tough poolSat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Chance to prove the boys are really backRugby/Leinster V Biarritz: Forget about the administrative howlers, the bungling and, for the time being, who's to blame for…Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Bradley up for the challengeEuropean Challenge Cup: Connacht begin their Parker Pen European Challenge Cup campaign this weekend in the south of France …Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Warner takes over at outhalfEUROPEAN CUP: For now Felipe Contepomi won't play for Leinster in Saturday's opening Heineken European Cup pool match against…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Humphreys set to startThe expectation on Ulster isn't simply that, as table toppers facing a side second from bottom in the Celtic League on home turf…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Leinster roll out big gunsEric Miller is the latest Leinster casualty, albeit with a minor injury that forced his withdrawal from tomorrow's Celtic League…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Henderson's return stalledCeltic League Previews: Munster coach Alan Gaffney would have welcomed game time for Rob Henderson - the opportunity to assess…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Spotlight now put on clubsEuropean Cup : Memories of the World Cup may be still acute but the biting cold will have braced those who spent much of October…Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00
Injury list still growingCeltic League / Munster: Munster coach Alan Gaffney could be forgiven a wry smileThu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00
Ireland players straight back to actionRugby Celtic League: Repatriated to their respective provinces after their World Cup trials and tribulations, the Ireland squad…Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
Leinster in progress testCeltic League Previews: While injuries are pretty much a staple diet, disrupting Leinster preparations these days - James Downey…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Meeting potential a mustCeltic League Previews: Three defeats in succession have sent Edinburgh tumbling from first in the Celtic League to ninth, …Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Ireland get familiar face to officiateRugby World Cup: Quarter-final officials: South African referee Jonathan Kaplan will preside over Ireland's World Cup quarter…Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
Home heroics defined by a great escapeThe year in review Amateur women A tremendous achievementTue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Hoey shows mettleGolf Tour School: Michael Hoey demonstrated his mettle and a rejuvenated golf game to emerge from PQ2 with a coveted place at…Mon Nov 03 2003 - 00:00
Prodigal Carlow do enoughRugby All-Ireland League, Division One: Blacrock College - 17 Carlow - 24 The entertainment quotient at Stradbrook allowed spectators…Mon Nov 03 2003 - 00:00
Fox well placed at halfway markGolf Qualifying Schools: Portmarnock's Noel Fox was the pick of the Irish on the second day of qualifying school (PQ2) at Golf…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Ospreys are set to swoopCeltic League Previews: Thrashed 43-6 by Cardiff at the Arms Park last weekend, Ospreys coach Lyn Jones was looking for culprits…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Leinster call on reservesCeltic League previews: Leinster continue to be bedevilled by injury and illness, John McWeeney (bruised knee) and Gavin Hickie…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Looking to stay on a rollCeltic League previews: Ulster expects, especially after last week's 41-3 thumping of Edinburgh in ScotlandFri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Another first for JenkinsCeltic League previews: A career that has seen him become the first international player to score over 1,000 points (1,049), …Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Eight Irish face fresh hell of PQ2Golf Tour school Eight Irish hopefuls tee it up today at three clubs, two in northern Spain, TorreMirona and Peralada, and the…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Solomons looks to consolidate leadUlster coach Alan Solomons has made just one change to the team which enjoyed a superb, 41-3 victory away to Edinburgh for Friday…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Strydom gets into his strideAIL League Division One / Ballymena 34 UCD 9: Champions Ballymena got the defence of their AIB League Division One title off…Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00
Emerging talent the mainstay of leagueRugby: Club loyalties will be tested this season with the start of the AIB Leagues, nowhere more so than in Division OneFri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Wanderers the likely ladsRugby All-Ireland League countdown: The race is on to succeed Waterpark as All-Ireland League Division Three championsWed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Munster must breathe fireIf there is one Irish province which could empathise with Leinster's plight then it's Alan Gaffney's squad, who incredibly find…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Ulster to show killer touchAs a vindication of self-belief and character, last week's petty larceny at Musgrave Park will have increased confidence levels…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Ella's men face another difficult nightLeinster are considering an appeal to those sitting in the front row of the stand for tonight's game: bring your bootsFri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Bradley sticks with juggling actCeltic League: Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made five changes to the team which hammered The Borders for Friday night'…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Time for Ella's men to show just what they're capable ofCeltic League/Previews: It hardly constitutes a crisis but to find Leinster, who play Cardiff in the Arms Park tonight (7Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Munster forwards key to providing home comfortCeltic League/Previews: As Ulster prepare to face Munster tonight at Musgrave Park (7Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Leinster get the all-clear to moveEuropean Cup/News: Leinster have successfully applied to European Rugby Cup Ltd (ERC) to stage their home games in this season…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
