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IRFU plan for 50,000 stadium to be studied

RUGBY: 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 error

Ulster 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 Cup

Connacht 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

Chance to prove the boys are really back

Rugby/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

Heineken Cup Pool guide

Lowdown: Once again they are in an extremely tough pool

Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00

Bradley up for the challenge

European 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 outhalf

EUROPEAN 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 start

The 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 guns

Eric 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 stalled

Celtic 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 clubs

European 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 growing

Celtic League / Munster: Munster coach Alan Gaffney could be forgiven a wry smile

Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00

Ireland players straight back to action

Rugby 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 test

Celtic 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 must

Celtic 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 officiate

Rugby 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 escape

The year in review Amateur women A tremendous achievement

Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00

Hoey shows mettle

Golf 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 enough

Rugby 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 mark

Golf 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 swoop

Celtic 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

Looking to stay on a roll

Celtic League previews: Ulster expects, especially after last week's 41-3 thumping of Edinburgh in Scotland

Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00

Another first for Jenkins

Celtic 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

Leinster call on reserves

Celtic League previews: Leinster continue to be bedevilled by injury and illness, John McWeeney (bruised knee) and Gavin Hickie…

Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00

Eight Irish face fresh hell of PQ2

Golf 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 lead

Ulster 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

Garryowen make late call

AIL League Division One / St

Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00

Strydom gets into his stride

AIL 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 league

Rugby: Club loyalties will be tested this season with the start of the AIB Leagues, nowhere more so than in Division One

Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00

Wanderers the likely lads

Rugby All-Ireland League countdown:  The race is on to succeed Waterpark as All-Ireland League Division Three champions

Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00

Munster must breathe fire

If 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 touch

As 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 night

Leinster are considering an appeal to those sitting in the front row of the stand for tonight's game: bring your boots

Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00

Bradley sticks with juggling act

Celtic 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 of

Celtic League/Previews: It hardly constitutes a crisis but to find Leinster, who play Cardiff in the Arms Park tonight (7

Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00

Munster forwards key to providing home comfort

Celtic League/Previews: As Ulster prepare to face Munster tonight at Musgrave Park (7

Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00

Leinster get the all-clear to move

European 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

Rossmore, Nenagh book final places

Rossmore Golf Club in Monaghan became the third club to book a place at the national final of the Musgrave's Golf Challenge in…

Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00

Luck of the Irish runs out as Murphy's Law kicks in

TV View Carnage. A day of damaged limbs, shattered dreams and acute disappointment.

Mon Sept 08 2003 - 01:00

Scotland's best offer tough test

Celtic League / Connacht v Edinburgh: Todd Blackadder leads an Edinburgh side that would be considered the strongest of the …

Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00

Bell bows out

Celtic League: Jonathan Bell last night withdrew from the Ulster team to play Neath-Swansea with an Achilles tendon strain

Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00

Burke out to make an impression

Celtic League : Only a few hundred tickets remain unsold so the supporters from both sides haven't embraced any suggestion that…

Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00

The Teams Fierce rivals get the show on the road

Celtic League news: The Celtic League, from an Irish perspective, couldn't have conjured a more high octane opening than to …

Thu Sept 04 2003 - 01:00

Ryder Cup scramble starts

It's appropriate that Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland, home to the Omega European Masters and nestling in the Alps, should mark…

Tue Sept 02 2003 - 01:00

Bookies' new bet-seller

John O'Sullivan on how more and more Irish people are betting ongolf, thanks to Sky and the success of the likes of Darren Clarke…

Tue Sept 02 2003 - 01:00

Harrington withdraws from Adare

News: Padraig Harrington has withdrawn from the Smurfit Irish PGA Championship at Adare Manor which starts on Thursday to spend…

Tue Sept 02 2003 - 01:00

Hickie makes a timely return for Leinster

The connotations for Irish and Leinster rugby will dwarf what is ostensibly a friendly match

Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00

Kidney keeps a watching brief

Ireland's assistant coach Declan Kidney is expected to be among the attendance tonight and of particular interest will be the…

Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00

Big occasion for comeback kids

Tonight's representative friendlies: It may not quite constitute a match in the traditional sense but the three-period clash…

Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00

Ella respects Ireland's call on duo

Leinster will be without Irish internationals Brian O'Driscoll, Malcolm O'Kelly and Victor Costello for Friday night's friendly…

Wed Aug 20 2003 - 01:00
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