Underdog Eagles aim to ruffle feathersBerkeley University, California has had a romance with rugby for 122 yearsWed Nov 17 2004 - 00:00
Helping to make it all happenGOLF/Interview with Colin Byrne : he's hunkered down trying to look as though he is here to contemplate the beauty of the place…Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Today's meeting may sort out messMen's Hockey Anger and resentment all round has characterised the last few weeks in Irish hockey with the men's interprovincial…Fri Nov 12 2004 - 00:00
Venter returns to back row as White remains candid on IrishFor a man about to walk into the lion's den, so to speak, Jake White has quite a spring in his stepWed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
Ulster confidence continues to slideCeltic League/Ulster - 3 Munster - 24 : Maybe if Andy Ward had not been bulldozed into touch just before the break by Shaun …Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
Harlequins take the upper handMENS HOCKEY: As the Leinster Senior League continues to throw up unpredictable results, Munster's campaign reverted to type …Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
Interpros face an uncertain futureMen's Hockey The Men's Senior Interprovincial Championship has almost self implodedFri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
December bout for McCulloughBOXING: Former WBC bantamweight champion Wayne McCullough will step into the ring next month in what will be the second bout…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Corinthians take their chanceMENS HOCKEY: Strong, clean defensive play when it was needed allowed home side Corinthians to take the points from Three Rock…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
Ulster are out to cause disruptionEuropean Cup/Pool Six: Tommy Bowe was asserting during the week Ulster are just fractions away from being more like the Ulster…Sat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Aer Lingus for lift-offMen's Hockey While the big wheels turn at international level, where the Irish men will soon be shaking hands with a new coach…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Ireland call-up an inevitable string for BoweEuropean Cup/Gloucester v Ulster: Where do you start with Tommy Bowe? It might be the under-17 intercounty Gaelic football career…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Wilson joins Ward in back row for UlsterEuropean Cup Team News: And in an instant all of Ulster's back row problems were resolvedThu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Fit again O'Callaghan in the frame for Welsh tripMunster coach Alan Gaffney may finally have back one of last season's most impressive second row players, Donncha O'Callaghan…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
O'Connor gets the call from IrelandRUGBY/International news: "So, Jonny O'Connor, tell us, which is it to be - the white of England or Ireland's emerald green?" …Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Fans voting with their feet and their euroEuropean Cup News: It seems you have to believe what the European Rugby Cup Ltd (ERC) is telling you these daysWed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Munster gain competitive edgeRugby Celtic League: In a refreshing move away from the litany of who is injured or unavailable to play, coach Alan Gaffney …Thu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Pembroke give impressive displayMENS HOCKEY: A hierarchy of sorts was re-establishedMon Oct 11 2004 - 01:00
Filgas leaves LeinsterMen's Hockey: The post of Leinster senior coach is now vacant following the resignation of former international Simon Filgas…Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Holwell gets Leinster nodCeltic League: The curious eyes at Donnybrook will be on New Zealand's 29-year-old David Holwell, who is set make his Irish…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
Celtic unions agree TV deal for autumn seriesThe BBC has agreed a new five-year deal with the Celtic unions (IRFU, SRU and WRU), to show their autumn internationals on network…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
D'Arcy in frame to resume actionRUGBY: Leinster's current position of second on the Celtic League table suggests coach Declan Kidney is doing just fine in the…Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
Ireland fall to 23rd in world rankings listHOCKEY: Last October when the International Hockey Federation (FIH) hit upon a formula to rank international sides in the fairest…Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
BBC send out positive signal for the GamesPARALYMPICS: Last Sunday the BBC broadcast live coverage of the Paralympics for the first time, new territory for Britain's …Sat Sept 25 2004 - 01:00
Composed McNamara graduates to silverPARALYMPICS: The picture Conall McNamara painted last night at the Olympic Stadium was as haunting an image as it was impressive…Sat Sept 25 2004 - 01:00
IOC must watch out for flying amputeesPARALYMPICS: When the regally named South African teenager Oscar Pistorius ran the 200 metres this week leaving Americans Marian…Fri Sept 24 2004 - 01:00
Malone's hard work pays out in silverPARALYMPICS: Moments like these ease the training; soften the sore mornings of getting out of bed. The grinding downThu Sept 23 2004 - 01:00
Games need to reconnect with spectatorsParalympics: Relentlessly warm, the weather has not failed the Paralympics since the torch was lit in the northern outskirts…Wed Sept 22 2004 - 01:00
O'Brien in for injured DowneyRugby News Encouraged by last week's performance in the 31-15 opening win over Glasgow Rugby in the Celtic League, Connacht …Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
Clubs welcome IRFU league decisionThe majority of views of the All-Ireland Senior Clubs Association regarding the restructuring of the All-Ireland League have …Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
IRB select Rolland to take charge in three international matchesThe IRB yesterday announced the match officials for the forthcoming series of international matches in November and December, …Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Kidney opts for minimum changeCeltic League: The sentiment regarding the three provincial sides that named teams yesterday for the second round of their Celtic…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Leinster line up outhalf HolwellLeinster are hoping to tie up the paper work for their new non-Irish signing, the experienced New Zealand-born outhalf David …Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
O'Sullivan lined up if Woodward steps downLions Tour: An emergency Lions Committee meeting has been arranged for Dublin today, where the issue of former England coach…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
New scheme lifts pressure to performATHELTICS: Despite generous State funding, Ireland's runners, jumpers and swimmers failed to meet popular expectations at the…Fri Sept 03 2004 - 01:00
Welsh look in better shapeOspreys v Munster: Munster's inside centre and new signing James Storey may at least provide some intelligence about his former…Fri Sept 03 2004 - 01:00
Lewis set to make Leinster comebackCeltic League/Team news: Centre Kieran Lewis makes a return to competitive rugby on Sunday for Leinster in the Celtic League…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Firm agreement on new stadiumLansdowne Road redevelopment: The IRFU and FAI formally announced their arranged marriage yesterday by the DART track under …Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Depleted squads prepared for a season of attritionTeam news: The Ireland squad are in their seventh week of a 10-week pre-season training phase while the four provinces belt …Wed Sept 01 2004 - 01:00
RDS horses not so dumb but Marty for once lost for wordsTV View: Same old. Same oldMon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00
Coverage of Olympian proportionOlympic Games: RTÉ are preparing for 'couch potato' heaven this month with blanket coverage of the Olympic Games in Athens in…Thu Aug 05 2004 - 01:00
Human flaws are very much part and parcel of all GamesTV View: Welcome to "sun-drenched Semple Stadium," chirped RTÉ presenter Michael Lyster on Saturday afternoon and he wasn't …Mon Aug 02 2004 - 01:00
Only way is up for IrishHockey News: The search for a new senior coach for the Irish men's hockey team has begun.Mon Aug 02 2004 - 01:00
Irish sides lose ties and entry to World CupsHOCKEY/European Under-21 Championships: Ireland will not be represented next summer in either the men's or women's under-21 …Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Irish sides in sight of goalHOCKEY/European Under-21 Championships: After yesterday's rest day, the men's and women's Ireland under-21 sides face into their…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Irish sides face must-win gamesHOCKEY/European Under-21 Championships: After a week of pool matches in the men's and women's under-21 European Championships…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Irish women fail to make use of set-piecesHOCKEY/European Under-21 Championships: Unless they can beat Holland, Ireland's women must hope for a win in their cross-over…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Ireland undone by late hat-trickHOCKEY/Under-21: Ireland lost 6-4 to England in their second match of the under- 21 Men's European Championships in Nivelles…Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
Ireland fight back to rescue pointHockey Under-21 The Irish women fought back from 2-0 down against Spain to rescue a point in their opening game of the Under…Mon Jul 26 2004 - 01:00
