Clubs face playing without best playersMENS HOCKEY: Despite Dave Passmore's triumphant entry into Irish hockey's consciousness in Rome last week he may well become…Fri Sept 23 2005 - 01:00
Ireland can take big step to finalMen's Hockey/European Trophy: Today's first crossover match against Austria, which is essentially one of the semi-finals of …Fri Sept 16 2005 - 01:00
Ireland have chance to join eliteMen's Hockey European Trophy So the Irish team line up on Sunday to face Belarus in their first match in the European Trophy…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Medal heroes return to low-key welcomeROWING: So another successful rowing team slipped into Dublin Airport yesterday evening with world-class medals draped around…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Captain's prize is costly for TullamoreThe suspension of Tullamore Golf Club over a breach of the amateur-status regulation has caused anger and resentment throughout…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Lewis to referee London TestRUGBY: Three Irish referees appear on the International Rugby Board's A list for the 2005/2006 seasonWed Sept 07 2005 - 01:00
Steadman set for Ireland roleNews: Following the imminent departure of Ireland defensive coach Mike Ford to English Premiership club Saracens, the IRFU yesterday…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Connacht sign Irish-qualified Mitchell from TaranakiAs Andrew Farley was announced as Connacht team captain for the second successive year yesterday, the province also confirmed…Fri Sept 02 2005 - 01:00
Ireland confident of strong startBASKETBALL: Ireland hope and expect to get their European Championship off to a strong start this weekend in Dublin when they…Fri Sept 02 2005 - 01:00
Matthews and Rigney set for debutsConnacht coach Michael Bradley confirmed yesterday his new signings Keith Matthews and Colm Rigney will make their first competitive…Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
Henderson misses out as Irish squad is reducedHockey: The Irish coach Dave Passmore has finally reduced his squad for the forthcoming European Championship Trophy to 18 players…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Leinster move on light issueLeinster are in the process of solving one of their final problems before the move to the grounds at the Royal Dublin Society…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Game comeback proves enough for IrelandMENS HOCKEY: Eight goals in two matches and seven against in the series against Italy in Rome gave Ireland the edge over one…Mon Aug 29 2005 - 01:00
Rome warm-up to help Irish causeMEN'S HOCKEY: Following on from the success of the Irish women's team in Belfield, where they finished fifth in the European…Fri Aug 26 2005 - 01:00
Visitors will show Leinster where they standIn a sense Leinster are already under some pressure to perform against Northampton tonight at Donnybrook (7.30)Fri Aug 26 2005 - 01:00
Cheika to bring in Leinster's big gunsMichael Cheika is expected to include several front-line internationals when Leinster play their final warm-up match at Donnybrook…Wed Aug 24 2005 - 01:00
McBride moves in on Ruiz world title boutBoxing: Irish heavyweight Kevin McBride has moved closer to a coveted fight with World Boxing Association heavyweight champion…Wed Aug 24 2005 - 01:00
Hockey sticks it to big sports as RTÉ corner a new marketTV View: Television sets seem to sit there like the mangy dog or the old pair of slippers, or occasionally as a wardrobe-sized…Mon Aug 22 2005 - 01:00
Provinces get chance to set out their stallsIn less than two weeks' time, Munster, Leinster and Connacht will plunge into their Celtic League campaign, while Ulster set …Fri Aug 19 2005 - 01:00
Passmore plumps for experienceHOCKEY: Ireland coach Dave Passmore yesterday named his squad for the forthcoming European Championships, which take place in…Wed Aug 17 2005 - 01:00
Foster, higher, stronger the motto as Beeb backs RadcliffeTV View: Paula Radcliffe is to Britain what Sonia O'Sullivan is to IrelandMon Aug 08 2005 - 01:00
Ireland spared threat of LarkhamIreland will not have to face the threat of outhalf Stephen Larkham in November when the Australian team arrives in Dublin for…Thu Aug 04 2005 - 01:00
Kuper opts for experienceHockey: Following their two Test matches against Germany last weekend in the National Hockey Stadium at Belfield, coach Riet…Thu Aug 04 2005 - 01:00
D'Arcy to have scope on injuryMost of Ireland's international squad are likely to be back playing with their provinces in September for the beginning of the…Wed Aug 03 2005 - 01:00
Butler stars in notable drawHOCKEY/Ireland - 1 Germany - 1: Irish coach Dave Passmore and his side capped a promising week's work in Belgium and Belfield…Mon Aug 01 2005 - 01:00
More than enough on merry-go-round to go roundIrish Provinces Squads for 2005/06 season: No less than 37 provincial players will be lining out this season with a different…Sat Jul 30 2005 - 01:00
Fashioning success for LeinsterA piping July day on the grass just off Ailesbury RoadSat Jul 30 2005 - 01:00
German Tests perfect warm-upMen's Hockey News round-up The climax of a busy week for the national side culminates this weekend with two Tests against the…Fri Jul 29 2005 - 01:00
Ireland get caught coldHOCKEY: It was never the primary intention of Ireland coach Dave Passmore to travel to Scotland this weekend and carry off the…Mon Jul 25 2005 - 01:00
Passmore keen to survey his optionsMEN'S HOCKEY: With the men's European Championships looming in September, this weekend's Celtic Cup in Edinburgh will again …Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
Skiing comes in from the cold with top awardSPORTS GRANTS: Three Irish sports organisations were given allocations of €1 million when the Department of Arts Sports and …Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
Leinster and Munster to face Spencer's SaintsThe former All Black, Carlos Spencer, should provide Leinster and Munster fans with reason to have an early peek at their teams…Thu Jul 21 2005 - 01:00
IRFU confirm tour Tests for 2006The IRFU yesterday confirmed its 2006 summer tour schedule to the Southern Hemisphere.Thu Jul 21 2005 - 01:00
Lee considering going professionalBoxing News: Confusion surrounds the future of Irish Olympic boxer Andy Lee.Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
More on menu for coach potatoFor couch potatoes, the television coverage of this season's Heineken European Cup might require an increase in the beer and …Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Sorensen keeps nerve to secure Ireland promotionTENNIS/Davis Cup: It took five match points before Kevin Sorensen brought a close to what was a most successful week for Irish…Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Pocket Rocket is stopped in his tracksBOXING: Everyone but the boxer realised that when Dr Margaret Goodman stepped into Wayne McCullough's corner after the 10th …Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Leinster open with difficult away game against OspreysRugby/Celtic League: Whatever about the haemorrhage of players from Leinster following the messy off-field business at the end…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
Early visit by champions rules out honeymoon period for St Mary'sRugby All-Ireland League 2005/06 - Division One fixtures The IRFU yesterday announced the AIB League fixtures for next season…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
McCullough confident as everBoxing WBC super-bantamweight title Low-key on this side of the Atlantic and support act for the middleweight bout between Bernard…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
It's a one-horse race according to the layersThere was a reasonable amount of difference in value among the various betting houses for this week's British OpenWed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Remaining four all have Slam pedigreeMen's Singles Semi-finals preview For the first time since 1993 all four semi-finalists at Wimbledon are current or former Grand…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
It's all going to planWomen's Singles Semi-finals The first seed, Lindsay Davenport, plays the third seed, Amelie Mauresmo, while the 14th seed, Venus…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Wimbledon DiaryFreebies coming thick and fast Coming out of the tube at Southfields and walking up Church Road to Wimbledon, you never know…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Henin-Hardenne remains groundedTENNIS: After embarrassing Mary Pierce in the final of the French Open, Justine Henin-Hardenne disappeared for a short holiday…Mon Jun 20 2005 - 01:00
Nadal ready for assault on WimbledonTENNIS/Wimbledon Countdown: Knocking the tennis tradition of talking oneself up, Rafael Nadal has a lot to learnSat Jun 18 2005 - 01:00
Henin-Hardenne dominates from the offTennis/ French Open, Women's Singles, Final: In the press box at Court Philippe Chartrier someone asked where the turning point…Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
