More questionsOnce again a doping issue, this time involving Stephen Roche (left), is beset by things other than the factsSat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Carroll aiming to maintain Wanamaker Mile traditionThe annual pilgrimage to the US this week may point to how well some athletes will perform later this month at the European Indoor…Wed Feb 02 2000 - 00:00
St Mary's ease off the pedal in six-try demolitionA moment of black humour entered into this almost unbearably one-sided match when referee David McHugh blew his whistle for half…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Cool Treacy takes Old Crescent to the topOld Crescent moved to the top of Division Two after coming from behind to beat their Munster rivals Sunday's Well 19-15Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Sports Speak"There would be a possibility of making a bid for the games (Olympic) in 2016 depending on other infrastructures."Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Brains on brawnThe richest man in rugby, Dr Tony O'Reilly (and we all thought it was Keith Wood), adorns his own magazine this monthSat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Junk mailTrade in performance-enhancing drugs is so brisk this year that officials in Sydney suspect that organised crime is becoming …Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
For the recordAn unwitting piece of misinformation appeared in these pages last Tuesday when IT Tralee's bid for a fourth successive Sigerson…Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Crazy GAA guysGFH. Get Feckin' Hammered. Good For Him. Girls Flirting Hard. Pick your own puerile acronymSat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
No ISC help for legal challengeThe Irish Sports Council (ISC) has said it will not provide financial assistance to governing bodies who face a legal challenge…Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Nastase for DublinIlie Nastase will join John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg at the Dublin Tournament of Champions next monthFri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Hickey envisages future Olympic bidAssuming the national stadium will be completed according to proposals and the coming on stream of other facilities, such as …Thu Jan 27 2000 - 00:00
Clubs vie for top spot as leaders take a restA rash of re-fixed games this weekend throws light on Division Three once again with Old Wesley and Ballynahinch facing each …Wed Jan 26 2000 - 00:00
Terenure earn the win in match full of errorsA triumph of sorts for Terenure in a match riddled with basic errorsMon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
UCD in commandUCD put a dent in the aspirations of Division Two leaders, Old Crescent, with a 29-22 win at Belfield allowing City of Derry …Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Oak Park showdownThe match many have been waiting for takes place in Oak Park on Saturday when Ballynahinch, the league leaders, face Carlow the…Wed Jan 19 2000 - 00:00
Old Crescent top the tableBlackrock must be shifting in their seats trying to hold on to some sort of momentum while their provincial players compete for…Mon Jan 17 2000 - 00:00
Anti-foul playScientists have been quick to point out that the biocide TBT (Tribuytltin) found in the shirts of German soccer team Borussia…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Old adversariesA certain amount of dissatisfaction permeated from Swim Ireland this week because of the Irish Independent's end of century swimming…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Coghlan reignsEamonn Coghlan will now never relinquish his honorary title "Chairman of the Boards"Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Ancient Mariner"I want to help in whatever way I can to bring it all about and to be here again having another meal, this time celebrating the…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Sports Speak: The week in quotes"If Tyson is not allowed into the country, I will lose a lot of money."Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Jenkins digs inIt was observed that over 80 tons of sand was put on the virtually dead Cardiff Arms pitch last weekend before the European Cup…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Midleton may miss HollandThree clubs from Division Three will again be affected by player involvement in the European Cup and Shield this weekend in week…Wed Jan 12 2000 - 00:00
Defeat cuts Derry's leadUnbeaten Blackrock and Galwegians will have looked on the weekend's results as quite useful to their promotion drives - even …Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
Olympic wake-up callThose who wish to watch the Olympic Games live from Australia next September may have to ply themselves with plenty of coffee…Sat Jan 08 2000 - 00:00
Irish trio say no to BelfastDublin's Peter Matthews and Seamus Power have pulled out of the Cross Country Challenge to be staged at Stormont, Belfast on …Thu Jan 06 2000 - 00:00
McKiernan heads elite line-upHaving confirmed her participation in Saturday's IAAF Grand Challenge around the grounds at Stormont Castle, Belfast, Catherina…Wed Jan 05 2000 - 00:00
Midleton wait on HollandJason Holland's involvement with Munster in their European Cup match against Saracens at Thomond Park on Saturday has led to …Wed Jan 05 2000 - 00:00
Farrell on the targetOut-half Emmet Farrell was once again Blackrock's man of the match as he landed three penalties and three conversions in his …Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Terenure turn in rampant displayFor the entire first half it appeared as though Terenure were destined to work themselves into a lather for their points only…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Hurricane sweeps all before himTwo years ago Ken Doherty, the then world snooker champion, assisted Alex Higgins in playing a testimonial match in the Waterfront…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Waiting for KorbutThe great Olympic gymnast Olga Korbut (right) was in Ireland this week and not a word appeared about her in the national media…Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Ulster's test of characterStradey Park will offer Ulster nothing if not a monumental test of character in their fourth European Cup tie of Pool 3 today…Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Kinsale in Sevens bidKinsale are hoping to host the 2001 leg of the recently launched International Rugby Board World Sevens SeriesWed Dec 15 1999 - 00:00
Tough assignment ahead for CarlowCarlow's AIL Division Three fixture with Old Wesley in Dublin on Saturday will be one of their toughest assignments this season…Wed Dec 15 1999 - 00:00
Cup still cheers - even without UnitedFA CUP weekend. The third round of the inspiring and historic FA Cup - if you are not the holders Manchester United and instead…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
UCC start tough week with winUCC began a hectic seven days for them in upbeat fashion with a 1413 home win over Old Belvedere on SaturdayMon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Jaded Ulster surrender their titleNothing is ever certain when there are matches left to play, but Ulster's defence of their European crown effectively ended last…Sat Dec 11 1999 - 00:00
Not running scaredEmily Maher has always been a woman unafraid to speak her mind, most recently in defence of her occasional coach and friend Linford…Sat Dec 11 1999 - 00:00
McEnroe fired up for Dublin visit"Hi," says the video promotion. "My name is John McEnroe." One line is still enough. Heads turn. Conversations stopThu Dec 09 1999 - 00:00
Hurley fortifies WesleyAfter a bitter season last year, there is once again a buzz back in Donnybrook as Old Wesley are at the top of the Division Three…Wed Dec 08 1999 - 00:00
A woman's game as wellWomen's Rugby has a bright future according to enthusiast Jill Zonneveld on the IRB websiteMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
No fireworks to fan the tempersWe arrived in front of the television at 1.30 on Friday afternoon hoping to see fireworks in the Royal Albert HallMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
AIB team of the weekEach week throughout the AIB league season, Irish Times rugby writers will select their team of the weekendMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Rugby speak"We must not overlook the players. There has to be a sensible number of fixtures."Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
How to win possessionIt might be ill-advised to repeat "Fat's" answer to gaining possession on the same day the Leinster Schools Senior cup draw is…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
TV audiences tune inLike what you've seen so far in the Heineken European Cup? In the 12 matches played in the first round there were 46 tries to…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Blackrock keep pace with City of DerryNot a bad start from Blackrock College from whom much is expected this seasonMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
