Paralympians leave other teams behind in popularity stakesANALYSIS: Most people, 89 per cent, who contributed to an online survey conducted by Ignite Research in the second week of November…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Some good news for Schmidt in a bad news weekendJoe Schmidt knows by now that it’s a numbers game, the coaching larkTue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Leinster left reeling by Clermont powerLeinster 21 Clermont 28 There was the delicious anticipation of the Leinster crowd and the sense that Clermont’s visit to Dublin…Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Three Rock Rovers open title defence against CookstownHOCKEY: Hockey goes indoors this weekend for the first phase of the National Indoor Trophy with venues at Belfast’s Queen’s …Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Northampton hooker Hartley gets two weeksNorthampton Saints hooker, Dylan Hartley will miss his side’s return Heineken Cup match against Ulster at Ravenhill tomorrow …Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Hines fully aware of the scale of the taskWhen he left he knew there was one certainty, one path his career would take him and that was straight back to LeinsterThu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
Walsh and Taylor share prestigious awardIn one of the most highly contested years for the Philips Sports Manager of the Year award, four Olympic medals sealed the deal…Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
Healy going about Clermont job one scrum at a timeCian Healy brings an efficiency of language to his thoughts for this week’s march up the mountain in ClermontThu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Leinster to bring their old intensity levelsShift work for Leinster may be the only way they can weather the harsh conditions in ClermontTue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Experienced Nacewa unfazed by the scale of the challengeOld friends, old enemies, Isa? “For sure. Done everything we can to avoid them, we end up in their poolTue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Munster's international brigade time return wellAs ever on weekends preceding the Heineken Cup there is a whiff of next week about this week and Munster are looking for some…Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
Connacht make three changes for EdinburghEric Elwood has made three changes up front as Connacht face former coach Michael Bradley and his Edinburgh teamSat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
O'Driscoll to attend third career draw in London on MondayRUGBY: As much as it is a PRO12 weekend, with the four Irish provinces in action, it’s a last chance for coaches to cast an …Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
Experienced Leinster taking no chancesOn paper, after nine defeats in nine matches, Zebre shouldn’t present much of a challenge to fourth-placed Leinster but Joe Schmidt…Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
Penney calls up big guns for frontline duty against GlasgowMunster coach Rob Penney has included an array of international players in his squad for their Pro 12 match against Glasgow at…Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Project cases with points to proveRUGBY: More than the results will be of interest in the Pro 12 matches at Thomond Park and the RDS tomorrow as Irish rugby presents…Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Ireland set up quarter-final clash against PolandHockey Champions Challenge tournament Ireland booked a quarter-final meeting against Poland tomorrow following a hard-fought…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Connacht appeal to IRFU to help hold on to Leinster target McCarthyConnacht have appealed to the IRFU to help them hold on to their 31-year-old lock Mike McCarthy, according to chief executive…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Leinster-Clermont clash proving a major attractionDespite missing several of the jewels in their crown, Leinster’s Heineken Cup game against Clermont Auvergne is heading towards…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
'Isn't it a brilliant sporting moment?'“In your fantasy dreams, you hope for seven tries against Argentina,” said Declan Kidney, summing up both his sense of satisfaction…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
'We're on the start of an exciting group'The mood music in Aviva was the sustainability of playersMon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Duffy's return one of three Connacht changes for DragonsConnacht have made three changes to the team that beat Benetton Treviso last week for tonight’s trip to Newport.Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Association has questions to answer over initial cancellation of trip to ArgentinaHOCKEY: It seems churlish to spoil a good party following the recent news that Ireland have appointed two respected coaches …Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Trimble and Marshall a boost for UlsterIt’s cold comfort for the players involved, but Ulster are boosted by the arrival of Andrew Trimble and Luke Marshall from the…Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
'I didn't really expect it but I'm glad it's come'He scored two tries on his debut for Ulster two years ago as a 19-year-oldFri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
O'Brien and Nacewa return as Leinster look to find formSeán O’Brien’s appearance at Scotstoun should bring a smile to a few faces in Irish rugbyFri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
IRFU and GAA to study ruling on online ticket salesThe GAA and the IRFU will examine a Supreme Court victory in London for the RFU that supports efforts to prevent the online resale…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
New Zealand's Smith is new coachWOMEN'S HOCKEY : Irish Hockey has announced Darren Smith as the new women’s national coachThu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Headgear findings could prove a cut aboveBOXING: The likelihood of the International Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) removing protective headgear from male Olympic…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Unsung heroes honoured at awards ceremonyVOLUNTEERS IN SPORT: High profile, low profile, no profile, it didn’t matter yesterday in the Aviva StadiumWed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Sexton passed fit while Muldoon is out for up to 12 weeksInjury news these past few months has been a fraught business with Brian O’Driscoll’s ankle and Rob Kearney’s back, particularly…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
O'Mahony already a force for change in an evolving Ireland set-upMark Tainton unclips a fun grenadeTue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Ulster aiming to extend their perfect runZebre v Ulster Ulster have made five personnel changes for their PRO12 journey to Zebre tomorrow, where props Tom Court and …Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
'Entitlement culture' of athletes targetedSports grants: In revising how money and support is delivered to our high-end athletes, the layered document presented yesterday…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
League continues at hectic paceIn what will possibly be the quickest league programme ever run off by the Leinster Branch, the clubs go back into double weekend…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
Forever punching above their weightSPORTS CLUBS IN THE RECESSION: Like most boxing clubs, St Michael’s, Athy, is an enterprise that reaches beyond the ropesFri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
London Olympic medallists sign up for another four yearsBOXING: The changing face of Olympic boxing kicked off as the four medal winners from London arrived at the National Stadium…Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
Meredith includes just six Irish-based players in first squadMEN'S HOCKEY: The new men’s national coach Andrew Meredith announced an 18-man squad for the upcoming Champions Challenge set…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
'It just seems we got sucked into a dead game of rugby'IRISH REACTION: Distilling two halves into a couple of 10-minute spells may stretch analytical norms but if pivotal phases in…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Kidney sees showing as a step forwardCOACH'S REACTION: After games like these the temptation is always to look at the greater possibilities of the next match, find…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Sothern dimension gives Pembroke edge for short trip to YMCAWith five Leinster teams in the quarter-finals of the Irish Senior Cup, Dublin focus will fall on the two double headers at Rathdown…Fri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
Earls determined to aspire to the all-round playing life of BrianFor over a decade certain shirts were borrowed. There were no words spoken or deals made or promises agreedFri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
Heaslip will lead IrelandRugby: Jamie Heaslip will lead Ireland for the first time against South Africa on SaturdayThu Nov 08 2012 - 00:00
Ward and Nevin sign up with amateur World SeriesEuropean Amateur Champion Joe Ward and Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin have signed up with amateur boxing’s World Series…Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Old-school style helps Ryan to crack the locksDonnacha Ryan made his first Six Nations start against Scotland this year. Afterwards he was named man of the matchWed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Meyer determined to make the most of what he's gotSOUTH AFRICA CAMP: Five days out and Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has the team doctor Craig Roberts flanking him, tweaks, strains…Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Hold the back pageCitizenship system is locking talent out: HOW APPROPRIATE it is that 2013 is the European Year of CitizensSat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
Squad named for Dutch training campMEN’S HOCKEY: AN IRISH men’s squad was named yesterday for the upcoming training camp set for November 5th-9th in Pinoke, the…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Hurley drafted into Ireland squadNEWS: MUNSTER FULLBACK Denis Hurley has been drafted into the Ireland squad as an extra back, following the withdrawal of Brian…Thu Nov 01 2012 - 00:00
Leinster leave Cardiff black and blueLeinster 59 Cardiff 22: AT LEINSTER training in UCD you can sometimes hear the shrieks and appreciative cheers of the players…Mon Oct 29 2012 - 00:00
