Three wise men in need of a miracleIreland in crisis: Eddie O'Sullivan clings to the mantra that Ireland were drawn in the "pool of death" and that, well, it …Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
Everyone needs to ping from same hymn sheetLetter From Bordeaux: It's true that the Southern Hemisphere big three scored 219 points between them in their opening matches…Fri Sept 14 2007 - 01:00
French reeling but Irish in worse spinLetter from Bordeaux: All went to form, of a sort, save for the opening game, and it is Argentina's win over France on opening…Tue Sept 11 2007 - 01:00
Ireland need emphatic victoryBy warming up so unimpressively and by selecting their strongest available side, Ireland have raised the stakes for themselves…Sat Sept 08 2007 - 01:00
Gorgeous city calm before the invasionLetter from Bordeaux: Save for the six national flags fluttering gently in the breeze below a huge flag bearing the Coupe du…Wed Sept 05 2007 - 01:00
All Black Howlett joins MunsterRUGBY: Munster last night confirmed they have signed the prolific All Blacks and Auckland Blues winger Doug HowlettSat Sept 01 2007 - 01:00
O'Sullivan deal leaves room for Lions postNiall O'Donovan is set to step into the fold as Ireland head coach should Eddie O'Sullivan land the position of Lions' head coach…Thu Aug 30 2007 - 01:00
O'Sullivan tweaks and tinkers while keeping powder dryThe Irish squad are on relatively unfamiliar terrain this week in the splendiferous surrounds and gothic mansion of the Culloden…Wed Aug 22 2007 - 01:00
France and Argentina suffer loss of key playersRUGBY: Ireland's main pool rivals in the World Cup each had their worst fears confirmed yesterday regarding key members of their…Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
All a blur but O'Driscoll sees a way to forgive his Bayonne transgressorIn the first of his regular interviews with the twice-weekly French magazine Rugby Hebdo, an offshoot of L'Équipe, Brian O'Driscoll…Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
Relief widespread as squad hit training campAfter a sodden summer's pre-season punctuated by two treks to Spala in Poland and last weekend's detour to a soaked Murrayfield…Tue Aug 14 2007 - 01:00
Staunton travels as cover for WallaceJeremy Staunton linked up with the Irish squad this morning and is set to make his first start at outhalf for Ireland in Saturday…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Provinces are hamstrung by the IRFUOn Rugby: What has happened to the Irish provinces? Compared to last season, the performances of all four of them have dipped…Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Shapeless Leinster fail to answer call to ArmsCardiff 27 Leinster 11: Hopes that Leinster could reverse the relatively sluggish form of the past month or two scarcely lasted…Sat May 12 2007 - 01:00
Support for Brennan gathers momentumOn Rugby: On June 1st, Trevor Brennan's appeal against the life ban, and equally punitive financial penalties, imposed on him…Tue May 08 2007 - 01:00
Carney wings to a new levelRUGBY/Ireland squad selections: As expected, Eddie O'Sullivan yesterday dug deeper into Ireland's playing resources than at …Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
Home town decisions adding to frustrationsOn Rugby: Michael Cheika and David Knox in particular, and Leinster generally, would need to be careful not to become known …Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
O'Sullivan to rest his frontlinersRUGBY/World Cup referees: Eddie O'Sullivan is set to rest the starting XV that kicked off the 43-13 win over England in Croke…Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00
Top award for D'Arcy againIRUPA awards: Gordon D'Arcy's status as one of the players of the decade in Irish rugby was reaffirmed last night when he became…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Top award for D'Arcy againIRUPA awards: Gordon D'Arcy's status as one of the players of the decade in Irish rugby was reaffirmed last night when he became…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
O'Boyles make it Garryowen's dayAll-Ireland League Round-up: In the 17 years of the AIB All-Ireland League, and the 10 years of the top-four format, there's…Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
Still some light at end of Cup tunnelOn Rugby: Last week's decision by the ERC to press ahead with a Heineken Cup next season, and the statement that accompanied…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Millar ups the stakes in boycott rowRUGBY: The rift between the warring factions which has led to a boycott of next season's Heineken European Cup by the French…Tue Apr 10 2007 - 01:00
Hot words baffling as peace hopes fadeOn Rugby: Not the least irritating aspect of the whole Anglo-French imbroglio that has jeopardised the best competition in the…Tue Apr 10 2007 - 01:00
Garryowen show gritAll-Ireland League Round-up: Garryowen, with trademark grittiness, gave themselves a play-off lifeline at the top of the AIB…Mon Apr 09 2007 - 01:00
Despite defeats Irish system has meritOn Rugby: So the centrally contracted Irish system is not all it's cracked up to be whereas the English system is now glorious…Tue Apr 03 2007 - 01:00
Ireland start campaign at home to ItlayRUGBY Six Nations: Ireland, praise be, have been saved from any Sunday matches in next year's RBS Six Nations, the schedule …Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
King focuses on Cullen's threatRemarkably, tonight's quarter-final in Stradey Park marks the first Heineken European Cup meeting of the Welsh and Irish standard…Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
History smiles favourably at Irish sidesOn Rugby: Quarter-final weekend in the Heineken European Cup. A massive weekend for Irish rugbyTue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
Johnson impressed by IrelandAs the last man to lift the William Webb Ellis Trophy and one of the greatest lock forwards in the history of the game, Martin…Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00
Ireland have to aim high at World CupOn Rugby: As Eddie O'Sullivan once observed: "You do not have to be the best team to win, you just have to do it for 80 minutes…Tue Mar 20 2007 - 00:00
Brennan banned for life, finedRugby news: An independent disciplinary committee appointed by the ERC have imposed a life ban on the Toulouse forward Trevor…Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
Munster also hit by loss of O'ConnellMunster's worst fears were confirmed yesterday when Paul O'Connell was ruled out of the defending champions' Heineken European…Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
Brennan decides to retire nowRugby : Trevor Brennan last night announced his immediate retirement from rugby.Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
Ireland say O'Gara matter closedSix Nations Championship : As expected, the independent citing commissioner at the match between Scotland and Ireland, Brian…Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
O'Sullivan stands firm on O'Gara claimRUGBY: The cloud that hung over the Murrayfield air in the light of Eddie O'Sullivan's highly sensitive and serious post-match…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
O'Sullivan insists O'Gara was choked in EdinburghIn the fall-out from Ireland's 19-18 win over Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday, coach Eddie O'Sullivan yesterday stood by his…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Worm has turned as Irish enjoy rude healthOn Rugby: It's hard to credit that not so long ago Scotland were Ireland's primary nemesis, bugbear, bete noire and bogey side…Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
Stringer on hand to face EnglandNo less than when confirming Brian O'Driscoll's return on Tuesday, Eddie O'Sullivan scarcely concealed his contentment when announcing…Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
Saturday night's all right for the big oneOn Rugby: Ireland versus England, green v white, all that history, the Croker effect, all that, eh, neighbourly rivalry..Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Saturday night's all right for the big oneOn Rugby: Ireland versus England, green v white, all that history, the Croker effect, all that, eh, neighbourly rivalry.Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Ashton gambles on help from clubsEngland have reverted to the XV who kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a 42-20 win over Scotland for their next championship…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Ireland's lethargic starts are a puzzleAt least the wounds suffered by Ireland on Sunday were more mental than physicalTue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
As much as it sucks, it's cravats off to Les BleusOn Rugby: Twenty four hours on and it doesn't get any betterTue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Old head is now ready to taste successIreland v France: Gerry Thornley talks to an older and wiser Denis Hickie ahead of tomorrow's historic game at Croke Park, an…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Old head is now ready to taste successIreland v France: Gerry Thornley talks to an older and wiser Denis Hickie ahead of tomorrow's historic game at Croke Park, an…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Big two hit the ground runningOn Rugby: The fear always lurked that England and France would awake from their autumnal slumber in time for their mouth-watering…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Ireland wait but captain doubtfulA dark cloud still hangs over Brian O'Driscoll's fitness to lead out his country on their historic debut appearance at Croke …Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
