The only one that didn't get awayIreland v New Zealand: In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king - or so they say - and so it is that the Ireland team…Thu Nov 10 2005 - 00:00
All Blacks opt for wholesale changeNew Zealand Team Selection: The phrase swingeing change can sometimes be exaggerated but it is perfectly apposite to describe…Wed Nov 09 2005 - 00:00
Catching a lion's tail and living to tell the taleInterview/Risteard Cooper: Loose limbed, Risteard Cooper unfurls into a voluminous sofaMon Nov 07 2005 - 00:00
Irish sides can plan aheadThe penultimate Saturday before Christmas could emphatically shape the destiny of the three Irish provinces in this season's …Wed Nov 02 2005 - 00:00
O'Gara lands top honour againWriters' awards: Cork Constitution, Munster and Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara was named Guinness-Rugby Writers of Ireland Player…Wed Nov 02 2005 - 00:00
Ireland call for Best and HorganInternational news : Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has added two players, Munster wing Anthony Horgan and Ulster hooker Rory…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Leicester come up short again against Stade FrancaisEuropean Cup Round-up : Twice former champions Leicester Tigers came up short in a low quality clash with Stade Francais at …Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Munster ready to prove their characterRUGBY/Munster v Castres: It'll be brutal and uncompromising, a contest for which it seems only a little trite to borrow from…Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Connacht can keep up good recordEuropean Challenge Cup Pool Five/Montpellier v Connacht: There is a curious symmetry between Connacht and French opposition …Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Four return for MunsterEuropean Cup News and previews: Munster coach Declan Kidney has named a 27-strong squad for tomorrow's Heineken European Cup…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
O'Sullivan calls on four uncapped playersRUGBY: Youth will be given its fling in the upcoming November Test series after Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan included the …Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Connacht make four changesEuropean round-up: Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made four changes to his starting XV - from the team that lost in controversial…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
Little comfort for ConnachtScottish referee Rob Dickson has confirmed that he penalised Connacht under Law 10Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Limerick rivals hit ground runningLeague Round-Up : It was a decent contest to establish which club deserved the accolade of best performance on the opening day…Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Home for the big daysRUGBY: Leinster's decision to play today's Celtic League match against Cardiff (5Sat Oct 15 2005 - 01:00
Connacht look to get back on trackCeltic League Preview: In chasing a season-changing victory one of the last places Connacht coach Michael Bradley would choose…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
Return of St Mary's reignites classic taleAll-Ireland League: It's a marquee pairing, one that encapsulates the long standing rivalry of two clubs, two cities and a confrontation…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
Hickie and Horgan to start for LeinsterCeltic League / Leinster v Ulster : Lions and Irish internationals Denis Hickie and Shane Horgan will start their first competitive…Fri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
Young guns get chance to impressCeltic League / 'A' Interprovincial Leinster v Ulster (Navan, 7Fri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
Newcomer Williams in Leinster shake-upNews: Leinster coach Michael Cheika has announced a 28-man squad that includes Lions Gordon D'Arcy and Eric Miller and the province…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
D'Arcy may see weekend action for LeinsterCeltic League: Gordon D'Arcy could make his competitive seasonal bow in Leinster's Celtic League clash with Ulster at Donnybrook…Wed Sept 28 2005 - 01:00
O'Connell out for six weeksRUGBY: Paul O'Connell will be out of commission for six weeks after breaking a hand in Munster's narrow victory over Llanelli…Wed Sept 28 2005 - 01:00
Fermoy know-how tellsChildren's Hospital Club Challenge The axiom there is no substitute for experience was confirmed by the results in the Musgrave…Tue Sept 27 2005 - 01:00
Connacht to be testedThe days when the Border Reivers were considered something of a soft touch appear at an end as coach Steve Bates has done an …Sat Sept 24 2005 - 01:00
Ulster can put record straightCeltic League Previews: Ulster's excellent early-season form that has seen them glide to the top of the Celtic League will have…Sat Sept 24 2005 - 01:00
'Exiles' potential growing steadilyBrian O'Driscoll will probably be less forthcoming in taking up invitations to go to watch rugby next time he takes a holiday…Wed Sept 21 2005 - 01:00
Harrington's decision to defend title boost to organisersIrish PGA Championship: The PGA Irish Professional Championship begins today at The PGA National Ireland golf course at Palmerstown…Thu Sept 15 2005 - 01:00
Talent to try again and againIt would have been disconcerting for an experienced senior player so it's reasonable to suggest that for a 19-year-old making…Thu Sept 15 2005 - 01:00
Cork women have extra LeewayCAMOGIE All-Ireland finals countdown: Reigning All-Ireland Foras na Gaeilge champions Tipperary have made a number of changes…Wed Sept 14 2005 - 01:00
Cheika reshuffles in wake of Ospreys defeatCeltic League Previews Leinster v Glasgow Donnybrook (5Sat Sept 10 2005 - 01:00
Byrnes to startLeinster have made changes to the side beaten by the Ospreys for tomorrow's game against Glasgow at DonnybrookFri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Ulster set out in confident moodCeltic League Preview Mark McCall's charges take their bow in this season's Celtic League in Cardiff tonight with points already…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
DJ and friends launch voucher schemeAsk DJ Carey and he'll tell you it's about sacrifice and dedicationThu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Connacht to front upConnacht v Cardiff Blues: Connacht have won their opening match in the four previous Celtic League campaigns while Cardiff have…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Kearney's good form rewardedCeltic League/Previews: Leinster coach Michael Cheika rewards former Ireland under-19 captain Rob Kearney for some decent pre…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
O'Driscoll promoted to captainCeltic League: Brian O'Driscoll will take over as captain of Leinster from Reggie Corrigan having been invited to do so by coach…Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
Stalwarts return to action for MunsterMunster coach Declan Kidney has announced a 24-man squad for Friday night's opening Celtic League match against the Border Reivers…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Benaud and Boycott are still producing first-class serviceTV View: The last few weeks recalled childhood memories, not of England or Australian players but of West Indies idols.Mon Aug 15 2005 - 01:00
Horua may be solution to Leinster's backrow searchLeinster's worldwide search for a ball-carrying backrow forward appears to have alighted upon Brumbies flanker Tamaiti HoruaWed Aug 10 2005 - 01:00
IRFU fill new positionThe IRFU have confirmed the appointment of Steve Anderson as their first high-performance managerThu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Munster must start European journey away to Sale SharksEuropean Cup: Llanelli Scarlet have the onerous task of facing defending Heineken European Cup champions Toulouse on the opening…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
McElhinney sole Irish selectionWALKER CUP: Brian McElhinney is Ireland's sole representative on the Britain and Ireland team to take on the United States in…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Clarke content to be back playingThe English-born American comedic icon Bob Hope once observed: "If you watch a game, it's funFri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Campbell defends All BlacksIt appears every New Zealander has an opinion on the "shoulder-gate" controversy that surrounds Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Obsequies for Henman blunt McEnroe's serviceTV View: It was distressing, shocking almost, to witness his reputation shredded on a balmy Wimbledon afternoonMon Jun 27 2005 - 01:00
IRFU run €3m deficitThe spiralling costs of professionalism for Irish rugby were manifest in the €3Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
