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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Getting there: Marcus Horan (Shannon and Munster)Few would doubt that Shannon's Marcus Horan has been on his way for some time nowMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Been there: Steve McKinty (Bangor and Ulster)The current Director of Coaching in Bangor is evidently still in the mind of Ulster coach Harry WilliamsMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Cork Constitution fail to buck traditionCork Constitution are used to such under-whelming beginnings as much as Buccaneers are resigned to building a powerful reputation…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
IRFU get priorities rightA sensible move by the IRFU not to send a side to the current World Sevens Series which took place last week in DubaiMon Dec 06 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
IAAF confirms AAI positionThe governing body of world athletics, the IAAF, have confirmed that the new Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) are affiliated…Sat Dec 04 1999 - 00:00
Ravenous ravenThere are countless reasons why a golf ball ends up where it shouldn'tSat Dec 04 1999 - 00:00
St Mary's unsure of O'KellyLast year's defeated semi-finalists St Mary's travel to Dungannon not quite in the fighting condition they would like to be for…Fri Dec 03 1999 - 00:00
English's UCD post obscureUniversity College Dublin (UCD) yesterday declined to comment on whether Allied Irish Banks (AIB) had agreed to sponsor former…Thu Dec 02 1999 - 00:00
No shortage of ideas at BallynahinchBallynahinch have few worries this weekend over what advice to take going into the second match of their Division Three league…Wed Dec 01 1999 - 00:00
The tentative first step into a new eraThe new enforcers of the 21st century sat at the back of the forum in the Icon Centre in LeopardstownMon Nov 22 1999 - 00:00
Cut down to sizeAfter the club's recent spate of red and yellow cards, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could look to Saudi Arabia for some disciplinary…Sat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
Sports Speak: The week in quotes"This is the greatest pressure a player faces, much worse than the Ryder Cup."Sat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
The fix in fixtureInternacional's recent escape from second division soccer in the Brazilian championship was achieved with the full repertoire…Sat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
League laureateA rugby league side are looking to improve their fortunes with a new high-profile signing - a poetSat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
Foot soldier's woeA bodyguard of a top Greek football federation official literally shot himself in the foot following the 2-0 victory by Olympiakos…Sat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
