Snot unusual to see Halpin claim top spotGOLF: FOR THE sake of family values, Rake Snot Ruse Quiros (please no letters from offended Simplex Crossword experts), the …Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Never mind form guide, check the weatherGOLF: GIVEN this was the 140th edition of the tournament, there were a few British Opens in the past that, well, we just don…Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Niland off to Russia in New York state of mindTENNIS: TODAY CONOR Niland will have been in the Russian Embassy for the third time this week seeking a visaFri Jul 15 2011 - 01:00
O'Gara ready to renew battle with SextonRUGBY NEWS ROUND-UP: A BURNISHED Ronan O’Gara arrives with a tale to tellThu Jul 14 2011 - 01:00
Niland and King complete a special dayTENNIS/DAVIS CUP: DAYS LIKE this Irish tennis would like more oftenMon Jul 11 2011 - 01:00
Niland needs to nail first point in must-win match for IrelandTENNIS: CONOR NILAND opens Ireland’s Davis Cup campaign against Tunisia this afternoon at David Lloyd RiverviewFri Jul 8 2011 - 01:00
Niland's Wimbledon exploits fire feel-good factor in Irish campTENNIS: POST WIMBLEDON and a warm breeze continues to blow from Conor Niland’s exploits at the All England Club.Thu Jul 7 2011 - 01:00
Ferris says he is not distracted by court caseRUGBY: IRISH FLANKER Stephen Ferris will not be distracted from his World Cup preparations by a court case scheduled for November…Thu Jul 7 2011 - 01:00
Cullen hoping his World Cup boat finally docksRUGBY: “I DON’T really know. You are asking the wrong person,” says Leo CullenTue Jul 5 2011 - 01:00
Carruth offers warningBOXING NEWS: FORMER OLYMPIC champion Michael Carruth has said the expectations on Katie Taylor to win gold next year in London…Thu Jun 30 2011 - 01:00
Niland: Ready for the Davis CupWIMBLEDON DIGEST: CONOR NILAND will lead Ireland’s Davis Cup challenge against Tunisia next monthSat Jun 25 2011 - 01:00
Lisicki bombs out LiTENNIS WIMBELDON CHAMPIONSHIPS: APPARENTLY SHE is Li Na. The BBC call her Li NaFri Jun 24 2011 - 01:00
Serena's progress anything but sereneTENNIS: OCCASIONALLY SERENA Williams makes her case awkwardly, chooses the wrong time to say the right words, or fails to show…Wed Jun 22 2011 - 01:00
Injury rules Horgan out of Kidney's 43-man squadRugby: FOUR UNCAPPED players are included in the 43-man squad Declan Kidney takes to Carton House in just over a week’s time…Sat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Niland's match postponed againTennis: CONOR NILAND’S Wimbledon qualification match against Mikola Mektic has been postponed for a second day following persistent…Sat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Leinster line up Saints and Rebels friendliesTHE MELBOURNE Rebels and Northampton Saints have been lined up for two friendly Friday evening matches against Leinster in August…Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
Kirsten wants Ireland in World CupCRICKET : WORLD CUP-winning coach with India, Gary Kirsten has said countries such as Ireland should be given automatic entry…Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
'I think I can win anywhere in the world'JOHNNY WATTERSON talks to national school teacher Darren O’Neill ahead of the Irish team’s trip to TurkeyWed Jun 15 2011 - 01:00
Egan's Olympic dream may require move to heavyweightBOXING: OLYMPIC SILVER medallist Ken Egan may have to move to a higher weight division if his dream of chasing a second podium…Sat Jun 11 2011 - 01:00
Ireland left in blocks as pre-Olympic training hubOLYMPICS: WHEN THE president of the Olympic Council of Ireland, Pat Hickey, said last year in London that not many countries…Sat Jun 4 2011 - 01:00
Ireland fails to strike gold as base for Olympic teamsTHE EXCITEMENT that greeted the announcement of the London Olympics in 2012 was fuelled by the prospect of international Olympic…Sat Jun 4 2011 - 01:00
Concussion care guide finalised but no new headgearRUGBY: DETAILED GUIDELINES on the treatment of concussion have been finalised by the International Rugby Board but the governing…Fri Jun 3 2011 - 01:00
Jennings' hopes of making World Cup squad get a boostRUGBY: THE WORLD Cup hopes of Leinster and Ireland flanker Shane Jennings were raised somewhat yesterday following Tuesday’s…Thu Jun 2 2011 - 01:00
Tough Junior World Cup start for IrishRUGBY NEWS: HAD IRELAND Under-20 coach Mike Ruddock asked for the most difficult opening to the IRB Junior World Cup, which …Tue May 31 2011 - 01:00
Ross aims for final heaveMAGNERS LEAGUE FINAL: A WORLD Cup final trial match is as good a way of looking at the Magners League Grand final on Saturday…Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
Murphy forced to retire after struggling with serious injuriesRUGBY NEWS: MUNSTER CENTRE Barry Murphy has announced yesterday he is to retire from professional rugby following a spate of…Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Gibbes guarded over O'DriscollRUGBY: LEINSTER FORWARDS coach Jono Gibbes was playing the squad card yesterdayTue May 17 2011 - 01:00
O'Driscoll faces an anxious waitRUGBY: LEINSTER WILL sweat until today before knowing the prognosis for their injured players after what coach Joe Schmidt called…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
'Superb preparation for a final'RUGBY: WAS THERE a punch thrown? Will Brian O’Driscoll be in trouble? Leinster coach Joe Schmidt didn’t see it, didn’t know …Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00
IRFU okay unsold ticket defaultRUGBY: THE IRFU will allow the clubs and provinces to default on payment for unsold tickets to the 2010 Guinness Series.Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00
Leinster look to GlenanneHOCKEY: NOT SURPRISINGLY, Glenanne make up the bulk of the Leinster team that takes on Ulster and Munster in this weekend’s …Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Hope floats cautiously as expectations are trimmed backWATER SPORTS: OLYMPICS 2012: A BLEND of pragmatism and cutting cloth to suit their needs was the theme running through yesterday…Wed May 11 2011 - 01:00
Stakes are higher this time - SchmidtA FEW weeks ago Leinster captain Leo Cullen was warning against the breeze of optimism that was sweeping the Leinster province…Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Ferris is ruled out for rest of the seasonRUGBY: IRELAND AND Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris, who has not played since injuring his knee in January, will not be available…Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Old Belvedere out to end Cork Con's monopolyRUGBY/ULSTER BANK ALL IRELAND LEAGUE FINAL: THAT THE name of St Mary’s keeps cropping up illustrates what a stranglehold Munster…Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00
League finals set for HillsboroughMEN’S HOCKEY: ANOTHER NATIONAL title and another visit to Europe next season is up for grabs as Glenanne, Banbridge, Pembroke…Fri Apr 29 2011 - 01:00
In athletics, it’s still just a man's worldHOLD THE BACK PAGE: SONIA O’SULLIVAN may miss the cut and thrust of competition but her name is still a draw as she shapes up…Sat Apr 16 2011 - 01:00
Monkstown have what it takes to winHOCKEY: THE MEN’S Irish Senior Cup weekend kicks off tomorrow with two semi-final matches at the National Hockey Stadium in …Fri Apr 15 2011 - 01:00
IRFU rule out Ulster players for British teamRUGBY: OLYMPIC SEVENS: ALL RUGBY players on the island of Ireland will play with an Ireland Sevens team in any future Olympic…Thu Apr 14 2011 - 01:00
O'Connell unlikely to make final pushRUGBY: MAGNERS LEAGUE: PAUL O’CONNELL is due for another assessment on his ankle ligaments injury this week but is unlikely …Wed Apr 13 2011 - 01:00
Jennings in line to make return against UlsterRUGBY: LEINSTER ARE hopeful flanker Shane Jennings will be in contention this week for the Magners League match against Ulster…Tue Apr 12 2011 - 01:00
Kane seals title win for GlenanneHOCKEY: TWO GOALS from Monkstown’s set-piece specialist Andy Ewington on Saturday was not enough for Monkstown to prolong Glenanne…Mon Apr 11 2011 - 01:00
Crosshaven and Bruff enjoy moment in sunRUGBY: LEINSTER JUNIOR CUP FINALS: IT WAS a day of sunburn and mothers walking around the pitch with the kids while dads lived…Mon Apr 11 2011 - 01:00
Noves shapes up for forward battleRUGBY: Biarritz v Toulouse LEINSTER OR Leicester will face one of these French teams in the semi-final, Leinster in the Aviva…Sat Apr 9 2011 - 01:00
Perpignan pack will look to dictateRUGBY: Perpignan v Toulon: THE WINNERS here will meet Ulster or NorthamptonSat Apr 9 2011 - 01:00
Glenanne to clinch title this weekendMEN’S HOCKEY : A 3-3 DRAW with Corinthians on Wednesday night keeps the Leinster Senior League open for the weekend as Glenanne…Fri Apr 8 2011 - 01:00
YMCA strike late to deny GlenanneMEN’S HOCKEY : YMCA AND Glenanne contrived to keep the Leinster Senior League alive for a little bit longer over the weekend…Mon Apr 4 2011 - 01:00
Pleasant, noisy, colourful, exotic - give us more Asian cricketTV VIEW : INCREDIBLE INDIA, it said in large letters on the pitch in MumbaiMon Apr 4 2011 - 01:00