Today's meeting may sort out messMen's Hockey Anger and resentment all round has characterised the last few weeks in Irish hockey with the men's interprovincial…Fri Nov 12 2004 - 00:00
Venter returns to back row as White remains candid on IrishFor a man about to walk into the lion's den, so to speak, Jake White has quite a spring in his stepWed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
Harlequins take the upper handMENS HOCKEY: As the Leinster Senior League continues to throw up unpredictable results, Munster's campaign reverted to type …Mon Nov 8 2004 - 00:00
Ulster confidence continues to slideCeltic League/Ulster - 3 Munster - 24 : Maybe if Andy Ward had not been bulldozed into touch just before the break by Shaun …Mon Nov 8 2004 - 00:00
Interpros face an uncertain futureMen's Hockey The Men's Senior Interprovincial Championship has almost self implodedFri Nov 5 2004 - 00:00
December bout for McCulloughBOXING: Former WBC bantamweight champion Wayne McCullough will step into the ring next month in what will be the second bout…Wed Nov 3 2004 - 00:00
Corinthians take their chanceMENS HOCKEY: Strong, clean defensive play when it was needed allowed home side Corinthians to take the points from Three Rock…Mon Nov 1 2004 - 00:00
Ulster are out to cause disruptionEuropean Cup/Pool Six: Tommy Bowe was asserting during the week Ulster are just fractions away from being more like the Ulster…Sat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Aer Lingus for lift-offMen's Hockey While the big wheels turn at international level, where the Irish men will soon be shaking hands with a new coach…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Wilson joins Ward in back row for UlsterEuropean Cup Team News: And in an instant all of Ulster's back row problems were resolvedThu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Ireland call-up an inevitable string for BoweEuropean Cup/Gloucester v Ulster: Where do you start with Tommy Bowe? It might be the under-17 intercounty Gaelic football career…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Fit again O'Callaghan in the frame for Welsh tripMunster coach Alan Gaffney may finally have back one of last season's most impressive second row players, Donncha O'Callaghan…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
O'Connor gets the call from IrelandRUGBY/International news: "So, Jonny O'Connor, tell us, which is it to be - the white of England or Ireland's emerald green?" …Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Fans voting with their feet and their euroEuropean Cup News: It seems you have to believe what the European Rugby Cup Ltd (ERC) is telling you these daysWed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Munster gain competitive edgeRugby Celtic League: In a refreshing move away from the litany of who is injured or unavailable to play, coach Alan Gaffney …Thu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Pembroke give impressive displayMENS HOCKEY: A hierarchy of sorts was re-establishedMon Oct 11 2004 - 01:00
Filgas leaves LeinsterMen's Hockey: The post of Leinster senior coach is now vacant following the resignation of former international Simon Filgas…Fri Oct 8 2004 - 01:00
Holwell gets Leinster nodCeltic League: The curious eyes at Donnybrook will be on New Zealand's 29-year-old David Holwell, who is set make his Irish…Thu Oct 7 2004 - 01:00
Celtic unions agree TV deal for autumn seriesThe BBC has agreed a new five-year deal with the Celtic unions (IRFU, SRU and WRU), to show their autumn internationals on network…Thu Oct 7 2004 - 01:00
D'Arcy in frame to resume actionRUGBY: Leinster's current position of second on the Celtic League table suggests coach Declan Kidney is doing just fine in the…Wed Oct 6 2004 - 01:00
Ireland fall to 23rd in world rankings listHOCKEY: Last October when the International Hockey Federation (FIH) hit upon a formula to rank international sides in the fairest…Fri Oct 1 2004 - 01:00
BBC send out positive signal for the GamesPARALYMPICS: Last Sunday the BBC broadcast live coverage of the Paralympics for the first time, new territory for Britain's …Sat Sep 25 2004 - 01:00
Composed McNamara graduates to silverPARALYMPICS: The picture Conall McNamara painted last night at the Olympic Stadium was as haunting an image as it was impressive…Sat Sep 25 2004 - 01:00
IOC must watch out for flying amputeesPARALYMPICS: When the regally named South African teenager Oscar Pistorius ran the 200 metres this week leaving Americans Marian…Fri Sep 24 2004 - 01:00
Malone's hard work pays out in silverPARALYMPICS: Moments like these ease the training; soften the sore mornings of getting out of bed. The grinding downThu Sep 23 2004 - 01:00
Games need to reconnect with spectatorsParalympics: Relentlessly warm, the weather has not failed the Paralympics since the torch was lit in the northern outskirts…Wed Sep 22 2004 - 01:00
Clubs welcome IRFU league decisionThe majority of views of the All-Ireland Senior Clubs Association regarding the restructuring of the All-Ireland League have …Fri Sep 10 2004 - 01:00
O'Brien in for injured DowneyRugby News Encouraged by last week's performance in the 31-15 opening win over Glasgow Rugby in the Celtic League, Connacht …Fri Sep 10 2004 - 01:00
IRB select Rolland to take charge in three international matchesThe IRB yesterday announced the match officials for the forthcoming series of international matches in November and December, …Thu Sep 9 2004 - 01:00
Kidney opts for minimum changeCeltic League: The sentiment regarding the three provincial sides that named teams yesterday for the second round of their Celtic…Thu Sep 9 2004 - 01:00
Leinster line up outhalf HolwellLeinster are hoping to tie up the paper work for their new non-Irish signing, the experienced New Zealand-born outhalf David …Wed Sep 8 2004 - 01:00
O'Sullivan lined up if Woodward steps downLions Tour: An emergency Lions Committee meeting has been arranged for Dublin today, where the issue of former England coach…Tue Sep 7 2004 - 01:00
New scheme lifts pressure to performATHELTICS: Despite generous State funding, Ireland's runners, jumpers and swimmers failed to meet popular expectations at the…Fri Sep 3 2004 - 01:00
Welsh look in better shapeOspreys v Munster: Munster's inside centre and new signing James Storey may at least provide some intelligence about his former…Fri Sep 3 2004 - 01:00
Firm agreement on new stadiumLansdowne Road redevelopment: The IRFU and FAI formally announced their arranged marriage yesterday by the DART track under …Thu Sep 2 2004 - 01:00
Lewis set to make Leinster comebackCeltic League/Team news: Centre Kieran Lewis makes a return to competitive rugby on Sunday for Leinster in the Celtic League…Thu Sep 2 2004 - 01:00
Depleted squads prepared for a season of attritionTeam news: The Ireland squad are in their seventh week of a 10-week pre-season training phase while the four provinces belt …Wed Sep 1 2004 - 01:00
RDS horses not so dumb but Marty for once lost for wordsTV View: Same old. Same oldMon Aug 9 2004 - 01:00
Coverage of Olympian proportionOlympic Games: RTÉ are preparing for 'couch potato' heaven this month with blanket coverage of the Olympic Games in Athens in…Thu Aug 5 2004 - 01:00
Human flaws are very much part and parcel of all GamesTV View: Welcome to "sun-drenched Semple Stadium," chirped RTÉ presenter Michael Lyster on Saturday afternoon and he wasn't …Mon Aug 2 2004 - 01:00
Only way is up for IrishHockey News: The search for a new senior coach for the Irish men's hockey team has begun.Mon Aug 2 2004 - 01:00
Irish sides lose ties and entry to World CupsHOCKEY/European Under-21 Championships: Ireland will not be represented next summer in either the men's or women's under-21 …Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Irish sides in sight of goalHOCKEY/European Under-21 Championships: After yesterday's rest day, the men's and women's Ireland under-21 sides face into their…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Irish sides face must-win gamesHOCKEY/European Under-21 Championships: After a week of pool matches in the men's and women's under-21 European Championships…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Irish women fail to make use of set-piecesHOCKEY/European Under-21 Championships: Unless they can beat Holland, Ireland's women must hope for a win in their cross-over…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Ireland undone by late hat-trickHOCKEY/Under-21: Ireland lost 6-4 to England in their second match of the under- 21 Men's European Championships in Nivelles…Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
Ireland fight back to rescue pointHockey Under-21 The Irish women fought back from 2-0 down against Spain to rescue a point in their opening game of the Under…Mon Jul 26 2004 - 01:00
Division A status put on the lineHockey European Under-21 Championships It is just over 26 years now since Howard Walker led the Irish men's under-21 side to…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Irrepressible maverick with all-embracing designsGolf : John Daly once described himself as a Wal-Mart kind of guy, the player who attracted a NASCAR type of crowd.ReportsWed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00