Under-21s pick from strengthLeo Cullen will lead Ireland in the opening Under-21 international of the season against France in Musgrave Park this day week…Fri Jan 29 1999 - 00:00
Clongowes and Terenure in rich appetiserOld School ties are plucked from the darkest recess in a thousand closets, threadbare scarves decades old dusted down for the…Thu Jan 28 1999 - 00:00
Miller returns for TerenureEric Miller is set to return for Terenure College in Sunday's AIB League Division One clash with Young Munster at LakelandsWed Jan 27 1999 - 00:00
Munsters labour to beat second stringYoung Munster coach Brian Hickey emerged from the dressing-room after Saturday's victory to a cacophony of approval from supporters…Mon Jan 25 1999 - 00:00
Four-match tour of Australia agreedIreland's team manager Donal Lenihan has won the initial skirmish over the summer tour of Australia, having negotiated a four…Fri Jan 22 1999 - 00:00
Last 2,500 tickets for final go on saleUlster has given an emphatic yes to the European Cup final against Colomiers at Lansdowne Road on Saturday week, sparking record…Wed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Ballymena sacrifice 10 men in the name of UlsterBallymena will be without their 10 Ulster players for Saturday's AIB League Division One clash with Young Munster at Clifford…Wed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Terenure blunder their way to defeatSeeking solace in the quality of the opposition can be justified on occasions but on Saturday in Lakelands Park, Terenure College…Mon Jan 18 1999 - 00:00
January 30th AIL fixtures postponedThe IRFU has decided to postpone the full All-Ireland League programme on January 30th to allow players and supporters alike …Fri Jan 15 1999 - 00:00
Big demand for ticketsUlster will receive a minimum of 20,000 tickets for the European Cup final against Colomiers at Lansdowne Road on January 30th…Thu Jan 14 1999 - 00:00
Blackrock make two changesBlackrock make two changes from the side beaten by Clontarf for the short journey to Templeville Road on SaturdayThu Jan 14 1999 - 00:00
Club rugby set for revolutionThe IRFU have devised a revolutionary blueprint for the future of club rugbyTue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Easterby gets Ireland call-upGuy Easterby is perhaps the most surprising inclusion a 26-man Ireland squad which will congregate in Galway next Monday for …Tue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
4.0 start for English gameThere will be a break with tradition at Lansdowne Road on March 6th for Ireland's Five Nations Championship game against England…Tue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Ulster worthy of total supportTickets for the European Cup final between Ulster and Colomiers at Lansdowne Road on January 30th will go on sale to the general…Tue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Shannon move to ClanwilliamShannon will play next Saturday's All-Ireland League Division One clash against Lansdowne at ClanwilliamTue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Constitution rue unlikely defeatThe Garryowen players were left contemplating an unlikely and extremely fortunate victory at Dooradoyle on SaturdayMon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Shannon prevail with precision tryShannon still cling to that dog-eared script, one that has served them well on numerous occasions during their four-year tenure…Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
IRFU tenants protest over pitch closureLansdowne and Wanderers are seeking an urgent meeting with the IRFU following the union's decision to close the main pitch at…Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
Insurance problem rules McCall out of Ulster sideMark McCall's desperate race for fitness has ended unsuccessfully, a disappointing setback for both the player on a personal …Fri Jan 08 1999 - 00:00
Shoulder injury rules Cronin outFormer international number eight Ben Cronin is out of the Garryowen team to play Cork Constitution in Saturday's AIB League …Thu Jan 07 1999 - 00:00
Winning Irish remain waryWhere once euphoria would have raged unchecked and the celebrations last for days there is nothing but the measured tones of …Thu Jan 07 1999 - 00:00
Byrne must fight for placeSt Mary's College have announced an unchanged side from that which defeated Garryowen for Saturday's AIB League Division One …Wed Jan 06 1999 - 00:00
Thomond Park plan agreedIRFU officials yesterday met representatives of Shannon and Bohemian rugby clubs to discuss the condition of the pitch at Thomond…Wed Jan 06 1999 - 00:00
New year looking bright for BallymenaAndre Bester would not get many neutrals to subscribe to his assertion that Ballymena do not represent genuine title contenders…Mon Jan 04 1999 - 00:00
D'Arcy makes league debutGordon D'Arcy will make a long awaited competitive debut for Lansdowne in Saturday's AIB League Division One clash with Terenure…Wed Dec 30 1998 - 00:00
Likely lads have hit on world stageChampions Du Monde. Harry McKibbin remembers the presentation ceremony, the standing ovation that the squad received on entry…Mon Dec 28 1998 - 00:00
Wallabies maintain proud traditionNot even the most ardent native would dispute Australia's success in last night's Schools' international at a rain sodden Ravenhill…Wed Dec 23 1998 - 00:00
Ireland in search of Australian recordIreland bid to record successive victories when they face Australia in the Schools' international at Ravenhill tonight (7.0)Tue Dec 22 1998 - 00:00
No joy from slaves to grindThe proverbial game of two halves; the first dreadful, the second 40 minutes marginally better at Lansdowne Road on SaturdayMon Dec 21 1998 - 00:00
Lucky Australians steal victory in injury-timeLeinster's anguish was palpable at the final whistle at Donnybrook last night as they contemplated a defeat snatched from the…Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Terenure AIL debut for MillerTerenure College can call upon the considerable talents of Eric Miller and Girvan Dempsey for a potentially hazardous journey…Fri Dec 18 1998 - 00:00
ERC says yes to RavenhillUlster have been successful in their fight to secure Ravenhill as the venue for next month's European Cup semi-final against …Fri Dec 18 1998 - 00:00
Ravenhill likely to get the go aheadUlster appear to have won their battle to stage next month's European Cup semi-final against Stade Francais at RavenhillThu Dec 17 1998 - 00:00
£1m bonanza for AIL clubsThe IRFU has announced a £1 million bonanza for AIB All-Ireland League clubs in grant form, concurrent with continued travelling…Thu Dec 17 1998 - 00:00
O'Brien faces long lay-off with injuryLeinster flanker Declan O'Brien could be out of action until next April with a knee injury sustained during Clontarf's victory…Wed Dec 16 1998 - 00:00
Giant-killers Ulster face further trialUlster were handed another gargantuan assignment in Paris yesterday evening when they were drawn against top French side Stade…Mon Dec 14 1998 - 00:00
Lansdowne win niggly contestPoor quality fare permeated by a nasty undercurrent was exacerbated by a frustratingly patchy performance from referee Sean Buggy…Mon Dec 14 1998 - 00:00
In at the deep end for O'NeillSunday's well right wing John O'Neill makes his competitive debut for Munster in their crucial European Cup quarter-final against…Thu Dec 10 1998 - 00:00
Young Munster are stung by St Mary'sThe sight of black and amber-clad bodies being shunted backwards and sideways was a sobering sight and offered a first indication…Mon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00
Former players honouredTwo former presidents of Bective Rangers, Michael Cuddy and George Norton, were honoured yesterday at a special luncheon at Dublin…Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00
Garryowen appeal for day's delay is rejectedGarryowen's application to have their League Division One clash with Clontarf put back to Sunday has been rejected by the IRFU…Fri Dec 04 1998 - 00:00
Corkery's injury not as bad as fearedDavid Corkery's shoulder injury, sustained on Tuesday night against South Africa at Ravenhill, is not as bad as first fearedThu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00
Injuries hit St Mary's hardInjury threatens to curtail any lofty aspirations for St Mary's College as they prepare for the opening AIB League clash, a particularly…Wed Dec 02 1998 - 00:00
High praise for WoodProvidence smiled on Keith Wood as he capped a superb individual display with his third international try against South Africa…Mon Nov 30 1998 - 00:00
