Ashton to watch former All Black colt LarkinNew Zealand-born centre Adam Larkin and former South African Hong Kong Sevens captain Dion O'Cuinneagain will both come under…Thu Jan 08 1998 - 00:00
Wallace outstanding for GarryowenBlackrock coach George Hook wanted Dean Oswald for Christmas but unfortunately Santa, or more accurately his New Zealander's …Mon Jan 05 1998 - 00:00
Teams announced despite weather threatThe weather rather than team selection could enjoy the single biggest influence regarding the outcome to tomorrow's AIB League…Fri Jan 02 1998 - 00:00
Champions wait on Halvey and subbed QuinlanMedical matters preoccupy Shannon coach Pat Murray this week as he awaits news on the fitness of Irish international Eddie Halvey…Wed Dec 31 1997 - 00:00
JanuaryThe Italians arrive in force, sending Irish coach Murray Kidd to `swim with the fishes of club rugby' after the New Zealander…Sat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
Extra £1 m for sportThe Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, James McDaid, has announced details of a £1 million package which will be used…Tue Dec 23 1997 - 00:00
Fired-up Colleges go on rampageOne training session was never going to constitute adequate preparation for an Ireland Under21 team that was already short eight…Mon Dec 22 1997 - 00:00
Nowlan and Corrigan overlooked by IRFUThe IRFU announced that three players would be offered national squad contracts but, amazingly, Kevin Nowlan and Reggie Corrigan…Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Lansdowne welcome Egan backLansdowne have made two alterations to the pack for Sunday's Kitty O'Shea-sponsored Leinster Championship final against Terenure…Thu Dec 18 1997 - 00:00
Ballymena patience tellsThe disparity between the teams was appropriately reflected in the final scorelineMon Dec 15 1997 - 00:00
McEntee cleared after inquiryLansdowne's Colin McEntee will play in tomorrow's AIB Division One clash against Terenure at Lansdowne Road three days after …Sat Dec 13 1997 - 00:00
St Mary's give well earned rest to BrennanSt Mary's will be without four first-choice players for Saturday's All-Ireland League Division One clash with DungannonFri Dec 12 1997 - 00:00
First cap for O'Grady in changed Irish sideThe Ireland management team have made six alterations to the side which beat Canada last month for Saturday week's international…Thu Dec 11 1997 - 00:00
McGuinness ruled out until new yearConor McGuinness will not be available for Ireland's international against Italy in Bologna on Saturday weekWed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Williams resigns as Bective coachHarry Williams has resigned his position as coach to Bective RangersWed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Same old story for St Mary'sThe faces of the Terenure players articulated the depth of emotion that Saturday's victory engendered: a dark and windswept Lakelands…Mon Dec 08 1997 - 00:00
Christmas comes early to ClontarfThe Clontarf players hadn't even the good grace to wear masks as they hijacked an unlikely victory in a generally flawed encounter…Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Praise of passion and pride not what we want to hearCrumbs from the master's table, certainly, but doubtful whether they will offer any nourishment to Irish rugby: indeed one could…Mon Nov 17 1997 - 00:00
Two tries provide a little bit of beliefOne could feel only sympathy for coach Brian Ashton as the assembled media attempted to elicit why Ireland had offered up, at…Mon Nov 17 1997 - 00:00
Irish record against New Zealand is all black except for one famous drawIreland will face New Zealand for the 14th time when they play at Lansdowne Road tomorrow, and the home team will be desperately…Fri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
Little gleaned from the morassDiscerning anything tangible from last night's match at Thomond Park was nothing more than an exercise in futility for the watching…Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
The prop who knows most about not standing back from the HakaSampling the New Zealand experience at first hand represents the pinnacle of many a career, a benchmark for self assessment, …Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
Exiles may struggle to develop team patternThomond Park tonight offers aspiring internationals a platform to advance their claims for recognition before the keen eyes of…Wed Nov 12 1997 - 00:00
Lansdowne too strong up front for CarlowLansdowne's desire, focus and superior physical strength up front effectively decided Saturday's Kitty O'Shea Leinster Championship…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Louth's forwards in controlLouth will not care that less than 800 people attended the All-Ireland B Football Final, nor will they dwell upon the fact that…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Saracens scrum-half will play with ExilesSaracens' Australian scrum-half Brad Free has been included in the Exiles squad for Wednesday's game against an Irish Development…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Quiet man shows open sideConversation is clipped, words are dispensed warily, information rationed: an immediate impression suggests a quiet and reserved…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
British bank to sponsor the Five NationsLloyds TSB Bank have announced a multi-million pound sponsorship of the Five Nations ChampionshipFri Nov 07 1997 - 00:00
Debutants set for contractsIrish team manager Pat Whelan has recommended that an unspecified number of new national squad contracts be issuedWed Nov 05 1997 - 00:00
Kildare put foot on the throttle and cruise homeLimerick bristled with intent in the opening exchanges, scoring two fine points, before Kildare realised that there was a little…Mon Nov 03 1997 - 00:00
Wallace out of All Black TestRichard Wallace will not play for Saracens in their English League Division One clash with Bristol on Sunday, thereby effectively…Fri Oct 31 1997 - 00:00
Western Province on Irish itineraryIreland will face new Currie Cup champions Western Province on next year's tour of South AfricaWed Oct 29 1997 - 00:00
Louth pip spirited CarlowCharacter and bravery, primary components in Carlow's display at Tullamore yesterday, narrowly failed to allow them salvage a…Mon Oct 27 1997 - 00:00
Cardiff latest club to chase QuinlanCardiff is the latest club to tread the well-beaten path to the door of Shannon and Munster's promising young flanker, Alan Quinlan…Wed Oct 22 1997 - 01:00
Carlow's strength lies in the landCarlow Rugby Club's formative months among Leinster rugby's elite class, since earning senior status at the end of last season…Wed Oct 22 1997 - 01:00
Davidson should be ready to face All BlacksJeremy Davidson is expected to be available for Ireland's clash with New Zealand at Lansdowne Road on November 15thTue Oct 21 1997 - 01:00
Munster to investigate Ballinakill brawlThe Munster Branch of the IRFU is to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding referee Ger Desmond'…Tue Oct 21 1997 - 01:00
