Support for GloucesterThis weekend marks the start of the Heineken European Cup and already the bookmakers are noting a steady influx of support, especially…Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Good week for Irish pairGOLF: It proved an excellent weekend for two of Ireland's young professional golfers, Stephen Browne and Peter Lawrie, who finished…Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
Leinster in need of boostLast season Leinster and Newport met three times, Ireland's champion province prevailing on all three occasions en route to a…Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Captain steers a steady shipJohn O'Sullivan hears European captain Sam Torrance dismiss accusations that his side are beset by a brittle team spirit.Thu Sept 26 2002 - 01:00
Frustrated Clarke can only wait for lady luck to swingIt wasn't as if he didn't try, nor was it a question that his pursuit of a solution to the gremlins that haunted his game this…Mon Sept 23 2002 - 01:00
Hunter Lowery hot on the trailWORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP: Steve Lowry has come to the right place for a man who loves hunting and fishing, both of which are …Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
Montgomerie dispels any doubtsColin Montgomerie hesitancy to commit to next week's Ryder Cup at The Belfry seemed faintly ridiculous when presented with the…Wed Sept 18 2002 - 01:00
Back nine defeat for home side in UlsterMusgrave Club Challenge: Provincial finals: It is the most crushing of disappointments in the game of golf, to have the same…Tue Sept 17 2002 - 01:00
Wallace dropped to Ulster benchRUGBY: Paddy Wallace could be forgiven for being a mite confusedWed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Bell's misery quickly turns to joy for ElmgreenGOLF: It was an excruciating hour for Colin Bell. He tried to put a brave face on it but deep down he felt "guttedTue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
A few bumps along the wayRUGBY NEWS: Bruises, lumps, the odd dead leg but much to the delight of the Ireland team management, the training week in Limerick…Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
Corrigan and Mullins moveLeinster captain Reggie Corrigan and Ireland and Munster centre Mike Mullins were probably the two most high-profile players …Thu Aug 22 2002 - 01:00
Late invitation a boost for HoeyEUROPEAN TOUR/News Round-Up: Michael Hoey received a coveted belated invitation to play in the North West of Ireland Open over…Tue Aug 13 2002 - 01:00
Black and amber TigerTiger Woods was an early-morning visitor to Mount Juliet yesterday, availing of an opportunity to play the Kilkenny course for…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
RTE bid not in ballpark say FAIThe FAI has hit back at suggestions that they effectively placed a premium on financial gain over the interests of Irish soccer…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
In-form Goosen is favourite to retain titleBetting/Scottish Open: Defending Scottish Open champion Retief Goosen is hitting form at the right time following his second…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Hoey leads way as Irish quartet progressThree of Ireland's fledgling professionals, Michael Hoey, Graeme McDowell and Stephen Browne, grabbed three of the four automatic…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Campbell is out on his ownThe travelling physiotherapy unit on the European Tour is a busy place at the best of times, with a full time-sheet in operation…Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
Wood stays out of the treesGOLF: Thomas Bjorn's face creased into a smile. The Dane would have to wait 16 holes to conjure a rejoinderThu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Harrington figures out the statisticsTENNIS/Smurfit European Open : Noted for his commitment to the minutiae of practice and preparation, it is hardly surprising…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
McGinley refreshed for actionGOLF : Confidence can be a brittle crutch for any sportsman. Kick it away and even the sporting elite feel vulnerableWed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
McGinn shows mettle to lift titleGOLF/Irish Close Championship: Champions require many attributes and Greenore's John McGinn displayed many of them in claiming…Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Bethpage or bust for NormanTOUR SCENE/News round-up : The shadow of the 102nd US Open, to be played at Bethpage State Park on Long Island, New York, starting…Tue Jun 04 2002 - 01:00
Course record puts Fox in controlGOLF/East of Ireland Championship: It was a monumental effort even allowing for the balmy conditions that prevailed at Co Louth…Mon Jun 03 2002 - 01:00
Concern at centre as Henderson opts outNEWS ROUND-UP : Munster centre Rob Henderson became the 10th player to become unavailable for Ireland's tour to New Zealand - …Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Hoey hoping for better fortuneUS TOUR : Michael Hoey returns to the European Tour this week when he tees it up at the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Harrington puts early exit behind himGOLF/EUROPEAN TOUR : For Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley the disappointment of failing to make the cut in last week's Volvo…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Monty sets the pace with easeGOLF/PGA Championship: Colin Montgomerie will elicit little sympathy from his fellow professionals after yesterday's opening…Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Dwyer out to make the cutJohn Dwyer took the phone call huddled in the driving bays that border the practice area at WentworthThu May 23 2002 - 01:00
South County open for businessThe South County Golf Club opened its fairways and greens to members for the first time last Friday and SaturdayTue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
Indifferent stance on feet of technologyBest foot forward: The average golfer places more importance on clubs and balls, but choosing the right shoe is also crucialGiant…Tue Apr 23 2002 - 01:00
Clarke's boost for junior golfGOLF: Darren Clarke is to spearhead a major initiative designed to promote golf among aspiring young playersFri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Browne confident of graduatingEuropro Tour: Qualifiers Six Irish players will attempt to earn cards for the PGA Europro tour at the final qualifying school…Tue Apr 16 2002 - 01:00
Accident leaves Clohessy doubtful for European Cup semi-finalNews round-up: Peter Clohessy must be considered extremely doubtful for Munster's European Cup semi-final against Castres in…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Grand Slam within Ireland's graspA INTERNATIONAL: Ireland chase a Grand Slam at A international level, a feat never achieved before, when they tackle France …Fri Apr 05 2002 - 01:00
Wood set for Ireland comebackNews round-up: Keith Wood successfully negotiated his second full game after injury yesterday when playing for Harlequins in…Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Great sense of relief as Carlow retain place in first divisionCo Carlow 17; Ballymena 16: The blood-flecked mouth of Padraig Brennan creased into a small smile but otherwise he betrayed …Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Pack lead way in facile victoryIreland - 59 Italy - 5 In the end it was a facile victory, facilitated by a much improved post-interval performance in which…Sat Mar 23 2002 - 00:00
'I am so happy that I got the nod for this game' - ByrneSIX NATIONS: The day-glo smiles illuminated the roomWed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
St Mary's storming finish denies devastated DLSPSeveral DLSP players collapsed to the Templeville Road sod at the final whistle on Saturday, desolated at a turn of events that…Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Cool Sexton grasps the momentOne wouldn't have put a Coca-Cola bottle outside yesterdayMon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
McDowell continues to star for AlabamaGOLF/US Colleges: Ireland international and Walker Cup player Graeme McDowell won his fourth individual title of the season …Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Injured trio miss sessionRUGBY/Six Nations: Kevin Maggs was expected to undergo an operation yesterday to insert a metal plate to stabilise the broken…Wed Mar 13 2002 - 00:00
Once mighty fight for first step on the ladderRUGBY : On Saturday Old Wesley host Greystones at Donnybrook, a match of vital importance to both teamsThu Mar 07 2002 - 00:00
O'Sullivan's 32 head for BelfastRUGBY : Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has named a 32-man squad for a four-day training camp in Belfast next weekThu Mar 07 2002 - 00:00
Fitzgerald inspires BelvedereSCHOOLS' RUGBY: Belvedere College...13 Cistercian Roscrea...3Tue Mar 05 2002 - 00:00
Ireland seeking to crown campaignRUGBY/A International: Ireland will attempt to win a Triple Crown at A level for the second time in three years when they take…Fri Mar 01 2002 - 00:00
Phelan brothers the aces as Roscrea surge throughIt was very much a case of Phelan groovy for Cistercian College Roscrea at Donnybrook as Kilkenny minor hurling brothers Conor…Tue Feb 19 2002 - 00:00
