Ulster face a tall orderRUGBY/EUROPEAN CUP: Defeat, albeit a narrow one, against Wasps (36-32) last weekend has dealt a heavy blow to Ulster's chances…Fri Jan 11 2002 - 00:00
Williams salutes brave victoryRUGBY: Leinster coach Matt Williams was not about to exacerbate the ill-feeling that surrounded the twice postponed European…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Forecast good for Leinster fixtureRUGBY: Newcastle are relying on the accuracy of the weather forecast in their bid to stage tomorrow night's Heineken European…Fri Jan 04 2002 - 00:00
Ireland can learn from LeinsterLeinster's gameness in defeat is something that Ireland will hope to draw from when they face Australia in the Schools' international…Sat Dec 22 2001 - 00:00
Miller's ban covers two matchesLions, Ireland and Leinster flanker Eric Miller has received a 30-day ban following his sending off for kicking out at the prone…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
NZ confirm dates and venuesThe New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) has confirmed the dates and venues for next year's two Test matches against Ireland…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
Late try blitz sweeps aside Leinster's good workLeinster's gallantry did not suffice at Donnybrook last night as three tries in the closing stages allowed Australia to maintain…Wed Dec 19 2001 - 00:00
Leinster look to claim prized scalpOrdinarily a run of 14 matches unbeaten spanning three seasons would be considered quite an achievementTue Dec 18 2001 - 00:00
Seven-week format for Six NationsThe Six Nations championship is to be condensed into a seven-week tournament from 2003.Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Students prove to be the real mastersReducing it to a simple analogy, yesterday's AIB All-Ireland League Division One match on the back pitch at Lansdowne Road was…Mon Dec 10 2001 - 00:00
Leinster to cite GarveyLeinster are to cite Newport tighthead Adrian Garvey following an incident during Friday night's Celtic League quarter-final …Mon Dec 03 2001 - 00:00
Coach Kidney started earlyDeclan Kidney's introduction to coaching came as a 19-year-old when he was invited to take charge of the Presentation College…Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Former Eagle lands at the top of Irish treeEddie O'sullivan's introduction to rugby came as an underage player with Youghal RFC in CorkSat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Leinster make most of bright beginningLeinster were made to work hard by a game Newport side in last night's Celtic League quarter-final, their third victory over …Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Doyle 'staggered' by 'absolutely appalling' decisionIreland coach Mick Doyle - who guided Ireland to their last Triple Crown triumph, in 1985 - was scathing in his condemnation …Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Llanelli can provide stiff examinationDeclan Kidney's charges face a difficult assignment even allowing for the fact that Llanelli are without the injured Lions and…Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Injuries delay Neath selectionThe Welsh All Blacks, as Neath are colloquially referred to, have delayed naming a side for tonight's Celtic League quarter-final…Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
Munster's European games live on RTERT╔ will provide live coverage of Munster's final two matches in the Heineken European CupWed Nov 21 2001 - 00:00
Shelbourne get it togetherA second-half tour de force from Shelbourne ensured a deserved win at Tolka Park last nightSat Nov 17 2001 - 00:00
Injuries fail to dampen Dempsey's desireGirvan Dempsey deserves a break - metaphorically speaking of course, because he's had enough of the literal kind over the last…Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Mitchell goes for men in formNew Zealand include two new caps, openside flanker Richard McCaw and centre Aaron Mauger, in the team to play Ireland at Lansdowne…Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Steele moves upstairsThe man who masterminded Northampton's Heineken European Cup final victory over Munster, coach John Steele, is set to swap his…Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Talking a good gamePlanet Rugby has once again got a hold of the ref link transcript, this time for Saturday's international between England and…Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Samoans learn the mostAs the Samoans trotted on a circuit of Lansdowne Road to acknowledge the genuine applause of those supporters who had lingered…Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Tomatu left red-facedIt's certainly been an eventful week for Samoan loosehead prop Tomatu LeupoluMon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Referee Turner upsets FijiOn the official web site of the Fiji Rugby Union, the union's chairman, Keni Dakuidreketi, has castigated South African referee…Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Staunton completes the set for proud GarryowenWhen Jeremy Staunton stepped out on the Lansdowne Road pitch yesterday to win his first international cap he became the 53rd …Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Rovers ride their luck to stretch leadShamrock Rovers enjoyed a somewhat fortuitous victory over the champions at Richmond Park to extend their advantage at the top…Sat Nov 10 2001 - 00:00
Tuigamala and Lima includedVa'aiga Tuigamala and Brian Lima have been included in the Samoa team to face Ireland at Lansdowne Road on SundayFri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Injuries hamper Ireland's preparationsSix Irish players - Denis Hickie, Shane Horgan, David Wallace, Peter Clohessy, Malcolm O'Kelly and captain Keith Wood - took …Wed Nov 07 2001 - 00:00
Three doubtful for Samoan Test matchIreland coach Warren Gatland confirmed that three players, Leinster duo Denis Hickie and Girvan Dempsey and Munster flanker David…Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Ireland continuing to develop satisfactorilyFor watching Ireland coach Warren Gatland this match will have exacerbated one or two concerns, not relating to the quality or…Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Understrength Samoa no pushover for Irish XVSamoa may be appreciably understrength, being denied about 10 first-choice players because of club commitments, but they will…Sat Nov 03 2001 - 00:00
Leinster earn a sensational winLeinster's victory last night at Rodney Parade was nothing short of sensationalSat Nov 03 2001 - 00:00
Hickie doubtful as Leinster look to edge further forwardDenis Hickie's participation is clouded in uncertainty due to a shoulder injury.Fri Nov 02 2001 - 00:00
Bell returns to the Ireland foldThe return of Jonathan Bell of Ulster and the omission of Leinster's Trevor Brennan were the main talking points when coach Warren…Thu Nov 01 2001 - 00:00
Henderson back earlyLions and Ireland centre Rob Henderson is set for an amazing return to first-team rugby on Saturday after being named among the…Thu Nov 01 2001 - 00:00
Cork Constitution show real characterWhen Blackrock turned over possession for the umpteenth time, in desperation trying to force passes outside their own 22 as they…Mon Oct 29 2001 - 00:00
Munster dig deep to secure victoryIt wasn't pretty, but then there has to be nights like thatSat Oct 27 2001 - 01:00
Munster's experience to prove decisiveThe opportunity to virtually copper-fasten a place in the quarter-finals of the European Cup with back-to-back victories over…Fri Oct 26 2001 - 01:00
IRFU reward clubs, schoolsThe IRFU has announced the distribution of £125,000 in a new initiative designed to reward schools and clubs in nurturing and…Thu Oct 25 2001 - 01:00
Ireland Development side to take on SamoaAn Ireland Development XV coached by Phil Lawlor, Mark McDermott and Kurt McQuilkin will take on Samoa at Donnybrook on Sunday…Wed Oct 24 2001 - 01:00
