Leinster looking strongEuropean Cup qualification for next season is a prerequisite for any ambitious side, so the focus for both Leinster and Ulster…Fri Aug 31 2001 - 01:00
Elite heading for Galway BayIt has become traditional that The Irish Times/Mitsubishi Motors Women's Masters semi-final is played in brilliant sunshine and…Tue Aug 28 2001 - 01:00
Grennan debut for ConnachtThere is a double edge to tonight's match between Munster and Connacht at Thomond Park (live on TG4, 7Tue Aug 28 2001 - 01:00
Leinster make five changesLeinster have made five changes to the team that beat Glasgow 39-11 in their opening match of the inaugural Celtic League for…Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Nel delays wing decisionConnacht have left a vacancy on the left wing ahead of Friday night's Celtic League clash with Edinburgh at the SportsgroundWed Aug 22 2001 - 01:00
Four new caps in strong Irish teamThe Irish selectors have named four new caps in the team to compete in the Men's Home Internationals at Woodhall Spa in England…Tue Aug 21 2001 - 01:00
Boost for Munster as Foley gets the all-clearAnthony Foley has received the all-clear on a hand injury sustained while playing for Munster in their opening Celtic League …Tue Aug 21 2001 - 01:00
O'Meara kick-starts Leinster's resurgenceLeinster may have suffered a fitful opening 40 minutes but not even the most fickle supporter could quibble with their performance…Sat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
Kidney prepares back-up plan for long campaignA whisker away from Heineken European Cup success in 2000, cruelly denied at the semi-final stage last season through an officiating…Thu Aug 16 2001 - 01:00
Langford gives Munster a liftJohn Langford will once again don the Munster colours this season just three months after indicating that he was returning home…Wed Aug 15 2001 - 01:00
Leinster can reap benefit of hard workFew Leinster supporters appear to be keen students of historyTue Aug 14 2001 - 01:00
Strong influx of players from southern hemisphereKeith Gleeson, Nathan Spooner, Adam Magro and Ben Willis will don the Leinster colours for the first time in two pre-season warm…Wed Aug 08 2001 - 01:00
Moriarty goes on birdie blitzStanding on the 14th tee, Colm Moriarty led the Friends First Mullingar Scratch Cup by two shots from the overnight leader, Noel…Tue Aug 07 2001 - 01:00
Champions start off in LimerickThe reigning champions Dungannon will begin their 2001-2002 AIB League Division One campaign with a trip to Limerick on September…Thu Jul 19 2001 - 01:00
Brink gives Ulster an edgeRobbie Brink, the former South Africa international, is one of four new signings confirmed by Ulster for the coming seasonWed Jul 18 2001 - 01:00
Kelly's heroics earn Royal stamp of approvalWhen Evan Kelly ventured to the sideline for a hasty conference with the Meath manager Sean Boylan during a break in play in …Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
K Club's professional has done his roundsErnie Jones has been a professional golfer for over 50 yearsTue Jul 10 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien set to take on twin challengesSusie O'Brien couldn't be accused of operating in the comfort zoneTue Jul 10 2001 - 01:00
Sky could fall in on rugby unionIt is impossible to escape the feeling that whatever transpires at Stadium Australia in Sydney next Saturday, whether world champions…Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
The bounce of the ball saves ClarkeDarren Clarke skipped up the steps to the seventh tee beaming, took one look at playing partner Costantino Rocca and laughed: "…Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Bjorn has a diamond finishMost husbands like to keep the wife happy, but few will manage it with the elan of Thomas BjornMon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Struggling Seve still a starEight minutes before his tee-time, Severiano Ballesteros approaches the first tee, pausing at the ropes to sign autographs for…Sat Jul 07 2001 - 01:00
Balanced Goosen able to take it all in his easy strideThe timetable may have been a little awryThu Jul 05 2001 - 01:00
Coffey defends double in styleThe seminal moment in the Lancome Irish Ladies Close Championship final at the European Club came at the 12th holeMon Jul 02 2001 - 01:00
Staunton puts on a show in SydneyGarryowen's Jeremy Staunton produced a virtuoso performance as Ireland beat South Africa in a memorable encounter at the Sydney…Mon Jul 02 2001 - 01:00
Coffey escapes at tie holeAlison Coffey is safely ensconced in the last 16 of the Lancome Irish Ladies Close Championship at The European Club but the …Sat Jun 30 2001 - 01:00
Coffey leads qualifiers againAlison Coffey produced a marvellous three-under-par 72 - a course record - to retain the Leitrim Cup as the leading qualifier…Fri Jun 29 2001 - 01:00
Coffey to celebrate her big breakAlison Coffey will be hoping to celebrate her call-up to the Vagliano Trophy side with a victory in the Lancome Irish Ladies …Tue Jun 26 2001 - 01:00
A terrible weekend for rugbyIt was a sickening spectacle. The television footage, first in real time and then through sundry replays, was gruesomeMon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Munster face a familiar routeBeaten semi-finalists last season, Munster will experience a touch of deja vu when they begin their 2001/02 Heineken European…Thu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Sky's the limit for banal coverageThe crease in the cushion grew more pronounced as the day unfolded, the imprint a reminder of the effort expended in watching…Mon Jun 18 2001 - 01:00
Ireland plan for mobilityThe Ireland squad left Heathrow late on Wednesday night bound for Australia to participate in the Ricoh Southern Hemisphere under…Fri Jun 15 2001 - 01:00
Bohemians unveil their latest doubleThe acession was trumpeted in the media 24 hours earlier but yesterday Bohemians officially announced that Pete Mahon would succeed…Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Wood's Harlequins to challenge MunsterIreland captain Keith Wood, an integral part of Munster's Heineken European Cup final drive in 2000, will return to the province…Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Getting the `feel' of the swing planeIt's back to Stepaside Driving Range for Carol Kirwan and her third lesson with Irish region PGA professional Dominic Reilly, …Tue Jun 12 2001 - 01:00
Wexford glad to have Codd on their sideAfter a brief flirtation with competitiveness, yesterday's Guinness Leinster hurling championship semi-final at Croke Park degenerated…Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
One tantalising word away from goldBreak. A single word prevented David Haye from today being feted as a world championMon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
Collins claims he is still manager of BohemiansRoddy Collins yesterday claimed that firstly, he still is, and secondly, wanted to be manager of Bohemians Football ClubSat Jun 09 2001 - 01:00
Ballsbridge club's successful pitchDepending to whom one talks to, the Americans have between four and a half million and 15 million tossersFri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
The BettingDarren Clarke begins the defence of the English Open he won last year at the Forest of Arden course hoping to emerge from what…Tue Jun 05 2001 - 01:00
Murphy's chance to impress at full backThe team announcement was conducted pitch-side at Dr Hickey Park in Greystones, following a relatively brief training session…Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
Kilkenny's perseverance earns its rewardWillie Duggan smiled, mentioned that some valium would be great to soothe his nerves, as he prowled the pitch prior to the start…Mon May 07 2001 - 01:00
King holds all the aces as Gonzaga retain trophyA sun-blessed Sutton Tennis Club provided a superbly-appointed backdrop to the Ballygowan Senior Schools' Cup national finals…Thu May 03 2001 - 01:00
St Mary's v GarryowenThe home side welcomes back captain and number eight Victor Costello and second row and new Lion Malcolm O'KellyWed May 02 2001 - 01:00
