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
Ireland face six matches in 10 weeksThe Six Nations Committee has confirmed new dates for Ireland's postponed championships matches in the autumnWed Apr 25 2001 - 01:00
Hooking crisisIreland captain and Harlequins hooker Keith Wood found himself in an interesting quandary yesterday for the European Shield semi…Mon Apr 23 2001 - 01:00
The Hollywood LionIt was time to take the section of the column across the Irish Sea and so it is Ireland and London Irish openside Kieron Dawson…Mon Apr 23 2001 - 01:00
Brennan inspires St Mary's to victorySt Mary's coach Brent Pope didn't know whether to smile or grimace, so he opted for a deadpan expression as he reviewed his side…Mon Apr 23 2001 - 01:00
Lions suspenseOn Wednesday, the Lions team management will end the suspense for players, media and rugby fans alike as they announce the 37…Mon Apr 23 2001 - 01:00
McGowan makes the differenceAlan McGowan's injury-time try, which he converted himself, capped a fine second-half performance by Blackrock College and rubber…Wed Apr 18 2001 - 01:00
Kelly adds to injury woesThe extended Munster squad of 32 players trained at "The Farm", UCC's training ground in Cork yesterday but the team management…Wed Apr 18 2001 - 01:00
