Ulster face daunting challengeUlster's defeat in the Celtic League last week at Donnybrook should be a useful motivational tool as coach Alan Solomons plots…Sat Jan 10 2004 - 00:00
Presbyterian group object to Sunday tieBroadcasters Sky television have been asked not to schedule any more home matches at Ulster's home ground at Ravenhill Road on…Sat Jan 10 2004 - 00:00
Glenanne continue to show true gritMen's Hockey Weekend previews Glenanne's tenacity is something many clubs could learn fromFri Jan 09 2004 - 00:00
Boxers floored by IABA axeAMATEUR BOXING: Irish second row Malcolm O'Kelly and winger Anthony Horgan appear to have escaped lightly when they were disciplined…Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
Glenanne firing on two frontsMen's Hockey Round-up Glenanne certainly made the most of the post-Christmas weekend, following up their win over Corinthians…Mon Jan 05 2004 - 00:00
Munster must maintain focusAs with Leinster, Munster have had to fit in Christmas and an Ireland training session in the run-up to their Celtic League match…Fri Jan 02 2004 - 00:00
Donnybrook not such a fortress if three ruled outLeinster's cross to bear is that they are the perennial favourites against any team that arrives in Donnybrook.Fri Jan 02 2004 - 00:00
Ireland suffer in SpainHOCKEY: It was a varied international year but one that ultimately ended in disappointment when Ireland finished ninth in the…Fri Jan 02 2004 - 00:00
O'Connor for AthensMen's Hockey: The former Avoca player Mark Cullen was one of the best midfielders in Ireland in the late 1980sFri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Maturing Bree takes it to another levelSwimming: Johnny Watterson talks to the European medallist about how he got there and where he's goingWed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Annadale fight their corners with styleMen's Hockey The rain poured down literally and metaphorically on Corinthians over the weekendMon Dec 15 2003 - 00:00
Tough at the topMEN'SHOCKEY/Irish Senior Cup, third round: Corinthians have never won the Irish Senior Cup and if they are to do so this season…Fri Dec 12 2003 - 00:00
Solomons holds back on naming Ulster sideDue to the short period of time since Ulster's defeat to Gwent Dragons in the first round of the Heineken European Cup last Sunday…Wed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
Sherriff has cutting edgeHOCKEY: The important match of the weekend was won on Saturday when Pembroke took another step closer to the title with a 2-…Mon Dec 08 2003 - 00:00
Munster strong enough to make a positive startWeekend previews While Bourgoin do not have the same cachet as other top French sides such as Toulouse or Stade Francais, the…Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Pembroke on a double missionMEN'S HOCKEY : When Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson dropped into the Irish Hockey Association offices following his …Fri Dec 05 2003 - 00:00
Humphreys returns for Ulster to face DragonsEUROPEAN CUP: Ireland outhalf David Humphreys, who withdrew from last Friday's side that beat The Borders in the Celtic League…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Time is against strategic plansMen's Hockey: Quiet weekends like these in senior hockey and you might turn to the Irish Hockey Association (IHA) Strategic …Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00
Sky does Ulster a Sunday disserviceEuropean Cup : The clash between God and mammon may provide a defining moment for Ulster rugby next year as the province face…Thu Nov 20 2003 - 00:00
Hogan only doubt for ConnachtCeltic League news: In the only Celtic League match scheduled for the weekend, Connacht travel to Wales for a meeting with Gwent…Wed Nov 19 2003 - 00:00
Injuries hit LeinsterSuddenly the Leinster squad takes on a totally new complexion and, as with Munster, who nominated their European Cup squad last…Tue Nov 18 2003 - 00:00
Leinster delay announcementLeinster will not be making public their Heineken European Cup squad until next weekSat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Elwood fit to face tough ScotsCeltic Cup Semi-final preview: Coach Michael Bradley makes three changes to the Connacht team that brought Ulster's Celtic League…Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Munster to start campaign at BourgoinMunster and Ulster have named their 34-man squads for this year's Heineken European CupFri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Two-horse race meets first fenceMen's Hockey Just one match in Munster on Saturday and you can see why it has been left in the schedule all on its ownFri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
No rest as Howe makes early return for UlsterUlster coach Alan Solomons has engaged in a balancing act with his Ireland squad players as Ulster face Edinburgh in Hughenden…Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Pembroke pushed all the way by brave MonkstownMen's Hockey Leinster Senior League Just as it looked like the status quo would not be rattled at St Andrews, Monkstown turned…Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00
Ulster in a position to live up to expectationsCeltic League: The top team in the Celtic League, Ulster, against the third-placed side on the table, Connacht, sets the bar…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Monkstown are optimisticMen's Hockey: Pembroke, currently sharing the top place on the league table with Corinthians, face what could be a difficult…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Ireland's loss could prove to be Ella's gainCeltic League : Following tomorrow night's Celtic League clash with Llanelli in Donnybrook, Gary Ella may finally get the chance…Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
Cullen likely to play against EdinburghCeltic League : The former All Black and New Zealand record try scorer Christian Cullen will arrive in Ireland this weekend …Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
Ireland ranked 23rd in worldMen's Hockey: Ireland are ranked ninth in Europe and 23rd in the world as hockey's world governing body, the FIH, launched its…Mon Nov 03 2003 - 00:00
Mixed fortunes for Irish hopefuls on first day back to schoolQualifying Schools: To illustrate professional golf is not all Volvo Masters and record prize funds of €3Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Flying start for Aer LingusMEN'S HOCKEY/Weekend previews: With one trophy, the Stephen Doyle, safely on the cabinet in Serpentine Avenue and perhaps too…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Rock returns to familiar groundBoxing News round-up Following months of consideration over whether he should have hung up his gloves following his defeat by…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
McMahon only Munster changeCeltic League Munster are hoping the harsh lesson they doled out to Glasgow Rugby last week will be repeated in their Celtic…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Bully for the rule changesHockey: Generally the International Hockey Federation (IHA) come up trumps with their tinkering with the game's rules, and over…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Old Crescent face tough testRugby All-Ireland League, Division two: The first weekend of the AIL and Division Two teams will focus on trying to do what …Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Munster trio return to actionRugby Celtic League: Alan Gaffney has been able to call on Martin McPhail, Jason Holland and Denis Leamy to face Glasgow at …Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Jennings on board as Leinster captainRugby Celtic League news: Shane Jennings will captain Leinster for their trip to The Borders on Friday as they seek their second…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Low-key launch misses the targetHockey Strategic Plan and news round-up: The possibility of blowing the hockey trumpet throughout Ireland was missed on Saturday…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Entire series now under threatMEN'S HOCKEY/Interprovincial Championship: Munster will not be taking part in the second phase of the Interprovincial tournament…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Munster and Leinster injury worries mountRugby/Celtic League news: Given the current spate of injuries among the provinces, Munster and Leinster, particularly, really…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Corinthians go topMen's Hockey Weekend round-up: Corinthians showed their mettle over the weekendMon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Elwood and Munn backConnacht v Borders: Given Connacht's form away from home and their run of four wins from five outings, including a win against…Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
Sherriff back to where he left offMen's Hockey Leinster Senior League: Justin Sherriff took up his place on the Pembroke side last week against YMCA for the first…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
