Hurricane sweeps all before himTwo years ago Ken Doherty, the then world snooker champion, assisted Alex Higgins in playing a testimonial match in the Waterfront…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Ulster's test of characterStradey Park will offer Ulster nothing if not a monumental test of character in their fourth European Cup tie of Pool 3 today…Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Waiting for KorbutThe great Olympic gymnast Olga Korbut (right) was in Ireland this week and not a word appeared about her in the national media…Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Kinsale in Sevens bidKinsale are hoping to host the 2001 leg of the recently launched International Rugby Board World Sevens SeriesWed Dec 15 1999 - 00:00
Tough assignment ahead for CarlowCarlow's AIL Division Three fixture with Old Wesley in Dublin on Saturday will be one of their toughest assignments this season…Wed Dec 15 1999 - 00:00
UCC start tough week with winUCC began a hectic seven days for them in upbeat fashion with a 1413 home win over Old Belvedere on SaturdayMon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Cup still cheers - even without UnitedFA CUP weekend. The third round of the inspiring and historic FA Cup - if you are not the holders Manchester United and instead…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Not running scaredEmily Maher has always been a woman unafraid to speak her mind, most recently in defence of her occasional coach and friend Linford…Sat Dec 11 1999 - 00:00
Jaded Ulster surrender their titleNothing is ever certain when there are matches left to play, but Ulster's defence of their European crown effectively ended last…Sat Dec 11 1999 - 00:00
McEnroe fired up for Dublin visit"Hi," says the video promotion. "My name is John McEnroe." One line is still enough. Heads turn. Conversations stopThu Dec 09 1999 - 00:00
Hurley fortifies WesleyAfter a bitter season last year, there is once again a buzz back in Donnybrook as Old Wesley are at the top of the Division Three…Wed Dec 08 1999 - 00:00
Getting there: Marcus Horan (Shannon and Munster)Few would doubt that Shannon's Marcus Horan has been on his way for some time nowMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Been there: Steve McKinty (Bangor and Ulster)The current Director of Coaching in Bangor is evidently still in the mind of Ulster coach Harry WilliamsMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Cork Constitution fail to buck traditionCork Constitution are used to such under-whelming beginnings as much as Buccaneers are resigned to building a powerful reputation…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
IRFU get priorities rightA sensible move by the IRFU not to send a side to the current World Sevens Series which took place last week in DubaiMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
A woman's game as wellWomen's Rugby has a bright future according to enthusiast Jill Zonneveld on the IRB websiteMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
No fireworks to fan the tempersWe arrived in front of the television at 1.30 on Friday afternoon hoping to see fireworks in the Royal Albert HallMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
AIB team of the weekEach week throughout the AIB league season, Irish Times rugby writers will select their team of the weekendMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Rugby speak"We must not overlook the players. There has to be a sensible number of fixtures."Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
How to win possessionIt might be ill-advised to repeat "Fat's" answer to gaining possession on the same day the Leinster Schools Senior cup draw is…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
TV audiences tune inLike what you've seen so far in the Heineken European Cup? In the 12 matches played in the first round there were 46 tries to…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Blackrock keep pace with City of DerryNot a bad start from Blackrock College from whom much is expected this seasonMon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Ravenous ravenThere are countless reasons why a golf ball ends up where it shouldn'tSat Dec 04 1999 - 00:00
IAAF confirms AAI positionThe governing body of world athletics, the IAAF, have confirmed that the new Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) are affiliated…Sat Dec 04 1999 - 00:00
St Mary's unsure of O'KellyLast year's defeated semi-finalists St Mary's travel to Dungannon not quite in the fighting condition they would like to be for…Fri Dec 03 1999 - 00:00
English's UCD post obscureUniversity College Dublin (UCD) yesterday declined to comment on whether Allied Irish Banks (AIB) had agreed to sponsor former…Thu Dec 02 1999 - 00:00
No shortage of ideas at BallynahinchBallynahinch have few worries this weekend over what advice to take going into the second match of their Division Three league…Wed Dec 01 1999 - 00:00
The tentative first step into a new eraThe new enforcers of the 21st century sat at the back of the forum in the Icon Centre in LeopardstownMon Nov 22 1999 - 00:00
League laureateA rugby league side are looking to improve their fortunes with a new high-profile signing - a poetSat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
Foot soldier's woeA bodyguard of a top Greek football federation official literally shot himself in the foot following the 2-0 victory by Olympiakos…Sat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
Cut down to sizeAfter the club's recent spate of red and yellow cards, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could look to Saudi Arabia for some disciplinary…Sat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
Sports Speak: The week in quotes"This is the greatest pressure a player faces, much worse than the Ryder Cup."Sat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
The fix in fixtureInternacional's recent escape from second division soccer in the Brazilian championship was achieved with the full repertoire…Sat Nov 20 1999 - 00:00
McIlreavy try seals itWhat experience St Mary's brought to Angelsea Road last night with their skeleton crew was enough to secure their first Old Belvedere…Wed Nov 17 1999 - 00:00
Coaches coached on spinal injuriesSpinal injuries occupied the minds of almost 50 Leinster rugby coaches in Dublin yesterdayMon Nov 15 1999 - 00:00
No delight in Turkish standoffThe "negotiations" between RTE, the BBC and Turkey's Star TV over the coverage of the second leg of the Republic of Ireland's…Mon Nov 15 1999 - 00:00
Positive resultsWhile it is occasionally good sport to take a hammer and chisel to the IRFU for their dealings with the three positive drug results…Sat Nov 13 1999 - 00:00
Ulster open defence with French tripLeinster's three home games in the European Cup beginning on November 19th will take place on Friday evenings at DonnybrookSat Nov 13 1999 - 00:00
Grounds set to benefit from grantsThe GAA and FAI National League were the recipients of a £1Tue Nov 09 1999 - 00:00
Ulster relax on way to convincing winThis was a story of Connacht rather than the European champions UlsterSat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Sinking feelingSwim Ireland has again shown its propensity to deal with the group which represents victims of child abusers Derry O'Rourke and…Sat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Wave of emotionBohemians were delighted to entertain Taoiseach Bertie Ahern last weekend for the official opening of their "Jodi" standSat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Sportspeak:"I am a winner. I am a warrior, I am a soldier, I am competitive, I am passionateSat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Skirting the issueJudy Owens felt a little under par when, just three weeks into her job as a training manager at the Professional Golfers' Association…Sat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Surfing USA for little ol' IrelandIRELAND is coming closer to having its first American-based surf boarderSat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Defecit in distance menWHATEVER about John Treacy's role as chief executive of the Irish Sports Council, his athletic ability continues to have an impact…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Great golfers don't lose itTHE K CLUB Media Golf Challenge, played last Tuesday in benign conditions at Straffan, served if nothing else to show the gulf…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Sports Speak: Week in quotes"I feel God had a hand in this. He has a divine planSat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Hamburg: clean or not so cleanSwimmer Nick O'Hare (right), Ireland's outstanding sprinter, spoke out on television recently about being offered performance…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Mutai makes the right movesAt 23 miles Kenyan John Mutai was looking over his shoulder down Conyngham Road at the chasing Gerry Healy, almost football pitch…Tue Oct 26 1999 - 01:00
