Stander's injury an untimely blow for MunsterRUGBY: Munster, suffering a similar fate to what befell Leinster last week, must soldier into this crucial Heineken Cup period…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
GAA move onsideThe idea of the All Blacks or Springboks, Pumas or Wallabies running out at the home of hurling (Semple Stadium, Thurles) or …Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Leinster cruise past Zebre with clean bill of health for Clermont gameLeinster 37 Zebre 7: This one’s always trickyMon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Farrell making IRB shortlist plain daftThe IRB judging panel for world player of the year, which includes Ireland’s Paul Wallace, opened themselves up to widespread…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
New Zealand's blackest daysNew Zealand’s heaviest defeats are a good indicator of just how successful they are as a rugby nation (as is Richie McCaw’s phenomenal…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Coaching event to discuss proposalsThe GAA announced details yesterday of their 10th annual games development conference entitled, “Coaching adults: more than the…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Funding cut likely to hit player grantsThe five per cent cut in funding to the Sports Council anticipated in next Wednesday’s budget is certain to see intercounty player…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
O'Donovan available to help Crokes in Munster showdownDr Crokes could field their best possible line-up in Sunday’s Munster club final against Cork champions Castlehaven as midfielder…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Ballyhale expecting a tough examinationThis week has been a visit to purgatory for everyone involved with Oulart-The Ballagh and Ballyhale ShamrocksWed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Owens and Barnes to referee Leinster tiesNigel Owens will referee Leinster’s return to Heineken Cup action against Clermont Auvergne on Sunday weekTue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Scarlets' Ball cited over Ronan incidentScarlets lock Jake Ball has been cited for the incident that hospitalised Munster flanker Niall Ronan during Sunday’s game at…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Leinster suffer another lock outRUGBY: Leinster’s relationship with South African secondrows continues to frustrateTue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
'Ireland were the best team in every facet of the game'Seeking reaction from Argentinians who were so horribly inept is heavy workMon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Ireland ratingsSimon Zebo 7 Largely untested in the art of fullback positioning but definitely the real dealMon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
A study in emerald Ireland v Argentina down the yearsIreland's previous meetings with ArgentinaSat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Munster have enough experience for the jobThe Scarlets remain a serious proposition even without their internationals but Munster appear to have a line-up capable of getting…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Rampant Ireland finish on a highIreland 46 Argentina 24: For too many years loyalist attending Lansdowne Road, on wintry days like today, were only warmed by…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Rock knows better than most what Kickhams have to beatGAELIC GAMES: Now seems as good a time as any to touch base with Barney RockFri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Line-breaking Leguizamón looking to end tour on high noteThere are two hilarious Juan Manuel Leguizamón moments on YouTubeThu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Carizza paying a high price for putting his country firstArgentina’s best players are sacrificing well paid and secure lifestyles to represent their countryWed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
O'Brien back in training after recovering from hip operationSeán O’Brien returned to Leinster training yesterday with the province’s fitness team hopeful the Carlow backrower will feature…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Outflanked No room for Jennings with IrelandIt has become apparent this November Ireland coach Declan Kidney doesn’t see the need for specialist cover at openside flanker…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
O'Callaghan emphasises focus is now all on ArgentinaWhen the 33-year-old Irish lock that is Donncha O’Callaghan was dropped for South Africa, despite the absence of Paul O’Connell…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Kidney considering whether to wing it for the next day outA long standing conundrum for Ireland has been whether to only pick individuals in their best positions or shoehorn them into…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Standout ReidALL IN THE SCRUM: On a rare day off last Thursday, this column took in the Leinster A v Munster A game in DonnybrookMon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Long takes a positive outlook after 45-minute cameoThe most obvious candidates for Republic of Ireland selection haven’t always been the men manager Giovanni Trapattoni turns to…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Durcan sees no problem with McGuinness commute for Celtic jobGAELIC GAMES: Jim McGuinness, Celtic football club’s newest employee, embarks on the All Star trip to New York this morning …Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
No points on offer for Ireland this weekend but . . .Ireland are not counting the match against Fiji this Saturday as a full international so there are no IRB ranking points on offer…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Bent's cameo proves he's made of the tight stuffWith concerns over Michael Bent’s Irishness now largely irrelevant – the 10 minute cameo against South Africa makes him one of…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Foley accentuates the positives as Ireland move to seal defensive gapsIt took just one question and answer to reveal the Ireland coaching ticket’s increased value now Anthony Foley is fully ensconced…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Strauss heaps praise on cousin RichardtSOUTH AFRICA REACTION: Richardt Strauss will never forget his first moment in the international spotlight but just in case there…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Ireland ratings10 Jonathan Sexton Missed two difficult penalties but the real shame is the coach’s ridiculous idea that shifting him to 12, …Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Modern game has proved a leveller for South AfricaAUTUMN INTERNATIONALS: South Africa used to be able to bully their way to victory. But not anymoreSat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Springbok intimidation1974 – Willie John McBride’s “99” call comes after a number of violent flashpoints throughout the tour but specifically in the…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Tough enforcer fast-tracked into the Test sceneRUGBY : Bakkies Botha, perhaps the ultimate rugby gladiator, has departed the Test arena for Toulon but the tradition of Springbok…Thu Nov 08 2012 - 00:00
South Africans on a wing and prayer when it comes to Irish opponentsThe label of arrogance traditionally levelled at the Springboks is unfair. Take Jon-Paul Roger PietersenWed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Buckley bemoans the fickleness of footballThe mistake that led to Derry's penalty will haunt St Patrick'sMon Nov 05 2012 - 00:00
Derry bring it back home againDerry City 3 St Patrick’s Athletic 2 (after extra-time, 2-2 after 90 minutes): Nothing worse than a Cup final being decided …Sun Nov 04 2012 - 00:00
Jones puts credentials on lineRABODIRECT PRO12 Cardiff Blues v Munster: THESE 80 minutes matter to Felix Jones and Ronan O’GaraFri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Kidney runs his eye over new cropRUGBY: AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS THE UPCOMING November internationals will provide a glimpse into the futureFri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Bradley upbeat despite Ulster's momentumRABODIRECT PRO12 Ulster v Edinburgh EDINBURGH HAVE been so poor this season that the scalping of Toulouse at Murrayfield last…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Gibson says he's ready to returnREPUBLIC OF Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni allayed fears of another falling out with Shane Long yesterday and also noted…Thu Nov 01 2012 - 00:00
Trapattoni puts on a united frontREPUBLIC OF IRELAND SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: RELATIONSHIPS ARE tough to maintain at the best of times, but they can get awfully tempestuous…Thu Nov 01 2012 - 00:00
Curran says Rock more than ready for a role with DublinBARNEY ROCK stood aside and smiled as we flocked past the Dublin legend to question his son DeanWed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
O'Dwyer to take over as Clare bossTHE LAST managerial appointment of 2013 may be the most dramatic of allWed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Ireland look to Bent to fill the gapRUGBY: THE IRELAND management conceded yesterday it was more than a little irregular for Michael Bent’s first night living in…Tue Oct 30 2012 - 00:00
Earls, Bowe in frame to face Springboks at fullbackRUGBY: FULLBACK REMAINS the major selection headache for Ireland coach Declan Kidney, 11 days out from the opening November …Tue Oct 30 2012 - 00:00
Rock leads Ballymun to gloryBallymun Kickhams 1-12 Kilmacud Crokes 0-14: BACK IN 1985 was the last time the people of Ballymun could say they were Dublin…Tue Oct 30 2012 - 00:00
