New caps given a chance to shineDeclan Kidney has been invited to wave a magic wand and turn the ugly duckling of Irish rugby, the A team, into a competitive…Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
Eternal holidayScotland are the first country to visit Rome for in the newly established Six Nations and the attraction of the Eternal City …Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Shannon on songPlanet Rugby decided to pay a visit to a few club websites during the week and one of the best is that of four-time AIB League…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Newbridge take advantage of St Paul's indisciplineNewbridge College retained their composure and discipline, a not inconsiderable feat in the face of fractious and ill-disciplined…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Been ThereHe's seems to have been around for an age but 31-year-old Paul Hogan (right) appears to have lost none of the desireMon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
AIB Team of WeekEach week The Irish Times writers will select their team of the weekendMon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Getting ThereA regular fixture on the Ireland under-21 team in the Six Nations Championship last season, Paul Neville also travelled with …Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Backline shuffle reaps rich dividends for GarryowenTactical masterstroke or good fortune, Garryowen coach John Hall would probably subscribe to the former in deciding to shuffle…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Rugby Speak"He asked to be judged on the World Cup, then once it didn't go well he said: `I have a con- tract to fulfil'Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Wood's cameo roleRugby coaches are likely to be flocking to purchase the Sky Digital service provided by Sky SportsMon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
England lose Johnson and Dawson gets captain's callIt hardly constituted a surprise but Martin Johnson's absence from the England squad to face Ireland in the opening Six Nations…Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Mullins edges out HorganShane Horgan and John Hayes were the unfortunate casualties as the Ireland senior squad was pared down in preparation for Saturday…Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Three-try blitz decisiveIt was a poignant afternoon for Clongowes Wood College, the first competitive opportunity to honour the memory of their late, …Thu Jan 27 2000 - 00:00
Halvey makes Shannon flowIt was something akin to the rutting season at Ericsson Park, two packs colliding for pre-eminence with scant regard for the …Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Blood, sweat and lots of tearsJanuary brings the smell of mothballs, threadbare scarves are discovered in the darkest recesses of a thousand closets, old school…Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
The Wild GeeseHe prefers full back but Geordan Murphy continued to show his ability and versatility by claiming a try in Leicester's facile…Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Cullen the only DLSP changeDLSP make one change to the side that drew 6-6 with Lansdowne for Saturday's Division One game against Young Munster at Clifford…Thu Jan 20 2000 - 00:00
Buccaneers ready to make markBuccaneers prepare to offer a statement of intent on Saturday, aware that Shannon's visit to Ericsson Park represents a watershed…Wed Jan 19 2000 - 00:00
Roles reversed for MunsterThe ball struck the left-hand upright before grazing the inside of the crossbar and dropping overMon Jan 17 2000 - 00:00
Pontypridd go all out to arrest Munster runEurope has not been a happy hunting ground for Pontypridd: indeed for seven of their players the view of the valleys on their…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Munster take full squad to WalesMunster have announced an unchanged team from that which beat Saracens for Saturday's Heineken European Cup clash with Pontypridd…Thu Jan 13 2000 - 00:00
Leinster close to fully fitLeinster have only minor injury concerns prior to Saturday's crucial European Cup tie against Leicester at Welford RoadWed Jan 12 2000 - 00:00
Campbell's fast feet remain firmly on the groundThe phone call came at 9 p.m. on Monday night. Kieron Campbell could not digest the news. "I was shocked, stunnedWed Jan 12 2000 - 00:00
Captain O'SheaIt was a good weekend for Conor O'Shea who captained London Irish to a nail-biting 23-22 victory over Agen in the European Shield…Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
Ulster face stingUlster are unlikely to be afforded any sympathy in a quest for a first victory in this season's European Cup when they travel…Sat Jan 08 2000 - 00:00
Key Ulster figures backUlster coach Harry Williams makes six changes from the team that lost to Llanelli for Sunday's European Cup clash with Wasps …Fri Jan 07 2000 - 00:00
IWBA sanctions could lead to court actionThe confrontation between the Ladies Bowling League of Ireland (LBLI) and the Irish Women's Bowling Association (IWBA) is set…Thu Jan 06 2000 - 00:00
Nolan not deterred by sanctions threatPhillis Nolan offers a human backdrop to the impending collision of two associations, the Ladies Bowling League of Ireland (LBLI…Wed Jan 05 2000 - 00:00
North-south split rocks sedate world of bowlsBlue rinse, twin-sets, zimmer-framesWed Jan 05 2000 - 00:00
Munster wait on GalweyMick Galwey remains Munster's chief concern for Saturday week's European Cup match against Saracens at Thomond ParkFri Dec 31 1999 - 00:00
Sport reaps record £39mThe Minister for Tourism, Sports and Recreation Dr Jim McDaid described 1999 as a "remarkable year in implementation of sport…Fri Dec 31 1999 - 00:00
Rugby Speak"We conceded too many penalties. I think the final count was 16-6. I'll have to keep putting the fines up."Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Captive audienceLeicester's win caused Bath coach Andy Robinson to explode in angerWed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Rush for ThomondThe Munster Branch have already sold 8,000 tickets for Saturday week's European Cup tie with Saracens at Thomond Park, and it…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Shannon lose Galwey and plotThe sight of Mick Galwey limping from Thomond Park after 34 minutes proved disquieting not only for a Shannon team struggling…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
The Wild GeeseFormer Ireland Under-21 international Geordan Murphy made an immediate impact as a second-half substitute in Leicester's 13-3…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Team of the WeekEach week Irish Times writers will select their team of the weekendWed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Getting ThereThe void left by Trevor Brennan would have proved a huge handicap to Leinster and their European Cup pretensions were it not …Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Roving ReiversEdinburgh Reivers have hit upon a novel idea of trying to ensure a decent crowd for their European Cup Pool F clash with Neath…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Been ThereLiam Toland's decision to switch from his native Munster to captain Leinster this season has re-ignited his career.Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Cork move Kelly to centreChampions Cork Constitution will be without full back Brian Walsh and centre Conor Mahony for today's clash with Garryowen at…Tue Dec 28 1999 - 00:00
Changing the game for womenTrailing 4-2 and 5-4 in the deciding set of the women's singles final at Wimbledon in 1978, Martina Navratilova courted another…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Century's best: Rugby playerMike Gibson (Ireland) - Cliff Morgan used the words "genius of the man" referring to Gibson's involvement in a passage of play…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Century's best: SportswomanMildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (Athletics, golf) - Born in 1912, Mildred Didrikson earned the sobriquet Babe for the manner…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Century's Best: FootballerPele (Brazil) - He first graced the international stage as a 17-year-old in the 1958 World Cup finalsMon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Century's Best: Irish sports-personVincent O'Brien (Racehorse trainer) - Cork-born racehorse trainer who initially dominated National Hunt racing in these islands…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Century's best: Individual sportsmanMuhammad Ali (Boxing) - Cassius Marcellus Clay is the face of the 20th Century in a sporting contextMon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
