Late Late ShowIn the modern professional era, it is absolutely vital that players are afforded the ideal preparation for every matchMon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Stat attackIreland's victory over Scotland at Lansdowne Road last Saturday week brought their grand total of victories to 143 in the Five…Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Aw, RefPlanet Rugby has received a couple of missives which come to the defence of the beleaguered referees who they feel have been …Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
The Wild GeeseFormer Ireland full back Conor O'Shea captained London Irish to their best performance of the season with a win over Gloucester…Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Errors gift the points in CorkThere ought to have been a few broken tea cups in the Lansdowne dressingroom after Saturday's AIB All-Ireland League clashMon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Centre StageRob Henderson enjoys a more covert role than simply playing in the centre for WaspsMon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Watson cements his linksTom Watson was unequivocal when he received the phone callSat Feb 26 2000 - 00:00
Ellison boost for Shannon campaignRhys Ellison, whose career at one stage seemed over following serious shoulder and neck problems, returns to AIB League Division…Fri Feb 25 2000 - 00:00
O'Cuinneagain gives extra optionsNo surprises, but then there were never likely to be, given Saturday's largely impressive victory over ScotlandThu Feb 24 2000 - 00:00
Monkstown keep Bray at bayThe score-line flattered CBC Monkstown somewhat in the endThu Feb 24 2000 - 00:00
Been TherePaul Wallace has achieved most ambitions as an international rugby player - he toured with the 1997 Lions to South Africa winning…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Getting ThereIt seems a little odd to describe Jeremy Staunton (above) as someone who is getting there following his phenomenal impact of …Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Rugby Speak"`He goes on about John Mitchell leaving a huge gap when he left, but Mitchell left a big gap in the investors money as wellMon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Late McGee try secures win in thrilling encounterIt was a bona fide classic, an utterly compelling and wonderfully entertaining tussle between two enterprising teamsMon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Forty five winksThe concept of "uninterrupted sleep" is unknown to junior doctors in hospitalsMon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Irish refuse to get carried awayThe privacy of the Ireland dressing-room hid the tears as an emotional Keith Wood and Warren Gatland celebrated an overdue triumph…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Programme bluesThe most pressing concern for the majority of the patrons prior to Friday night's Under-21 international between Ireland and …Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Running game yields rewardIreland produced a scintillating 60-minute performance at Ravenhill to maintain their proud record of never having lost to Scotland…Sat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Gameplan changed utterly for KidneyIreland A coach Declan Kidney must once again engender a team spirit within 24 hours, assimilating seven new players to the side…Fri Feb 18 2000 - 00:00
Fine run to continueIreland bid to maintain a remarkable winning sequence against Scotland when the teams meet in the under-21 international at Ravenhill…Fri Feb 18 2000 - 00:00
Leinster try againLeinster have submitted a second appeal to European Rugby Cup Ltd over the game in which Stade Francais fielded an illegal player…Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
Lansdowne take spoils as referee Lewis calls the tuneThe shrill whistle of referee Alan Lewis provided the abiding memory of last night's AIB League Division One clash at Lansdowne…Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
IRFU to investigate alleged head-buttThe IRFU said last night they were going to investigate an alleged head-butt on an Irish supporter by an Irish international …Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
St Mary's should have the edgeIt will be interesting to note the Twickenham legacyWed Feb 09 2000 - 00:00
Blackrock take control through CarrollKing's Hospital lived out a dream for 35 minutes of yesterday's match at Donnybrook, a period in which the overwhelming underdogs…Wed Feb 09 2000 - 00:00
O'Gara set to returnRonan O'Gara seems certain to be fit for Saturday's All-Ireland League Division One clash against Ballymena at Eaton ParkWed Feb 09 2000 - 00:00
Slick Terenure unit moves into top gearTerenure College's victory was emphatic but it camouflaged a wonderfully gutsy and spirited Newbridge challenge that eventually…Tue Feb 08 2000 - 00:00
Gatland again talks of regroupingWhen the question finally arrived, there was no ambiguityMon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
Potato on speedThe English papers, not content with eulogising Clive Woodward's charges' thumping victory over Ireland at Twickenham, decided…Mon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
Defensive errors prove costlyIreland could not manage a fifth successive victory over England but still produced a wonderfully entertaining performance, full…Sat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Irish set sights on a fifth victoryIreland attempt a fifth successive victory over England when they meet in the under-21 international at Banbury, an unprecedented…Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
