Williams is confidentWith her brash arrogance of youth or blind faith in a blossoming talent, one suspects that Venus Williams offers as coached and…Wed Jul 01 1998 - 01:00
Henman keeps cool as Rafter falls apartPat Rafter's forlorn look to Australian legend Tony Roche, who was ensconced in the players' box overlooking Centre Court, accompanied…Tue Jun 30 1998 - 01:00
Black day avoided by HenmanThe billowing black smoke, that rose in plumes from a neighbouring block of flats wafted across Wimbledon, a reminder that real…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Rafter has the purists purringTears, a thumb, a tantrum, or if one prefers, the Rusedski rant and thunderous black clouds, have combined to dominate the first…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Zvereva dumps out GrafNatasha Zvereva's victory over Steffi Graf on Centre Court yesterday should serve as a monument to persistence and a proof of…Sat Jun 27 1998 - 01:00
Weary Agassi capitulates amid errorsThe half-hearted appeal to umpire John Frame, the slow gait and the slouched shoulders as he retraced a route to the baseline…Fri Jun 26 1998 - 01:00
Rusedski and coach in verbal volleysGreg Rusedski may rue the fact that the stiffness in his damaged ankle which forced him to withdraw from Wimbledon did not extend…Thu Jun 25 1998 - 01:00
Wimbledon lipSelf-styled bad boy Goran Ivanisevic fired a few verbal volleys after his convincing 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over South African…Thu Jun 25 1998 - 01:00
Hingis stutters before finding formFor someone whose post-tennis ambition is to join the FBI it was entirely appropriate that 24-year-old Lisa Raymond thoroughly…Wed Jun 24 1998 - 01:00
Agassi show gets back on the roadWimbledon's Court No. 1 exploded in a crescendo of noise, the majority of those present desperate to vociferously acclaim a returning…Tue Jun 23 1998 - 01:00
Women put power-serving men's game in tailspinWimbledon's once unchallenged pre-eminence as a premier sporting occasion is being threatened, not by the lure of soccer's World…Mon Jun 22 1998 - 01:00
Galway rub salt into Leitrim's woundsCarrick-On-Shannon, swathed in sunshine, provided an appropriate backdrop as Galway strolled past an inept Leitrim challenge …Mon Jun 15 1998 - 01:00
Leitrim squirmLeitrim manager Peter McGinnity managed a terse "very disappointing" by way of articulating his reaction to a mauling in yesterday…Mon Jun 15 1998 - 01:00
A day to remember in prospect at EnniscorthyOne of the most progressive golf clubs in the south east, Enniscorthy, are set to further embellish their reputation, through…Tue Jun 09 1998 - 01:00
New Laois side please managerLaois manager Michael Dempsey preferred to savour the victory rather than immediately address why his side stuttered to a three…Mon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
Westmeath too waywardWestmeath's penchant for self destruction finally proved fatal at Croke Park yesterdayMon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
McGimpsey the main man againGarth McGimpsey, the premier amateur player in Ireland over the past two decades, embellished an already impressive golfing curriculum…Tue Jun 02 1998 - 01:00
Cullen slips into lead as Goulding has a horrorNiall Goulding, who managed a sparkling three-under-par 69 in Saturday's opening round, descended to the opposite end of the …Mon Jun 01 1998 - 01:00
Hoey among favourites for EastMichael Hoey of Shandon Park is amongst the favourites for the East of Ireland Amateur Open Championship which begins at Baltray…Sat May 30 1998 - 01:00
Waterford get a real scareThe Disappointment of losing last week's National Hurling League final would have been rendered a minor irritant in comparison…Mon May 25 1998 - 01:00
Ruddock pledges to stay with LeinsterMike Ruddock will remain as Director of Coaching in Leinster following the decision of the Welsh Rugby Union not to appoint a…Thu May 21 1998 - 01:00
Hewitt may go to SunburyLondon Irish have been linked with New Zealand hooker Norm HewittWed May 20 1998 - 01:00
Easterby happy to scupper Irish hopesFor Guy Easterby there will be no question of divided loyalties as he endeavours to scupper London Irish's hopes of remaining…Wed May 20 1998 - 01:00
Westmeath flaws on show in winThe margin of victory may seen a trifle harsh on a plucky Longford side but those who witnessed this Bank of Ireland Leinster…Mon May 18 1998 - 01:00
Lowry unconcerned by early problemsWestmeath manager Brendan Lowry allowed himself a laconic smile as he dwelled on his team's performance after yesterday's victory…Mon May 18 1998 - 01:00
Controlled Lansdowne retain cupThe village of Skerries uprooted from its north Dublin base and relocated to Lansdowne Road on Saturday to provide a wonderfully…Mon May 18 1998 - 01:00
Shannon's dream of double to come trueThe passion of a Limerick derby; the mental fatigue associated with a last competitive outing in a long season: contrasts which…Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
Underdogs Skerries may biteSkerries have captured the affection of rugby supporters previously apathetic to the outcome of the Heineken Leinster Senior …Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
Clubs call for Division Two to be expandedThe Association of Second Division Clubs has called upon the IRFU to increase the AIB League Division Two from 16 to 18 clubs…Fri May 15 1998 - 01:00
Breaking Young Munster's cup jinxYoung Munster could justifiably harbour a persecution complex with regard to their fate in the Munster Senior Cup in the 1990s…Thu May 14 1998 - 01:00
DLSP make life hot for LansdowneDLSP will rue several missed opportunities that denied them a chance of victory during Saturday's second Heineken Leinster Senior…Mon May 11 1998 - 01:00
Skerries show the greater hungerLatent desire and commitment, hard graft and no little flair underpinned Skerries victory in Saturday's Heineken Leinster Senior…Mon May 11 1998 - 01:00
My Club: ShannonPat Murray coached Shannon to their fourth All-Ireland League success this season, having been a member of the other three triumphs…Mon May 11 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesPoland's sports minister, Jacek Debski, has suspended the national soccer association's entire leadership after it repeatedly…Sat May 09 1998 - 01:00
Corrigan move to Lansdowne raises test case for IRFUIreland's loosehead prop Reggie Corrigan has joined Lansdowne from GreystonesThu May 07 1998 - 01:00
Bective run out winners in error-ridden cup tieThe illusion that the Leinster Senior Cup is a competitive and cherished competition was undermined somewhat by Saturday's fare…Mon May 04 1998 - 01:00
Skerries edge out St Mary'sSkerries produced the upset of the Leinster Senior Cup second-round ties on Saturday when they edged out St Mary's College 21…Mon May 04 1998 - 01:00
Carlow's exit never in doubtThe disparity in ability is encapsulated in the final scoreline: Westmeath strolled through the spring sunshine at Cusack Park…Mon May 04 1998 - 01:00
My Club: PortmarnockMaura Cassidy is a former GUI official who worked with amateur golf's governing body from 1978 to 1995 when she took up her present…Mon May 04 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesTwo debilitating conditions, Astairus Flexibus and Allis in De Mindus, not known to the medical profession, appear to be central…Sat May 02 1998 - 01:00
IRFU offers contracts to 71 playersThe IRFU have declared a list of 71 players, spanning the four provinces, to whom they are offering contractsFri May 01 1998 - 01:00
Luyt unlikely to yield to S African Sports CouncilLouis Luyt seems certain to ignore the South African National Sports Council's calls for his resignationThu Apr 30 1998 - 01:00
Belvedere fail to take chancesBlackrock College maintained their dominance at the under20 grade, albeit with a somewhat fortunate victory in yesterday's McCorry…Tue Apr 28 1998 - 01:00
My Club: St Patrick's Athletic.Pat Dolan is the former chief executive with St Patrick's Athletic and the manager of this year's teamMon Apr 27 1998 - 01:00
Leinster leaders Naas are top of the townsNaas provided an upbeat conclusion to a season that had previously seen them winning the Leinster Senior League, but failing …Mon Apr 27 1998 - 01:00
Born-again Crotty back from the wildernessNo emotional baggage, just a healthy desire to prove that international rugby is well within his compass, Garryowen full back…Fri Apr 24 1998 - 01:00
The field is the place of dreams for local heroJohn "Bull" Hayes is a reluctant hero down Thomond Park way, infinitely more comfortable immersed in the rough and tumble of …Thu Apr 23 1998 - 01:00
Dungannon make the most of scoring opportunitiesDungannon accomplished something which appeared beyond their compass for the opening 20 minutes of Saturday's AIL Division One…Mon Apr 20 1998 - 01:00
My Club: Newlands Golf ClubPeter Lawrie was an outstanding amateur golfer before turning professional this season.Mon Apr 20 1998 - 01:00
