The prop who knows most about not standing back from the HakaSampling the New Zealand experience at first hand represents the pinnacle of many a career, a benchmark for self assessment, …Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
Little gleaned from the morassDiscerning anything tangible from last night's match at Thomond Park was nothing more than an exercise in futility for the watching…Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
Exiles may struggle to develop team patternThomond Park tonight offers aspiring internationals a platform to advance their claims for recognition before the keen eyes of…Wed Nov 12 1997 - 00:00
Louth's forwards in controlLouth will not care that less than 800 people attended the All-Ireland B Football Final, nor will they dwell upon the fact that…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Lansdowne too strong up front for CarlowLansdowne's desire, focus and superior physical strength up front effectively decided Saturday's Kitty O'Shea Leinster Championship…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Saracens scrum-half will play with ExilesSaracens' Australian scrum-half Brad Free has been included in the Exiles squad for Wednesday's game against an Irish Development…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Quiet man shows open sideConversation is clipped, words are dispensed warily, information rationed: an immediate impression suggests a quiet and reserved…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
British bank to sponsor the Five NationsLloyds TSB Bank have announced a multi-million pound sponsorship of the Five Nations ChampionshipFri Nov 07 1997 - 00:00
Debutants set for contractsIrish team manager Pat Whelan has recommended that an unspecified number of new national squad contracts be issuedWed Nov 05 1997 - 00:00
Kildare put foot on the throttle and cruise homeLimerick bristled with intent in the opening exchanges, scoring two fine points, before Kildare realised that there was a little…Mon Nov 03 1997 - 00:00
Wallace out of All Black TestRichard Wallace will not play for Saracens in their English League Division One clash with Bristol on Sunday, thereby effectively…Fri Oct 31 1997 - 00:00
Western Province on Irish itineraryIreland will face new Currie Cup champions Western Province on next year's tour of South AfricaWed Oct 29 1997 - 00:00
Louth pip spirited CarlowCharacter and bravery, primary components in Carlow's display at Tullamore yesterday, narrowly failed to allow them salvage a…Mon Oct 27 1997 - 00:00
Cardiff latest club to chase QuinlanCardiff is the latest club to tread the well-beaten path to the door of Shannon and Munster's promising young flanker, Alan Quinlan…Wed Oct 22 1997 - 01:00
Carlow's strength lies in the landCarlow Rugby Club's formative months among Leinster rugby's elite class, since earning senior status at the end of last season…Wed Oct 22 1997 - 01:00
Davidson should be ready to face All BlacksJeremy Davidson is expected to be available for Ireland's clash with New Zealand at Lansdowne Road on November 15thTue Oct 21 1997 - 01:00
Munster to investigate Ballinakill brawlThe Munster Branch of the IRFU is to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding referee Ger Desmond'…Tue Oct 21 1997 - 01:00
