Ireland seeking to crown campaignRUGBY/A International: Ireland will attempt to win a Triple Crown at A level for the second time in three years when they take…Fri Mar 01 2002 - 00:00
Phelan brothers the aces as Roscrea surge throughIt was very much a case of Phelan groovy for Cistercian College Roscrea at Donnybrook as Kilkenny minor hurling brothers Conor…Tue Feb 19 2002 - 00:00
Doherty earns St Mary's victory in injury timeSt Mary's College - 18, Blackrock College - 11: It was a marvellous contestMon Feb 18 2002 - 00:00
We never said this couldn't happenTwo years ago Ireland turned up at Twickenham, travelling more in hope than expectationMon Feb 18 2002 - 00:00
England a different prospectRUGBY: The comprehensive 55-22 victory over Wales in their first outing will guarantee that Ireland will approach tonight's …Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Defeat requires quick retortThe frustration of their 38-36 injury-time loss to Wales at Donnybrook a fortnight ago might just have eased as this juncture…Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Blackrock remain calm and patient to land spoilsLEINSTER SENIOR CUP SECOND ROUND/BLACKROCK - 23; GONZAGA - 7: This was an enthralling confrontation, a much better spectacle…Tue Feb 12 2002 - 00:00
Miller and O'Kelly come through unscathedRUGBY/News: Perhaps the most wearying and worrying aspect of an international coach's remit is the Saturday evening, a week …Mon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
Planet RugbyIt said in one newspaper during the week Steve Hansen (below) likes a challengeMon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
O'Kelly back in Ireland squadRugby: Malcolm O'Kelly has been restored to the Ireland squad for tomorrow week's Six Nations Championship game against England…Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
St Mary's welcome back key playersMalcolm O'Kelly will take his place in the St Mary's College second row tomorrow to confirm his rehabilitation from a cheekbone…Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
Fire of ambition still Byrne'sEmmet Byrne's season is over. Next Wednesday the Leinster and Ireland prop will undergo surgery on his right shoulderThu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
Ireland to test knock on WoodKeith Wood will join the Ireland squad when they convene on Sunday for Saturday week's Six Nations Championship match against…Thu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
O'Kelly set for club actionNews round-up : Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan confirmed he would like Malcolm O'Kelly and Eric Miller to play for their clubs…Wed Feb 06 2002 - 00:00
Outhalf plays it modestlyDavid Humphreys would probably colour in embarrassment as the kudos reigned down on Ireland's outhalfMon Feb 04 2002 - 00:00
Fitzgerald's men face tough testUNDER 21s: Wales lead Ireland 5-4 in the head-to-head meetings at under-21 level since 1991, and it will require a tremendous…Sat Feb 02 2002 - 00:00
Disruptions a part of Williams's new routineIRELAND A: The disruption endured by the senior national side through injuries and illness to Malcolm O'Kelly, Keith Wood, Shane…Sat Feb 02 2002 - 00:00
High School find line even in mudHigh School 21, Wesley College 10: High School may have been slightly flattered by the margin of success but there could be…Tue Jan 29 2002 - 00:00
O'Connell called into senior squadSix Nations/News round-up: It proved to be a double celebration for Paul O'Connell this weekendMon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
Stringer should be fit for MunsterMunster coach Declan Kidney has delayed naming a team for Saturday's Heineken European Cup quarter-final with Stade Francais …Thu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
Palmer Cup to stay in IrelandTwo Irish courses, Doonbeg and Ballybunion (Old), will stage the Palmer Cup over the next three yearsThu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
Full back in full swingRUGBY: John O'Sullivan talks to Geordan Murphy about his return to the Ireland squad for Sunday week's opening Six Nations championship…Wed Jan 23 2002 - 00:00
Ulster face a tall orderRUGBY/EUROPEAN CUP: Defeat, albeit a narrow one, against Wasps (36-32) last weekend has dealt a heavy blow to Ulster's chances…Fri Jan 11 2002 - 00:00
Williams salutes brave victoryRUGBY: Leinster coach Matt Williams was not about to exacerbate the ill-feeling that surrounded the twice postponed European…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Forecast good for Leinster fixtureRUGBY: Newcastle are relying on the accuracy of the weather forecast in their bid to stage tomorrow night's Heineken European…Fri Jan 04 2002 - 00:00
Ireland can learn from LeinsterLeinster's gameness in defeat is something that Ireland will hope to draw from when they face Australia in the Schools' international…Sat Dec 22 2001 - 00:00
Miller's ban covers two matchesLions, Ireland and Leinster flanker Eric Miller has received a 30-day ban following his sending off for kicking out at the prone…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
NZ confirm dates and venuesThe New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) has confirmed the dates and venues for next year's two Test matches against Ireland…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
Late try blitz sweeps aside Leinster's good workLeinster's gallantry did not suffice at Donnybrook last night as three tries in the closing stages allowed Australia to maintain…Wed Dec 19 2001 - 00:00
Leinster look to claim prized scalpOrdinarily a run of 14 matches unbeaten spanning three seasons would be considered quite an achievementTue Dec 18 2001 - 00:00
Seven-week format for Six NationsThe Six Nations championship is to be condensed into a seven-week tournament from 2003.Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Students prove to be the real mastersReducing it to a simple analogy, yesterday's AIB All-Ireland League Division One match on the back pitch at Lansdowne Road was…Mon Dec 10 2001 - 00:00
Leinster to cite GarveyLeinster are to cite Newport tighthead Adrian Garvey following an incident during Friday night's Celtic League quarter-final …Mon Dec 03 2001 - 00:00
Coach Kidney started earlyDeclan Kidney's introduction to coaching came as a 19-year-old when he was invited to take charge of the Presentation College…Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Former Eagle lands at the top of Irish treeEddie O'sullivan's introduction to rugby came as an underage player with Youghal RFC in CorkSat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Llanelli can provide stiff examinationDeclan Kidney's charges face a difficult assignment even allowing for the fact that Llanelli are without the injured Lions and…Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Leinster make most of bright beginningLeinster were made to work hard by a game Newport side in last night's Celtic League quarter-final, their third victory over …Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Doyle 'staggered' by 'absolutely appalling' decisionIreland coach Mick Doyle - who guided Ireland to their last Triple Crown triumph, in 1985 - was scathing in his condemnation …Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Injuries delay Neath selectionThe Welsh All Blacks, as Neath are colloquially referred to, have delayed naming a side for tonight's Celtic League quarter-final…Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
Munster's European games live on RTERT╔ will provide live coverage of Munster's final two matches in the Heineken European CupWed Nov 21 2001 - 00:00
Shelbourne get it togetherA second-half tour de force from Shelbourne ensured a deserved win at Tolka Park last nightSat Nov 17 2001 - 00:00
Injuries fail to dampen Dempsey's desireGirvan Dempsey deserves a break - metaphorically speaking of course, because he's had enough of the literal kind over the last…Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Mitchell goes for men in formNew Zealand include two new caps, openside flanker Richard McCaw and centre Aaron Mauger, in the team to play Ireland at Lansdowne…Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Steele moves upstairsThe man who masterminded Northampton's Heineken European Cup final victory over Munster, coach John Steele, is set to swap his…Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
