Roscommon win club duel in the sunYou can't beat experience, or so the old adage goes, and it is certainly one to which Roscommon Golf Club would subscribeTue Oct 16 2001 - 01:00
BACHELOR POWEREvidence that teams are getting younger can be gleaned from the fact that for the recent UCD-Shannon AIB league division one, …Mon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
BROOKE'S LINEAn interested spectator at the recent All-Ireland Gaelic Football final between Galway and Meath at Croke Park was the former…Mon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
RUGBY SPEAK"Danny Grewcock's act (to knee Australian Prop Nick Stiles in the back in the third test) was the lowest of the seriesMon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
NAILING DOWN A JOBOf all the professions that the amateur rugby player might consider, it is safe to assume that manicurist wasn't one of themMon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
BREWER ON TOURMike Brewer, the 32-times capped New Zealand forward, is proving that at 36 years of age his passion for playing the game has…Mon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
PROP ON SONGSome rugby players like to unwind with a game of golf, some playing video games but few can boast the cultural gravitas of Argentinian…Mon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
Galwey back to steady the shipWarren Gatland announced three changes yesterday to the Ireland squad that lost to Scotland for Saturday week's Six Nations match…Thu Oct 04 2001 - 01:00
Costello enjoys his new lease of lifeVictor Costello is in rude good health, enjoying his rugby and no longer driven by the expectations of othersThu Oct 04 2001 - 01:00
Leinster at home to ToulouseLeinster's Heineken-sponsored European Cup match against Toulouse has been switched from Stade Les Septs Deniers to Donnybrook…Tue Sept 25 2001 - 01:00
Amateurs find it hard to move upColm Moriarty was one of four Irish amateurs who hoped for a future on the professional circuit, and journeyed to the European…Tue Sept 25 2001 - 01:00
Metcalfe is given back his placeScotland have made seven changes - five in personnel and two positional - from the side that defeated Italy for Saturday's rescheduled…Fri Sept 21 2001 - 01:00
Murphy receives high praiseMartin Johnson believes the Six Nations Championship at Murrayfield on Saturday is the perfect arena for Ireland's right wing…Thu Sept 20 2001 - 01:00
Byrne beats the elementsGalway Bay Golf and Country Club proved a very demanding taskmaster for the 30 ladies that competed in the final of the Irish…Tue Sept 18 2001 - 01:00
Murphy offers Gatland a timely reminderThe wild geese Geordan Murphy continued his impressive form of late for Leicester and offered a timely reminder to Ireland coach…Mon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
Corporate lunch with educational meritDublin University will be hoping that Warren Gatland's Ireland enjoy a flying start to the postponed Six Nations Championship…Mon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
James reveals Human flawsButch James, the Springbok outhalf once again walked a fine line between the legal and illegal at the weekendMon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
Rugby Speak"It was getting to the stage where Girvan (Dempsey) would've got injured in a bouncy castle."Mon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
TG4 coverage deserves all the creditTG4 are to be complimented on their coverage of both the Guinness interprovincial championship and the Celtic LeagueMon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
Mercier's place-kicks prove to be costlyThe advent of the kicking tee in rugby has helped place-kickers to scale new heights, literally from kick-offs and restartsMon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
Ireland aim to bridge gapIreland will be hoping to bridge a nine-year gap when they compete in the men's Home Internationals in Woodhall Spa, EnglandTue Sept 11 2001 - 01:00
Strong overseas presence for women's eventThe ILGU's decision to alter the concept of the Irish Senior Ladies' Championship, making it an Open event for the first time…Tue Sept 11 2001 - 01:00
No let-up for MunsterMunster, last year's beaten semi-finalists, will host Castres Olympique on the opening weekend of this season's Heineken European…Sat Sept 08 2001 - 01:00
Munster reshuffle their packMunster make four changes from the side that beat Connacht for tomorrow night's Celtic League clash with Newport at Musgrave …Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
Leinster have the edgeFour tries to none by the opposition underlined Leinster's general superiority in converting opportunities and guaranteed them…Sat Sept 01 2001 - 01:00
Leinster looking strongEuropean Cup qualification for next season is a prerequisite for any ambitious side, so the focus for both Leinster and Ulster…Fri Aug 31 2001 - 01:00
Neath play waiting gameNeath, unbeaten in the Celtic League to date, prepare for what coach Lyn Davies considers their toughest assignment when they…Fri Aug 31 2001 - 01:00
Elite heading for Galway BayIt has become traditional that The Irish Times/Mitsubishi Motors Women's Masters semi-final is played in brilliant sunshine and…Tue Aug 28 2001 - 01:00
Grennan debut for ConnachtThere is a double edge to tonight's match between Munster and Connacht at Thomond Park (live on TG4, 7Tue Aug 28 2001 - 01:00
Leinster make five changesLeinster have made five changes to the team that beat Glasgow 39-11 in their opening match of the inaugural Celtic League for…Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Nel delays wing decisionConnacht have left a vacancy on the left wing ahead of Friday night's Celtic League clash with Edinburgh at the SportsgroundWed Aug 22 2001 - 01:00
Four new caps in strong Irish teamThe Irish selectors have named four new caps in the team to compete in the Men's Home Internationals at Woodhall Spa in England…Tue Aug 21 2001 - 01:00
Boost for Munster as Foley gets the all-clearAnthony Foley has received the all-clear on a hand injury sustained while playing for Munster in their opening Celtic League …Tue Aug 21 2001 - 01:00
O'Meara kick-starts Leinster's resurgenceLeinster may have suffered a fitful opening 40 minutes but not even the most fickle supporter could quibble with their performance…Sat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
Kidney prepares back-up plan for long campaignA whisker away from Heineken European Cup success in 2000, cruelly denied at the semi-final stage last season through an officiating…Thu Aug 16 2001 - 01:00
Langford gives Munster a liftJohn Langford will once again don the Munster colours this season just three months after indicating that he was returning home…Wed Aug 15 2001 - 01:00
Leinster can reap benefit of hard workFew Leinster supporters appear to be keen students of historyTue Aug 14 2001 - 01:00
Strong influx of players from southern hemisphereKeith Gleeson, Nathan Spooner, Adam Magro and Ben Willis will don the Leinster colours for the first time in two pre-season warm…Wed Aug 08 2001 - 01:00
Moriarty goes on birdie blitzStanding on the 14th tee, Colm Moriarty led the Friends First Mullingar Scratch Cup by two shots from the overnight leader, Noel…Tue Aug 07 2001 - 01:00
Champions start off in LimerickThe reigning champions Dungannon will begin their 2001-2002 AIB League Division One campaign with a trip to Limerick on September…Thu Jul 19 2001 - 01:00
Brink gives Ulster an edgeRobbie Brink, the former South Africa international, is one of four new signings confirmed by Ulster for the coming seasonWed Jul 18 2001 - 01:00
Kelly's heroics earn Royal stamp of approvalWhen Evan Kelly ventured to the sideline for a hasty conference with the Meath manager Sean Boylan during a break in play in …Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
K Club's professional has done his roundsErnie Jones has been a professional golfer for over 50 yearsTue Jul 10 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien set to take on twin challengesSusie O'Brien couldn't be accused of operating in the comfort zoneTue Jul 10 2001 - 01:00
The bounce of the ball saves ClarkeDarren Clarke skipped up the steps to the seventh tee beaming, took one look at playing partner Costantino Rocca and laughed: "…Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
