The Hollywood LionIt was time to take the section of the column across the Irish Sea and so it is Ireland and London Irish openside Kieron Dawson…Mon Apr 23 2001 - 01:00
McGowan makes the differenceAlan McGowan's injury-time try, which he converted himself, capped a fine second-half performance by Blackrock College and rubber…Wed Apr 18 2001 - 01:00
Kelly adds to injury woesThe extended Munster squad of 32 players trained at "The Farm", UCC's training ground in Cork yesterday but the team management…Wed Apr 18 2001 - 01:00
A society without fringe benefitsIt all started in a pub in Wexford several years agoTue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
The Wild GeeseGeordan Murphy's try-scoring feats continued at the weekend as he grabbed one of Leicester's five tries in their 37-5 victory…Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Rob is his own manRob Henderson's decision to join Munster from Wasps on a three-year contract was a huge fillip for the province and the IRFUMon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Costello blow for PopeSt Mary's College coach Brent Pope must wonder if the fates have conspired against him to guarantee that the club do not retain…Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Munster may be without CrottyMunster's catalogue of injuries was further augmented in Friday night's game against the Rest of Ireland at Thomond ParkMon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Rose-tinted glassesFormer England international and current Sunday Telegraph rugby correspondent Paul Ackford is in no doubt about the XV players…Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Koen going wellLeinster target Louis Koen became the leading points scorer in this season's Super 12 when he contributed 16 points as South …Mon Apr 16 2001 - 01:00
Tierney in for injured StringerPeter Stringer is out of the Munster team for tomorrow evening's game against a Rest of Ireland selection at Thomond ParkThu Apr 12 2001 - 01:00
In cloverIt's been quite a weekend for St Mary's College captain, Victor CostelloMon Apr 09 2001 - 01:00
St Mary's survive after storming startSt Mary's College had the match wrapped up in the first 28 minutes, scoring three converted tries, then spent the next 52 minutes…Mon Apr 09 2001 - 01:00
Stringer's injury fear alleviatedMunster coach Declan Kidney heaved a sigh of relief after X-rays on Peter Stringer's right leg showed no broken bones yesterday…Fri Apr 06 2001 - 01:00
Lacey fumble is costly to ShannonJohn Lacey wore the resigned air of a man who knew he was the topic of conversation as knots of supporters congregated inside…Mon Apr 02 2001 - 01:00
Rockwell reap rewardThe final score-line is misleading, offering scant justice to the merit of St Munchin's College's display in yesterday's senior…Mon Apr 02 2001 - 01:00
Family valuesBilly Holland is a chip off the old block if Saturday's evidence is anything to go byMon Apr 02 2001 - 01:00
Rockwell hope to go one betterRockwell College will be hoping that it is second time lucky when they oppose St Munchin's College in tomorrow's Munster Schools…Sat Mar 31 2001 - 01:00
Williams advances after scrappy matchMark Williams didn't make a break over 50Fri Mar 30 2001 - 01:00
Davis grinds Doherty downKen Doherty's demise yesterday at the Irish Masters championship resembled death by a thousand cuts, a torturous trial by safety…Thu Mar 29 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien punished for his mistakesA new venue, a new sponsor, but for Fergal O'Brien the soothing familiarity of friendly faces in a packed auditorium at the Citywest…Wed Mar 28 2001 - 01:00
Ross upwardly mobileFormer Connacht coach Glenn Ross could be on the move againMon Mar 26 2001 - 01:00
Quigley's boot eases the tediumIt was little surprise that two teams renowned for defensive qualities should muster a low-scoring contest in which try-scoring…Mon Mar 26 2001 - 01:00
Wallace on the mendPaul Wallace hobbled into Lansdowne Road on Saturday to take in a bit of the action involving Lansdowne and Galwegians in their…Mon Mar 26 2001 - 01:00
McAllister earns victory for TerenureFour minutes from the final whistle, David McAllister surveyed a 45-metre penalty opportunity, the Terenure outhalf aware that…Mon Mar 26 2001 - 01:00
English invasionThe Lansdowne clubhouse and particularly the bar staff would have been a little surprised at the demand for drink prior to Saturday…Mon Mar 26 2001 - 01:00
Terenure have right credentialsThe rivalry is neither artificial nor contrivedSat Mar 24 2001 - 00:00
Weekend fixtures get the all clearThe IRFU has confirmed the weekend's rugby fixtures will go ahead despite the confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease in Co …Fri Mar 23 2001 - 00:00
Terenure march relentlessly towards date with destinyThe expectation was immenseTue Mar 20 2001 - 00:00
Noonan's tries propel Blackrock forwardThe final scoreline, as a reflection of yesterday's second Leinster Schools' Senior Cup semi-final at Lansdowne Road, was a little…Tue Mar 20 2001 - 00:00
IRFU to reduce AIL fixturesThe IRFU secured permission to resume domestic rugby in Ireland from next week following a meeting with senior officials from…Mon Mar 19 2001 - 00:00
IRFU to reduce AIL fixturesThe IRFU secured permission to resume domestic rugby in Ireland from next week following a meeting with senior officials from…Sat Mar 17 2001 - 00:00
September finish is likely due to spiralling crisisThis season's Six Nations Championship may now finish in SeptemberWed Mar 14 2001 - 00:00
IRFU waiting on Tyrone testThe IRFU's hopes of a resumption in domestic rugby next week will hinge on the outcome of the suspected foot-and-mouth case discovered…Tue Mar 13 2001 - 00:00
England game may be fixed for AprilThe Six Nations Championship committee will today reveal tentative dates for Ireland's postponed matches against Wales, England…Fri Mar 09 2001 - 00:00
Ireland look to Southern HemisphereIreland will travel to the Southern Hemisphere in order to prepare for their remaining three Six Nations Championship matches…Fri Mar 09 2001 - 00:00
Irish face three games in 15 daysIreland face the prospect of playing three Six Nations games over three successive weekends following yesterday's decision by…Thu Mar 08 2001 - 00:00
England decision due todayThe fate of the Six Nations Championship match between Ireland and England at Lansdowne Road, scheduled for Saturday, March 24th…Wed Mar 07 2001 - 00:00
Byrne out of Wales gameEmmet Byrne is out of the Ireland squad for Saturday's Six Nations Championship game against Wales at the Millennium Stadium …Mon Feb 26 2001 - 00:00
Rugby Speak"A draw is better than a defeat, I suppose but it tastes the same to usMon Feb 26 2001 - 00:00
Trivia PursuitThis week this column was looking to get to the centre of several issues so who better than St Mary's College and Leinster midfield…Mon Feb 26 2001 - 00:00
