Brooke believes Ireland need to put down marker against ScotsWORLD CUP WARM-UP: ZINZAN BROOKE and Declan Kidney were in the same orbit yesterday and evidently reading from different scripts…Fri Aug 05 2011 - 01:00
Strong squads named for Euro finalsHOCKEY: THE IRISH men and women’s Irish hockey teams go into one of their most important phases for many years as both squads…Thu Aug 04 2011 - 01:00
Battle joined but captains play it cuteGOLF: ‘THREE DAYS. Two continents. One Solheim Cup,’ is the slogan for this year’s competition. ‘Three daysWed Aug 03 2011 - 01:00
It's a lot of balls as Fifa continue to draw out the worst in usTV VIEW: THERE WERE a lot of red balls, a green and yellow set and Ronaldo prosperously suited and rotundMon Aug 01 2011 - 01:00
Noren and O'Hair team up to make Roe's weekGOLF: GIVEN HIS recent views, some people may have believed Bubba Watson again found himself on the wrong side of the Atlantic…Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Team Quiros hold on to their slender advantageGOLF: A LITTLE bit of movement but not much at the top of the leaderboard shows just one place change in the top three with …Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
IAAF busy trying to thwart Pistorius in his brave questTIPPING POINT: London 2012 could prove the high point for the heroic South African who has redefined sporting achievementMon Jul 25 2011 - 01:00
Life's a sprint as Kelly keeps it steady on the Champs-ÉlyséesTV VIEW: IN THE past Seán Kelly was the man credited with being so monosyllabic that he actually nodded to a question on radio…Mon Jul 25 2011 - 01:00
Snot unusual to see Halpin claim top spotGOLF: FOR THE sake of family values, Rake Snot Ruse Quiros (please no letters from offended Simplex Crossword experts), the …Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Never mind form guide, check the weatherGOLF: GIVEN this was the 140th edition of the tournament, there were a few British Opens in the past that, well, we just don…Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Niland off to Russia in New York state of mindTENNIS: TODAY CONOR Niland will have been in the Russian Embassy for the third time this week seeking a visaFri Jul 15 2011 - 01:00
O'Gara ready to renew battle with SextonRUGBY NEWS ROUND-UP: A BURNISHED Ronan O’Gara arrives with a tale to tellThu Jul 14 2011 - 01:00
Niland and King complete a special dayTENNIS/DAVIS CUP: DAYS LIKE this Irish tennis would like more oftenMon Jul 11 2011 - 01:00
Niland needs to nail first point in must-win match for IrelandTENNIS: CONOR NILAND opens Ireland’s Davis Cup campaign against Tunisia this afternoon at David Lloyd RiverviewFri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
Niland's Wimbledon exploits fire feel-good factor in Irish campTENNIS: POST WIMBLEDON and a warm breeze continues to blow from Conor Niland’s exploits at the All England Club.Thu Jul 07 2011 - 01:00
Ferris says he is not distracted by court caseRUGBY: IRISH FLANKER Stephen Ferris will not be distracted from his World Cup preparations by a court case scheduled for November…Thu Jul 07 2011 - 01:00
Cullen hoping his World Cup boat finally docksRUGBY: “I DON’T really know. You are asking the wrong person,” says Leo CullenTue Jul 05 2011 - 01:00
Carruth offers warningBOXING NEWS: FORMER OLYMPIC champion Michael Carruth has said the expectations on Katie Taylor to win gold next year in London…Thu Jun 30 2011 - 01:00
Niland: Ready for the Davis CupWIMBLEDON DIGEST: CONOR NILAND will lead Ireland’s Davis Cup challenge against Tunisia next monthSat Jun 25 2011 - 01:00
Lisicki bombs out LiTENNIS WIMBELDON CHAMPIONSHIPS: APPARENTLY SHE is Li Na. The BBC call her Li NaFri Jun 24 2011 - 01:00
Serena's progress anything but sereneTENNIS: OCCASIONALLY SERENA Williams makes her case awkwardly, chooses the wrong time to say the right words, or fails to show…Wed Jun 22 2011 - 01:00
Injury rules Horgan out of Kidney's 43-man squadRugby: FOUR UNCAPPED players are included in the 43-man squad Declan Kidney takes to Carton House in just over a week’s time…Sat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Niland's match postponed againTennis: CONOR NILAND’S Wimbledon qualification match against Mikola Mektic has been postponed for a second day following persistent…Sat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Leinster line up Saints and Rebels friendliesTHE MELBOURNE Rebels and Northampton Saints have been lined up for two friendly Friday evening matches against Leinster in August…Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
Kirsten wants Ireland in World CupCRICKET : WORLD CUP-winning coach with India, Gary Kirsten has said countries such as Ireland should be given automatic entry…Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
'I think I can win anywhere in the world'JOHNNY WATTERSON talks to national school teacher Darren O’Neill ahead of the Irish team’s trip to TurkeyWed Jun 15 2011 - 01:00
Egan's Olympic dream may require move to heavyweightBOXING: OLYMPIC SILVER medallist Ken Egan may have to move to a higher weight division if his dream of chasing a second podium…Sat Jun 11 2011 - 01:00
Ireland left in blocks as pre-Olympic training hubOLYMPICS: WHEN THE president of the Olympic Council of Ireland, Pat Hickey, said last year in London that not many countries…Sat Jun 04 2011 - 01:00
Ireland fails to strike gold as base for Olympic teamsTHE EXCITEMENT that greeted the announcement of the London Olympics in 2012 was fuelled by the prospect of international Olympic…Sat Jun 04 2011 - 01:00
Concussion care guide finalised but no new headgearRUGBY: DETAILED GUIDELINES on the treatment of concussion have been finalised by the International Rugby Board but the governing…Fri Jun 03 2011 - 01:00
Jennings' hopes of making World Cup squad get a boostRUGBY: THE WORLD Cup hopes of Leinster and Ireland flanker Shane Jennings were raised somewhat yesterday following Tuesday’s…Thu Jun 02 2011 - 01:00
Tough Junior World Cup start for IrishRUGBY NEWS: HAD IRELAND Under-20 coach Mike Ruddock asked for the most difficult opening to the IRB Junior World Cup, which …Tue May 31 2011 - 01:00
Ross aims for final heaveMAGNERS LEAGUE FINAL: A WORLD Cup final trial match is as good a way of looking at the Magners League Grand final on Saturday…Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
Murphy forced to retire after struggling with serious injuriesRUGBY NEWS: MUNSTER CENTRE Barry Murphy has announced yesterday he is to retire from professional rugby following a spate of…Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Gibbes guarded over O'DriscollRUGBY: LEINSTER FORWARDS coach Jono Gibbes was playing the squad card yesterdayTue May 17 2011 - 01:00
O'Driscoll faces an anxious waitRUGBY: LEINSTER WILL sweat until today before knowing the prognosis for their injured players after what coach Joe Schmidt called…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
'Superb preparation for a final'RUGBY: WAS THERE a punch thrown? Will Brian O’Driscoll be in trouble? Leinster coach Joe Schmidt didn’t see it, didn’t know …Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00
IRFU okay unsold ticket defaultRUGBY: THE IRFU will allow the clubs and provinces to default on payment for unsold tickets to the 2010 Guinness Series.Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00
Leinster look to GlenanneHOCKEY: NOT SURPRISINGLY, Glenanne make up the bulk of the Leinster team that takes on Ulster and Munster in this weekend’s …Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Hope floats cautiously as expectations are trimmed backWATER SPORTS: OLYMPICS 2012: A BLEND of pragmatism and cutting cloth to suit their needs was the theme running through yesterday…Wed May 11 2011 - 01:00
Stakes are higher this time - SchmidtA FEW weeks ago Leinster captain Leo Cullen was warning against the breeze of optimism that was sweeping the Leinster province…Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Ferris is ruled out for rest of the seasonRUGBY: IRELAND AND Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris, who has not played since injuring his knee in January, will not be available…Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Old Belvedere out to end Cork Con's monopolyRUGBY/ULSTER BANK ALL IRELAND LEAGUE FINAL: THAT THE name of St Mary’s keeps cropping up illustrates what a stranglehold Munster…Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00
League finals set for HillsboroughMEN’S HOCKEY: ANOTHER NATIONAL title and another visit to Europe next season is up for grabs as Glenanne, Banbridge, Pembroke…Fri Apr 29 2011 - 01:00
In athletics, it’s still just a man's worldHOLD THE BACK PAGE: SONIA O’SULLIVAN may miss the cut and thrust of competition but her name is still a draw as she shapes up…Sat Apr 16 2011 - 01:00
Monkstown have what it takes to winHOCKEY: THE MEN’S Irish Senior Cup weekend kicks off tomorrow with two semi-final matches at the National Hockey Stadium in …Fri Apr 15 2011 - 01:00
IRFU rule out Ulster players for British teamRUGBY: OLYMPIC SEVENS: ALL RUGBY players on the island of Ireland will play with an Ireland Sevens team in any future Olympic…Thu Apr 14 2011 - 01:00
O'Connell unlikely to make final pushRUGBY: MAGNERS LEAGUE: PAUL O’CONNELL is due for another assessment on his ankle ligaments injury this week but is unlikely …Wed Apr 13 2011 - 01:00
Jennings in line to make return against UlsterRUGBY: LEINSTER ARE hopeful flanker Shane Jennings will be in contention this week for the Magners League match against Ulster…Tue Apr 12 2011 - 01:00
