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 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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
Kane seals title win for GlenanneHOCKEY: TWO GOALS from Monkstown’s set-piece specialist Andy Ewington on Saturday was not enough for Monkstown to prolong Glenanne…Mon Apr 11 2011 - 01:00
Crosshaven and Bruff enjoy moment in sunRUGBY: LEINSTER JUNIOR CUP FINALS: IT WAS a day of sunburn and mothers walking around the pitch with the kids while dads lived…Mon Apr 11 2011 - 01:00
Noves shapes up for forward battleRUGBY: Biarritz v Toulouse LEINSTER OR Leicester will face one of these French teams in the semi-final, Leinster in the Aviva…Sat Apr 09 2011 - 01:00
Perpignan pack will look to dictateRUGBY: Perpignan v Toulon: THE WINNERS here will meet Ulster or NorthamptonSat Apr 09 2011 - 01:00
Glenanne to clinch title this weekendMEN’S HOCKEY : A 3-3 DRAW with Corinthians on Wednesday night keeps the Leinster Senior League open for the weekend as Glenanne…Fri Apr 08 2011 - 01:00
YMCA strike late to deny GlenanneMEN’S HOCKEY : YMCA AND Glenanne contrived to keep the Leinster Senior League alive for a little bit longer over the weekend…Mon Apr 04 2011 - 01:00
Pleasant, noisy, colourful, exotic - give us more Asian cricketTV VIEW : INCREDIBLE INDIA, it said in large letters on the pitch in MumbaiMon Apr 04 2011 - 01:00
Glenanne could clinch titleHOCKEY : THE LEINSTER Senior League Division One title could be wrapped up this weekend as the top two clubs, Glenanne and YMCA…Fri Apr 01 2011 - 01:00
Munster bring back Ireland set for assignment in CardiffRUGBY: MUNSTER ARE in the curious position of being nine points clear at the top of the table but arrive in Wales having lost…Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
Next stop Glasgow as Ulster go in search of prized play-off spotRUGBY: HEADY DAYS for Ulster: among the top four on the league table and with five matches to go the play-offs are within their…Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
YMCA face a tough ask as they head to Glenanne ParkMEN’S HOCKEY: GLENANNE’S MEETING with YMCA pits the first against the second-placed teams in the Leinster Senior League with…Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
Ruddock, O'Malley and Ross commitRUGBY: TWO OF Leinster’s most exciting prospects, Rhys Ruddock and Eoin O’Malley, have committed to the province for another…Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
Dublin may well host semi-finalsHEINEKEN CUP: FOR THE first time in the history of the Heineken Cup, this year’s two semi-finals could be played in the same…Thu Mar 24 2011 - 00:00
Reddan may face EnglandRUGBY: IRISH SCRUMHALF Eoin Reddan has not been ruled out of Ireland’s final game of the Six Nations Championship against England…Tue Mar 15 2011 - 00:00
Corinthians' lead now commandingMEN’S HOCKEY: CORINTHIANS LEAD Pool A and Monkstown lead Pool B after the second last round of matches in the Irish Hockey League…Mon Mar 14 2011 - 00:00
Who's who on the Wales teamLee Byrne (30) Height : 6ft 3in Weight : 96kg (15st 1lb) A willing, eye-catching strike runner with a physical presence on and…Sat Mar 12 2011 - 00:00
YMCA look to continue good form in the IHLMEN’S HOCKEY: THE FOURTH round of the Irish Hockey League (IHL) kicks in this week for some catch-up following the weeks around…Fri Mar 11 2011 - 00:00
Backrow boost for ConnachtRUGBY: CONNACHT ARE on a good run, winning five out of their last six games in all competitions, with the only loss coming at…Fri Mar 11 2011 - 00:00
Doyle makes three changesRUGBY: WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS COACH GER Doyle has made three changes to the Ireland women’s team that defeated Scotland 5-22 last…Thu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00
Trio extend stay with MunsterMUNSTER HAVE announced that three more of their squad, Damien Varley, Stephen Archer and Danny Barnes, have agreed contract extensions…Thu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00
Marshall and Gilroy back for IrelandRUGBY: UNDER-20 SERIES IRELAND UNDER-20 coach Mike Ruddock will welcome the return of Luke Marshall and Craig Gilroy to his …Thu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00
Dream date against Britain dashed by defeatTENNIS DAVIS CUP: IRELAND LOST their Davis Cup match yesterday in Riverview against LuxembourgMon Mar 07 2011 - 00:00
Monkstown held by FingalMEN’S HOCKEY: A 1-0 WIN for UCD moved them away from the bottom of the Leinster Senior League table over the weekendMon Mar 07 2011 - 00:00
Railway can get bounce from IndiaHOCKEY: YOU CANNOT help but think that Railway Union will have a bounce in their step this weekendFri Mar 04 2011 - 00:00
Ireland have incentiveTENNIS: BACK IN Riverview for the first time in 10 years, Ireland’s Davis Cup match, which starts today (4pm), could be the …Fri Mar 04 2011 - 00:00
New tricks coming up trumps for KearneyRUGBY NEWS: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, as much as playing positions, have begun to shape how Leinster and Irish players now see themselves…Thu Mar 03 2011 - 00:00
