McCullough confident as everBoxing WBC super-bantamweight title Low-key on this side of the Atlantic and support act for the middleweight bout between Bernard…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
Early visit by champions rules out honeymoon period for St Mary'sRugby All-Ireland League 2005/06 - Division One fixtures The IRFU yesterday announced the AIB League fixtures for next season…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
It's a one-horse race according to the layersThere was a reasonable amount of difference in value among the various betting houses for this week's British OpenWed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Remaining four all have Slam pedigreeMen's Singles Semi-finals preview For the first time since 1993 all four semi-finalists at Wimbledon are current or former Grand…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
It's all going to planWomen's Singles Semi-finals The first seed, Lindsay Davenport, plays the third seed, Amelie Mauresmo, while the 14th seed, Venus…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Wimbledon DiaryFreebies coming thick and fast Coming out of the tube at Southfields and walking up Church Road to Wimbledon, you never know…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Henin-Hardenne remains groundedTENNIS: After embarrassing Mary Pierce in the final of the French Open, Justine Henin-Hardenne disappeared for a short holiday…Mon Jun 20 2005 - 01:00
Nadal ready for assault on WimbledonTENNIS/Wimbledon Countdown: Knocking the tennis tradition of talking oneself up, Rafael Nadal has a lot to learnSat Jun 18 2005 - 01:00
Henin-Hardenne dominates from the offTennis/ French Open, Women's Singles, Final: In the press box at Court Philippe Chartrier someone asked where the turning point…Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
Federer still has the edgeTENNIS/French Open: Whatever about the merits of Nikolay Davydenko v Mariano Puerta, in today's semi-finals, the one pairing…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Safin beaten by RobredoTENNIS: An ill-tempered Marat Safin was knocked out of the men's singles in the French Open by Spain's Tommy Robredo 7-5, 1-…Tue May 31 2005 - 01:00
Federer carries on regardlessTENNIS: Roger Federer came through his third-round match against Spain's Carlos Moya yesterday with a great deal more simplicity…Mon May 30 2005 - 01:00
Rank novice has Williams at a lossTENNIS: They were queuing for the vapour showers, the freestanding kiosks that jet out fine particles of cold water, along the…Sat May 28 2005 - 01:00
Roddick runs out of steam in power struggleTennis/French Open: The only American male hope left in the draw, Andy Roddick, went off like a series of percussion grenades…Fri May 27 2005 - 01:00
Nadal shows his strengthTennis/ French Open: A short list of names has emerged of those, who on their day, might find a stress point in the game of …Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
The woman who swam to AntarcticaLong-distance swimmer Lynne Cox: Johnny Watterson talks to a woman who has braved icy seas, 50-foot whirlpools and killer whales…Sat May 21 2005 - 01:00
Gregan admission may lead to return of caffeine to banned listThe Irish Rugby Football Union said it does not encourage the use of caffeine as a stimulant for rugby players following yesterday…Thu May 19 2005 - 01:00
Dunne learns hard wayBOXING/National Stadium bill: Only his boxing instinct kept Bernard Dunne's unblemished professional record intact at the National…Mon May 16 2005 - 01:00
Dunne faces his toughest testBoxing News round-up Perhaps the hardest fight of his short career to date, Dublin's Bernard Dunne headlines his second bill…Fri May 13 2005 - 01:00
Kelly the biggest doubtA number of knocks following Munster's bruising 17-23 win over Leinster last weekend has given coach Alan Gaffney the usual headache…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Smyth returns for dutyMen's Hockey Ireland coach Dave Passmore has selected a squad following the club championship finals in Cork last weekendFri May 06 2005 - 01:00
Dunne proves a popular drawBoxing News: RTÉ have reported healthy viewing figures for Bernard Dunne's last professional fight in Dublin's National Stadium…Wed May 04 2005 - 01:00
Carton House books starsGolf News: With the addition of several more big names, the momentum continues to build for this month's Nissan Irish Open at…Wed May 04 2005 - 01:00
St Mary's through after UCC defaultAll-Ireland League : St Mary's path into the Division Two final was complete after UCC failed to field a side on Saturday.Mon May 02 2005 - 01:00
Heading straight for the round recordSAILING/Round Ireland Monohull Trophy: Johnny Watterson talks to Frenchman Jean Paul Chomett, who is hoping to break the round…Sat Apr 30 2005 - 01:00
Leinster have it on league form Celtic CupCeltic Cup/Quarter-final preview: With Shane Horgan, Denis Hickie and Malcolm O'Kelly on the bench for tonight's quarter-final…Fri Apr 29 2005 - 01:00
Manning pops into Munster pictureThings have been happening quite quickly for 19-year-old Jeremy Manning. It has always been that way.Fri Apr 29 2005 - 01:00
Woodward gets down to the business of winningLions Tour: Clive Woodward may have learned some of his coaching techniques in the boardroom running his leasing companyThu Apr 28 2005 - 01:00
Hitler and co turned beautiful game into a political footballTV View: Hitler, Mussolini and Franco always, but always, had solutionsMon Apr 25 2005 - 01:00
Connacht seek final pushEuropean Challenge Cup: Connacht's late try at the Sportsground against Sale in the first leg of their Challenge Cup semi-final…Wed Apr 20 2005 - 01:00
Leinster bring in tighthead GreenLeinster have signed England and Wasps tighthead prop Will Green on a two-year deal from next seasonFri Apr 15 2005 - 01:00
Contracted players pose a riskAll-Ireland League: Last weekend Lansdowne rolled out Gordon D'Arcy, Aidan McCullen, Felipe Contepomi and Niall Ronan to face…Thu Apr 14 2005 - 01:00
O'Driscoll gets a full run-outCeltic League: The first Leinster team selection since Declan Kidney departed has a strong look about it with Brian O'Driscoll…Thu Apr 14 2005 - 01:00
Spirit as deep as the oceanSAILING/Interview with Ellen MacArthur: "You don't think about death," says Ellen MacArthurWed Apr 13 2005 - 01:00
Tyson finally signs to meet McBride in JuneBOXING: Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has finally signed a contract to fight Ireland's Kevin McBride on June …Wed Apr 13 2005 - 01:00
Crunch time for BradleyConnacht v Ospreys : Now that Michael Bradley is remaining with Connacht, the team can continue with their drive towards Heineken…Sat Apr 09 2005 - 01:00
Munster tyros offered chanceThe Borders v Munster : Having made five changes from the side that lost to Biarritz in the Heineken European Cup last Sunday…Sat Apr 09 2005 - 01:00
Ulster in push for cup placeCeltic League/Cardiff Blues v Ulster, The Arms Park, 7Fri Apr 08 2005 - 01:00
Kidney stands down in LeinsterLeinster coach Declan Kidney will stand down with immediate effect following his appointment as head coach to MunsterFri Apr 08 2005 - 01:00
Connacht set sights on European Cup placeIt's a critical weekend for Connacht in the Celtic League and coach Michael Bradley will again ask his side for a huge effort…Wed Apr 06 2005 - 01:00
D'Arcy and Horgan doubtfulEuropean Cup, Leinster v Leicester: The form player of last year's Six Nations, Gordon D'Arcy, has again sought a few more days…Thu Mar 31 2005 - 01:00
Connacht accept their lot and focus on Sale challengeEuropean Challenge Cup, Connacht v Sale: The issue of Sale having the first leg of Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final…Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
Tykes show how to tame the TigersEuropean Cup, Leinster v Leicester: The psychology of Leicester's 23-22 English Premiership defeat last weekend by Leeds Tykes…Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
Big guns return for crucial encounterCeltic League: Most coaches are guilty of stating the most obvious truisms from time to timeFri Mar 25 2005 - 00:00
Fired-up Dragons to continue runThe Dragons have already qualified for next season's Heineken European Cup but given they have not lost a Celtic League match…Fri Mar 25 2005 - 00:00
O'Connell free to face BiarritzEuropean Cup: Fears that Irish second row Paul O'Connell would not be available for Munster in their Heineken European Cup quarter…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
Italy first up next seasonSix Nations Championship: Ireland will play John Kirwan's Italy at Lansdowne Road in their opening fixture in next year's Six…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
