Was it only a few short months ago we dared to dream the impossible World Cup dream? Well, scrap that. Fanciful notions of a route into the business end of the tournament have long since been dispelled, not just by Ireland’s own lethargy during this series of warm-ups, but even more so by Australia’s ominous resurgence. In their place, we welcome back the old familiar foreboding that generally accompanies a trip to New Zealand. (more…)
Put yourself in Robbie Keane’s shoes for a moment. Imagine you are 31, you have played for eight clubs in three different leagues, you are Ireland’s record goalscorer by some distance and you have nothing to prove. (more…)
As Adam Scott completed the final few holes of his maiden WGC win at Firestone yesterday, caddie Steve Williams loomed large, talking his man round the final bend with authority and a calm assuredness. (more…)
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has a good idea of the likely composition of the 30-man squad he will take to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand next month. The public will be afforded a better insight over the next month as he selects teams for four tests and a game against Connacht in Donnybrook. (more…)
