Prop star Hasan has an aria about himInterview/Omar Hasan: Two years ago the Argentina rugby squad hosted a barbecue at Naas rugby club, an appreciation of not alone…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Ulster must find a strong startLlanelli v Ulster: A two-point victory over Leinster (24-22) not withstanding, Llanelli have proved to be notoriously fragile…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Good time for Connacht to strikeConnacht v Gwent Dragons: Michael Bradley's charges have produced a couple of superb results in recent games, beating both Llanelli…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Gaffney waiting on Leamy for EdinburghCeltic League and under-21 squad: Munster coach Alan Gaffney must wait until today to learn whether flanker Denis Leamy will…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Thomond and Musgrave Park projects unveiledMunster grounds redevelopment: Thomond Park is to undergo major reconstruction as part of a €30 million development announced…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Pivotal force swings towards homeIreland v Argentina, Felipe Contepomi interview: It represents a typical sporting conundrumWed Nov 24 2004 - 00:00
O'Sullivan reloads his armouryInternational news: Eddie O'Sullivan replenished his resources ahead of Saturday's Test match against Argentina at Lansdowne…Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
Dismiss the Yanks at your perilRugby: Autumn Internationals Ireland v USA As a mission statement, or at least one of intent, US Eagles coach Tom Billups captured…Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Global season part of new plansIRB meeting The International Rugby Board (IRB) interim meeting, which concluded in Dublin yesterday, has been hailed as the…Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
IRFU 'dismayed' at IRUPA airing pay gripesMatch fees and bonuses The IRFU professed to be disappointed and dismayed yesterday at what it considered a breach of an agreement…Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Munster go for eight straightCeltic League Munster v Borders, Musgrave Park, 6Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Joking aside, the future is given a serious slantDonncha O'Callaghan is reneging on his former life as a practical jokerThu Nov 18 2004 - 00:00
Leamy and Bowe can repay faithRUGBY: Two precocious talents, Denis Leamy and Tommy Bowe, will have an opportunity to reinforce that assertion when Ireland…Wed Nov 17 2004 - 00:00
Flying Dragons a stern test for Munster eightCeltic League Preview/Munster v Gwent Dragons: The Dragons achieved a notable landmark last season when they beat Munster at…Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Outhalf worry for SpringboksIreland v South Africa Jaco van der Westhuyzen is the main injury concern for South Africa ahead of Saturday's Test match against…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Horan is cited for racial abuseNeath/Swansea Ospreys have cited Munster prop Marcus Horan for alleged racial abuse following Sunday's Heineken European Cup …Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
O'Connor's rise continues Ireland SquadInternational news: London Wasps flanker Johnny O'Connor has been included in the Ireland match squad for the Test against South…Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
Munster decide to cite MustoeRUGBY: Munster have cited Neath Swansea Ospreys right-wing Richard Mustoe following an incident in last Sunday's Heineken European…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Leinster send Bath packingEuropean Cup Pool Two/Leinster - 30 Bath - 11: Shaun Edwards, assistant coach at Wasps and former rugby league legend, observed…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
D'Arcy doubt for TestsGordon D'Arcy, who was taken off on a stretcher with groin damage after scoring a try at Lansdowne Road on Saturday, is doubtful…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
Connacht know scoreChallenge Cup/Round One, Second leg: The mathematics of the situation appears simpleSat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Leinster cannot afford to slip up on home turfVictory is all that counts for Leinster todaySat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Gaffney looks at his optionsTeam news Munster coach Alan Gaffney has delayed naming the team to take on the Neath/Swansea Ospreys in their Heineken European…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Europe flourish as Sutton flounders2004 Season Review/The Ryder Cup: The latest incarnation of professional team golf's greatest sporting extravaganza, the 2004…Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
McElhinney's year, but a Close-run thing2004 Season Review/The amateurs: It was Brian McElhinney's year, albeit only justTue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Forwards must build platform for successPREVIEW/Pool Four: Leinster coach Declan Kidney is a disciple of statistical analysis, thorough in his pursuit of searching …Sat Oct 23 2004 - 01:00
Leinster hope for dry runEuropean Cup/Treviso v Leinster: Piazza San Marco in Venice was flooded last week so the Leinster squad can be at least grateful…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Doonbeg really has come on a tonSurvey Top 100 courses: The respected magazine Golf World recently published their biennial compilation of the Top 100 Courses…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Connacht to maintain progressConnacht v Edinburgh Sportsground Today, 2.30 p.mSat Oct 16 2004 - 01:00
Munster need to crank up the machineMunster v Cardiff Thomond Park Today, 5.15 p.mSat Oct 16 2004 - 01:00
Lead role on and off the fieldRugby All-Ireland League: John O'Sullivan talks to the St Mary's player/coach Peter Smyth as the club gear up for Division Two…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Kidney looks at his other optionsCeltic League Team news: Leinster coach Declan Kidney has made several changes ahead of Friday night's Celtic League clash with…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Harrington claims final place at WentworthGolf/World Matchplay: Padraig Harrington has been awarded the final slot in the HSBC World Matchplay Championship at Wentworth…Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Clarke secures a higher tour rankingDarren Clarke stalked his 20-foot birdie putt on the home greenMon Oct 04 2004 - 01:00
McGinley helps to plot course for DonaldEuropean captain Bernhard Langer called Paul McGinley aside on Thursday night and charged him with looking after Ryder Cup rookie…Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00
World's not enough for McDowellGolf - European Tour: Graeme McDowell's sixth-place finish (56,000) at the weekend in the European Masters at the Crans-sur-…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Newcomer Setanta shows potential to be serious playerTV View: Where are all those new-found show-jumping aficionados discoursing at length on Cian O'Connor's achievement in claiming…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
Cork machine can draw power from twin enginesHurling/Countdown to All-Ireland final: Ben & Jerry's is America's favourite ice creamThu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
McGinley wins his dash for the lineGOLF: Paul McGinley joined Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke to complete an Irish triumvirate that will form an integral …Mon Aug 30 2004 - 01:00
Montrose milk medal mania after days of dismal dregsTV View: Poise, control, horsemanship: cherished qualities in a pressure-laden arena.Mon Aug 30 2004 - 01:00
Battler thriving on wear and tearGOLF: It's not often an injury proves fortuitous but a broken kneecap sustained while playing Gaelic football guaranteed Paul…Mon Aug 30 2004 - 01:00
Kelly's game kicks in on the back nineIt was a typical Irish autumn day, sunshine and showers, that greeted the finalists in the Mitsubishi Motors/ The Irish Times…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
Browne targets tour cardStephen Browne's superb victory in the Norwegian Open last weekend allowed him to take a significant leap up the Order of Merit…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
McGinley vulnerable but still undauntedPaul McGinley's Ryder Cup ambitions have been distilled into a single tournament, the BMW International Open at the München Nord…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
Tennis Ireland launch planTENNIS: Tennis Ireland yesterday unveiled a strategic plan for tennis in this country that will be implemented and driven over…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Emotional Lyons hints at departureGlassy-eyed and emotional Tommy Lyons perched on a table inside one of the medical rooms at Croke Park on Saturday eveningMon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
Sense of loss relative for HarteThe disappointment of defeat can occasionally distort perspective. Those on the losing side can struggle with their emotionsMon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00
How green are our fairways?Ireland is currently ranked the number one golf destination in the world for 2004, generating substantial revenue for the country…Tue Aug 03 2004 - 01:00
Dwyer to return to schoolIrish Open Weaned on a staple diet of one- and two-round pro-ams, John Dwyer finally succumbed to the bloated feeling of a full…Mon Jul 26 2004 - 01:00
