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If Reds are looking for omens, check the Leeds results from the ‘60s promotion hunt

Spring is in the air. The cold hand of the previous year’s winter, which resulted in heavy snow and fixture cancellations as late as March was conspicuous by its absence but as April begins no one is taking the warm weather for granted just yet.

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Exeter Chiefs' Ian Whitten gunning for Munster

You can hear the excitement in Ian Whitten’s voice as he described the feeling of being in an Exeter Chiefs back-line when everything comes together. The bad news for Munster is that the Ulsterman experienced that buzz only last weekend as the Chiefs put Castres to the sword to set up tomorrow’s pivotal Heineken Champions Cup pool finale at Thomond Park.

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As opening day draws go, this satisfied Johann van Graan

THAT was a game Munster will be glad to have put behind them. Johann van Graan’s side will attack with relish preparations for this Saturday’s visit of Gloucester, after returning home from a daunting, Heineken Champions Cup pool opener, at Exeter Chiefs, with a lot more than expected.

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Spanish media show no mercy as Real Madrid in crisis

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Leading trio win in Championship

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Frustrated Peadar Healy calls for Cork revamp

‘Warrior’ Cadogan good to go for Killarney joust

Brian O’Driscoll will be Cork’s sole injury-enforced absentee for Sunday’s Munster SFC decider against Kerry, with Eoin Cadogan to be among the match-day 26 for the first time this year.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

CORK DOUBLE 1990: ‘A mighty assignment but not an unattainable dream’

Long-serving county secretary Frank Murphy wasn’t gazing into a crystal ball when he sat down to prepare his annual report for the 1989 County Board Convention.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Eoin Reddan: Leinster in last-chance saloon

Eoin Reddan has warned his Leinster team-mates that the consequences of their final two Guinness Pro12 games could haunt them for all of next season.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

The changing face of Irish hotels

The face of the Irish hotel sector has changed significantly over the past number years as international owners and well-known brands have become more prevalent.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Hull looking for Cup revenge on Arsenal

Hull will have an opportunity to exact a measure of revenge for their FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal after drawing the holders in January’s FA Cup third round.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

Fulham clinch McCormack deal for £11m

Fulham have completed the signing of Scotland striker Ross McCormack from fellow Championship club Leeds for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £11m.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2014

Magath in for Meulensteen at Fulham

Fulham have taken drastic action in their bid to beat relegation by sacking Rene Meulensteen and appointing Felix Magath as first-team manager.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

ERC put Munster in ‘graveyard’ cup slot

There may have been a collective groan in Munster at the prospect of another Sunday lunchtime Heineken Cup kick-off, but the prospect of a final pool game with Edinburgh in the supposed graveyard shift was being viewed more optimistically within provincial headquarters.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2013

Moyes oversees back-to-back league victories as Utd see off Fulham

Fulham 1 Manchester United 3

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Al Fayed may exit Fulham

Fulham and Mohamed Al Fayed have declined to comment on speculation the Egyptian is preparing to sell the club after 16 years.

Thu, 11 Jul, 2013

Cronin points the way as Seandún advance

Seandún 0-10 Imokilly 0-6

Wed, 03 Apr, 2013

Euro-bound Kelly targets top-eight finish for Fulham

Fulham’s Stephen Kelly is hoping to end the season in style before turning his attention to Euro 2012.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Kelly hoping to end season in style

Fulham’s Stephen Kelly is hoping to end the season in style before turning his attention to Euro 2012.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2012

Howson close to new Leeds deal

Jonny Howson is close to agreeing a new deal at Leeds which will keep him at Elland Road beyond the end of next season.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2011

Macauley suffers foot injury

The participation of midfielder Michael Darragh Macauley in Dublin's Leinster SFC semi-final against Kildare next Sunday is in some doubt.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011

Treaty chiefs exploring new Gaelic Grounds plan

LIMERICK GAA chiefs are disappointed at the lack of high profile games fixed for the Gaelic Grounds and admit to “exploring other avenues to get the stadium as much exposure as possible.’’

Tue, 07 Dec, 2010

Big freeze causes fixtures chaos

SPORTING fixture lists across the country for this weekend have been decimated by the worsening weather conditions.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2010

Grayson: Win is reward for fans

Leeds United’s long-suffering supporters finally got their reward in a glorious FA Cup third round victory at Manchester United yesterday.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2010

New deal for McAllister

Leeds manager Gary McAllister has signed a new 12-month rolling contract.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2008

Wigan earn three points in relegation battle

Wigan 1 Bolton 0

Sun, 16 Mar, 2008

Megson makes nine changes for trip to Wigan

Bolton manager Gary Megson made an unsurprising nine changes to his side for the vital Premier League relegation showdown with local rivals Wigan at the JJB Stadium.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2008

Leinster hurling is in need of drastic change

THERE is no crisis in Leinster hurling according to Council chairman Liam O’Neill. I don’t know, Liam, I don’t know.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2007

Morris planning to ambush Bates' Leeds bid

Former director Simon Morris is planning to ambush Ken Bates' hopes of retaining control of Leeds and usher in a new era of prosperity at Elland Road.

Thu, 10 May, 2007

Leeds land Michalik

Leeds have signed Bolton defender Lubomir Michalik on a month-long loan deal.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2007

Hotel unveils new conference facilities

WHITES OF WEXFORD HOTEL has invested €55 million in a redesign, reconstruction and expansion programme, at its original site, which dates back to 1795.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2006

Na Piarsaigh bridge 31-year gap

Na Piarsaigh 1-9 Whites Cross 0-6

Mon, 05 Sep, 2005

Cork give Brady and Halbert nod against Limerick

CHAMPIONS Cork make two changes from the team which defeated Waterford in the semi-final for Sunday’s Munster minor hurling championship final against Limerick in Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2005

Bates arrival ‘turning point for Leeds’

LEEDS UNITED manager Kevin Blackwell believes the arrival of new chairman Ken Bates represents a positive turning point in the club’s history.

Sat, 29 Jan, 2005

Fanolua extends Gloucester stay

Samoa’s powerful World Cup centre Terry Fanolua today agreed a new three-year deal with Gloucester.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2004

Parkin's Leeds takeover fails

Steve Parkin’s proposed takeover of Leeds has collapsed – paving the way for the club to finally appoint Kevin Blackwell as manager tomorrow.

Tue, 25 May, 2004

Duffy named in Irish squad for South Africa

Harlequins hero Gavin Duffy has been named by Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan in his Irish squad to tour South Africa next month.

Mon, 24 May, 2004

Robinson leaves Leeds for Spurs, Milner stays

LEEDS UNITED last night claimed they had agreed a £2 million cash deal with Tottenham for England goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

Fri, 14 May, 2004

Milner wants to stay

Leeds star James Milner insists he has not asked the club for a new deal, while Matthew Kilgallon is close to resolving his own future with the Whites.

Wed, 12 May, 2004

Premiership: Full-time review

Manchester United and Aston Villa both suffered disappointment today in their respective bids to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Sat, 08 May, 2004

Half-time round-up

Aston Villa’s bid to gain the upper hand in the race for the fourth Champions League place took a blow at Southampton after Kevin Phillips scored an equaliser on the stroke of half-time.

Sat, 08 May, 2004

Viduka out for rest of season

Mark Viduka looks certain to have played his last match for Leeds.

Fri, 07 May, 2004

Leeds' fall from grace does not surprise Gray

EDDIE GRAY is saddened by Leeds' fall from grace in the last three years but is not totally surprised by the sorry tale of events.

Sat, 01 May, 2004

Leeds board prepared to hold crisis meeting

THE Leeds board is to hold a summit meeting next Tuesday should the club be relegated to the Nationwide League this weekend.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2004

Clarke fears for Leeds' future

Former Leeds star Allan Clarke fears the club will spend years in the Nationwide League wilderness should they be relegated this season.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

Matteo: 'We're building a fortress again'

Dominic Matteo believes Elland Road is again becoming a place to be feared as the club fight for Barclaycard Premiership survival.

Mon, 12 Apr, 2004

Leeds set for sponsorship deal

Leeds are set for a multi-million pound cash injection this week less than a fortnight after being saved from administration.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2004

Birch: Survival would be perfect leaving gift

Trevor Birch believes he has one more role to fulfil at Leeds before finally departing Elland Road – seeing United remain in the Premier League.

Wed, 24 Mar, 2004

Fortune favours upbeat Leeds

Leeds 2 Manchester City 1

Mon, 22 Mar, 2004

Victory gives Leeds Premiership lifeline

Leeds 4 Wolves 1

Tue, 10 Feb, 2004

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