Event: Millennium

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Schmidt: Patience key to unlocking Azzurri

Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium today, buoyed by their great escape in Paris and armed by both history and form to overcome Italy and make it two wins from two in the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations Championship.

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Rally of the Lakes in Killarney set for defining moment

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Joe Schmidt adamant Ireland in for torrid time against Scotland

St Mary's v Waterville - South Kerry Senior Football Championship Final

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Bryan Sheehan signs off in style as St Mary’s reign supreme

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Ireland’s countdown to the Millennium

Paul O’Connell deserves a special Irish performance on a very special day

Jones says All Blacks 20 minutes ahead of the rest

Wales lock Alun-Wyn Jones believes New Zealand are "probably 20 minutes ahead of everybody else" after signing off in Europe before next year’s world title defence by serving emphatic notice that they remain a class apart.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Schmidt hopes for best as Jonny jets off to Paris

Johnny Sexton has been released from Ireland’s Six Nations training camp and is expected to play for Racing Metro against Toulouse in Paris on Saturday, Joe Schmidt has revealed.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2014

No sign of Leinster express being halted

It’s been one hell of a ride for Leinster around the continent this past four seasons and there is nothing to suggest that it won’t continue through to the semi-final stages, where they would face a trip to either Twickenham or Bordeaux.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

Jones expects France win

Wales prop Adam Jones has backed France to beat Ireland in tomorrow’s rearranged RBS 6 Nations clash.

Sat, 03 Mar, 2012

Gatland seeks fines for yellow cards

Wales coach Warren Gatland has revealed he suggested imposing fines of up to £30,000 for players who receive needless yellow cards.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2012

What odds a Leinster v Sarries final?

IF THIS were any other competition beginning less than three weeks after so compelling a World Cup final, the weary yawns of sated rugby fans may have drowned out the hype.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

Bruce deflated as Reds get revenge for the beach ball

IN football, as in life, what goes around, comes around.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2011

Cardiff and Twickenham host finals

THE next two Heineken Cup finals will take place in Wales and England after the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff was confirmed as the venue for the 2010-11 tournament showpiece match and Twickenham was awarded the right to stage the final in 2012.

Tue, 18 May, 2010

France call up Fall and Bonnaire to face Wales

FRANCE will bid to enhance their place at the top of the RBS 6 Nations Championship table when they play Wales on Friday night.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2010

Howley challenges 'under-pressure' Ireland

Rob Howley has thrown down the gauntlet to Ireland ahead of Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations title decider.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2009

It’s time to go, Joe, says legend Lewis

FORMER world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is leading the calls for Joe Calzaghe to keep his promise to retire.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2008

Gerrard - This is my best season

Confident Steven Gerrard will lead Liverpool into the FA Cup final insisting this has been the best season of his career.

Fri, 12 May, 2006

FF to blame for high consumer prices, says FitzGerald

FIANNA FÁIL’S mishandling of budgets at the turn of the Millennium has driven up consumer prices, former Taoiseach Garrett FitzGerald said yesterday.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

Fitzgerald accuses ex-minister over rising prices

Fianna Fáil’s mishandling of budgets at the turn of the millennium has driven up Ireland’s consumer prices, former Taoiseach Garrett FitzGerald said today.

Tue, 02 May, 2006

Goal hero Harewood revels in Cup triumph

West Ham hero Marlon Harewood believes reaching the FA Cup final puts the gloss on a wonderful season for the Hammers.

Sun, 23 Apr, 2006

Biarritz through to Heineken Cup final

Bath 9 Biarritz 18

Sat, 22 Apr, 2006

Curran heading in right direction

Claire Curran is set to become the first British woman to break into the top 100 since the turn of the Millennium following her success at the Canberra International.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006

O’Sullivan to name team for Wales showdown today

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan is due to name his team to face Wales in the Six Nations later today.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005

Richards braced for tough tie

Dean Richards today underlined the huge task facing Leicester in their bid for an unprecedented hat-trick of Heineken Cup crowns.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2003

Gaffney’s double whammy

MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney has every reason to want to put the record straight against Heineken Cup champions Leicester.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2003

Williams to referee Heineken Cup quarter-final

NIGEL WILLIAMS will referee the Heineken Cup quarter-final between defending champions Leicester Tigers and Munster - a repeat of last season's thrilling Millennium Stadium final.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2003

Spire points to new face of Ireland

THE irony of Ireland missing its major Millennium salute

Thu, 16 Jan, 2003

Discreet whisper at Newmarket

Discreet Brief can make her experience count by taking the Cliff Brants‘ Champagne Retirement EBF Maiden Fillies Stakes at Newmarket tomorrow.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2002

England prepares to go World Cup crazy

Football fever is sweeping England as pub landlords predict record sales.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2002

Staging post for Croagh Patrick pilgrims

A staging post for the tens of thousands of Roman Catholic pilgrims who each year climb Ireland’s holy mountain - Co Mayo’s 2,510-feet Croagh Patrick - was opened for business at the foot of the peak today.

Fri, 13 Jul, 2001