Person: C Allen

Sign in

Person: C Allen

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Jack McGrath counting blessings despite painful World Cup low

rugby

Jack McGrath counting blessings despite painful World Cup low

Ireland prop Jack McGrath admits his World Cup omission has been “pretty painful” and one of the lowest points of his career.

After poor start, Erin’s Own find second wind

gaa

After poor start, Erin’s Own find second wind

Munster's Joey Carbery hopes the pain won’t be in vain

rugby

Munster's Joey Carbery hopes the pain won’t be in vain

Ulster must battle without Rory Best as trio say farewell

rugby

Ulster must battle without Rory Best as trio say farewell

Ospreys to provide first serious test of Munster’s credentials

rugby

Ospreys to provide first serious test of Munster’s credentials

Battling Ballymartle edge defensive joust

gaa

Battling Ballymartle edge defensive joust

Cardiff Blues v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 5

Leinster tune up for big battles in quest for Champions Cup

Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 16 

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

Rob Kearney: Jury out on astro pitches

Rob Kearney: Jury out on astro pitches

Rob Kearney is in no doubt that the new breed of artificial turf makes for a better spectacle, but he remains to be convinced it is not coming at the cost of an increased injury toll.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Simon Zebo adds to Munster injury woes ahead of Cardiff clash

Simon Zebo adds to Munster injury woes ahead of Cardiff clash

No sooner did Rassie Erasmus solve one injury crisis at Munster with the loan signing of Springbok centre Jaco Taute than another reared its head with Simon Zebo ruled out of action for five weeks.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016

Classy Nemo Rangers always in control against St Vincents

Classy Nemo Rangers always in control against St Vincents

Nemo Rangers 2-11 St Vincents 0-9: There was little likelihood of Nemo Rangers losing their second consecutive game in the Cork Premier Intermediate Football Championship in Ballinlough last evening, as they did last season, despite what in different circumstances would have been a serious wides total of 16.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2016

Daniel Goulding runs the show for Éire Óg as Nemo fade badly in second half

Daniel Goulding runs the show for Éire Óg as Nemo fade badly in second half

Éire Óg 0-16 Nemo Rangers 1-6: It was effectively the Daniel Goulding show at Páirc Uí Rinn last night, as the county player, who lined out at right-corner forward, kicked 10 points to help Éire Óg overcame Nemo Rangers in the opening round of the Cork Premier IFC.

Thu, 05 May, 2016

Mike Ross and Cian Healy return as Leinster edge past Cardiff

Mike Ross and Cian Healy return as Leinster edge past Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 14: Mike Ross and Cian Healy have been back to make a seamless return for Ireland if they are recalled for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against England.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Munster v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

Leinster cosy with ‘carpet’

Plastic pitches, 3G surfaces, artificial turf.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Wales axe star trio as Gatland trims squad

Wales axe star trio as Gatland trims squad

Three of Welsh rugby’s biggest names — James Hook, Mike Phillips and Richard Hibbard — face uncertain international futures after seeing their World Cup hopes extinguished.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2015

Craig Hanafin inspires Na Piarsaigh to title

Craig Hanafin inspires Na Piarsaigh to title

Na Piarsaigh 4-16 Glen Rovers 2-15: A final quarter surge, inspired by captain Craig Hanafin, saw Na Piarsaigh claim the Cork Premier 1 U16 HC title on Saturday in Páirc Uí Rinn.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Classy Kiskeam cut loose

Classy Kiskeam cut loose

Premier IFC: Kiskeam 3-13 Nemo Rangers 0-9

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

Gatland names nine debutants in Welsh training squad

Gatland names nine debutants in Welsh training squad

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named nine uncapped players in a 47-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Ludik shines as Ulster stay second

Ludik shines as Ulster stay second

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Valley Rovers get upper hand late on against battling Ballymartle

Valley Rovers get upper hand late on against battling Ballymartle

Valley Rovers 1-9 Ballymartle 1-8

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Mighty Munster dispatch Blues at Musgrave Park

Mighty Munster dispatch Blues at Musgrave Park

As expected, Munster proved too strong for Cardiff Blues as they sealed another Guinness Pro 12 victory at Musgrave Park tonight and maintained their third place in the table.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Munster’s JJ Hanrahan utilised at full-back for tonight’s clash against Cardiff

Munster’s JJ Hanrahan utilised at full-back for tonight’s clash against Cardiff

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Anscombe arrives with glowing recommendation, says Gatland

Anscombe arrives with glowing recommendation, says Gatland

Warren Gatland revealed a glowing recommendation from one of world rugby’s outstanding coaches played its part in New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe making an unlikely journey from Super Rugby to potential Wales Test star.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Leinster clicking into top gear

Leinster clicking into top gear

Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 22: Reigning Pro12 champions Leinster believe they have turned a corner in the New Year after coming from behind to claim a bonus-point victory over Cardiff Blues on Saturday.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Moore ready for tough front-row battle with Jenkins

Moore ready for tough front-row battle with Jenkins

Cardiff Blues may be lying ninth in the Pro12 table, but with a pack boasting three British and Irish Lions, as well as a recalled Alex Cuthbert on the wing, Leinster know it won’t be easy at the Arms Park.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Cardiff hold on to avenge home defeat and give Dragons the blues

Cardiff hold on to avenge home defeat and give Dragons the blues

Newport Gwent Dragons 9 Cardiff Blues 11

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

Connacht left so frustrated by Blues

Connacht left so frustrated by Blues

Connacht 24 Cardiff 24

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Blues do just about enough

Blues do just about enough

Leinster 37 Cardiff Blues 23

Sat, 27 Sep, 2014

Healy injury makes him Euro doubt

Healy injury makes him Euro doubt

Guinness Pro12:

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Bowe and Jackson to make first starts of the season for Ulster

Bowe and Jackson to make first starts of the season for Ulster

Ireland internationals Tommy Bowe and Paddy Jackson both make their first starts of the season for Ulster on Friday in the away match against Cardiff Blues.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Late drive for line sees Sars win classic

Late drive for line sees Sars win classic

Sarsfields 1-20 Na Piarsaigh 1-17

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

No fond farewell for departing trio as Connacht slip up

No fond farewell for departing trio as Connacht slip up

Connacht 15 Cardiff 22

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Connacht aim for best Pro12 finish by giving Cardiff the blues

Connacht aim for best Pro12 finish by giving Cardiff the blues

With European Cup qualification out of the equation, Connacht are still intent on a best-place finish to this season’s Pro12 when they entertain Cardiff Blues in their final home game of the season this evening (5pm).

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Cardiff give Ulster a wake-up call ahead of Saracens’ clash

Cardiff 28 Ulster 23

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Five-try Ulster continue impressive run

Five-try Ulster continue impressive run

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 26 Oct, 2013

Blackrock goals prove crucial

Blackrock 2-19 Carrigaline 0-11

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

BOD makes class tell

BOD makes class tell

Leinster 34 Cardiff Blues 20

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Dilloughrey the ace for Nemo

Nemo Rangers 0-10 Béal Áthan Ghaorthaidh 0-09

Mon, 16 Sep, 2013

Town resist Nemo’s late surge

Castletownbere 1-10 Nemo Rangers 0-09

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

St Brendan’s prove extra special again

St Brendan’s District1-10 Finuge 0-11(After extra-time)

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

St Brendan’s prove extra special again

St Brendan’s District 1-10 Finuge 0-11(After extra-time)

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

O’Connor fires St Michael’s

St Michael’s/Foilmore 1-11 Finuge 1-05

Mon, 10 Jun, 2013

Nemo push hard, but Relihan goal tips balance in Mallow’s favour

Mallow 3-9 Nemo Rangers 2-10

Mon, 06 May, 2013

Late pressure fails to break Welsh resolve

Late pressure fails to break Welsh resolve

U20 Six Nations: Wales 17 Ireland 15

Sat, 02 Feb, 2013

Forceful Finuge keep focus to book Croker date

Finuge (Kerry) 0-9 Monasterevan (Kildare) 0-5

Mon, 28 Jan, 2013

Galvin sees red but Finuge edge to final

Finuge (Kerry) 2-9 Pallasgreen (Limerick) 1-9

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Fitzmaurice and Galvin fire revitalised Finuge to glory

Finuge 1-12 Spa 0-12

Mon, 05 Nov, 2012

Fitzmaurice and Galvin inspire Finuge comeback

Finuge 0-08 Spa 0-08

Mon, 29 Oct, 2012

Vincent’s prepared for final push

St Vincent’s 1-18 Carrigaline 0-05

Mon, 17 Sep, 2012

Galvin sees red in Finuge win

Finuge 0-10 Ardfert 0-9

Mon, 10 Sep, 2012

Connacht big guns to miss Cardiff battle

None of Connacht’s new big-name signings feature in today’s opening RaboDirect Pro 12 clash against Cardiff at the Galway Sportsground (5pm).

Sat, 01 Sep, 2012