Person: Jackie Kyle

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2018 Grand Slam built on a culture of success instilled 18 years ago

While witnessing new rugby heroes lift and warm the hearts of the nation this chilly spring, we couldn’t but think of past ones and how this was their achievement too, writes  Kieran Shannon.

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That old Jack magic

Over 50 years have elapsed since Jack Kyle hung up his boots yet half a century later he remains one of Irish rugby’s most iconic figures.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2014

Leaders Clontarf keen to prove title credentials

At the end of an absorbing Ulster Bank League tie in Castle Avenue last November, Clontarf coach Andrew Wood warned of the problems his side would face in a rematch with Young Munster at Clifford Park.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014

Death of Paddy Berkery, 84

Former Ireland and Munster full-back Paddy Berkery has died, aged 84.

Mon, 06 May, 2013

Defeat no mystery for Inspector Hook

THE Irish back-row, in the hot kitchen, with a mish-mash: this game of Cleudo carried no mysteries for Inspector Hook.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2012

The heartbeat at the centre of a rugby golden era for Ireland

THE passing of scrum-half rugby legend John O’Meara breaks a link with a famous golden Irish rugby era that yielded Grand Slam, Triple Crown and Five Nations titles.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2011

Kyle’s life ‘an inspiration’

TO generations of Irish people Jackie Kyle is a rugby icon but his heroics weren’t reserved for the oval ball.

Wed, 24 Mar, 2010

Hurling heroes adorn a final epic

WE own the fastest and most spectacular ball game in the world in the code of hurling.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2009

Kyle hoping Kidney’s Irish show spirit of ’48

JACK KYLE, the name synonymous with Ireland’s “golden generation” of the late 1940s and early 50s, believes the current generation can finally taste Grand Slam success on Saturday.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2009

This team won’t be denied for long

SPEAKING to a very obviously disappointed Marcus Horan on Sunday evening, I asked him which hurt more: the fact that they had lost this historic game at Croke Park, or the fact that they had lost a Six Nations match, and another chance at history, the fabled Grand Slam.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2007

First Europe, then the world

ONE MAN with more reason than most to enjoy his Christmas dinner last Monday was IRFU treasurer John Lyons.

Wed, 27 Dec, 2006

O'Sullivan spoiled for choice as O'Gara returns

Ireland fly-half Ronan O’Gara has been named in the 22-man squad for Ireland’s second RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy on Saturday, leaving last weekend’s points hero David Humphreys unsure of his place.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2003

Humphreys left chasing Kyle’s record

DAVID HUMPHREYS will not break Jackie Kyle’s Irish record of 46 appearances at stand off when he lines out at No 10 against Fiji at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002

Humphreys to skipper Ireland

Ulster fly-half David Humphreys could be set to skipper a weakened Ireland team against Fiji on Sunday at Lansdowne Road, with some of the stars of Saturday's 18-9 win over Australia set to be rewarded with a rest ahead of their final November Test against Argentina.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2002

Ireland seal World Cup berth with win

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Mon, 30 Sep, 2002