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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

sport

Even without hitting top gear, Neptune live up to the hype

Neptune had to produce an awesome fourth quarter before defeating Dublin Lions in a hugely competitive Men’s U20 National Cup final on Saturday.

rugby

Laura Guest: Women’s interprovincial schedule will test Munster to the limit

Rachel Allen celebrates scoring a try 9/12/2017

rugby

Munster snapping at Leinster heels

rugby

Jenny Murphy delivers as Ireland snatch victory at the death

rugby

Tom Tierney’s eager charges hoping for victory when they take on Scotland

rugby

Sophie Spence misses out as Tom Tierney brings in uncapped quintet

Adam Griggs warns Leinster are ready to step up

Munster have dominated Leinster in recent years, but the province’s head coach Adam Griggs believes his side are ready to buck that trend in today’s ladies’ interprovincial title decider at Donnybrook (2.30pm).

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Ireland v Canada - Women's Autumn International

Tom Tierney: Ireland can bounce back and finish on a high note

Ireland Women 7 Canada Women 48: Ireland head coach Tom Tierney hailed Canada as the one of the favourites for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after his side slumped to a 48-7 defeat to the Canucks at the UCD Bowl on Saturday.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2016

Tom Tierney rejigs Ireland for clash with Canada

Ireland Women’s head coach Tom Tierney has made 10 changes from last week’s defeat to England, as Canada roll around to the UCD Bowl on Saturday.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2016

Ireland v England - Women's Autumn International

Heartbreak as eager Ireland falter late on

A converted 74th-minute Izzy Noel-Smith proved the crucial score as world champions England snatched victory from their Irish hosts in this entertaining November Series International at UCD Bowl yesterday.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Niamh Briggs plays captain’s part as Munster seal title

Munster 15 Leinster 7 (Ladies Interpro final): A polished performance from international Niamh Briggs led Munster, who had eight from the Highfield club in the starting side, to back-to-back interprovincial titles before a bigger than expected crowd at Thomond Park on Saturday

Mon, 07 Sep, 2015

History beckons in Paris but Cantwell not sidetracked

Irish rugby history could be made next month when Lynne Cantwell takes part in her fourth World Cup.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2014

Late rally does trick for Highfield

Highfield 18 UL Bohemian 14

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Ireland’s grand-slammers write name in the history books

Italy 3 Ireland 6

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

Complacency only threat to Ireland’s Grand Slam glory bid

Standing on the cusp of a Grand Slam facing a side you beat 40-10 last year can be a precarious perch.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Slam within sight for superb Ireland

Ireland Women 15 France Women 10

Sat, 09 Mar, 2013

Scrum queens take another step towards Grand Slam

On a day when International Women’s Day was celebrated across the globe, the Ireland women’s rugby edged closer towards immortality.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

Ladies giving a lead

Ireland 30 Scotland 3

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

Miller in mood as women run riot

Ireland 25 England 0

Mon, 11 Feb, 2013

Bourke wins it for Ireland at the death

Wales 10 Ireland 12

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

Walsh so proud as Munster revenge mission goes to plan

Munster coach Garry Walsh admitted ‘bitterness’ of defeat played a part in his side’s 15-12 victory over Leinster to claim the women’s interpro title at Ashbourne RFC on Saturday afternoon.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2012

England secure another slam

Ireland claimed third spot on the Women’s Six Nations table despite a final day loss to England at Esher RFC.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2012

England’s revamp just the tonic for Croft

Tom Croft has revealed how a radical shift in the attitude of the England squad since the World Cup debacle has helped take his game to new heights.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

Clinical Irish show real grit

Ireland’s women called upon endless reserves of defensive grit for the second week running as they defeated Scotland in Ashbourne.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2012

Ireland women off mark

Niamh Kavanagh scored two tries to break the back of Italian resistance as the Ireland Women’s team recorded their first Six Nations win off the season at Ashbourne last night.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2012

Ireland’s gallant bid just falls short

Ireland fell heartbreakingly short in this thrilling Women’s Six Nations affair played in freezing conditions in Pau on Saturday.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2012

Irish seek first win in France

Ireland go in search of a first away victory over France in the Women’s Six Nations Championship in Pau today.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012

Ireland denied as Women’s tie abandoned

Ireland’s icy weather conditions took their toll last night as the Women’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales was abandoned due to a frozen pitch at Ashbourne RFC.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2012

Guest enjoying renaissance

Laura Guest has almost travelled full circle in her rugby career. She started off as an out-half and though unlikely to don the play-maker’s jersey ever again, is now back where likes to be, in the thick of the action.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2012

Ireland debuts for Baxter and Spence

Ireland coach Philip Doyle has named two uncapped players in his side for Friday’s Women’s 6 Nations clash against Wales (Ashbourne RFC, 7.30pm).

Wed, 01 Feb, 2012

Doyle freshens panel with 10 newcomers

IRELAND coach Philip Doyle has named a 31 strong squad for the RBS Women’s 6 Nations Championship.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2011

Three new faces for English test

IRELAND women’s coach Philip Doyle has brought in three players for his side’s final game of this year’s against England (Ashbourne RFC, Friday, 7.30pm).

Thu, 17 Mar, 2011

Day and Staunton earn recalls

IRELAND’S women’s rugby team will be hoping to secure back-to-back wins when they take on Wales at Pandy Park, Cross Keys tomorrow (kick-off 2.30pm).

Sat, 12 Mar, 2011

Doyle makes three changes for Wales trip

IRISH women’s coach Philip Doyle has made three changes from the side that hammered Scotland for Sunday’s Six Nations clash with Wales (Cross Keys RFC, Gwent, 2.30pm).

Thu, 10 Mar, 2011

Fearsome French test for Ireland women

AFTER an emphatic 53-3 win over Scotland, the French women’s rugby team come to Ashbourne, Co. Meath tonight (7.30 pm) looking for a second RBS Six Nations scalp.

Fri, 11 Feb, 2011

Coughlan skippers new-look Ireland

FIONA COUGHLAN skippers Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations Championship opener against Italy in Rovigo (1.30pm Irish time).

Thu, 03 Feb, 2011

McTernan storms ahead in Irish Amateur Championship

The Irish Amateur Close Championship at Westport Golf Club

Sat, 11 Jun, 2005

Carvill romps to East of Ireland Championship

East of Ireland Championship at the Co Louth golf club

Sun, 05 Jun, 2005

Kearney leads East of Ireland by a shot

East of Ireland Championship 2005

Sat, 04 Jun, 2005

Shanahan leads amateur championship

After a day's play in the Irish Amateur Close Championshp at Donegal Golf Club, the leaderboard is as follows:

Sat, 12 Jun, 2004

First Round completed at East of Ireland C'ship

The First Round of the East of Ireland Amateur Open Championshiop has been completed at Baltray Golf Club in Co Louth.

Sat, 05 Jun, 2004

Morris takes five shot lead in Co Louth

Mullingar’s John Morris opened with a five under par 67 to take a one shot lead in the East of Ireland Amateur Open Championship at Co Louth yesterday.

Sat, 31 May, 2003