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Len Dineen - The voice of experience

Talk to Len Dineen, they said. There’ll be stories, they said. Well, the Limerickman, who recently retired after 40 years as a rugby commentator, settled in ...

DONAL LENIHAN: Time the IRB showed leadership

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Kiernan bags Achievement Award

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Vintage year for sparkling competition

Millar takes over top rugby post

IRELAND’S Syd Millar was honoured yesterday when elected unopposed as chairman of the International Rugby Board (IRB) which governs the sport worldwide.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003

Millar appointed IRB chief

Former Ireland prop Dr Syd Millar has been elected unopposed as the International Rugby Board’s new chairman.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

O’Neill tipped to chair IRB

AUSTRALIAN Rugby Union chief John O’Neill could be in line to replace the late Vernon Pugh QC as the Chairman of the International Rugby Board (IRB).

Thu, 01 May, 2003

Munster lead French giants Toulouse at break

Ronan O’Gara gave Munster a 6-3 lead against French giants Toulouse as they targeted a third Heineken Cup final appearance in four seasons today.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2003

O’Callaghan drafted into Irish squad for trip to Siberia

DONNACHA O’CALLAGHAN has been drafted into the Irish panel for the trip to Siberia on Thursday following the withdrawal of Victor Costello yesterday.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2002

Rugby: Fitzpatrick urges World Cup agreement

Former All Black skipper Sean Fitzpatrick admits New Zealand rugby would suffer a ‘massive blow’ should they fail to co-host next year’s World Cup.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2002

Rugby: World cup dispute on brink of resolution

The World Cup dispute is set to be resolved ‘within 10 days’.

Fri, 12 Oct, 2001

Rugby: IRB moves to prevent burn out of top players

The International Rugby Board (IRB) is to place a moratorium on any moves to increase the number of international matches to protect leading players from burn out.

Sat, 24 Feb, 2001