Person: Willie Anderson

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Donal Lenihan: Match postponements a huge headache but they can lead to lasting memories

A S if the sense of anger felt by the Irish players after the 24-12 defeat to England wasn’t bad enough, those emotions paled in comparison to the frustration within the camp following the postponement of the Italian game last week.

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Jackling: Rugby needs a final worthy of the game

The team that had supposedly forgotten how to lose suddenly remembered at the worst possible time yesterday and the first all-Six Nations global decider vanished like a mirage.

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‘Mentally exhausted’ Brooks Koepka looking for Travelers rest

Brooks Koepka will attempt to replicate his approach to majors in the Travelers Championship but admits he is “mentally exhausted” after missing out on the US Open.

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'I always thought the US Open made a man out of you more than any other tournament'

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Brooks Koepka baffled by lack of recognition for major run

The Tony McEntee I know

Rocha named as anti-diva design star by ‘Vogue’

Simone Rocha has been named as one of the hottest young design stars in the world by fashion bible, Vogue.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

Lovable Rory could do worse than be himself

McIlroy must not be sidetracked by trying to become the next Tiger Woods

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Autumn Cubs, Summer Lions?

How ironic that a decision by the Welsh Rugby Union to swell their coffers by adding an additional fixture to their schedule could now end up costing them a fortune.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2012

Anderson warns Ireland to heed lessons of ’85

It’s a 27 years ago but for Willie Anderson the drama experienced at Lansdowne Road on October 19, 1985 feels like yesterday.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2012

Has McGeeney taken Kildare as far as he can?

The story goes that five years ago, on this very soil, Kieran McGeeney and his then assistant Paul Grimley trudged to the dugout before their first championship game against Wicklow.

Mon, 02 Jul, 2012

‘I knew something was wrong when 20 plain clothes gardaí turned up at Irish training’

THE statistician who compiles player data for Easter Sunday’s match programme at Thomond Park won’t have any quirky job specs to attach to the players.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012

The way of the cross

The way he has Crossmaglen Rangers playing should surprise no one who has ever known him.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2012

Should the Irish players be singing Amhrán na bhFiann at the World Cup in New Zealand?

Yes, says Donal Lenihan

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

McLaughlin has no regrets at throwing in the kids

ULSTER coach Brian McLaughlin believes his young starlets will benefit from the experience gained in defeat to Munster.

Mon, 03 Jan, 2011

New campaign will define Trap’s tenure

IF THE prospect of a long, dark winter ahead fills you with gloom, there might be some consolation in reflecting that, while it seems like only yesterday Ireland’s 2010 World Cup campaign came to a shuddering halt, by this time next week the first match of the 2012 European Championship qualifiers will already be part of history. A game for all seasons, football’s big wheel is ever in spin.

Sat, 28 Aug, 2010

Howlett pondering Haka response

NEW ZEALAND’S top try scorer Doug Howlett could have a shock in store for his beloved All Blacks when they take on Munster in Thomond Park on Tuesday.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2008

Haka: It’s a challenge

THE All Blacks have arrived on Irish soil for matches against Ireland and Munster.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2008

Anderson in Ulster side for Munster clash

Thomas Anderson, the son of legend Willie, has been included in the Ulster side to take on Irish rivals Munster at Ravenhill on Saturday night (7.35pm).

Fri, 24 Oct, 2008

Dogged Terenure give Dungannon a scare

Terenure College fought back with four second-half tries to almost hand a shock defeat to long-time leaders Dungannon at Eaton Park.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2007

Anderson takes on Rainey role

Former Ireland captain Willie Anderson has been appointed head coach of AIB League Division Three side Rainey Old Boys.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2007

Fitzgerald out for clash with Wales

IRELAND’S U-20’s have lost their most experienced player, Luke Fitzgerald, for tonight’s clash with Wales at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2007

Legends recall treasured Lansdowne memories

TOMORROW will be an emotional day at Lansdowne Road, the day when fans and players, former and present, say goodbye to international rugby at the rickety old stadium.

Sat, 25 Nov, 2006

A well-travelled exile

From Dublin to Toulouse to London, flanker Aidan McCullen has sampled most Heineken Cup cultures. He spoke to Simon Lewis.

Sat, 21 Oct, 2006

Stringer treating each game as if it’s his last

CHRISTMAS is coming early for Irish rugby fans as another Southern hemisphere giant rolls into Lansdowne Road tomorrow.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2005

Ireland dancing with danger

IT has been suggested that the All Blacks should be the subject of derision from the Lansdowne Road terraces next Saturday in response to the Brian O’Driscoll affair.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2005

Anderson takes the reins at Ballynahinch

WILLIE ANDERSON has been appointed coach of All-Ireland Division Two club Ballynahinch.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2005

Jacobsen still in running after hole-in-one

Helped by a hole-in-one, American Peter Jacobsen kept alive the chance of becoming the oldest-ever winner of a major title at Pinehurst today.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2005

Williams pays price for woeful record

SCOTLAND coach Matt Williams has paid the ultimate price for his poor record in charge of the national team.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2005

Scotland give Williams the sack

Scotland coach Matt Williams has been sacked by the Scottish Rugby Union.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2005

Irish boys take all the honours

Ireland 27 England 19

Mon, 28 Mar, 2005

Farewell Alan, hello Deano?

SO it's farewell Alan Gaffney and thank you for your time.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005

No soft centres as Ireland bid to lead Scots merry dance

WE’LL just have to dance with the ladies at the ball!

Sat, 12 Feb, 2005

Fans should keep the faith

Declan Colley

Fri, 11 Feb, 2005

Where there’s a Willie, there’s a way

EVERYONE dreams of winning the lotto, or at least of marrying money.

Fri, 26 Nov, 2004

Why O’Meara can be a real Leinster leader

AFTER another exciting weekend of European fare, it’s a pity the tournament goes into hibernation for the month of November.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2004

Scotland tour ends

Scotland’s development tour officially ended yesterday when eight players were sent home and Matt Williams’ trimmed down Test squad began fierce preparations for the first Hopetoun Cup Test match against Australia on Sunday.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2004

Injuries mar Scotland's Test preparations

Scotland’s development tour officially ended today when eight players were sent home and Matt Williams’ trimmed down Test squad began fierce preparations for the first Hopetoun Cup Test match against Australia on Sunday.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

Kydd's tour is over

Full-back Robbie Kydd was today ruled out of Scotland’s Australasian tour with a fractured cheekbone suffered just 20 minutes into his debut against the Queensland Reds.

Sun, 30 May, 2004

Kidney takes reins at Leinster

CONFIRMATION of Declan Kidney's appointment as Leinster coach in succession to Gary Ella came yesterday.

Thu, 27 May, 2004

Kidney poised to replace Ella

DECLAN KIDNEY will replace Gary Ella as Leinster coach within the next few days after the Australian stepped down from his post yesterday.

Tue, 25 May, 2004

Mourners say goodbye to legend Doyler

Mourners today heard how Irish rugby legend Mick Doyle was a great giant of a man and a loveable character who touched every one he met.

Fri, 14 May, 2004

Munster’s travel jinx strikes again

MUNSTER’S travel jinx struck again yesterday when the team had to endure a five hour delay en-route to Wales for a Celtic League game with Celtic Warriors this evening.

Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Kidney on list as successor to Solomons

IRELAND assistant coach Declan Kidney could be bound for Belfast to take over as Director of Rugby at Ulster.

Tue, 09 Mar, 2004

McCall favourite for Ulster job as Solomons departs for Saints

FORMER Ireland international Mark McCall is favourite to be appointed Ulster coach when Alan Solomons leaves for Northampton Saints.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2004

Judo to give Gloucester added edge

GLOUCESTER’S pre-season preparations have been given a lift from an unlikely source – judo champion Dave Kavanagh.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2003

Callard withdrawal a blow as Leinster search for coach

LEINSTER last night insisted they were within a few days of appointing a successor to Matt Williams after former England full-back Jon Callard turned down the opportunity to coach the province.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2003

Harrington 'a serious challenge to Woods': Harmon

Golf coaching supremo Butch Harmon believes Padraig Harrington is one of the few players who could seriously challenge Tiger Woods' claim to the US Open crown.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2003

Leinster begin search for new coach

LEINSTER rugby chiefs have already begun fielding enquiries as they bid to appoint a coach to succeed Scotland- bound Matt Williams.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2003

Williams exit leaves Leinster in limbo

LEINSTER rugby was left reeling - and coachless - last night with the shock announcement that Matt Williams is to be appointed Scottish national coach.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2003

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