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McCall flying up coaching ladder

Never mind which Irish province will win the Heineken Cup, which of the three Irish coaches still involved in the tournament has the best chance of guiding his side to European glory?

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012

Former Labour leader Michael Foot dies

Former British Labour leader Michael Foot has died, aged 96, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.

Wed, 03 Mar, 2010

Eerie sightings recorded in new MoD UFO files

FLYING Toblerones, mysterious illnesses and silky-white substances are among hundreds of close encounters described in previously top-secret files released by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) yesterday.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2010

Bracken out to relaunch career at Harlequins

FORMER Ireland A prop Peter Bracken is hopeful that his career can be relaunched by a mid-season move from Bristol to Harlequins.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2009

Ireland hopeful of O’Connell recovery

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN is still hopeful that Paul O’Connell will be available for Sunday’s Six Nations meeting with Wales at Lansdowne Road.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2006

Sale wary of Elwood threat

Sale Sharks have identified veteran Irish international Eric Elwood as a potential threat to their European Challenge Cup ambitions.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2005

Fiery Dragons rise for Ruddock

THE rugby world was taken by surprise when Wales appointed Mike Ruddock as their coach a year ago.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2005

England's Stevens given chance to impress v Ireland

England boss Andy Robinson has backed rookie prop Matt Stevens to thrive when he is thrown into the Lansdowne Road bear-pit against Ireland on Sunday.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2005

Bell set for England chance

Duncan Bell today appeared on the verge of an England call-up – just three months after being told he could not play for Wales.

Sun, 20 Feb, 2005

Toshack to herald new era for Wales

John Toshack will herald a new Wales era when he names his first squad since being appointed in November for the friendly against Hungary.

Tue, 25 Jan, 2005

Injuries compound Bath woe

Bath tonight began picking through the pieces of a botched Italian job which has effectively left their Heineken Cup hopes in tatters.

Sun, 05 Dec, 2004

Wales make three changes for Springboks clash

Wales coach Mike Ruddock has made three changes to the side that beat Argentina in Buenos Aires last week for the final Test of the summer tour against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

Gwent’s gain as Kidney rejects IRFU offer
DECLAN KIDNEY last night promised there “won’t be a copy of the Munster model at Rodney Parade” after he had signed a two-year deal as coach to the Gwent Dragons.

Fri, 07 May, 2004

Dragons' coaching deal may involve Kidney with Wales

DECLAN KIDNEY could come face-to-face with his former boss Eddie O'Sullivan in next season's Six Nations tournament as an advisor to Wales coach Mike Ruddock.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

U21s give Ireland taste of victory

Former international centre Mark McCall continued his successful start as Ireland U21 coach as his side handed Grand Slam holders Wales their first defeat in the Six Nations U21 championship for over two years at the Sportsground in Galway.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2004

Connacht make five changes for Pau

Connacht have made five changes for Saturday's Parker Pen European Challenge Cup second leg tie away to Pau (kick-off 7pm French time, 6 pm Irish).

Wed, 14 Jan, 2004

Intriguing opener as pupil meets the master
MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney could not have asked for a more difficult start to the competitive season at Donnybrook this evening.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2003

Ireland begin U21 WC bid with Springboks clash

The 2003 IRB U21 World Cup kicks off in London today, with South Africa keen to retain their title as champions.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2003

Stade Francais claim French No 1 ranking

Stade Francais have claimed the French No 1 ranking for the 2003 / 2004 Heineken Cup tournament - and will be up against 2001 and 2002 champions Leicester, 1999 winners Ulster and the new Ebbw Vale/Newport region in Pool 1.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2003

Munster and Gloucester on collision course again

MUNSTER and Gloucester are set to renew acquaintances in next season’s Heineken Cup, setting the English side up for a revenge mission after the Irishmen unbelievably dumped them out of the competition at Thomond Park last January.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2003

Newport maul Ebbw Vale

Newport 61 Ebbw Vale 9

Sat, 17 May, 2003

Trio fined over postponed games

Three clubs – Saracens, Neath and Ebbw Vale – have been fined four-figure sums after breaching European Rugby Cup regulations relating to postponed games.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2003

U-21 Six Nations hopes need rout of England

IRELAND's U-21s retain an outside chance of winning the Six Nations Championship, but they must hammer England into total submission at Ravenhill this evening and hope Grand Slam chasers Wales come a cropper in France.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2003

Welsh rugby set for radical overhaul

THE Welsh Rug

Sat, 22 Mar, 2003

Wales pip Ireland whose fate sealed by missed place kicks

Wales U-21 20 Ireland U-21 19

Sat, 22 Mar, 2003

Brave Irish U-21s lose in Wales

Despite taking an early lead and dominating the early exchanges, the Ireland Under-21 side were beaten, 20-19, this afternoon in Ebbw Vale by their Welsh counterparts.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2003

Three changes for Ireland U21s

There are three changes on the Ireland under 21 team from that which defeated France by 13-12.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2003

Ownership revelations throw Neath takeover bid into turmoil

MUNSTER’S Celtic League final opponents Neath have been thrown into turmoil following revelations that the Welsh club are not owned by whom they thought they were.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2003

All to play for in Celtic League

Home advantage in the Celtic League quarter-finals on the last weekend of November is the golden carrot on offer in the final round of pool matches this weekend.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2002

Nel pays credit to Connacht youngsters’ unbeaten run
THE unsung heroes have been given most of the credit for Connacht’s storming of the Celtic League.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2002

Llanelli record Vale win

Celtic League Pool A

Sat, 21 Sep, 2002

Llanelli stretch lead over Vale

Celtic League Pool A

Sat, 21 Sep, 2002

Edinburgh and Llanelli lead at interval

Celtic League Pool A half-times:

Sat, 21 Sep, 2002

Llanelli lead Ebbw Vale - 20 mins

Celtic League Pool A

Sat, 21 Sep, 2002

Staunton’s speed in space a tactic for Musgrave Park clash

JEREMY STAUNTON will be encouraged to make use of his pace in the wide, open spaces of Musgrave Park on Friday night.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2002

Munster new signings to make debuts

New signings Dominic Malone and Simon Kerr will make their competitive debuts for a much changed Munster side set to entertain Ebbw Vale at Musgrave Park on Friday evening.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2002

Coaches sweat ahead of Celtic League games

CELTIC LEAGUE coaches Matt Williams and Alan Gaffney are both sweating ahead of their respective matches this weekend against Glasgow and Ebbw Vale.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2002

O'Sullivan to name first side of the season

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan will name his first side of the season - for Saturday's game against Romania - tomorrow, from the team's training base in Limerick.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2002

Humphreys puts Ulster on the right track

Ebbw Vale 0 Ulster 19

Sat, 31 Aug, 2002

Humphreys gives Ulster victory

Ebbw Vale 0 Ulster 19

Fri, 30 Aug, 2002

Ulster get valuable away win

Celtic League latest

Fri, 30 Aug, 2002

Connacht earn one-point win

Celtic League latest

Fri, 30 Aug, 2002

Leinster win first game of campaign

Celtic League latest

Fri, 30 Aug, 2002

Edinburgh win, Leinster lead by 13 - 75 minutes

Celtic League latest

Fri, 30 Aug, 2002

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