It was a tale of two No.10s as Argentina hammered the final nail into Ireland's coffin. Jean Martin Hernandez was simply brilliant, while opposite number Ronan O'Gara made no impact at all. Posted October 01, 2007 by Michael Duncan
Like Fabio Capello, he's Italian and speaks little English. But the super Signor who has achieved NINE league titles in Italy, Germany, Portugal and Austria looks an ideal choice by the FAI. Posted February 13, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
If you'd heard RTE's studio experts yesterday, you could be forgiven for thinking Brian O'Driscoll's men are heading for the title. But to do it, they must Croke the rampant Welsh dragon in Dublin, then tame England at Twickenham. Posted February 24, 2008 by Donna Gee
After a long season, the play-offs are great for the neutral, less so for the partisans. But there is no doubt these matches generate excitement - witness last year's Conference showdown between Oxford United and Exeter. Posted April 20, 2008 by Peter Evans
The omens aren't good for Sunday's make-or-break clash with the Pool D leaders. Could it be that the Puma stalking the Leinster ranks gave the South Americans the lowdown on us? Posted September 29, 2007 by Michael Duncan
Eddie O'Sullivan's squad are the best hope of Northern Hemisphere rugby success in France. Away from the media spotlight, strength, creativity and quality is combining to bond a winning team. Posted August 09, 2007 by James Hutchison
Today's Keys to Victory analysis looks at a team over looked by many commentators. Most of the pre-World Cup talk has been about the All Blacks, Springboks and hosts France, but the Irish have good reason to feel confident. Posted August 10, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The hunt is on to restore the Republic to its former football glories. There are plenty of candidates - and they certainly aren't all Irishmen. Posted November 22, 2007 by Gav K
Pacific Islanders well beaten as Paddy Wallace makes dream debut Posted November 27, 2006 by Reuters
The return of skipper Brian O'Driscoll and Peter Stringer give Ireland the edge in historic encounter - but don't write off Brian Ashton's boys Posted February 24, 2007 by Matt Genner
Ireland's part-time cricketers achieved the impossible after their improbable tie with Zimbabwe - by sending the world's fourth-ranked team home on St Patrick's Day. Posted March 18, 2007 by Mark Apostolou
After the first week of Super 8 matches, the teams that are likely to make it to the last four of the World Cup are emerging. Posted March 31, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
Irish eyes were not smiling as a near full-strength side pipped a fired-up Italian outfit 23-20 on Friday. For the second consecutive match they found themselves bullied up front by the opposition pack. Posted August 26, 2007 by James Mortimer
The FAI's own sugar daddy is bankrolling the Italian's appointment as national team manager. And there may well be enormous long-term benefits for Irish-born football bosses. Posted February 15, 2008 by Trevor Keane
Played four, won four - and only France now stand between Warren Gatland's unbeaten Dragons and a Six Nations clean sweep. But the men in green are convinced that luck deserted them on the day the Welsh Shane stole his Irish namesake's glory. Posted March 09, 2008 by Donna Gee
A team with pace, power, guile and experience is a coach’s dream - and Matt Genner reckons these 15 All Black-dominated giants are the best on the planet. Posted August 08, 2007 by Matt Genner
Whispers of giants and not leprechauns in the hills have Irish people buzzing with anticipation as the tournament approaches. Diehard Springbok fan Stuart Whiteford also believes Brian O'Driscoll's men are destined for glory. Posted August 10, 2007 by Stuart Whiteford
Coach Eddie O'Sullivan has finally seen the light (well, some think so) and set a Tiger on the Pumas. Recalled Leicester fullback Geordan Murphy's attacking flair could yet inspire the Irish to qualify. Posted September 26, 2007 by Donna Gee
Rugby's not-so-jolly mean giant Sebastien Chabal starts his first match of the tournament on Friday - and it’s an all-important one. Both the hosts and Ireland need to qualify for the quarter-final - and The Caveman is the top Irish target. Posted September 20, 2007 by Donna Gee
The little men have already proved a big hit at the World Cup. Namibia, Portugal, the USA and Canada may have lost their opening games, but they made the British Isles nations look exceedingly rocky. Posted September 10, 2007 by Donna Gee
The divide between Northern and Southern Hemisphere teams has been obvious as the Southern Hemisphere teams have all played well, while the performances from their Northern rivals leaves a lot to be desired. Posted September 10, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Sportingo's Donna Gee believes that the shambolic form of at least two of the home nations will see them KOd at the qualifying stage - and Scotland could be joining them in an early exit. Posted September 15, 2007 by Donna Gee
An Irish fan investigates the phenomenon that youngsters in her homeland can't motivate themselves to join the wealth of world-class talent on the circuit today. Posted October 22, 2007 by Louise McNamara
A satisfactory day all round as England secure the points and Ireland push them all the way. Posted April 01, 2007 by Joe Morris
Two more goals for the out-of-favour Leeds striker, following his hat-trick against Liechtenstein, elevated Northern Ireland to top of their Euro 2008 group. Posted March 30, 2007 by Lisa Larsson
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