The 'what ifs' of Hawk-Eye
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-15 21:26:24 -0700 | sports-news
The sophisticated equipment, used to decide whether the ball is inside or outside the post, will be used in Croke Park for two seasons, after which a decision will be taken whether to (a) retain it at HQ only, (b)...
O'Driscoll on track to make Euro showdown – Easterby
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-16 00:03:14 -0700 | sports-news
O'Driscoll (right) is continuing to rehab from the back spasm that limited his involvement in the Pro12 semi-final win over Glasgow Warriors to just 12 minutes. He hasn't trained this week and didn't travel to London for a Lions get-together...
Sizing Rio made of right stuff to shine in testing conditions
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-15 21:25:35 -0700 | sports-news
Juxtaposed alongside the promising five-year-old at the top of the bill is Flat legend Lester Piggott, who will formally unveil the Limerick Junction venue's 400,000 redevelopment. With the ground heavy and showers forecast, track officials will be praying that their...
Big connacht showdown should have 'outside' ref
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 23:38:05 -0700 | sports-news
Many would feel there's a sound logic in using province-neutral referees, but the referees' appointment group don't agree. Still, there's an odd dimension to the refereeing line-up for Sunday's three football championship matches. Ulster referee Ciaran Branagan (Down) takes charge...
'Despicable' sectarian abuse not a one-off, claims Ballybay boss
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:58 -0700 | sports-news
John Joe Gorman, who led Ballybay Pearse Brothers to their first Monaghan county title in 25 years last October, has said he and his players are not "prepared to stand idly by and ignore" what he has alleged was a...
Spirit of rule means nothing as players exploit red card loophole
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:48 -0700 | sports-news
Search Go Spirit of rule means nothing as players exploit red card loophole Martin Breheny 15 May 2013 ISN'T there something unsatisfactory over how a minor technicality has ridden to the rescue of Barry Gilleran (Longford), Lar Corbett (Tipperary) and...
Hawkeyethenoo to hold off challenge of Irish sprint aces
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:45 -0700 | sports-news
The prolific sprinters face-off in the Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes, though Nenagh's Tom Hogan and Fethard's David Nagle would both welcome a drop of rain. Showers are forecast to hit the Knavesmire, but Nagle may yet feel compelled...
Horan insists Mayo have the scoring power to match best
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:38 -0700 | sports-news
As they bid to become the first Mayo team to win a provincial three-in-a-row since the 1949-51 outfit that also claimed their last All-Ireland titles, Horan accepted that as long as an All-Ireland title eludes them they will continue to...
'You set your vision, you set your goals according to that, you get the players to believe'
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:35 -0700 | sports-news
Kieran McGeeney has a simple and straight answer for those who contend that Kildare 'need' to win a Leinster senior football title he agrees with them. "They only have two since 1956, so a third one would be nice. That...
Contepomi backs Blues to stay among Europe's elite
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:35 -0700 | sports-news
Contepomi (above) who supported Leinster at their last two Heineken Cup finals, finds himself on the other side of the fence this week as he will operate as a water carrier for Stade Francais in Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup final...
in-form Madigan set to replace injured d'arcy
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-13 22:09:26 -0700 | sports-news
Conor George 14 May 2013 "Fingers crossed it will be all right for him as he has got a couple of big games coming up," said Gatland, who added that he would not select a player to tour if there...
'Disciplined' Tiger roars out US Open warning
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-13 22:09:17 -0700 | sports-news
Woods has rarely felt comfortable on Pete Dye's Stadium Course, which consistently defies his efforts (and those of Rory McIlroy ) to overpower it. European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley was among those "hugely impressed by Tiger's discipline, his astute...
O'Neill return boosts Tyrone for showdown with Donegal
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-13 22:09:12 -0700 | sports-news
O'Neill missed their narrow Division 1 league final defeat to Dublin after suffering an injury in the most bizarre of circumstances. The Tyrone captain tripped over footballs during the warm-up and aggravated an ankle injury but he revealed he'll return...
Little White Cloud set for Leopardstown outing
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-13 13:28:18 -0700 | sports-news
White Cloud will be seen next in the King George V Cup at Leopardstown on June 7 after his fine run in the Derrinstown Derby Trial on Sunday. O'Brien landed his fourth Derby trial in as many days at Leopardstown,...
Christie's sweet triumph eases Olympic pain
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-12 23:23:50 -0700 | sports-news
To their delight it quickly brightened up and the great democracy of road-running was underlined as elites, veterans and beginners all lined up to race on what is regarded as the best 10km venue in the country. First to cross...
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