RUGBY SHORTS

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

• Corinthians RFC is holding a rugby information evening tonight (Thursday) at 8.30pm in Busker Brownes. The club will launch its fixture list for the season season and its future plans for the development of rugby within the club.

Maree start season with double win in Cork

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Maree Basketball Club has started the season on a successful note with two cup wins in major tournaments in Cork.

Scarlets sign off in Stradey Park at Connacht’s expense

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Scarlets 45
Connacht 3

Connacht youngsters defeat Munster

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

It was not all bad news for Connacht rugby at the weekend with the u-19 club side overcoming Munster by 16 -10 on Saturday in Cork.

United’s time to deliver is now

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

This really is it. The time for deliverance has truly arrived as Galway United’s premier league revival must commence at Terryland Park tomorrow evening when Shamrock Rovers come to Terryland Park. Avoiding defeat is necessary, but deep down Galway know a victory is required.

O’Connor returns to Connacht squad for crunch Glasgow clash

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Connacht coach Michael Bradley is upping the ante on his players ahead of tomorrow’s Magners League meeting with Glasgow at the Galway Sportsground (6.30pm).

The Connacht boss says it is a winnable game against a side they defeated in Galway last season.

Galway camogie look to turn the tables - ten years on

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Galway head to Croke Park on Sunday for the showpiece of the camogie year - a decade since they last made an appearance in the All Ireland senior decider.

Camogie captain Cahalan is one of several leaders

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Galway camogie is on a high and heading into its first Gala All-Ireland Senior Championship final since 1998 this Sunday when they take on Cork at 4pm in Croke Park.

Bradley awaits fitness reports before finalising selection for Llanelli

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

There is a buzz around Stradey Park these days which Connacht must endure on Saturday when they face Llanelli Scarlets in the Magners League.

Kenna appeals to fans to support United’s quarter-final cup tie

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

As Galway United’s Premier League plight deepens the FAI Cup’s significance increases and tomorrow evening’s quarter final tussle with Bray Wanderers at Terryland Park (7.45pm) carries vast consequence.

A win would edge Galway into the penultimate round of the Blue Ribband providing a valuable dollop of optimism and confidence in these uncertain times. Though Galway and Bray have not been enjoying the most efficient results in the top flight recently, both outfits will be anxious and optimistic about clearing this hurdle.

Galway ladies lose their final UEFA tie

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Galway Ladies 0
FC Zurich Frauen 2

FC Zurich Frauen 2

NUIG and Corofin expected to advance to the county final

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Previewing any game involving NUIG is difficult because you don’t how many of their marquee players will or won’t be available. However, and this is a prediction of which I am confident, if they have all their top players this Sunday, they will be too strong for Cortoon Shamrocks.

Caherlistrane v Corofin

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

The clash of these two neighbouring clubs should provide for plenty of tough, hard, and exciting football action on Sunday evening.

Kilkenny outplayed, but plunder Galway hopes with goals

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Kilkenny 3-6
Galway 0-13

Galway 0-13

Galway hockey ladies impress in pre-season

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Galway Hockey Club ladies 1st X1 opened their pre-season campaign with a tough challenge against last year’s runners up in the Leinster Senior League, Railway Union.

Galway’s Olympic athlete scoops coveted award

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Galway’s Olympic athlete, Olive Loughnane, has scooped The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council ‘Sportswoman of the Month Award’ for August after her superb performance in the 20k walk at the Beijing Olympics.