BARCELONA, March 24 (Reuters) – After two runners-up spots and a fourth place, Ireland’s Daniel Martin finally netted the overall classification of the Tour of Catalunya, Spain’s second biggest bike race. The 26-year-old Garmin-Sharp rider finished safely in 42nd spot in the main pack on Sunday after a fast seventh stage featuring eight hilly circuits […]
In a sloppy game in the rain, Ireland scores 13 in the first half and then France answers back in the second to finish 13-13, as Ireland fails to increase their standing and France prevents a fourth straight loss.
Scotland defeated Ireland 12-8 with all Scotland’s points coming from their sure footed kicker, Greig Laidlaw. Scotland Improves their record to 2-1 in the tournament.
After an 8 year slump, the home team Ireland pulled out the victory beating 2nd place France by 3 points.
Oct. 8, 2011: Watch highlights from the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between Wales and Ireland.
Sept. 25, 2011: Watch highlights from the Rugby World Cup match between Ireland and Russia.
Sept. 17, 2011: Watch highlights from the Rugby World Cup pool match between Australia and Ireland.
Sept. 11, 2011: Watch highlights from the Rugby World Cup match between the U.S. and Ireland.
In a hard fought game, England ultimately had the strength to defeat Ireland with a final score of 12-6. This was the first time England has won a Six Nation’s game in Dublin since 2003.
In the opening match Ireland was all offensive in the first half and all defense in the second to get the win over last years champ, 30-22.
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Francesco Gavazzi wins stage 3 of the Tour of Beijing. (Graham Watson) Courtesy of tourofbeijing.net Italy’s Francesco Gavazzi (Astana) won stage three of the Tour of Beijing, in a close uphill sprint finish at the Great Wall on Thursday. Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) retained the lead but he was put under strong pressure by […]
Courtesy of tourofbeijing.net Germany’s Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) added some panache to the Tour of Beijing with a solo victory on stage two into Mentougou, in the western hills of Beijing, on Wednesday. The defending champion, who missed the time trial on the course this year and said his “chances to repeat his victory […]
With all the pressure on Kevin Staut to put together a perfect run, Staut fell short by receiving a 4 points off penalties, giving Ireland the victory.
By Mike Tierney, Special to Universal Sports By and large, track and field events are rooted in the most fundamental of physical activities. Running, either all-out in sprints or at a controlled pace over a distance. Jumping, either horizontally or vertically. Tossing objects, most of them heavy. Then there is the steeplechase, often called the […]
With 45 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games preparations have picked up a pace, and today artistic director Danny Boyle has paid tribute to the 10,000 volunteers, cast and crew rehearsing night and day to make the Opening Ceremony a success. There have already been 157 cast rehearsals […]
All Blacks’ Israel Dagg is ankle-tapped by Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll (bottom R) near Ireland’s Rob Kearney (L) during their rugby test match at Eden Park in Auckland, June 9, 2012. (REUTERS/Nigel Marple) By Greg Stutchbury AUCKLAND, June 10 (Reuters) – World champions New Zealand left room for improvement after easing to victory over Ireland in […]
Greek veteran weighlifter Piros Dimas (R) and Chinese gymnast Li Ning light a cauldron with the Olympic Flame inside the marble Panathenaic stadium in Athens, May 17, 2012. Greece formally hands over the Olympic flame to a London delegation led by Princess Anne and including David Beckham on Thursday at the Panathenaic stadium where the […]
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, April 5 (Reuters) – Britain edged ahead of fierce rivals Australia at the cycling world championships on Thursday as world records tumbled in a frenetic atmosphere at the Melbourne velodrome. Britons Danielle King, Laura Trott and Joanna Rowsell emerged triumphant against the hosts in a battle royale for the women’s team […]
Aug. 28, 2011: Ireland’s Dan Martin attacks late to win Stage 9, the first Grand Tour stage win of his career.
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