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Archive for ‘October, 2009’

Clinton calls Israeli concessions ‘unprecedented’

Clinton calls Israeli concessions ‘unprecedented’

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said tonight that Israel is making “unprecedented” concessions on West Bank settlement construction.

United never in trouble against Blackburn

United never in trouble against Blackburn

Manchester United 2 Blackburn 0 Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney made sure Manchester United got back on track in the Barclays Premier League after the defeat by Liverpool.

Win sees Leinster climb to top of the table

Win sees Leinster climb to top of the table

Leinster 23 Cardiff 6 Tries from Shane Horgan and Stephen Keogh drove Leinster to a 17-point win over the Cardiff Blues at the RDS, moving the European champions back to the top of the Magners League in the process.

Students overcome Dungannon

Students overcome Dungannon

UCC 20 Dungannon 3 Tries in each half from back rowers James Ryan and Shane O’Sullivan helped UCC gain back-to-back wins in AIB League Division 1B this afternoon.

Munster earn bonus point with derby win

Munster earn bonus point with derby win

Munster 24 Ulster 10 Normal service was resumed at Thomond Park this evening as under-fire defending champions Munster beat Magners League leaders Ulster.

Young Munster secure impressive away win

Young Munster secure impressive away win

Ballynahinch 5 Young Munster 33 Young Munster put in their best performance of the league campaign to date today, running out bonus point winners over a disappointing Ballynahinch side at Ballymacarn Park this afternoon.

Fisher to face Kim in Match Play final

Fisher to face Kim in Match Play final

England’s Ross Fisher, his sights still set on becoming the European Tour’s number one this year, and American Anthony Kim will contest the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain tomorrow.

Buccaneers take Connacht derby win

Buccaneers take Connacht derby win

Buccaneers 15 Galwegians 8 The Connacht bragging rights went to a buoyant Buccaneers outfit as they earned a 15-8 victory over Galwegians at Dubarry Park this afternoon.

Deasy try takes points for Con

Deasy try takes points for Con

Cork Constitution 17 Garryowen 13 Cork Constitution got back to winning ways in AIB League Division 1A as a second-half try from out-half Scott Deasy inspired the hosts to a four-point triumph over fellow heavyweights Garryowen.

Blackrock lose perfect record

Blackrock lose perfect record

Clontarf 9 Blackrock College 3 Blackrock College’s 100% start to the AIB League season came to end at Castle Avenue as Martin Dufficy kicked Clontarf to a narrow win today.