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Ref justice doesn’t hide shortcomings
That Ireland came so close to victory on Sunday last said as much for the strength of the team’s character as it did for Wales’s inability to convert territory and possession into points.
BASKETBALL – WATERFORD VIKINGS
The Watershed gym in Kilkenny hosted the Mick Sherwood Cup last weekend exhibiting the rising underage talent of the Kilkenny league.
Ryan’s men come through first test
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UCC 1-19
Waterford are through to the semi-finals of the Waterford Crystal Cup after a six-point victory over the students of UCC in Carriganore last Sunday afternoon.
Coláiste ‘ar fheabhas’ i gcluiche stairúil
Coláiste na nDéise 2-13
De La Salle 1-8
“It was a massive performance again today” – the words of Coláiste na nDéise manager Pat Collins in the aftermath of his side’s reaching a first Dr Harty Cup Final since 2004. That’s putting it mildly, Pat!
Casey claims third Thyestes Chase
Waterford jockey David Casey won the €80,000 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase aboard the Willie Mullins trained On His Own at Gowran Park on Thursday last.
All Ireland Schools Under 19B Final
Our Lady’s Castleblaney claimed a thrilling under 19B Girls title on Wednesday last at the National Basketball Arena courtesy of a 53-52 overtime win over St Angela’s Ursuline Convent Waterford.
Manager Owens confident despite notable absences
Waterford football manager John Owens has expressed his frustration at the lengthy list of injuries he must contend with ahead of this Sunday’s League opener with Clare, including talisman Tommy Prendergast.
Fascinating battle for Division Four looms
It seems that whenever Waterford’s footballers have sought to make progress in recent years, Limerick have provided the obstacle standing in the Deise’s way.
WIT-Wildcats suffer heavy defeat
WIT-Wildcats were well beaten by DCU when the teams met in the Superleague last weekend.
Imperious Munster on track for further glory
How true last week’s posting from Thomond Park now rings and how good it feels to be proven right about a hunch I’ve had for this Munster side all season long.