Leinster Express - National Sport Feed

Lord reverts to smaller obstacles

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:06:58 GMT

Sweet My Lord will attempt to make a successful return to timber in the feature race of the day at Kilbeggan.

Trading goes close in Dante

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:06:55 GMT

Trading Leather has Classic options open to him after filling the runner-up berth in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.

Defeats for Colsaerts and Poulter

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:23:59 GMT

Defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts and former winner Ian Poulter face a battle to remain in the Volvo World Match Play Championship after losing their opening group games in Bulgaria.

Stade looking to boss cup final

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:16 GMT

Isaac Boss expects Stade Francais to show no fear when they chase Amlin Challenge Cup final glory against Leinster at the RDS on Friday night.

'Special' one attracts big interest

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:51:09 GMT

Trainer John Murphy's phone has been ringing off the hook since the impressive victory of Big Time at Naas on Wednesday evening.

O'Driscoll to miss Amlin Cup final

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:41:32 GMT

Brian O'Driscoll has been ruled out of the Amlin Challenge Cup final between Leinster and Stade Francais at the RDS.

McDowell looks for Sunday reunion

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:40 GMT

Most sportsmen will insist they never look beyond their next opponent in a tournament, but Graeme McDowell refreshingly admits he would love to play Shane Lowry in Sunday's Volvo World Match Play final.

Sizing makes fencing debut

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:51:16 GMT

Sizing Rio is the star of the show at Tipperary on Thursday as he makes his fencing debut in the Kedrah House Stud 'Well Chosen' Beginners Chase.

Byron makes Duke Of York frame

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:51:13 GMT

Gordon Lord Byron ran a cracking race to finish third in the Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes on the Knavesmire.

Big Time shocks Fishery rivals

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:51:12 GMT

Big Time caused a 16-1 stir by claiming the Fishery Lane Race at Naas.

Euphrasia shock in Blue Wind

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:27:57 GMT

Princess Highway's quest to win back-to-back renewals of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Blue Wind Stakes was derailed by 33-1 chance Euphrasia.

Fitness boost for O'Driscoll

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:21:35 GMT

Leinster are optimistic about Brian O'Driscoll being fit for Friday night's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais in Dublin.

Ireland unchanged for Pakistan series

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:21:01 GMT

Ireland have named an unchanged squad for their two-match one-day international series against Pakistan in Dublin later this month.

Kerry advance to Christy Ring Cup semis

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:22 GMT

Kerry qualified for the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals with a 0-14 to 0-8 win over Derry at Tralee.

Lingmerth leads as Garcia, Wood clash

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:20 GMT

Sweden's David Lingmerth was the surprise leader of the £6.1million Players Championship when play was suspended due to darkness during the third round at Sawgrass.

Ireland squad named for Minsk

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:19 GMT

Olympic medallists John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan have been named in a 10-strong Ireland squad for next month's European Championships in Minsk.

Trapattoni has eye on qualifiers

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:17 GMT

Giovanni Trapattoni will attempt to plot a route to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil when his Ireland squad meets up later this month.

Byron camp on weather watch

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:16 GMT

Trainer Tom Hogan would like the rain to stay away from the Knavesmire for his Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes challenger Gordon Lord Byron.

Nagle looking for rain at York

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:15 GMT

David Nagle is praying the rain comes for Maarek ahead of the Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes at York on Wednesday.

Princess bids for Naas repeat

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:14 GMT

Dermot Weld's Princess Highway is the star of the show as she defends her title in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Blue Wind Stakes at Naas on Wednesday night.