Sports Articles March 2005



Robinson Fit for Sharks Return

Stay Off the Back Foot

St Helens 34 Bradford Bulls 27

Britain's Track Cyclists Bask in Gold Glory

John Rawling: Woodward Should Bring Back to the Front One Last Time

Oxford's Goliaths Punch Their Weight

Six Nations a Hit for Aussie Star Eales

Irish Grand National: Time to Storm in

Quins Face Saints for Safe Territory

Lewsey's Fingertips Deny Sale

Players Plot Blamed for Saints Coach Exit

Gomarsall and Drahm Set for Worcester

Lipman Commits to Bath

Wales Open Defence at Twickenham

England A 79 Pakistan A 80-5: Pakistan A Won By Five Wickets

Butcher Primed to Fight His Corner

ECB Pays Zimbabwe for Missed Tests

Boat Race Should Return to the First Degree

Cricket: Whole New Ball Game for Gibson

Former Fa Media Chief Joins Cricket Board

Millennium Stadium Holds Stage for Rally of Britain

Sri Lanka A 248-8 England A 252-5 England A Won By Five Wickets

Munro Returns to Kick-start His Career

Six Nations: Wales 32 - 20 Ireland

Martin Kelner's Screen Break

Bekele Out on His Own

Warrington 14 - 8 Huddersfield

Six Nations: Italy 13 - 56 France

Six Nations: Being the Captain is Not an Ego Trip for Me

Six Nations: England 43 - 22 Scotland

Wales 32 - 20 Ireland

Duncan Mackay's Digger

Super League: Wigan 62 - 6 Leigh

Six Nations: Title in Sight But Not in Focus

Six Nations: Upbeat Robinson in Mood to Extend Sideshow Run

Six Nations: Celebrity Views on Wales-ireland

Six Nations: Wales on Quest to Complete Magic Circle

Six Nations: Taaffe Dynasty Finds a King

Six Nations: Wales Find the Fire to Meet Expectation

Notes From the Touchline

Hampson Stable After Surgery

Welsh Are Reaping Rewards of Henry's Foresight

Cricket: Is Fletcher Preparing to Walk?

Six Nations: Best Swipe is Extra Spur to Dragons

Cricket: Fightback Makes Prior a Priority for Ashes

Six Nations: England's Hampson Breaks His Neck

Six Nations: Wales Thrive As History is Forgotten

England Unchanged for Calcutta Cup

Cricket: England Undone By Bandara's Turn

Six Nations: Triple Injury Worry Puts Welsh Team on Hold

Test Cricket's Top 10 Rearguards

Martin Kelner's Screen Break

Cheltenham: Sun Shines on Hardy Eustace

Six Nations: Ireland 19 - 26 France

Six Nations: Scotland 22 - 46 Wales

Hitting the Rest for Six

Six Nations: Wales Shape Up for Different Kind of Foe

Six Nations: England 39 - 7 Italy

Cricket: Streak Saves Zimbabwe's Bacon

Six Nations: Wales Cool As Expectations Hit Fever Pitch

Six Nations: Robinson Tries to Avoid Wooden Spoon

Donald Mcrae Speaks to Gareth Edwards

Cricket: Swann's Five-for Scuppers Sri Lanka

Frank Keating's Notes From the Touchline

Six Nations: Faith Feeds the Happy Hooker

Six Nations: Wilkinson Boosts England

Best Mate Out of Gold Cup

On Sale: Ball That Bowled Out Aussies

Cricket: Shah Wins Back Form and Respect

Six Nations: Betsen at the Crossroads

Six Nations: Morgan Goes to Full-back

Pakistan Put to the Sword

Balshaw Must Find Angle of Death

Kent Mark New Arrival

Laporte Locks Into Game Plan

Maggs Back in Ireland's Centre

Robinson Angry Over Cup Delay

Murali Out of Nz Tour

Get Smart to Turn Festival Into Fiesta

Balshaw Recalled As Robinson Puts Faith in Past Glory

BBC Rejects Calls for Post-9pm Football

Robinson in the Clear

Powergen Cup: Leeds 15 - 6 London Irish

Sport Beats Drugs and Crime - Now We Can Prove It

Called to the Captains' Table

Harchibald High and Dry

Marsh Mellow As Grandchildren Uncover a Soft Centre

Super League: Bradford 48 - 22 London

Outdoor Pursuits Only for Gardener and Mayock Now

Interview With Martyn Williams

North 19 - 54 South

Gloucester 19 - 24 Bath 24 (aet; 19-19 After 80min)

Cricket: Top Class Looks Closed for Marsh's Academicians

Super League: Warrington 16 - 18 St Helens

Jason Mcateer

Six Nations: England Reward Corry With Captaincy

Sponsor's Boost for 'buoyant' England

Betsen Weighs Up Move to Leicester

Robinson Injury Stuns England

Robinson to Miss Final Two Six Nations Matches

Cricket: Gooch Steps Aside at Essex

Six Nations: Robinson in Trouble Over Referee Ruck

Steve Cotterill

Why a Grand National Victory By Carrie Ford Would Be a Boost for Women Riders

Old Foes Kick Off New Season

Frank Keating's Notes From the Touchline

Athletics: Morris Misses London Marathon

Rugby League: Hudson Loses Appeal Against Drugs Ban

Snooker: Dizzy Davis Has to Duck Out

Boxing: Khan's Amateur Farewell Delayed

Lee Freed to Make Aintree History

Rugby Union: Falcons Refuse to Rule Out Wilkinson

Tszyu Wants to Give Hitman a Facial

Wilkinson Keeps Stade Guessing

Wilkinson on the Bench for Stade

Shaken Davis Taken to Hospital

Golfer Handicapped By an Excess of Clubs

Rugby Union: Tigers Worry Over White

Boxing: Brodie Gets His Date With Harrison

Rugby League: Noble Sets Sights on Sculthorpe

Rugby Union: Grayson Steadies the Ship at Saints

Snooker: Hendry Backs O'sullivan Chinese Stay-away

Cycling: Armstrong on His Last Lap

No Masters Invite for Monty

Henman Relishing Federer Showdown

Formula One: Coulthard Takes the Bull By the Horns

Golf: Donald Ducks Out and Hoists a Question Mark

Cycling: Armstrong Up a Gear in Training for Le Tour

Snooker: Williams Keeps Up Winning Ways

Formula One: Injured Montoya Misses Bahrain

Rugby League: Wigan Lose Fourth Forward As O'loughlin is Ruled Out for Season

London 2012: Ioc Grandee Rates London Neck and Neck With Paris

Rugby Union: Hopes Fade for Wilkinson's Return in Paris

Horse Racing: Jockeys Who Block Inquiries Face Ban

No Stopping Rampant Aussies

Funk Holds His Nerve to the Last

Henman Firing on All Cylinders

O'Connor Set to Swallow the Medicine

Day Flight Lands Without Trouble

Donald Rides the Rollercoaster

Jackie Robinson Biography

Boxing: Mohammed Ali Biography

Rugby Union, Zurich Premiership: Northampton 22 - 20 Harlequins

Interview: Richard Caborn, Sports Minister

John Rawling: Lara is Dragging Windies Down

Bobby and Me

Athletics: Radcliffe in Tune for London

Snooker: O'sullivan Misses China Open

Olympics: Drugged Horse Costs Ireland Gold

Rugby League: No-shows Only Sure Bet for Easter Repeat

Horse Racing: Shamardal Flop Baffles Godolphin

Minister Seeks India's Backing for Olympic Bid

Boxing: Khan Gets Cuban Farewell

Cycling: Hayles and Co Usher in Golden Age

Golf: Donald Blows Hot Between the Storms

Is kayaking expensive?

How to maintain your kayak

Rugby Union: Neath-swansea 29 - 12 Edinburgh

Rugby Union: Northampton 22 - 20 Harlequins

Tennis: Jon Henderson on the World's Best Rally

Rugby Union: Lions Must Avoid Welsh Love-in

If It Can't Kill You, It Just Isn't Sporting

Formula One: Aggro Afoot As Ferrari Tire

Inzamam: A Big Man in Shape

Intrepid Leicestershire Blaze Trail - in Pakistan

Cycling: Silver Lining for Queally

Rugby Union: Worcester 18 - 19 Saracens

Westwood Shows Duval the Way Home

Exeter Lead a Rising in the West Country

Dettori to Sit Out Bonanza in Dubai

Athletics: Radcliffe Hits the Road to Beijing

Formula One: Ecclestone's Grip Loosens As Banks Grab the Wheel

Wigan 22 - 20 St Helens


Hoy Brings World Title Home

New Season, New Turf, Same Godolphin

Sinfield Proves a Point As Rhinos' Unbeaten Charge Continues

Tournament Players Championship: Westwood Hits the High Notes

Short Shrift Among Traditionalists for New Sumo Costume

Bull's-eye! Darts Achieves Sporting Recognition

Bahrain Grand Prix: Ferrari Rush in New Car

Tournament Players Championship: `lucky' Donald Stays on the Right Line

Robinson Sets Sights on Rugby Union Convert Farrell

Fischer Moves

Inzamam Puts India to the Sword

Rusedski Passes Seppi Test

Duke’s J.J. Redick: Great Shooter, Great Player

Woods Forced to Take Driver Test

Ecclestone Settles Spat With Banks

Harrington Playing for His Ill Father

Finishing Line for Treble Hero Earth Summit

Harris Dodges Taunts As He Runs With Bulls

Saracens Seal Deal With Farrell

Easter Day of Destiny for Crystal

Farrell Joins Saracens

Wales Handed Twickenham Start

The Fischer King

National Hero Summit Put Down

Rugby League: Kid From Kirkuk is Making His Mark

Rugby League: Hopoate Banned, Sacked and Quits

Horse Racing: Forget Mrs Ford, Says Ginger

Formula One: Bridgestone Take Rap for Ferrari Slip

Rugby Union: Richards on List for Harlequins Head Coach

Golf: Monty Master of His Destiny

Skidded turns and beyond

Snowboarding at night

Ruddock Set for New Contract After Grand Success

Mayor Admits Paris is in Lead

Lions Face Extinction After One Last Roar Down Under

Leaky Honda Oils Wheels for Button to Join Williams

End of Schuey's Era?

The Impact of Professionalism in Rugby

Khan-kindelan Rematch Must Take Place

Big Interview With Colin Montgomerie

Horse Racing: Fallon's Hit and Miss Start

Golf: Casey Cleans Up at Third Attempt

Rugby Union: Lions Will Not Hurry Wilkinson

Cricket: Lara Spurns West Indian Call

Button Undone As Alonso Takes Over

Tennis: Young Brits Must Buck Up

Cycling: Tour Gets in Way of the Day Job

Athletics: Bekele Gains in Pain

Malaysian Grand Prix: Davidson Gets Bar-honda Drive

The Festival of Kings

Nina Riding High Enough to Hit Ceiling

Horse Racing: Longer, Tougher But Still Chaotically Charming

Rugby Union: Will Buckley on Wales' Six Nations Win

Rugby Union: Six Nations 2005: Good Boys, Sublime Rugby

Rugby Union: Destiny Lies With the Cool Heads As Cardiff Turns Into Bubbling Cauldron

Cricket: Lara Called in By West Indies

Formula One: Heat Turned Up As Williams Struggle

Horse Racing: Guide to Tv Races

Cheltenham: Penzance Springs to Victory

Athletics: Greek Sprinters Cleared

Greek Sprinters Cleared

Rob Burrow

Liverpool Handed Juventus Reunion

Kicking King Takes Gold Cup

How to feel the power of the kite

Underpowered situation kitesurfing

Spanish Police Arrest Wright

Villeneuve Denies Sauber Rift

Paris in Cross-country Row

Last-minute Fight Ko Hits Calzaghe

Horses Revved Up for Le Mans-style Start

Extra Day Leads to Ticket Price Rise

Beef Can Bring Back Cup Lustre

Golden Chance for Resurgent Kicking King

Inglis Hailed the New World Leader

Inglis Drever Devours Baracouda to Claim World Hurdle

Cheltenham Festival - Live!

Calzaghe Title Defence Cancelled

Congress at The Plate

£27m Boost for Local Clubs

Rugby Union: Hampson on Move for Neck Surgery

Cheltenham: Shrewd Money Going on Brazil

Cheltenham: Curse Strikes Gold Cup Again

Cheltenham: Henderson Finds the Answer in Trabolgan

Cheltenham: Moscow Flies to Higher Plane

Gold Cup Contender Drops Dead on Gallops

Tee Time Golf Pass offers deep discounts to golfers

Cheltenham: Azertyuiop Can Retain His Crown

Premiership: Chelsea 1 - 0 West Brom

Cheltenham: Sluggish Kingscliff Out of Gold Cup

Formula One: Engine Loophole Will Be Closed

Cheltenham: O'dwyer Wins Hurdle the Hardy Way

Cheltenham Festival - Live!

Rugby Union: Blow for Tigers As Wells Heads for England

Athletics: Radcliffe Puts New Orleans on Her Marathon Map

Cheltenham: Paul Carberry, the Keeper of the Maverick Flame

Cheltenham: Extra Day to Test the Resolve of Punters

Cheltenham Named As the Deadliest Course for Horses

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Out for 10 Weeks

Cheltenham: Bookies Asked to Look Out for Bank-raid Proceeds

Khan Seeks Olympic Revenge in Final Amateur Bout

Cricket: Bell Swings England an Early Advantage

Snooker: O'sullivan Down Despite Win

Super League: London 34 - 20 Wigan

Cheltenham: Thornton Can Make the Bookies Weep

Cheltenham: Azertyuiop Defends His Crown

Buccaneers Prepared At Quarterback

Formula One: Red Alert for New Dawn

Horse Racing: Medison for Ailing Punters

Rugby Round-up

Cheltenham: Pipe Can Strike Gold With Celestial

Big Interview With Gavin Henson

Rugby Union: Green Light for Farrell Switch

Cricket: Mcgrath Tames Flying Kiwis

Horse Racing: Duffield Calls Time on Classic Career

Duncan Mackay's Digger

Rugby Union: Leicester 15 - 6 London Irish

Cheltenham Festival: Wylie Wakes Up to Delights

Six Nations: Ireland Primed to Seize Destiny

Inquiry Casts Shadow Over Baseball's Heroes

Cricket: Warne Extends Contract at Hampshire

Tony Mccoy

Cycling: Virus Puts Texan's Tour in Jeopardy

Golf: Els Banks on Six-figure Fee

2012 Olympics: Paris Presents Off-the-peg Games

Cheltenham Festival: Punters Face Losses

India Turn the Screw

Olympic Watchdog Keeps Close Eye on Paris and London

Golf: $200,000 for a Round With Vijay

Boxing: Gatti on the Cards for Witter

Rugby Union: Lions Face Pay Cut on £10m Tour

Champions League: Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 3 Liverpool (agg: 2 - 6)

Mahmood Finally Delivers the Killer Punch

No Change As Formula One Goes on Making Fools of Rule-makers

Festival Cashes in on Fourth Day

Kayaking: Forward paddling

Kurt Warner's Best Shot

The Greatest Basketball Player - Michael Jordan

Bell Ton Shows A Grade Resolve

Lewis Denies Quit Claim Over Broncos Vote

Collins Shakes Up Coaching

Armstrong Will Answer Drugs Probe

Tai Chi - the Taoist Movements

Murray Mints a New Desire for the Long and Tortuous Road

Barrichello Charge Shows Ferrari Still the Team to Beat

Coulthard Finds New Lease of Life

Karaoke Pirates Would Really Bring Fun to F1

Els Eases Into Winning Mode

Rusedski Fronts Up to Set the Standard

Smooth Operator Fisichella Storms to Victory

Coulthard Still Enjoying Formula One

Formula One: Ray of Hope for Minardi

Boxing: Tyson Deserves a Chance

Formula One: Why F1 Needs to Show More Wit, Less Kit

Rachel Cooke: Jenson Button Interview

Horse Racing: Prince Rules Supreme

Formula One: Schuey Hits the Skids

Rugby Union: Six Nations: Hair-raiser Byrne on a Roll

Rugby: Six Nations: Relief Lies Out of Sight for Wobbly England

Rugby Union: Six Nations: Referee-bashing Strikes at Rugby's Heart

Rugby Union: Six Nations: Wales Are Rygbi Specials

Rugby Union: Tsunami Benefit Match: North 19 - 54 South

Athletics: Gardener Creates History to Lead British Sprint One-two

Venues Rot As Greece Loses Its Olympic Gains

Golf: Norman Minds His Own Business

Cycling: Armstrong to Ride Pars - Nice

New York Fails to Step Up to the Plate

Horse Racing: L'oudon Claims Indien Scalp

Athletics: Sotherton's Silver Saves Collins' Day

Rugby Union: Player Burn-out Puts Trophy Under Threat

Rugby Union: Umaga Relishing Lions Challenge

Formula One: Thinking the Unthinkable - Life Without Ferrari

Notes From the Touchline

Formula One: Montoya Driven By Team Unity

Obituary: Brian Luckhurst

Formula One: Minardi in Race Against Time

Horse Racing: Thornton Goes for Gold With Kingscliff

Rugby League: Rivals to Decide Broncos Future

Boxing: Woods Faces Tough Test

Tennis: Absent Henman Highlights Davis Cup Darkness

Rugby Union: Woodward Stands By Robinson

Golf: Woosnam the Excitable Leader

Athletics: Relieved Holmes Keeps World Ambitions Alive

Tyson Eyes June Comeback

Was Willis McGahee Overworked?

Minardi Holds Line and Threatens to Pull Out of Grand Prix Opener

Rugby Fan Els Ends Up a Back-seat Passenger

Gracious Faldo Content to Take Long-term View

Collins Starts Long-distance Race to Win Over the Sceptics

Trabolgan Carries Flag for Henderson

Indian Sign of Drivers to Come

Pipe Under Threat of Suspension

Woosnam Looks for an Irish Lieutenant

Woosnam and Faldo Named As Consecutive Ryder Captains

The skin squeeze effect in diving

Diving in a current

Rugby Union: New Deal Keeps Henson in Wales

Formula One: Williams Puts Team Before Plane

Sport Politics: Campbell Handed Keys for Four Years

Tennis: Parmar Blow is Mixed Blessing

Horse Racing: Winston Odds-on to Replace Fallon

Rugby League: Wigan Resigned to Losing Farrell

Golf: Woosnam Set for Ryder Cup Captaincy

Annual Fly Fishing Equipment Contest

NBA: Basketball Cities