User:Nicknack009/1990–91 Irish rugby union season
International rugby
[edit]Five Nations
[edit]| Position | Nation | Games | Points | Table points | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference | |||
| 1 |  England
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 44 | +39 | 8 |
| 2 |  France
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 46 | +45 | 6 |
| 3 |  Scotland
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 81 | 73 | +8 | 4 |
| 4 |  Ireland
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 66 | 86 | −20 | 1 |
| 4 |  Wales
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 114 | −72 | 1 |
| 2 February 1991 |
| Ireland | 13–21 | France |
| Try: S. Smith Pen: Kiernan | Report[1] | Try: Cabannes Lagisquet Con: Camberabero (2) Pen: Camberabero (3) |
| Lansdowne Road, Dublin Attendance: 50,000 Referee: W. D. Bevan (Wales) |
lineups
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Ireland:
1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster),
2. Steve Smith (Ballymena),
3. Des Fitzgerald (Lansdowne),
4. Mick Galwey (Shannon),
5. Brian Rigney (Greystones),
6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers),
7. Gordon Hamilton (North),
8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena),
9. Rob Saunders (c, London Irish),
10. Brian Smith (Leicester),
11. Kenny Hooks (Bangor),
12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin),
13. Brendan Mullin (Blackrock College),
14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish),
15. Kenny Murphy (Constitution).
France: 1. Grégoire Lascubé (Agen), 2. Philippe Marocco (Montferrand), 3. Pascal Ondarts (Biarritz), 4. Michel Tachdjian (Racing), 5. Olivier Roumat (Dax), 6. Xavier Blond (Racing), 7. Marc Cécillon (Bourgoin), 8. Laurent Cabannes (Racing), 9. Pierre Berbizier (Agen), 10. Didier Camberabero (Beziers), 11. Patrice Lagisquet (Bayonne), 12. Denis Charvet (Racing), 13. Franck Mesnel (Racing), 14. Jean-Baptiste Lafond (Racing), 15. Serge Blanco (c, Biarritz). Replacement: Philippe Saint-André (Montferrand, for Lagisquet).
| 16 February 1991 |
| Wales | 21–21 | Ireland |
| Tries: Arnold N. Jenkins Con.: Thorburn (2) Pen.: Thorburn (2) Drops: N. Jenkins | Report[2] | Tries: Clarke Geoghegan Mullin Staples Con.: B. Smith Drops: B. Smith |
| National Stadium, Cardiff Referee: D. J. Bishop (New Zealand) |
lineups
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Wales:
1. Mike Griffiths (Cardiff),
2. Kevin Phillips (Neath),
3. John Davies (Neath),
4. Gareth Llewellyn (Neath),
5. Paul Arnold (Swansea),
6. Emyr Lewis (Llanelli),
7. Martin Morris (Neath),
8. Phil Davies (Llanelli),
9. Chris Bridges (Neath),
10. Neil Jenkins (Pontypridd),
11. Steve Ford (Cardiff),
12. Scott Gibbs (Neath),
13. Mark Ring (Cardiff),
14. Ieuan Evans (Llanelli),
15. Paul Thorburn (c, Neath).
Ireland: 1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. Des Fitzgerald (Lansdowne), 4. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 5. Brian Rigney (Greystones), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Gordon Hamilton (North), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Rob Saunders (c, London Irish), 10. Brian Smith (Leicester), 11. Jack Clarke (Dolphin), 12. David Curtis (London Irish), 13. Brendan Mullin (Blackrock College), 14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish]], 15. Jim Staples (London Irish). Replacement: Kenny Murphy) (Constitution, for Staples).
| 2 March 1991 |
| Ireland | 7–16 | England |
| Tries: Geoghegan Pen.: B. Smith | Report[3] | Tries: Teague R. Underwood Con.: Hodgkinson Pen.: Hodgkinson (2) |
| Lansdowne Road, Dublin Referee: A. Ceccon (France) |
lineups
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Ireland:
1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster),
2. Steve Smith (Ballymena),
3. Des Fitzgerald (Lansdowne),
4. Mick Galwey (Shannon),
5. Neil Francis (Blackrock),
6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers),
7. Gordon Hamilton (North),
8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena),
9. Rob Saunders (c, London Irish),
10. Brian Smith (Leicester),
11. Keith Crossan (Instonians),
12. David Curtis (London Irish),
13. Brendan Mullin (Blackrock College),
14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish),
15. Jim Staples (London Irish).
England: 1. Jason Leonard (Harlequins), 2. Brian Moore (Harlequins), 3. Jeff Probyn (Wasps), 4. Paul Ackford (Harlequins), 5. Wade Dooley (Preston Grasshoppers), 6. Mike Teague (Gloucester), 7. Peter Winterbottom (Harlequins), 8. Dean Richards (Leicester), 9. Richard Hill (Bath), 10. Rob Andrew (Wasps), 11. Rory Underwood (Leicester), 12. Jeremy Guscott (Bath), 13. Will Carling (c, Harlequins), 14. Nigel Heslop (Orrell), 15. Simon Hodgkinson (Nottingham).
| 16 March 1991 |
| Scotland | 28–25 | Ireland |
| Tries: G. Hastings S. Hastings Stanger Con.: Chalmers (2) Pen.: Chalmers (3) G. Hastings | Report[4] | Tries: Crossan Geoghegan Mullin Robinson Con.: B. Smith (3) Drops: B. Smith |
| Murrayfield, Edinburgh Referee: K. Fitzgerald (Australia) |
lineups
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Scotland:
1. David Sole (c, Edinburgh Academicals),
2. John Allan (Edinburgh Academicals),
3. Paul Burnell (London Scottish),
4. Chris Gray (Nottingham),
5. Damian Cronin (Bath),
6. Derek Turnbull (Hawick),
7. John Jeffrey (Kelso),
8. Derek White (London Scottish),
9. Gary Armstrong (Jedforest),
10. Craig Chalmers (Melrose),
11. Iwan Tukalo (Selkirk),
12. Sean Lineen (Boroughmuir),
13. Scott Hastings (Watsonians),
14. Tony Stanger (Hawick),
15. Gavin Hastings (Watsonians).
Replacement: Peter Dods (Gala, for Tukalo)
Ireland: 1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. Des Fitzgerald (Lansdowne), 4. Brian Rigney (Greystones), 5. Neil Francis (Blackrock), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Gordon Hamilton (North), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Rob Saunders (c, London Irish), 10. Brian Smith (Leicester), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. David Curtis (London Irish), 13. Brendan Mullin (Blackrock College), 14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish]], 15. Jim Staples (London Irish). Replacement: Kenny Murphy) (Constitution, for Staples).
Other
[edit]| 27 October 1990 |
| Ireland | 20-18 |  Argentina |
| Try: Kiernan Hooks Pen: Kiernan (4) | Report[5] | Try: Macome Con: Porta Pen: Porta (4) |
| Lansdowne Road, Dublin Attendance: 25,000 Referee: C. Hawke (New Zealand) |
lineups
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Ireland:
1. Nick Popplewell (Greystones),
2. Steve Smith (Ballymena),
3. Des Fitzgerald (Lansdowne),
4. Donal Lenihan (Constitution),
5. Paddy Johns (Dublin University),
6. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne),
7. Denis McBride (Malone),
8. Phil Lawlor (Bective Rangers),
9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock),
10. Brian Smith (Leicester),
11. Keith Crossan (Instonians),
12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin),
13. Brendan Mullin (Blackrock College),
14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor),
15. Kenny Murphy (Constitution).
Replacement: Vince Cunningham (St Mary's, for Mullins)
Argentina: 1. Federico Méndez, 2. Ricardo Le Fort, 3. Diego Cash, 4. G Hanes, 5. Pedro Sporleder, 6. Pablo Garretón, 7. M Bertranou, 8. Agustín Macome, 9. Rodrigo Crexell, 10. Hugo Porta (c), 11. Gustavo Jorge, 12. Hernán García Simón, 13. Diego Cuesta Silva, 14. S Ezcurra, 15. A Scolni. Replacement: Lisandro Arbizu (for Cuesta Silva).
Provincial rugby
[edit]IRFU Interprovincial championship
[edit]| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 30 | 12 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 49 | 8 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 58 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 55 | 0 |
| 1 December 1990 |
Ulster  | 13-6 |  Leinster |
| Try: Steve Smith Pen: Russell McAleese Drop: Russell | Report[6] | Pen: Farren (2) |
| Ravenhill Referee: R. McDowell |
lineups
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Ulster:
1. D. Elliott (Bangor),
2. Steve Smith (Ballymena),
3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor),
4. Paddy Johns (Trinity),
5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena)
6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers),
7. Gordon Hamilton (North),
8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena),
9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown),
10. Peter Russell (Instonians),
11. Terry McMaster (Bangor),
12. David Irwin (Instonians),
13. John Hewitt (London Irish),
14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor),
15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone).
Replacements: Willie Anderson (Dungannon, for Tweed),
Derek McAleese (Ballymena, for Russell).
Leinster: 1. Nick Popplewell (Greystones), 2. P. Kenny (Blackrock), 3. Gary Halpin (Wanderers), 4. K. Potts (St. Mary's), 5. Neil Francis (Blackrock), 6. G. Pim (Old Wesley), 7. K. Leahy (c, Wanderers), 8. Phil Lawlor (Bective), 9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock), 10. Brian Smith (Leicester), 11. R. Hennessy (Lansdowne), 12. P. Clinch (Lansdowne), 13. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's), 14. Brian Glennon (Lansdowne), 15. Niall Farren (Old Wesley).
| 8 December 1990 |
Munster  | 15-19 | Ulster |
| Pen: Kiernan (4) Drop: Keyes | Report[7] | Try: Robinson Matthews Con: McAleese Pen: McAleese (3) |
| Musgrave Park, Cork Referee: G. Black |
lineups
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Munster:
1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster),
2. Terry Kingston (Dolphin),
3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster),
4. Mick Galwey (Shannon),
5. P. O'Grady (Shannon),
6. P. Collins (London Irish),
7. P. Hogan (Garryowen),
8. K. O'Connell (Sundays Well)
9. Michael Bradley (Constitution),
10. Ralph Keyes (Constitution),
11. Jack Clarke (Dolphin),
12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin),
13. Phil Danaher (Garryowen),
14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen),
15. Kenny Murphy (Constitution).
Replacement: Pat Murray (Shannon, for Danaher).
Ulster: 1. B. McKibbin (Instonians), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Paddy Johns (Trinity), 5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Gordon Hamilton (North), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown), 10. Derek McAleese (Ballymena), 11. Terry McMaster (Bangor), 12. David Irwin (Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacement: J. Rogers (Bangor, for Johns).
| 15 December 1990 |
| Ulster | 16-9 |  Connacht |
| Try: Matchett Robinson Con: McAleese Pen: McAleese (2) | Report[8] | Try: Geoghegan Con: Elwood Pen: White |
| Ravenhill Referee: B. Smith |
lineups
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Ulster:
1. B. McKibbin (Instonians),
2. Steve Smith (Ballymena),
3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor),
4. C. Morrison (Malone),
5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon),
6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers),
7. Gordon Hamilton (North),
8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena),
9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown),
10. Derek McAleese (Ballymena),
11. Terry McMaster (Bangor),
12. David Irwin (Instonians),
13. John Hewitt (London Irish),
14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor),
15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone).
Replacements: Maurice Field (Malone, for Hewitt).
Connacht: Coach: George Hook. 1. Tom Clancy (Lansdowne), 2. J. O'Riordan (Cork Constitution), 3. C. Shanley (DLSP), 4. Aidan Higgins (London Irish), 5. Steve Jameson (St Marys), 6. N. McCarthy (St. Mary's), 7. M. Fitzgibbon (Shannon) 8. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne), 9. Ken Lawless (Clontarf), 10. Eric Elwood (Galwegians), 11. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish), 12. Derek Holland (Galwegians), 13. Michael Cosgrave (St Marys), 14. Aidan White (St Marys), 15. Jim Staples (London Irish]]. Replacement: Enda Guerin (Galwegians, for Staples)
Other
[edit]| 1 September 1990 |
| Connacht | 31-19 |  Spain |
| Try: Holland Hornan Henshaw Geoghegan Con: Elwood (3) Pen: Elwood (2) O'Beirne | Report[9] | Try: Moreno Massoni Saenz Con: Camarero (2) Pen: Camarero |
lineups
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Connacht:
Coach: George Hook.
1. T. Clancy (Lansdowne),
2. J. O'Riordan (Cork Constitution),
3. Davie Henshaw (Athlone),
4. Aidan Higgins (London Irish),
5. Jim Stanley (Clontarf),
6. N. McCarthy (St. Mary's),
7. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne),
8. Mark Egan (Oxford),
9. Sean O'Beirne (St. Mary's),
10. Eric Elwood (Galwegians),
11. Derek Holland (Corinthians),
12. John Duffy (Wanderers),
13. Ray Hornan (St. Mary's),
14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish),
15. Jim Staples (London Irish]].
Spain: 1. J. Alducin, 2. Santiago Santos, 3. J. Diaz, 4. J. Chocarro, 5. M. Justiniano, 6. J. Gutierrez, 7. J. Etxebarria, 8. Hector Massoni, 9. J. Mazarlegos, 10. Carlos Camarero, 11. Daniel Saenz, 12. O. Escofot, 13. Jorge Moreno, 14. I. Oller, 15. J. Torres. Replacement: J. Diaz (for Moreno).
| 1 September 1990 |
Yorkshire  | 12-12 | Ulster |
| Try: Jason Georgiou Con: Harrison Pen: Harrison (2) | Report[10] | Try: Robinson Con: Russell Pen: Russell (2) |
| Hull |
lineups
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Yorkshire:
1. J. Woodthorpe (Harrogate),
2. J. Fletcher (Bradford),
3. T. Rice (Hull),
4. I. Carroll (Otley),
5. S. Croft (Harrogate),
6. S. Tipping (Otley),
7. S. Harris (Bedford),
8. P. Buckton (Liverpool/St. Helens),
9. Dave Scully (Wakefield),
10. S. Townend (Wakefield),
11. E. Atkins (Harrogate),
12. Jason Georgiou (Halifax),
13. S. Burnhill (Sale),
14. Mike Harrison (c, Wakefield),
15. Mallinder (Sale).
Ulster: 1. Brian McKibbin (Instonians), 2. John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Paddy Johns (Trinity), 5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 6. D. Whittle (Bangor), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena). 9. Ashley Blair (Dungannon), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians) 12. David Irwin (c, Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone).
| 4 September 1990 |
| Ulster | 28-13 | Spain |
| Try: McKibbin Irwin Hooks Crossan Hewitt Pen: Russell (2) | Report[11] | Try: Malo Torres Con: Puertas Pen: Puertas |
| Ravenhill Referee: O. Doyle |
lineups
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Ulster:
1. Brian McKibbin (Instonians),
2. S. Smith (Ballymena),
3. P. Millar (Ballymena),
4. Paddy Johns (Trinity),
5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon),
6. Denis McBride,
7. Stephen McKinty (Bangor),
8. Brian Robinson,
9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown),
10. Peter Russell (Instonians),
11. Keith Crossan (Instonians),
12. David Irwin,
13. John Hewitt (London Irish),
14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor),
15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone).
Replacement: Davy Tweed (Ballymena, for Johns).
Spain: 1. Julio Álvarez (c), 2. J. Aguiar, 3. A. Altuna, 4. Gonzalo Amunarriz, 5. M. Justiniano, 6. J. Gutierrez, 7. J. Etxebarria, 8. Alberto Malo, 9. J. Diaz, 10. J. Morena, 11. Daniel Saenz, 12. Jon Azkargorta, 13. Salvador Torres, 14. I. Oller, 15. Francisco Puertas. Replacement: J. Torres (for Oller)
| 12 September 1990 |
| Ulster | 33-6 | Irish Exiles |
| Try: Daly Matchett Field McKinty D. Smyth Con: Russell McMaster Pen: Russell (2) Master | Report[12] | Try: Cleary Con: Mullen |
| Ravenhill Referee: Stephen Hilditch |
lineups
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Ulster:
1. B. McKenzie (Ballymena),
2. John MacDonald (c, Malone),
3. P. Millar (Ballymena),
4. T. Lowry (Ballymena),
5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena),
6. Stephen McKinty (Bangor),
7. Gordon Hamilton (North),
8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon),
9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown),
10. Peter Russell (Instonians),
11. Keith Crossan (Instonians),
12. Michael Daly (North),
13. Maurice Field (Malone),
14. D. Smyth (Ballymena),
15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone).
Replacement: Terry McMaster (Bangor).
Exiles: 1. Neil Donovan (London Irish), 2. John McFarland (Saracens), 3. Andy Hayes (London Irish), 4. Ian Stephens (London Irish), 5. Mark Hale (Liverpool/St. Helens), 6. Jim Starkey (London Irish), 7. Dave Cleary (Orrell), 8. Jim O'Callaghan (Cambridge University), 9. Rob Saunders (London Irish), 10. Brian Mullen (London Irish), 11. Brendan Hanavan (Fylde), 12. John Hewitt (London Irish), 13. David Curtis (London Irish), 14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish), 15. Jim Staples (London Irish).
| 29 September 1990 |
| Bath | 25-6 | Ulster |
| Try: Trick Callard (2) Con: Webb (2) Pen: Webb (3) | Report[13] | Pen: McAleese (2) |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Victor Hosking |
lineups
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Bath:
Coach: George Hook.
1. R. Lee,
2. Graham Dawe,
3. M. Crane,
4. Martin Haag,
5. Andy Reed,
6. G. Adams,
7. N. Mahon,
8. Dave Egerton,
9. Steve Knight,
10. Jon Callard,
11. P. Blackett,
12. Adedayo Adebayo,
13. Jon Barnsey,
14. David Trick (London Irish),
15. Jonathan Webb.
Ulster: 1. B. MacKenzie (Ballymena), 2. John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Graham Ellis (Malone), 5. Willie Anderson (c, Dungannon), 6. Denis McBride, 7. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 8. Brian Robinson, 9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown), 10. Derek McAleese (Ballymena), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Michael Daly (North), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone).
All-Ireland League
[edit]Division 1
[edit]| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 119 | 78 | 14 | Champions | |
| 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 120 | 76 | 12 | ||
| 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 130 | 99 | 12 | ||
| 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 108 | 99 | 10 | ||
| 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 113 | 112 | 7 | ||
| 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 99 | 116 | 7 | ||
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 91 | 106 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 83 | 112 | 4 | Relegated | |
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 80 | 145 | 2 | Relegated |
Division 2
[edit]| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 143 | 72 | 16 | Promoted | |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 127 | 67 | 14 | Promoted | |
| 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 154 | 101 | 13 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 174 | 70 | 12 | ||
| 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 146 | 91 | 10 | ||
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 103 | 71 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 129 | 111 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 166 | 4 | Relegated | |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 55 | 190 | 3 | Relegated | |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 46 | 228 | 0 | Relegated |
References
[edit]- ^ Sean Diffley, "French flair decides", Sunday Independent, 3 February 1991
- ^ Sean Diffley, "Ireland draw comfort", Sunday Independent, 17 February 1992
- ^ Jim Stokes, "England glory", Ireland's Saturday Night, 2 March 1991
- ^ Sean Diffley, "It's a Celtic romp", Sunday Independent, 17 March 1991
- ^ Sean Diffley, "Chorus of booing greets Kiernan's winner", Sunday Independent, 28 October 1990
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Ulster back on winning trail", Ireland's Saturday Night, 1 December 1990
- ^ Sean Diffley, "Magnificant Ulster rally", Sunday Independent, 9 December 1990
- ^ Sean Diffley, "Ulster tops in cracker", Sunday Independent, 16 December 1990
- ^ Harry McGee, "Olé - as Connacht class leaves Spanish bemused", Connacht Tribune, 7 September 1990
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Ring-rusty Ulster only get a draw", Ireland's Saturday Night, 1 September 1990
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Siesta time - then Ulster spring to life", Belfast Telegraph, 5 September 1990
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Ulster's new faces come out of exile", Belfast Telegraph, 13 September 1990
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Early 'Bath'", Ireland's Saturday Night, 29 September 1990