http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-ireland-need-pride-after-big-fall-16115126.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-ireland-need-pride-after-big-fall-16115126.html?r=RSS <p> Let&rsquo;s be honest, Ireland may have been minutes away from recording a home victory, but for the majority of the game they were out-thought, outgunned and outplayed by Warren Gatland and his men. </p> Tyrone Howe Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-application-of-rules-isnrsquot-tackling-the-real-issues-16115123.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-application-of-rules-isnrsquot-tackling-the-real-issues-16115123.html?r=RSS <p> The spear, or tip tackle, is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. </p> Tyrone Howe Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-kidney-has-failed-to-reward-players-in-real-form-16108714.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-kidney-has-failed-to-reward-players-in-real-form-16108714.html?r=RSS <p> Brian McLaughlin used the word &lsquo;conservative&rsquo; to describe Declan Kidney&rsquo;s recent announcement of his Ireland squad. As Ulster coach and subject to the establishment, this was as critical as he probably could get &ndash; he must have been tempted to use much stronger language. </p> Tyrone Howe Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-ulster-can-compete-with-best-16108715.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-ulster-can-compete-with-best-16108715.html?r=RSS <p> It may not be a terribly impressive attempt at poetry, but it still seems rather apt to cheer, &lsquo;Hip hip hooray for the boys from Galway&rsquo;. Of course, Ulster&rsquo;s losing bonus point against Clermont would have done the trick but, nonetheless, how much better did it feel sitting down to watch the match in the full knowledge that qualification for the knock-out stages was secured? </p> Tyrone Howe Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-ulster-have-set-new-standard-16105281.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-ulster-have-set-new-standard-16105281.html?r=RSS <p> Listening to the mock sarcasm of Swing Low Sweet Chariot ringing from the Ravenhill terraces, it really was a case of déjà vu. </p> Tyrone Howe Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-mclaughlinrsquos-men-should-have-plenty-left-in-tank-16105279.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/tyrone-howe/tyrone-howe-mclaughlinrsquos-men-should-have-plenty-left-in-tank-16105279.html?r=RSS <p> Leaving Ravenhill, you could have been forgiven for assuming that quarter-final qualification was in the bag. </p> Tyrone Howe Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:48 +0000