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	RTE Sport - Irish and international rugby -Six Nations
		Humphreys was set to bring down the curtain on his celebrated career at the end of the campaign but the Irish Rugby Football Union and his province Ulster want him to continue playing.
		But Humphreys, Ireland's leading points scorer and second most-capped player with 71 international appearances, is in no hurry to decide whether he should postpone his retirement until after France 2007.
		Humphreys has lost ground to Ronan O'Gara in the Ireland pecking order with the Munster fly-half O'Sullivan's number one choice to fill the number 10 jersey and there are lean pickings outside the top two.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2005/1124/humphreys.html (460 words)

	Irish Rugby Football Union
		Leinster Rugby - The Irish Rugby Football Union Leinster Branch (also known as Leinster Rugby) is one of four branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish province of Leinster.
		David Humphreys (rugby player) - David Humphreys MBE (born 10 September 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an Irish rugby union footballer who plays fly-half.
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	www.wales1999.com /irishrugbyfootballunion.html (967 words)

	ireland.com / Sport / Rugby / World Cup 2003
		Humphreys is as surprised as anyone that tomorrow's little affair with Argentina will be his 10th start in 13 Tests this year.
		Humphreys is made of sterner stuff and the good days have been rolling this last while.
		Humphreys knows that this Irish team is good enough to win and if it plays close to or at its best, he believes they will win.
	www.ireland.com /sports/rugby/rwc03/news/1025/news6.htm (1904 words)

	ireland.com / Today / Sport / Rugby / Six Nations Tournament
		David Humphreys's inclusion in the squad was always a certainty, though it remains to be seen how much the outhalf will be used.
		However, the Ulster outhalf is an experienced big game player and is capable of restoring stability to his side when coming from the bench.
		Humphreys can always be relied on but at 34 he will be looking over his shoulder at the new challeng from Jeremy Staunton.
	www.ireland.com /sports/rugby/6nations/2006/profiles/humphreys.htm (132 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Ulster quash Humphreys rumour
		David Humphreys is considering putting off his retirement until after the World Cup
		The Ulster Branch of the IRFU has denied media reports that David Humpreys could be moving to South Africa for the end of his career.
		The out-half is under contract with the province until June 1 and they are currently in discussions with the player with a view to extending his contract beyond the end of this season.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0106/humphreysd.html (116 words)

	Ireland's Saturday Night (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The 34-year-old Ulster legend has confirmed the worst kept secret in rugby that he was to retire from international rugby but will continue to play on for Ulster next season, having signed a new one-year deal.
		Humphreys had been offered the opportunity by Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan to play on with the national side until the 2007 World Cup.
		And given that Humphreys quit Ireland because he had clearly become second best to Ronan O'Gara, he is determined to remain in the hotseat with Ulster.
	www.irelandssaturdaynight.co.uk /rugby/story.jsp?story=686179 (718 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Rugby Union \| Irish \| Humphreys is a real star of David
		Humphreys has passed many landmarks in his time while playing either for Ireland, Ulster or indeed Oxford, or the Barbarians and has given supporters many memories to savour.
		Humphreys was a law student at Queen's University at the time.
		Humphreys duly qualified as a solicitor and came under the tutelage of a Belfast practice whose senior partner happens to be CMH Gibson, one of Ireland's, and indeed the world's, greatest-ever players.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/rugby_union/irish/4582580.stm (894 words)

	Emerald Rugby
		Humphreys reached the landmark score as he slotted over a penalty in the 51st minute before leaving the field with an injury.
		Humphreys joins Ronan O’Gara, Stephen Jones, Diego Dominguez and Neil Jenkins as members of the ERC Elite 500 club.
		Humphreys adds the crystal boot to the ERC Elite cap he was presented with in Round 4 in recognition of his 50th appearance in the tournament.
	www.emeraldrugby.com /news_detail.asp?id=2005 (135 words)

	Official Website of the British & Irish Lions Rugby Tour - player profile
		Ireland fly-half David Humphreys confirmed today he will assess his international future at the end of the RBS 6 Nations championship, refuting reports which suggest he has already decided to quit.
		Humphreys, who has won 72 Test caps since making his debut in 1996, has been considering his international future for some time and spoke with Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan last autumn.
		Humphreys has been an unused replacement for Ireland's win over Italy and the defeat in Paris last weekend.
	www.lionsrugby.com /archive_news_1471.html (145 words)

	Irish Rugby / News Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Ulster will be without the influential David Humphreys when they travel to Hughenden to tackle Glasgow Rugby in the Celtic Cup semi-finals.
		“David is a key player in the Ulster set-up but, with the Irish management ruling that any player who took an active part in the World Cup quarter-finals be out for the next 14 days, David is not eligible for the Celtic Cup semi-final,” said coach n Solomons.
		We will be counting on the players who have got us this far to take us to the next stage.
	www.irishrugby.ie /newspage/43056.html (282 words)

	Irish Rugby / Player Profiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		DAVID HUMPHREYS was educated at Ballymena Academy and Queen's University.
		Humphreys captained Ireland for the fifth time in the November '05 win against Romania.
		At the end of the 2006 RBS 6 Nations David announced his retirement from International Rugby and was widely acclaimed as one of the great servants of the game in Ulster and Ireland.
	www.irishrugby.ie /playerpage/10972.html (281 words)

	Irish crash out in Argentine frenzy \| Special reports \| Guardian Unlimited
		Humphreys made clear his preference for a tactical game, searching out the open spaces with raking kicks one minute and then shipping the ball to his three-quarters the next.
		Humphreys went about his work with an increasing nonchalance, gliding home two more penalties which pushed Ireland back into a 15-9 lead before half-time.
		A high tackle on Humphreys shortly after the break seemed calculated to put the Irish scoring machine out of the game: if that was the intention it had no effect because he got to his feet, stroked home his sixth penalty and followed that up promptly with an imperious 30-metre drop goal.
	www.guardian.co.uk /rugbycup/Story/0,,202426,00.html (501 words)

	Player Focus: David Humphreys \|\| Unofficial Ireland Rugby - Unofficial Ireland Rugby Union News and Views
		Humphrey's was put into the first team and played so well, that when O'Gara recovered from his injury he was left out of the team in favour of the Ulster man.
		Humphrey's has captained the squad on many different occasions, usually as a stand-in for an injured captain.
		Humphrey's hasn't had a good second half to the year, so it'll be interesting to see who's in first place come the World Cup this year.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s255/st28631.htm (303 words)

	Rugby news, fun, results, fixtures and features from Rugby365.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		David Humphreys converted and after Connacht's eighth penalty concession of the half, the former Ireland fly-half arrowed over a late penalty for a 10-0 interval lead.
		Humphreys' conversion was stunningly accurate, as was Paddy Wallace's after Cunningham, on a long jaunt from full-back, had cut through for Ulster's third touchdown.
		By that time Connacht had lost their third player to the sin-bin as replacement Ted Robinson was rightly carded for a spear-tackle on Humphreys.
	www.rugby365.com /LATEST_NEWS/story_54314.shtml (555 words)

	Eamonn Fitzgerald's Rainy Day: Rugby Archives
		Italian rugby must struggle for survival and establish a tradition in a land where soccer is king.
		England's 20-17 extra-time victory over Australia in today's final in Sydney was a team effort, but Jonny Wilkinson was the player who made the difference in the end.
		Yes, indeed, Italy 30 - Wales 22 was the final scoreline yesterday as the Azzurri won only their second Six Nations rugby match ever when they defeated Wales in the Stadio Flaminio under the Rome sun.
	www.eamonn.com /rugby (1304 words)

	Emerald Rugby
		London Wasps & Ireland flanker Johnny O'Connor, was voted the BT IRUPA Players Player of the Year by his fellow players and became the first overseas based player to win the award at the third annual BT IRUPA Rugby Players' Awards Dinner attended by over 600 people and held in the Burlington Hotel.
		For the other players to vote for me as the best player for 2005 gives me great pride and will only encourage me to go on to achieve greater things as my career develops.
		The awards were held to celebrate a year of individual achievements in Irish rugby in what was another successful season in Irish rugby.
	www.emeraldrugby.com /news_archive_detail.asp?id=1291 (427 words)

	Mini Rugby Awards 2005
		In attendance to distribute the prizes was David Humphreys, Ulster and Irish star, who has just been appointed Irish Captain for their tour of Japan.
		I am sure that all the players, parents and coaches will extend their thanks and appreciation to Harry Faulkner, who has worked so hard to organise not only the fantastic prize night, but also the training, matches and tournaments thoughout the season.
		This young player has a natural ability to read the game very well, knows when to pass the ball, is a brilliant tackler and a team player.
	www.limavadycrfc.co.uk /images/minirugby/awards05/index.htm (1477 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Rugby - Ulster give Glasgow simple lesson
		The forwards run hard and straight, the veteran fly-half David Humphreys kicks with consummate precision to ensure the game is played in the opposition half and points garnered, and, when inside the attacking 22, the Ulstermen are given their heads to attack where they see some daylight.
		McCall has two assistant coaches with remits far-reaching in Ulster rugby and a sponsored academy of 16 youngsters, aged 16-21, most of whom are students and play club rugby.
		Boss was a Hurricanes fringe player and Ulster appealed to his Irish qualifications and desire to play Test rugby.
	sport.scotsman.com /rugby.cfm?id=578732006 (928 words)

	RUGBY UNION : Scrappy Scots no match for French finesse
		A mere scalping is unlikely to keep a modern rugby player out of action for any longer than it takes to insert the stitches.
		David Humphreys, who is best known as a goalkicker, started the tournament only because of an injury to Ronan O'Gara.
		Humphreys then made the break from which O'Driscoll put Geordan Murphy over for the final try.
	www.iht.com /articles/2003/02/24/rugby_ed3__1.php (1054 words)

	sport.iafrica.com \| rugby \| news Ireland too strong for Americans
		A sloppy performance by Ireland's second string in Dublin on Saturday was still too much for a US side which failed to threaten an upset in their one-off Test at Lansdowne Road as the hosts ran out 55-6 winners.
		One gallant player who appeared on the winning side was Ireland all-time leading points-scorer David Humphreys, who managed 20 points from seven conversions and two penalties in a kick-perfect game, in the process becoming the first Irishman to exceed 500 Test points.
		Along with Humphrey's three touchline conversions and a couple of 22 to 22 kicks from hand, the graceful running of Murphy provided what little elegance the game possessed.
	sport.iafrica.com /rugby/news/392250.htm (508 words)

	Rugby World Magazine Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Humphreys announced his retirement from Test rugby on Thursday, though the 34-year-old fly-half will continue to play for Ulster next season.
		"David's wish to spend more time with his young family is understandable and I wish him the very best for his career plans.
		"He was one of the most gifted players to wear the green jersey and played a key part in the success of the Ireland team over the last number of years.
	www.rugbyworld.com /News/story_50251.shtml (463 words)

	Welcome to Irish Rugby Tours \| Ireland's premier rugby tour operator
		He said: "It`s a great honour to be named RBS player of the championship especially as this is voted for by rugby fans.
		Ulster Rugby Chief Executive Michael Reid described the deal as major step forward for the province, at a time when plans are underway to redevelopment Ravenhill.
		O'Connell is the biggest name in Irish rugby behind skipper Brian O'Driscoll and has accumulated 31 caps, two of them as captain, since making his debut in 2002.
	www.irishrugbytours.com /news_march.html (1444 words)

	Rugby World Cup 2003 Quarter Final France v Ireland - Scrum.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Kevin Maggs finally got his team on the board with a try shortly after and that along with the conversion from replacement flyhalf David Humphreys looked to put new fire in the belly of the Irish.
		Humphreys' conversion gave he large Irish following slim hopes of a revival but time was not on their side.
		Replacements: Humphreys for O'Gara (49), G. Easterby for Stringer (73), Horan for Corrigan (52), Miller for Costello (66).
	www.scrum.com /rugbyworldcup/matchpacks/fravire/report.asp (892 words)

	CNN/SI - Rugby Union - England's Guscott defends amazing winning record at Twickenham - Friday February 19, 1999 ...
		The Scotshave recalled 34-year-old former rugby league star Alan Tait at center for the 116th Calcutta Cup game first played in 1879 and also have the experienced Kenny Logan on the wing.
		If it hadn't been for the wayward kicking of fly half David Humphreys, who missed four out of seven kicks, the Irish would have scored an upset victory.
		Craig Quinnell is back after injury to add his power and weight to the pack at lock forward in place of Ian Gough and Barry Williams replaces Jonathan Humphreys at hooker because Humphreys needs an operation on his spine.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/1999/02/19/fivenations_preview (747 words)

	sport.iafrica.com \| rugby \| news O'Driscoll leads unchanged Irish
		While Ireland have come through the mill with all their limbs intact, the Springboks have been 'dropping like flies', and it is only the beginning of their own international season.
		The latest player to come up lame is star centre De Wet Barry, leaving the battle in the midfield weighing heavily in the favour of the Irish pairing of O'Driscoll and D'Arcy.
		No team at this level hinges on just one player, there is enough strength and depth in South African rugby to shake off a couple of injuries and get on with the job at hand."
	sport.iafrica.com /rugby/news/327824.htm (502 words)

	Ireland scores easy win over U.S.
		Wood, easily Ireland's favourite rugby player, only increased his profile by soaring to the top of the World Cup scoring charts.
		And he capped the performance in style with a wingers' try, running on to a kick to cross for the final score.
		The U.S. fielded just four players who earn a living from the sport, compared with the fully professional Irish squad, and the team was battered by a huge penalty count from referee Joel Dume.
	slam.canoe.ca /SlamRugbyWorldCup/oct2_wor.html (632 words)

	David Humphreys - Ireland Rugby Player - Rugby-Heroes.net
		David Humphreys - Ireland Rugby Player - Rugby-Heroes.net
		(David is pictured above during the 36-6 win against
		This photograph is the copyright © of George Herringshaw and sporting-heroes.net
	www.sporting-heroes.net /rugby-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=1752 (188 words)

	:: Dungannon Rugby Club :: by intramega.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		He brought his love of rugby to New Zealand and gave his name to the most prestigious rugby trophy in the Southern Hemisphere, The Ranfurly Shield.
		Despite our proud history the Club played junior rugby for most of the first half of the 20th century before returning to the senior ranks in 1954 under the captaincy of Roy Saunders the Club's first Honorary Life Member.
		Whilst there is an emphasis on Senior Rugby the Club is still community based and remains totally committed to players at all levels from minis through youth to the adult club player.
	www.dungannonrugby.co.uk /history.asp (516 words)

	CNN.com - South beats North in tsunami match - Mar 5, 2005
		The north though responded minutes later when Humphreys' towering cross-kick was palmed back short of the line by Italy right-wing Bergamasco and former England back-row Sanderson pounced for the try.
		Humphreys, however, missed the conversion and the south were 14-12 ahead.
		After some uninspired play at the start of the second period, the south went further ahead when replacement forward and Samoa skipper Semo Sititi was on the end of an overlap out on the left created by Fiji wing Sireli Bobo and Latham.
	edition.cnn.com /2005/SPORT/03/05/rugby.tsunami (654 words)

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