'Some people are feeling isolated or alone, so this is more important than ever'
Su Carty, who works with the IRFU and World Rugby, is part of Ohana ZERO Suicide.
Su Carty, who works with the IRFU and World Rugby, is part of Ohana ZERO Suicide.
The Australian has proven hugely popular with players and supporters alike since arriving in 2018.
The Ulster head coach’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season.
Keegan was a key figure in the transformation of Irish boxing.
Ireland recently had five players who qualified through residency in their starting XV.
The out-half will be 37 when the tournament in France rolls around.
Peter O’Mahony says rugby players remain in a fortunate position despite contract talks being on hold.
The union’s performance director says Ireland will be going out to win next year’s championship.
The union is keen to see the Pro14 become a more competitive proposition.
The IRFU and the provinces are not currently entering contract negotiations with players.
CEO Philip Browne says the union must make drastic budget cuts if crowds cannot return to games next year.
Peter O’Mahony and Chris Farrell have joined the squad following periods of self-isolation while five training invitees have returned to their provinces.
It’s the first time that supporters can buy a replica version of the women’s jersey in a non-World Cup year.
Rising Covid-19 numbers have brought a return to tightened restrictions for contact sport.
International, provincial, and elite amateur club rugby can continue under the IRFU’s guidelines.
The new provincial Energia Community Series kicks off around the country this weekend.
Meanwhile, Andy Farrell’s Ireland have learned who will be refereeing them this autumn.
Staging Ireland matches temporarily in Belfast also a possibility if UK government decides to open up events to fans.
IRFU chief warns ‘existence of professional rugby in Ireland’ is under threat in 2021 as sporting bodies seek government help.
The associations will meet again next week.
Catherine Martin will meet with representatives from the GAA, FAI and the IRFU today.
The period will run from 1 July to 31 December this year.
The provinces’ A teams will also compete in a series of fixtures starting in September.
The first half of the season will involve a new provincial Community Series.
Leinster and Munster delivered zero positives after testing last week.
The two parties will meet again next week after today’s discussions failed to produce a decision.
The second phase of testing with Connacht and Ulster will commence this week.
Connacht and Ulster are scheduled to return on 29 June.
A World Rugby meeting yesterday failed to find consensus on the long-term global calendar.
Rugby Players Ireland released a statement today.
It’s understood that Rugby Players Ireland is contacting its members this evening.
Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan has been talking about the challenges of the Covid-19 shutdown.
There are four stages on the roadmap.
The trio represented the province over 320 times between them, with Adeolokun earning an Irish cap in 2016.
The rule would see players effectively sin-binned for 15 minutes while an independent review into their illegal challenge takes place as play continues.
IRFU CEO Philip Browne has warned that the union needs international games to return urgently.
Meanwhile, there is a drive to create more meaningful Test matches moving forward.
To no great surprise, the two games against the Wallabies which were scheduled for July have been pulled.
10 years on from its official reopening, the Lansdowne Road venue is planning for another.
Munster must learn from Limerick GAA and get the talent conveyor belt turning again in the Treaty County, says Bernard Jackman.