# IRFU

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# Support

'You never want to see that' - Ireland rally around Dane after brain haemorrhage

The Ireland scrum-half revealed news of her health scare in February.

5.3k

Mar 24th 2023, 7:05 AM

Last month

March 2023

# Concussion

Should amateur Irish rugby lower the legal tackle height like in England?

The IRFU says it still has to decide whether to opt-in on World Rugby’s global trial.

7.0k

Mar 8th 2023, 7:00 PM

# IRFU

Former Ireland prop Tony Buckley set to sue IRFU and Munster Rugby

It’s believed the intended action relates to concussion injuries Buckley suffered during his career.

67.8k

Mar 3rd 2023, 12:52 PM

# Exit

Farrell set for move to France after Munster confirm release

The 29-year-old stepped back from playing duties in September.

39.3k

Mar 2nd 2023, 4:57 PM

This year

2023

# World Class

Hugo Keenan couldn't be more deserving of his IRFU central contract

The 26-year-old has had an impressive rise to become a key player for Leinster and Ireland.

7.1k

Feb 16th 2023, 6:15 AM

# Committed

Good news keeps coming for Ireland as Hugo Keenan signs three-year IRFU deal

The Leinster fullback will remain with the province until the end of the 2025/26 season.

7.8k

Feb 15th 2023, 11:17 AM

# Still On Track

The out-half with shades of Johnny Sexton and prepping for 'tougher and bigger' Italians

The Ireland U20s are two wins from two in their Six Nations title defence.

11.1k

Feb 13th 2023, 6:46 PM

# findings

Seven out of 10 rugby fans would not support Aviva alcohol ban, according to research

The research was carried out during two of Ireland’s November internationals.

30.4k

Updated

Jan 16th 2023, 9:36 PM

Last year

2022

# women in rugby report

IRFU hope new structures in women's game will entice top players back to Ireland

The Union revealed its Women In Rugby Report yesterday.

2.5k

Dec 9th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Women's Rugby

IRFU's report proposes women's AIL restructure as extra €1 million funding announced

The IRFU has revealed its Women In Rugby Report, which outlines several proposals to improve structures.

5.7k

Dec 8th 2022, 3:07 PM

# rugby weekly extra

'He helps Munster get to places they have struggled to get without him'

Antoine Frisch came in for praise on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

16.9k

Dec 5th 2022, 1:15 PM

# Work to do

'We have turned a corner' - IRFU is regaining confidence of women's players, says CEO

Last year a group of 62 former and current internationals wrote to the Irish government expressing their loss of trust in the IRFU.

3.1k

Nov 15th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Annual Report

Pandemic leaves IRFU with €30m 'hole' in finances

The Union’s net assets now stand at over €105m but cash reserves have taken a hit.

6.9k

Nov 12th 2022, 8:15 AM

# Going nowhere

IRFU defend ticket pricing, rule out possibility of Test games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Chief executive Kevin Potts was speaking to the media today as the IRFU published their latest annual report.

49.8k

Updated

Nov 11th 2022, 8:02 PM

# Annual Report

IRFU record €5.9m surplus but stress need for Irish rugby to 'live within its means'

The Union’s annual report, published today, was delivered with a word of warning amid predicted deficits in the coming years.

6.5k

Nov 11th 2022, 5:37 PM

# Changes

Stuart McCloskey to start as Robbie Henshaw ruled out for South Africa clash

Leinster’s Jimmy O’Brien comes in on the bench.

14.0k

Nov 4th 2022, 12:27 PM

# list

Who are Ireland's top 50 players? The IRFU wants to know for sure

IRFU performance director David Nucifora says the Emerging Ireland tour was a big success.

14.8k

Oct 27th 2022, 7:00 PM

# deals

29 Irish women's players take up contract offers worth €15k to €30k

The IRFU has also confirmed the launch of a new women’s Celtic Cup competition.

23.7k

Updated

Oct 27th 2022, 5:03 PM

# Irish Rugby

Three former Irish rugby players have initiated legal actions against the IRFU

It is believed the cases are related to concussion injuries the players suffered during their rugby careers.

54.6k

Sep 29th 2022, 12:10 PM

# LATE CHANGE

Women's AIL reduced to 9 teams just 2 days out from start of season

Malone RFC have pulled out at the last minute.

6.8k

Sep 8th 2022, 4:19 PM

# Future

Contracts, Celtic Cup, the club game - women's rugby still in flux

The women’s game in Ireland remains in need of greater alignment.

9.8k

Sep 4th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Tour

Ireland take late 'opportunity' with ex-U20 stars set to feature in South Africa

The IRFU hopes this Emerging Ireland trip will be a boost for next year’s World Cup campaign.

10.5k

Sep 1st 2022, 11:12 AM

# Talent

Simon Easterby named in charge of Emerging Ireland squad for South Africa tour

Supported by Paul O’Connell, Mike Catt and John Fogarty, the 35-player group will feature a number of U20s who have impressed in recent years.

7.1k

Aug 31st 2022, 11:58 AM

# decision

IRFU bans transgender women from contact female rugby

The association have argued that its decision to limit involvement to players recorded as female at birth is ‘based on medical and scientific evidence’.

27.3k

Aug 10th 2022, 3:05 PM

# SPORT IRELAND

Consultant role to assist Sport Ireland in developing transgender policy goes unfilled

Chief Executive of Sport Ireland Dr Una May said Sport Ireland wants to provide governing bodies with general guidance and support.

12.8k

Aug 9th 2022, 5:35 PM

# Sign Them Up

IRFU announce first professional contracts for women's 15s players

Gillian McDarby has also been appointed as the IRFU’s first Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways.

8.7k

Aug 4th 2022, 12:46 PM

# Support

IRFU expected to announce first professional contracts for women's 15 players

News of the new contracts is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

18.1k

Updated

Jul 28th 2022, 5:01 PM

# new faces

Former England pair Clara Nielson and Jo Brown named in Ireland squad for Japan tour

Head coach Greg McWilliams has named eight uncapped players for next months’ two-Test series.

6.0k

Jul 20th 2022, 3:06 PM

IRFU considering new A team competition with South African sides

The provincial A teams have been without international competition in recent years.

18.6k

Jul 12th 2022, 4:28 PM

# Irish Rugby

Gardaí launch investigation into alleged IRFU international ticket fraud

The garda investigation is being led by detectives in Munster.

A number of people involved in the Munster Branch of the union have been spoken to by gardaí, Niall O'Connor writes.

Sources said that the investigation centres on the supply of tickets normally set aside for a specific group.

Garda probe is focused on upwards of 200 tickets.

40.7k

Jul 12th 2022, 12:10 AM

# New threads

What are your thoughts on Ireland rugby's new home kit?

The jerseys will be worn for the first time when the Ireland men’s team face the Maori All Blacks.

43.5k

Updated

Jun 23rd 2022, 5:08 PM

# Irish Rugby

'She has nerves of steel that girl, but she didn’t doubt herself for a second'

Enya Breen’s nerveless kick secured a dramatic 15-14 triumph over Scotland.

4.3k

May 2nd 2022, 7:00 AM

# Contracts

'Professionalism is going to be imminent' but has to be done right way, says Briggs

The Ireland assistant says Irish rugby would need to grow its player pool before splitting 7s and 15s players.

3.8k

Apr 26th 2022, 3:16 PM

# The Underdogs

'It is going to be, for a lot of these players, the toughest opposition they’ve played against'

Greg McWilliams insists his charges are in an upbeat mood ahead of their Six Nations showdown with England.

4.7k

Apr 22nd 2022, 4:50 PM

# Mack Hansen

'We’re stoked to be here, but we’re not here to participate. We’re here to win these games'

Man Hansen and Connacht seek to defy the odds and overcome the challenge of Leinster in the Champions Cup.

4.8k

Apr 5th 2022, 3:48 PM

# Deal Done

Johnny Sexton signs new IRFU contract extension up until the end of 2023 World Cup

“I am excited about the prospect of competing at a fourth World Cup with Ireland,” said Sexton.

6.9k

Mar 8th 2022, 1:43 PM

# Review

The most striking thing about the 30 recommendations to the IRFU is how basic they are

Things aren’t suddenly all rosy but yesterday was a step in the right direction for women’s rugby.

22.7k

Mar 5th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Exit

IRFU director of women's rugby Eddy leaves post with immediate effect

The union will tomorrow reveal details of an independent report into the World Cup qualification failure.

27.8k

Updated

Mar 3rd 2022, 4:36 PM

# Talent

Ireland's most promising young players join new 'Women's National Talent Squad'

The programme aims to help develop players for senior international rugby.

4.6k

Mar 2nd 2022, 12:08 PM