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Profits at Johnny Sexton management firm surge to €2.67m

The management company owned by former Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton recorded post tax profits of €425,952 last year.

Business • 13 Aug

A still from Netflix's Adolescence and rugby player Jordan Conroy

'Are we failing young boys?' Rugby star Conroy on his concerns

Irish Rugby Sevens star Jordan Conroy says he fears online communities and influencers are warping young males' understanding of masculinity.

Upfront • 26 Mar

Leinster were pioneers in the use of player performance trackers - but now they're utilised by all top teams in many different sports

Track Tackle: How teams use data to find an edge

Performance trackers have become central to every professional and elite amateur sport in the world and Irish firms sit at the centre of the industry, writes Adam Maguire

Business • 06 Dec 24

The International Rugby Experience confirmed its closure on 23 December next

Closure of International Rugby Experience 'sad' - mayor

The decision to close the International Rugby Experience has been described as "particularly sad" by the Mayor of Limerick.

Business • 25 Oct 24

The 34-year-old New Zealand native has lived in the country for ten years but is joining people from almost 150 countries who have officially chosen Ireland as their home

Aki among 3,600 new Irish citizens after ceremonies

Irish rugby player Bundee Aki is among 3,600 people who have become citizens of Ireland at ceremonies taking place in Dublin's Convention Centre.

Ireland • 16 Sep 24

Lawyers for Denis Coulson sought the adjournment after he was injured in a recent car crash

French rape trial involving Irish rugby players adjourned

A rape trial involving two Irish rugby players in the French city of Bordeaux has been adjourned until December.

Ireland • 17 Jun 24

Businessman Tony O'Reilly has died at the age of 88

Businessman Tony O'Reilly dies after short illness

Businessman Tony O'Reilly has died in Dublin, aged 88, following a short illness.

Ireland • 23 May 24

Dr Johann Issartel from MoveAhead, which was selected in the first phase, along with Lucas Brock of De La Salle Palmerston FC, Kate Binchy from the IRFU, Ella Mullins from Greystones RFC, and Keith Brock from Enterprise Ireland

IRFU, Enterprise Ireland launch new innovation programme

Enterprise Ireland and the IRFU have teamed up for a second time to find new products and innovations that could benefit rugby in Ireland.

Business • 15 Mar 24

Neuroscientist and ex-WWE wrestler Dr Chris Nowinski

The doctor and ex-WWE wrestler warning about concussion in rugby

Dr Christopher Nowinski is an American neuroscientist and ex-WWE wrestler. He tells Katie Hannon about how a bang to the head he suffered while working as a professional wrestler led to him discovering the true extent of his own previous concussions.

Upfront • 29 Jan 24

Mr Earls final match was the World Cup quarter-final (file image)

Earls: Ireland's World Cup campaign 'inspired a nation'

Former Ireland Rugby international Keith Earls has said that the Irish team "failed" at the World Cup but nevertheless they had "inspired a nation".

Sport • 18 Nov 23

James Fleming sporting a stylish bodysuit for his trip to France

All roads lead to Paris for Irish rugby fans

Rugby fans are making their way to Paris by any means possible ahead of tomorrow night's World Cup quarter-final showdown between Ireland and New Zealand.

Dublin • 13 Oct 23

Ronan O'Gara and Monica MacLaverty during filming for Tourism Ireland's new campaign at Charles Fort in Kinsale

O'Gara to promote Cork in France for Tourism Ireland

Rugby legend Ronan O'Gara will be putting his native Cork on the map this autumn as he is set to promote the county across France during the Rugby World Cup.

Munster • 09 Aug 23

As part of the driving challenge, Peter Bracken will visit every rugby club on the island of Ireland

Former rugby pro driven to tackle climate change

A former Irish rugby player is embarking on a driving challenge around Ireland in an electric car.

Climate Heroes • 09 Jul 22

Tributes have been paid to Scottish parliament official David Hill, right, pictured with Scotland rugby manager Gregor Townsend (Pic: Twitter @HolyroodRugby)

Scottish parliament official dies in Dublin rugby game

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to a rugby-loving political executive who died during a rugby game in Dublin.

Ireland • 20 Mar 22

Joe Biden told the Irish Rugby Team that he was "really proud" of them

Biden congratulates Ireland on victory over All Blacks

US President Joe Biden called the Ireland rugby squad to congratulate them on their 29-20 win over the New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday.

Ireland • 15 Nov 21

David Tweed dies in Antrim motorbike crash

Former Ireland rugby international David Tweed has died in a road crash in Co Antrim.

Regional • 29 Oct 21

Some live games in the Guinness Six Nations will return to RTÉ Television in 2022

RTÉ and Virgin Media in deal over rugby's Six Nations

Rugby's Six Nations championship will remain live on "free-to-air" TV in Ireland after a deal, in principle, between RTÉ, Virgin Media and Six Nations Rugby.

Ireland • 10 May 21

Concussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or other injury to the head

Concussion and sport - What is CTE?

The topic of concussion in sports often comes to the forefront, often after a prominent player suffers a head injury in a big game.

News Lens • 09 Dec 20

GAA President John Horan will tell politicians that there is an estimated €50 million hole in this years finances

Sporting organisations warn of impact of Covid-19

A €70m fund to help sporting bodies left with massive financial black holes due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be allocated next month.

Coronavirus • 18 Sep 20

Profits at Paul O'Connell's company have increased since he retired as a rugby player in 2016

Accumulated profits up at Paul O'Connell-owned company

The commercial firm owned by Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell have enjoyed a strong year, as accumulated profits topped €2.15 million.

Business • 06 Mar 20

Ireland were due to play Italy at the 50,000-seater Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 7 March

Ireland v Italy games called off due to virus concerns

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that the Ireland vs Italy Six Nations matches scheduled between 6 and 8 March will not proceed as scheduled, given the need to protect public health in relation to the coronavirus.

Ireland • 26 Feb 20

CVC Capital Partners is set to take a 27% stake in the Pro14 - but it's also in talks to acquire a piece of the Six Nations Championship

Competition body clears CVC's investment in Pro14

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has cleared an investment in the Pro14 rugby league by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, subject to conditions relating to the Six Nations tournament.

Business • 15 Jan 20

The news mean Scotland can now qualify for the quarter final of the Rugby World Cup

Scotland v Japan to go ahead as scheduled

The Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland's Pool A rivals, Japan and Scotland, will go ahead as scheduled.

Sport • 13 Oct 19

Rugby keeps the players active and offers a ready-made social life

Age no barrier for 86-year-old Japanese rugby player

At Tokyo's Fuwaku rugby club, the dozens of players running, passing, mauling, scrummaging and crashing into one another in the shadow of the Aquatics Centre being built for the 2020 Olympics are unremarkable in all but one thing -- their age.

News Lens • 06 Sep 19

Study assessed how head impacts and movement vary based on the position on the body where tackles are made

Rugby tackle around lower trunk lessens concussion risk

Rugby players should be taught to tackle an opposing player who is carrying the ball around the lower trunk of the body in order to minimise the risk of concussion, according to the findings of a new study by bioengineers at Trinity College Dublin.

Science • 06 Jun 18