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The IRFU and Ulster Rugby carried out a review into Stuart Olding (L) and Paddy Jackson (R)

IRFU, Ulster Rugby revoke contracts of Jackson, Olding

The contracts of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been revoked by the Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Rugby with immediate effect.

Ulster • 15 Apr 18

Willie John McBride said the two men should be severely reprimanded but allowed to resume playing

McBride calls for return of Jackson and Olding

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride believes that Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding should be back playing rugby following their acquittal of all charges in a rape trial.

Ireland • 11 Apr 18

From the archives: Women's rugby in 1973

As the eighth Women's Rugby World Cup gets under way in Ireland, RTÉ Archives takes a look back at the game in Ireland in 1973.

Video • 09 Aug 17

Ireland, France and South Africa have submitted bids to host the tournament in six years time

Dáil passes bill to support Irish Rugby World Cup bid

The Minister for Sport, Shane Ross, has moved a bill allowing him to support the Irish bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023.

Politics • 05 Jul 17

Paddy Wallace acquitted of harassing wife

Former Ireland and Ulster rugby star Paddy Wallace has been acquitted of harassing his estranged wife.

Crime and Legal • 18 Jan 17

Paddy Jackson (L) and Stuart Olding (R) were among three men interviewed by the PSNI

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding questioned by PSNI

Two Ulster and Ireland rugby players, Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, have been questioned by the PSNI in connection with a number of alleged sexual offences.

News • 01 Nov 16

Maurice Neligan said that he believed sorting children into teams by weight as opposed to age is a good idea

Warning over serious injuries in children's rugby

A leading orthopaedic surgeon at the Beacon Hospital in Dublin has said he is seeing children as young as nine and ten with serious ligament injuries around the knee and shoulder as a result of playing rugby.

News • 11 May 16

Five Dublin schools are taking part in the project

Dublin schools take part in rugby concussion study

A study of 200 schoolboy rugby players from five Dublin schools hopes to establish more information on the treatment and rehabilitation of concussion.

News • 29 Apr 16

In the open letter rugby is described as a 'high impact collision sport'

Health experts urge schools to ban rugby tackling

More than 70 doctors and health experts from the UK and US have written to the Minister for Sport, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Children's Ombudsman in Ireland calling for a ban on tackling in school rugby games.

News • 02 Mar 16

The citizenship ceremony took place today in Dublin city centre

Schmidt, Strauss and Hodges become Irish citizens

Three champions of Irish rugby, including Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt, have been granted citizenship at a special ceremony in Dublin city centre.

News • 02 Sep 15

Muliaina, who lives in Galway now plays for Italian side Zebre

Former All Black in court on sexual assault charge

Former Connacht rugby player Mils Muliaina has appeared in court in Wales to face accusations of sexually assaulting a woman.

News • 22 Aug 15

The test will use biomarkers in the blood which it is thought are present after a concussion is sustained

Blood test could reveal concussed players

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are working towards developing a simple finger prick blood test for concussion.

News • 18 Aug 15

Alex White said no decision has been made

'Strong case' for Six Nations being free-to-air

Minister for Communications Alex White has said he will be holding consultations on the prospect of making the Six Nations rugby tournament free-to-air.

News • 30 Mar 15

The Government and the Northern Ireland Executive are to support the bid

IRFU to submit bid to host 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Irish Rugby Football Union this morning formally announced its intention to submit a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Ireland.

News • 05 Dec 14

Aer Lingus Regional carried a total of 82,316 passengers last month

Aer Lingus Regional passenger numbers up 13%

Ireland's Six Nations match against Wales last month boosted passenger numbers for Aer Lingus Regional, which is operated by Stobart Air, formerly Aer Arann.

Business • 21 Mar 14

Jonathan Sexton celebrates after his try

Lions take third test and series in 41-16 win

The British and Irish Lions have claimed their first series win since 1997 when they overpowered Australia 41-16 in the third test on Saturday to seal a 2-1 victory.

News • 06 Jul 13