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24 June 2025; IRFU performance director David Humphreys during an Ireland rugby media conference at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Provincial struggles just a 'blip' - Humphreys

It's been a year since David Nucifora handed the keys to Irish rugby over to David Humphreys, 12 months where the new IRFU performance director has had more than a few big decisions land at his desk.

Rugby • 27 Jun

Ireland players react after their Rugby Sevens quarter-final defat to Fiji at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Humphreys disappointed at 'rushed' Sevens announcement

David Humphreys has expressed his regret for how the plan to disband the men's Sevens programme was communicated, but is doubling down on the controversial decision.

Rugby • 27 Jun

Irish Rugby performance director David Humphreys

Humphreys: Provinces have to close gap on Leinster

Among a busy in-tray, one of David Humphreys's biggest and most immediate tasks is to try close the growing gap between Leinster and the rest.

Rugby • 28 Jan

Humphreys: Provinces have to close gap on Leinster

Among a busy in-tray, one of David Humphreys's biggest and most immediate tasks is to try close the growing gap between Leinster and the rest.

Rugby • 27 Jan

Tadhg Furlong ha suffered a recurrence of a calf injury

Ireland 'hopeful' Furlong will feature in Six Nations

Ireland are hopeful that Tadhg Furlong will be fit to take some part in this year's Guinness Six Nations, following a recurrence of his calf injury.

Rugby • 27 Jan

Ireland 'hopeful' Furlong will feature in Six Nations

Ireland are hopeful that Tadhg Furlong will be fit to take some part in this year's Guinness Six Nations, following a recurrence of his calf injury.

Rugby • 27 Jan

Irish Rugby performance director David Humphreys was speaking to the media in Durban

IRFU to block NIQ front-row signings after this season

Irish Rugby performance director David Humphreys says the IRFU will not allow the provinces to recruit non-Irish qualified front row players after this season, in a bid to improve their depth and hooker and prop.

Rugby • 11 Jul 24

Andy Farrell will be coaching the British and Irish Lions in 2025

Farrell's Lions switch presents 'exciting opportunity'

David Humphreys believes Andy Farrell's sabbatical to coach the British and Irish Lions next year will bring more positives than negatives for his Ireland team.

Rugby • 20 Jun 24

David Humphreys has taken over from David Nucifora as the new IRFU performance director

Humphreys: I'll never move a player against their will

IRFU performance director David Humphreys spoke at length about a wide range of issues in Irish rugby as he begins his role of performance director.

United Rugby Championship • 14 Jun 24

Performance director David Humphreys, chief executive officer Kevin Potts, and strategy and projects manager Kate Binchy at the launch of the IRFU's stategic plan 2024-2028

IRFU target women's lead appointment by end of the year

The Irish Rugby Football Union hopes to appoint a 'Women's Strategy Implementation Lead' by the end of the year, with chief executive Kevin Potts seeing the women's game as the largest opportunity for growth in Irish rugby.

Rugby • 13 Jun 24

Humphreys has been working as director of performance operations at the England and Wales Cricket Board since February

5 major tasks facing Humphreys in his new IRFU role

Neil Treacy looks at the key challenges David Humphreys will face when he replaces David Nucifora as IRFU performance director next year.

Rugby • 03 Nov 23

The former Ireland out-half will take up the role in 2024

Humphreys appointed as IRFU performance director

David Humphreys has been confirmed as the new performance director of the IRFU, replacing David Nucifora who will step down next year.

Rugby • 01 Nov 23

David Humphreys: 'The first game can often set the tone for the rest of the competition'

David Humphreys: Ireland v Romania Talking Points

Former Ireland out-half David Humphreys on three key areas

Rugby • 09 Sep 23

Humphreys and Doak join Georgia coaching ticket

David Humphreys and Neil Doak have joined the Georgia coaching ticket for the duration of the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup.

Rugby • 11 Oct 20

David Humphreys: I felt it was the right time for me to move on'

Humphreys to step down as Gloucester director of rugby

Former Ireland out-half David Humphreys will leave his position as director of rugby at Gloucester at the end of this month.

Rugby • 02 Jun 20

Jonny May of England sprints away during the 2020 Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland

May ends 'challenging few years' to rejoin Gloucester

England wing Jonny May will rejoin Gloucester at the end of the 2019/20 season after deciding to bring an end to a 'challenging few years' at Leicester.

Rugby • 11 Apr 20

Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys remains Ulster's record points-scorer after retiring in 2008

Ulster connection adds spice to Cup final

David Humphreys and Alan Solomons go back a long time together at Ulster but on Friday night in London they will be fierce rivals when Gloucester and Edinburgh face-off the European Challenge Cup final at the Stoop in Twickenham.

Rugby • 30 Apr 15