Grand Slam sees IRFU return to profit ahead of schedule The IRFU have made a profit of €1.2m for the 2017/2018 season thanks to Ireland's Grand Slam success along with Leinster's triumph in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 13 Jul 18
Grand Slam sees IRFU return to profit ahead of schedule The IRFU have made a profit of €1.2m for the 2017/2018 season thanks to Ireland's Grand Slam success along with Leinster's triumph in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 13 Jul 18
IRFU keen for 'world-class' Schmidt to remain in charge The IRFU want Joe Schmidt to extend his tenure as Ireland coach beyond the 2019 World Cup, but are confident of a smooth succession should the New Zealander opt to move on. Rugby • 19 Jun 18
IRFU keen for 'world-class' Schmidt to remain in charge The IRFU want Joe Schmidt to extend his tenure as Ireland coach beyond the 2019 World Cup, but are confident of a smooth succession should the New Zealander opt to move on. Rugby • 19 Jun 18
Adam Griggs joins sevens set-up Following their third-place Six Nations finish, Ireland coach Adam Griggs has been drafted into the IRFU high performance unit and will work with the sevens team as a well as the XVs. Rugby • 21 Mar 18
Adam Griggs joins sevens set-up Following their third-place Six Nations finish, Ireland coach Adam Griggs has been drafted into the IRFU high performance unit and will work with the sevens team as a well as the XVs. Rugby • 21 Mar 18
Munster search for Erasmus successor down to one Munster expect to name a replacement for the departing Rassie Erasmus "in the coming weeks" after whittling their options down to one candidate. Rugby • 26 Sep 17
Munster search for Erasmus successor down to one Munster expect to name a replacement for the departing Rassie Erasmus "in the coming weeks" after whittling their options down to one candidate. Rugby • 26 Sep 17
IRFU chief lays out plan to choose Lam successor A brains trust will analyse exactly the type of figure Connacht require to take the reins from Pat Lam next summer to ensure the province remains on an upward curve, according to IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora. Rugby • 22 Dec 16
IRFU chief lays out plan to choose Lam successor A brains trust will analyse exactly the type of figure Connacht require to take the reins from Pat Lam next summer to ensure the province remains on an upward curve, according to IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora. Rugby • 22 Dec 16
Nucifora calls for patience on Sexton fitness IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora has said Johnny Sexton will be given all the time he needs to fully recuperate and is confident a patient approach to the outhalf's hamstring woes will ultimately reap rewards. Rugby • 22 Dec 16
Nucifora calls for patience on Sexton fitness IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora has said Johnny Sexton will be given all the time he needs to fully recuperate and is confident a patient approach to the outhalf's hamstring woes will ultimately reap rewards. Rugby • 22 Dec 16
Connacht have list drawn up to replace Pat Lam Pat Lam was tempted away by a 'significant and compelling' offer from Bristol but Connacht already have a list of replacements drawn up. Rugby • 05 Dec 16
Connacht have list drawn up to replace Pat Lam Pat Lam was tempted away by a 'significant and compelling' offer from Bristol but Connacht already have a list of replacements drawn up. Rugby • 05 Dec 16
Nucifora: Schmidt talks to start within a week IRFU performance director David Nucifora has confirmed discussions on a new deal for Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt are imminent. Rugby • 24 Apr 15
Nucifora: Schmidt talks to start within a week IRFU performance director David Nucifora has confirmed discussions on a new deal for Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt are imminent. Rugby • 24 Apr 15
VIDEO: Nucifora - Ireland can make RWC semi-finals IRFU performance director David Nucifora insists Ireland can, at least, make the semi-finals of this year's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 24 Feb 15
VIDEO: Nucifora - Ireland can make RWC semi-finals IRFU performance director David Nucifora insists Ireland can, at least, make the semi-finals of this year's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 24 Feb 15
IRFU confirm Nucifora as performance director Former Australia international David Nucifora has been announced as the Irish Rugby Football Union's new performance director. Rugby • 17 Apr 14
IRFU confirm Nucifora as performance director Former Australia international David Nucifora has been announced as the Irish Rugby Football Union's new performance director. Rugby • 17 Apr 14
IRFU 'set to appoint' high performance director David Nucifora will be installed as the Irish Rugby Football Union's high performance director in time for the summer tour to Argentina, according to the Press Association. Rugby • 31 Mar 14
IRFU 'set to appoint' high performance director David Nucifora will be installed as the Irish Rugby Football Union's high performance director in time for the summer tour to Argentina, according to the Press Association. Rugby • 31 Mar 14
