Caplice: Ireland should target a World Cup semi-final On the day Scott Bemand named his squad to for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup, former Ireland flanker Anna Caplice has predicted a glorious run to the competition's semi-finals for the Irish team. Rugby • 13 Aug
Caplice: Ireland should target a World Cup semi-final On the day Scott Bemand named his squad to for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup, former Ireland flanker Anna Caplice has predicted a glorious run to the competition's semi-finals for the Irish team. Rugby • 13 Aug
O'Driscoll appointed IRFU president The Irish Rugby Football Union held its annual council meeting on Friday, where Dr John O'Driscoll was elected the 136th president of the union. Rugby • 08 Aug
O'Driscoll appointed IRFU president The Irish Rugby Football Union held its annual council meeting on Friday, where Dr John O'Driscoll was elected the 136th president of the union. Rugby • 08 Aug
IRFU to keep tackle height below sternum The Irish Rugby Football Union will keep the legal tackle height below the sternum in the 2025-26 season after preliminary data showed a reduction in overall injury rates during the last two seasons. Irfu • 07 Aug
IRFU to keep tackle height below sternum The Irish Rugby Football Union will keep the legal tackle height below the sternum in the 2025-26 season after preliminary data showed a reduction in overall injury rates during the last two seasons. Irfu • 07 Aug
Nucifora hits out at 'nonsense' IRFU move on Sevens Former IRFU high performance director David Nucifora has hit out at the union's decision to axe the men's Sevens programme, calling it "short sighted nonsense". Rugby • 21 May
Nucifora hits out at 'nonsense' IRFU move on Sevens Former IRFU high performance director David Nucifora has hit out at the union's decision to axe the men's Sevens programme, calling it "short sighted nonsense". Rugby • 21 May
Players face 'huge challenge' after men's Sevens axing The decision to end the Irish men's rugby Sevens programme will leave players with a "huge challenge" in trying to maintain careers in the game, the CEO of Rugby Players Ireland Simon Keogh has said. Rugby • 15 May
Players face 'huge challenge' after men's Sevens axing The decision to end the Irish men's rugby Sevens programme will leave players with a "huge challenge" in trying to maintain careers in the game, the CEO of Rugby Players Ireland Simon Keogh has said. Rugby • 15 May
Easterby plays down link to vacant Wales hotseat Simon Easterby said he has not been contacted regarding the Wales job and is committed to his role with Ireland. Rugby • 17 Mar
Easterby plays down link to vacant Wales hotseat Simon Easterby said he has not been contacted regarding the Wales job and is committed to his role with Ireland. Rugby • 17 Mar
Furlong and Porter pen new two-year deals with IRFU Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter have signed two-year contract extensions with the IRFU that will keep them at Leinster until the end of the 2026/27 season. Rugby • 16 Dec 24
Furlong and Porter pen new two-year deals with IRFU Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter have signed two-year contract extensions with the IRFU that will keep them at Leinster until the end of the 2026/27 season. Rugby • 16 Dec 24
World Cup costs lead to €18.4m IRFU deficit The IRFU has recorded a deficit of €18.4m in its latest accounts, largely due to World Cup costs and the loss of November internationals. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
World Cup costs lead to €18.4m IRFU deficit The IRFU has recorded a deficit of €18.4m in its latest accounts, largely due to World Cup costs and the loss of November internationals. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
IRFU confident of keeping top players despite losses The IRFU is confident that Irish rugby will retain its top talent despite warning that current levels of investment will not be sustainable without additional revenue streams. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
IRFU confident of keeping top players despite losses The IRFU is confident that Irish rugby will retain its top talent despite warning that current levels of investment will not be sustainable without additional revenue streams. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
IRFU confident of keeping top players despite losses The IRFU is confident that Irish rugby will retain its top talent despite warning that current levels of investment will not be sustainable without additional revenue streams. Rugby • 29 Nov 24
IRFU confident of keeping top players despite losses The IRFU is confident that Irish rugby will retain its top talent despite warning that current levels of investment will not be sustainable without additional revenue streams. Rugby • 29 Nov 24
IRFU appoints Cantwell as head of women's strategy Former Ireland international Lynne Cantwell has been appointed as the IRFU's head of women's strategy. Rugby • 25 Oct 24
IRFU appoints Cantwell as head of women's strategy Former Ireland international Lynne Cantwell has been appointed as the IRFU's head of women's strategy. Rugby • 25 Oct 24
IRFU appoints Cantwell as head of women's strategy Former Ireland international Lynne Cantwell has been appointed as the IRFU's head of women's strategy. Rugby • 25 Oct 24
IRFU appoints Cantwell as head of women's strategy Former Ireland international Lynne Cantwell has been appointed as the IRFU's head of women's strategy. Rugby • 25 Oct 24
Women's game 'major priority' in new IRFU strategy Growing the women's game in Irish rugby is a "major priority" for the IRFU, says the union as it published its 2024-2028 strategy document. Rugby • 13 Jun 24
Women's game 'major priority' in new IRFU strategy Growing the women's game in Irish rugby is a "major priority" for the IRFU, says the union as it published its 2024-2028 strategy document. Rugby • 13 Jun 24
IRFU announces details of new funding model The four Irish provinces are to contribute up to 30% of the cost of their players' national contracts from next season, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced. Rugby • 22 May 24
IRFU announces details of new funding model The four Irish provinces are to contribute up to 30% of the cost of their players' national contracts from next season, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced. Rugby • 22 May 24
IRFU reaches gender-balance targets at board level The IRFU has reached its gender-balanced board target of 40% after the addition of three co-opted delegates, it has announced. Rugby • 14 Dec 23
IRFU reaches gender-balance targets at board level The IRFU has reached its gender-balanced board target of 40% after the addition of three co-opted delegates, it has announced. Rugby • 14 Dec 23
GAA, IRFU & FAI below target for female board members The three biggest sporting organisations in the country have yet to meet the recommended target of female representation on the boards of funded National Governing Bodies of Sport. Soccer • 01 Dec 23
GAA, IRFU & FAI below target for female board members The three biggest sporting organisations in the country have yet to meet the recommended target of female representation on the boards of funded National Governing Bodies of Sport. Soccer • 01 Dec 23
Tentative talks taking place for Irish-British league The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed that tentative talks are taking place investigating the potential of a British and Irish team competition. Rugby • 25 Oct 23
Tentative talks taking place for Irish-British league The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed that tentative talks are taking place investigating the potential of a British and Irish team competition. Rugby • 25 Oct 23
IRFU agree rule changes to achieve 40% gender quota The IRFU has hailed "an important milestone" after endorsing a proposal to achieve 40% female representation on the IRFU Committee by the end of the year. Rugby • 28 Jul 23
IRFU agree rule changes to achieve 40% gender quota The IRFU has hailed "an important milestone" after endorsing a proposal to achieve 40% female representation on the IRFU Committee by the end of the year. Rugby • 28 Jul 23
Tyrrell urges AIL revamp to reanimate Irish women's XVs Former Ireland out-half and current Dublin footballer Hannah Tyrrell shares her thoughts on the structural issues that are impeding the fortunes and growth of the women's XVs game on this island. Rugby • 25 May 23
Tyrrell urges AIL revamp to reanimate Irish women's XVs Former Ireland out-half and current Dublin footballer Hannah Tyrrell shares her thoughts on the structural issues that are impeding the fortunes and growth of the women's XVs game on this island. Rugby • 25 May 23
Women's Six Nations winnable within five years - IRFU Ireland can compete for a Women's Six Nations title within "three to five years", according to Gillian McDarby, the IRFU's head of women's performance. Rugby • 11 May 23
Women's Six Nations winnable within five years - IRFU Ireland can compete for a Women's Six Nations title within "three to five years", according to Gillian McDarby, the IRFU's head of women's performance. Rugby • 11 May 23
'Time for a new voice' - Potts on McWilliams departure The IRFU hope to be able to announce a new head coach for the women's national team in a couple of months and stressed that former head coach Greg McWilliams' departure was a mutual decision. Rugby • 11 May 23
'Time for a new voice' - Potts on McWilliams departure The IRFU hope to be able to announce a new head coach for the women's national team in a couple of months and stressed that former head coach Greg McWilliams' departure was a mutual decision. Rugby • 11 May 23
IRFU aiming for 40% female representation on committee The IRFU has unanimously approved a proposal to achieve 40% female representation on its committee by the end of the year. Rugby • 01 Feb 23
IRFU aiming for 40% female representation on committee The IRFU has unanimously approved a proposal to achieve 40% female representation on its committee by the end of the year. Rugby • 01 Feb 23
IRFU opt against Aviva alcohol ban for Six Nations The IRFU has opted against imposing restrictions on supporters buying alcohol during games ahead of this year's Six Nations after a survey found that almost seven in 10 supporters would oppose the measure. Rugby • 16 Jan 23
IRFU opt against Aviva alcohol ban for Six Nations The IRFU has opted against imposing restrictions on supporters buying alcohol during games ahead of this year's Six Nations after a survey found that almost seven in 10 supporters would oppose the measure. Rugby • 16 Jan 23
Additional €1m for women's game pledged by IRFU The IRFU have pledged an additional €1m of annual funding to women's rugby in Ireland, after launching their Women's Rugby in Ireland report this morning. Rugby • 08 Dec 22
Additional €1m for women's game pledged by IRFU The IRFU have pledged an additional €1m of annual funding to women's rugby in Ireland, after launching their Women's Rugby in Ireland report this morning. Rugby • 08 Dec 22
Potts: IRFU has 'turned a corner' with women's rugby IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts believes the union has regained the confidence of those involved in women's rugby after a tumultuous 12 months. Rugby • 15 Nov 22
Potts: IRFU has 'turned a corner' with women's rugby IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts believes the union has regained the confidence of those involved in women's rugby after a tumultuous 12 months. Rugby • 15 Nov 22
