Nucifora: IRFU wanted Furlong to sign longer deal The IRFU is hopeful that a changed rugby landscape next year will help them to keep Tadhg Furlong on the books past his recently signed ... Rugby • 02 Jun
Furlong admits he turned down longer contract offer Tadhg Furlong has revealed he turned down a longer contract offer from the IRFU but reiterated he is "very happy" with his current situation internationally ... Rugby • 12 May
Furlong agrees year-long extension to IRFU deal Ireland and Leinster tighthead Tadhg Furlong has extended his IRFU contract up to the end of the 2021/22 season. Rugby • 10 May
Covid-19 puts paid to Ireland's planned tour of Fiji The IRFU has confirmed that a proposed tour of Fiji will not now proceed due to a Covid-19 lockdown situation in the island nation. Rugby • 30 Apr
Simon Zebo returning to Munster on one-year deal Simon Zebo is returning to Munster next season on a one-year deal, the province have confirmed. Rugby • 14 Apr
Browne: Paywall fears over CVC deal 'misconceived' IRFU CEO Philip Browne has played down fears the decision by Six Nations Rugby to sell a stake in the tournament to CVC Capital Partners ... Six Nations • 11 Mar
Six Nations announces CVC partnership The Six Nations has announced that it has entered into partnership with CVC Capital Partners, which will see the private equity and investment advisory firm ... Rugby • 11 Mar
IRFU joint-bid for 2031 RWC 'not being progressed' The IRFU has told RTÉ Sport that plans to launch a joint bid to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup "are not being progressed" at ... Rugby • 02 Feb
IRFU announces deficit of €35.7m for 2019/20 The IRFU's latest annual report has shown the organisation suffered a deficit of €35.7m, with increased expenditure and the loss of gate receipts taking a ... Rugby • 23 Oct 20
Steenson urges IRFU to alter overseas selection policy Exeter Chiefs' Gareth Steenson has urged the IRFU to reconsider its current policy which excludes overseas-based players from consideration for Ireland international duty. Rugby • 20 Oct 20
Dundalk look to Windsor Park to avoid €50K Europa bill Dundalk are set to apply to UEFA today to move their Europa League group stage matches to Windsor Park, saying it will cost €50,000 to ... Soccer • 12 Oct 20
Dundalk chairman hits out at IRFU and FAI Dundalk FC chairman Bill Hulsizer has hit out at the IRFU and FAI over the management of the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 22 Sep 20
Browne: Pro rugby in Ireland could be gone by next year IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has warned that the professional game here could cease to exist by next year if supporters continue to be locked ... Rugby • 18 Sep 20
FAI, GAA and IRFU join forces on safe return of fans The FAI, GAA and IRFU have announced they will combine forces to prepare a submission for Government on the safe return of supporters to stadiums ... GAA • 11 Sep 20
GAA and IRFU respond to limits on training and games The GAA and IRFU have responded to the latest changes in Covid-19 restrictions with advice to their members on training and games. GAA • 19 Aug 20
IRFU and players agree to pay cut and deferral The Irish Rugby Football Union and Rugby Players Ireland have agreed a deal which will see elite players take a 10% salary reduction and a ... Rugby • 13 Jul 20
Club rugby season split in two The IRFU has confirmed that the club rugby season will be split in two with a modified Energia All-Ireland League taking place after Christmas. Rugby • 09 Jul 20
Jackman confident players will resolve pay-cut dispute Bernard Jackman fully expects the IRFU and Rugby Players Ireland to come to a resolution over proposed pay cuts and said he'd be "shocked" if ... Rugby • 05 Jul 20
Beware injury & 'new normal' practices as rugby returns It may look like sport is back to normal but there are so many new aspects to get used to, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 30 Jun 20
IRFU issues guidelines and dates for club game The IRFU has updated its Return to Rugby Roadmap for clubs with a comprehensive guide ahead of a return to fixtures in September. Rugby • 25 Jun 20
IRFU confirm 'automatic' temperature checks for staff The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that 'automatic' temperature checks will take place at their high performance centres for all players and staff. Rugby • 19 Jun 20
Vote on 2020 season due as rugby eyes new global plan World Rugby has confirmed that a final decision on adjustments to the global calendar for 2020 will be made by a vote on 30 June. Rugby • 16 Jun 20
Rugby Players Ireland hit out at pay-cut leaks Rugby Players Ireland have hit out at the leaking of talks on pay-cuts for players between themselves and the IRFU, as negotiations between the two ... Rugby • 14 Jun 20
September start planned for club rugby competitions The IRFU has announced that club rugby matches will be permitted to be played in September as part of the union's Return to Rugby programme ... Rugby • 11 Jun 20
IRFU issues roadmap for return to rugby The IRFU has published a roadmap for a return to rugby in its 217 clubs, and will issue more detailed guidelines on Friday. Rugby • 01 Jun 20
