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 … Rugby • 16 Jan
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
Ireland captain Fryday not among first 29 women pros The IRFU has released the names of the 29 players who have taken up the first women's professional rugby full-time contracts on offer in this … Rugby • 02 Nov 22
Ex-Irish rugby players to sue IRFU in concussion case Three former Irish rugby players, two of them ex-internationals, have lodged High Court proceedings against the IRFU, World Rugby and their respective former provinces. Rugby • 29 Sep 22
'When the IRFU did it, it cut even harder' A transgender rugby player from Dublin, who played with East London Vixens until last month, has described the IRFU decision to ban transgender players from … Rugby • 14 Aug 22
IRFU bans transgender women from female contact rugby Transgender players will no longer be allowed to compete in women's contact rugby in Ireland after the Irish Rugby Football Union amended its gender participation … Rugby • 10 Aug 22
IRFU to offer 43 pro contracts to female players The IRFU has confirmed it will offer 43 professional contracts to Ireland women's 15s and 7s players next season. Rugby • 04 Aug 22
Andy Farrell signs new Ireland deal, taking him to 2025 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has committed his future to the team, signing a new two-year contract extension which will take him up until 2025. Rugby • 29 Jul 22
Google's Shane Nolan replaces Dawson as Leinster CEO Leinster Rugby have announced the appointment of their next CEO, with Shane Nolan taking over from the departing Mick Dawson in November. Rugby • 28 Jul 22
Robbie Henshaw signs new Ireland and Leinster deal Ireland and Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw has signed a contract extension until summer 2025. Rugby • 22 Apr 22
Sexton extends contract but will retire after World Cup Johnny Sexton says today's contract extension will be his last as a professional rugby player, confirming his intention to retire after the 2023 World Cup. Rugby • 08 Mar 22
U-turn from conciliatory IRFU sets game on right course Some of the recommended policies announced by the IRFU today are so basic that they paint a picture of how mismanaged women's rugby was, but … Rugby • 04 Mar 22
IRFU apologise to women's team but report not published The IRFU has apologised for its management of the women's game, saying it had 'fallen short' of its own aspirations, but has reneged on a … Rugby • 04 Mar 22
Tadhg Beirne signs three-year deal with IRFU Tadhg Beirne has signed a contract with the IRFU, which will keep him in the country until 2025. Rugby • 15 Feb 22
Ireland injury worries ease ahead of Wales clash Ireland boss Andy Farrell looks set to have a full deck to choose from for Saturday's opening Guinness Six Nations game against Wales. Rugby • 31 Jan 22
Griffin wants emphasis on pathways in women's rugby Ciara Griffin wants a clear emphasis on the pathway for players in order to improve standards in the women's game. Rugby • 08 Jan 22
IRFU planning as normal for Six Nations home games The Irish Rugby Football Union says it is in contact with the Irish Government regarding crowd capacity for the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 05 Jan 22
Porter agrees contract extension with IRFU Andrew Porter has become the latest player to commit to playing in Ireland after signing an contract until at least July 2025, the IRFU and … Rugby • 24 Dec 21
Kevin Potts named new IRFU chief executive The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced Kevin Potts as their new chief executive. Rugby • 22 Dec 21
IRFU backtracks on publication of women's reviews The Irish Rugby Football Union has said it will fully publish two ongoing reviews relating to women's rugby when completed, in a change to previous … Rugby • 17 Dec 21
IRFU says players' letter to Government irresponsible The IRFU has rejected the "overall tenor" of a letter signed by dozens of prominent past and present female players to the Government, which outlined … Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Ministers to meet IRFU after players' letter over trust A large group of prominent figures in Irish women's rugby put their names to a letter written to the Government which says they have "lost … Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Emotional Griffin 'loved every minute' in Irish jersey An emotional Ciara Griffin says she "loved every minute" of her six-year Irish career, having confirmed her decision to retire on Tuesday afternoon. Rugby • 17 Nov 21
Browne: Time not right to comment on team management IRFU chief executive Philip Browne says it would be inappropriate to comment on the future of women's director of rugby Anthony Eddy's position with Ireland … Rugby • 12 Nov 21
