Ireland boss Farrell assembles 50 for training camp Andy Farrell is holding a training camp for 50 players as Ireland gear up for their Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 18 Sep
'Appalled' IRFU reviewing Donnybrook changing incident The IRFU has confirmed that it has begun a review into the circumstances that led the Connacht and Ulster women's squads changing in an unsuitable ... Rugby • 16 Sep
Griffin confident Energia Park fiasco won't be repeated Ireland captain Ciara Griffin says she was disappointed with the situation that led to the IRFU apologising to Connacht and Ulster players over state of ... Rugby • 14 Sep
IRFU chief Philip Browne to retire at end of the year IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has announced that he will step down from his role at the end of the current year. Rugby • 08 Sep
IRFU 'still at significant financial risk' due to Covid The Irish Football Rugby Union is "still at significant financial risk" and facing "the most significant financial crisis in [its] history" due to the persisting ... Rugby • 29 Jul
Remembering when an Irish rugby tour divided the nation 'Crossing The Line' is the story of Ireland's 1981 tour to South Africa at the height of apartheid and one of the biggest sagas in ... Rugby • 08 Jul
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
