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
Potential €20m hit as IRFU calls for State support IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has issued a stark warning about the financial viability of professional rugby amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that it will ... Rugby • 22 May 20
No group rugby training until at least June, say IRFU The IRFU has told players and provinces that it will be next month at the earliest before they can return to collective training. Rugby • 12 May 20
On this day: Declan Kidney takes the reins Declan Kidney had big boots to fill when he replaced the departing Eddie O'Sullivan as Ireland rugby union coach on this day in 2008. Rugby • 07 May 20
Bowe: Getting things back come summer is a far cry As to when competitive rugby will resume, Tommy Bowe is as much in the dark as everybody else, but is hopeful that the IRFU and ... Rugby • 26 Apr 20
Ulster puts players and coaching staff on furlough As a consequence of the current Covid-19 crisis, Ulster Rugby have put all players and the majority of its coaching staff on the UK government's ... Rugby • 22 Apr 20
The rise and fall of the Bertie Bowl In an interview this week, Bertie Ahern reflects on why his dream of a national stadium was scuppered and why something should still be built ... Soccer • 19 Apr 20
IRFU to make €500,000 available to help clubs The Irish Rugby Football Union is set to make €500,000 available to clubs amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rugby • 25 Mar 20
