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
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
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
Women's controversy not discussed by Farrell's squad The ongoing controversy in the Ireland women's camp has not been discussed in the men's squad, according to Bundee Aki. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Time for IRFU to confront their failing of women's game The IRFU like to commission reviews when things go wrong in the women's game, but Ali Donnelly believes such tactics may not suffice in wake ... Rugby • 12 Nov 21
IRFU are not 'neglecting' women's 15s game - Eddy Ireland's director of women's rugby says it's "incorrect" to suggest that the IRFU have neglected the 15-a-side game, in favour of the sevens program. Rugby • 09 Nov 21
Ireland women to play autumn Test matches at RDS Ireland women's autumn Test matches against the USA and Japan will be held at the RDS with both games live on RTÉ. Rugby • 22 Oct 21
McWilliams will have vision for Ireland - Cantwell Named as new head coach for Ireland Women's team this morning, Greg McWilliams is the right man for the job, says former Ireland centre Lynne ... Rugby • 21 Oct 21
IRFU announces 'independent review' into RWC failure The IRFU has announced that it has ordered an "entirely independent" review into Ireland Women's XV failure to qualify for the World Cup. Rugby • 20 Oct 21
IRFU claim 99.2% vaccine uptake in professional rugby The IRFU say there has been almost a full uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine among the professional structure in Ireland. Rugby • 06 Oct 21
Some selection calls disrespected game - Hayes Fiona Hayes, a stalwart of the Ireland team that won two Six Nations titles and beat New Zealand in 2014, admits she was "baffled" by ... Rugby • 29 Sep 21
Fitzpatrick: Serious review required after sad crumble Former Ireland captain Paula Fitzpatrick has said any IRFU review into the women's game must focus on inadequate club structures as she reflected on the ... Rugby • 28 Sep 21
Ireland underperformed but systemic issues at core The IRFU will carry out a review into the Ireland women's side's failure to qualify for the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 27 Sep 21
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 21
'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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
