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Concussion awareness and education has become an integral part of modern rugby

IRFU release series of concussion education videos

As concussion awareness grows in rugby and becomes an integral part of ensuring the safety of players at all level of the games, the IRFU have released a series of educational videos on this medical aspect of the sport.

Rugby • 12 Mar 15

Andrew Trimble will be with Ulster until 2017

Andrew Trimble agrees two-year deal with Ulster

Ulster have been boosted by the news that Andrew Trimble will be with the province until at least 2017 after agreeing a new two-year deal with the IRFU and Ulster Rugby.

Rugby • 03 Mar 15

Don't do it, says the IRFU: The Union has warned against buying tickets from unofficial sources

IRFU warning after 144 France tickets go missing

The IRFU has warned fans looking for tickets for the sold-out Ireland vs France Six Nations match not to buy tickets from unofficial sellers after 144 tickets were lost in transit.

Six Nations • 05 Feb 15

Helen O'Reilly is stepping up to take charge at Ulster Bank League matches

O'Reilly joins top IRFU refereeing ranks

Helen O'Reilly has become the Irish Rugby Football Union's first top-level female referee in a move that could eventually see her officiate in Guinness Pro12 and European Champions Cup action.

Rugby • 09 Dec 14

Peter O'Mahony has attracted interest from French Top 14 sides

Foley wants O'Mahony deal done

Munster boss Anthony Foley has admitted he will push for a "good deal" to ensure Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony commits his future to Thomond Park.

Rugby • 04 Dec 14

Rob Kearney will play with Leinster until at least 2018

Rob Kearney commits future to Leinster

Leinster have been handed a major boost with the news that Rob Kearney has committed his future to the province by signing a new three-year contract.

Rugby • 11 Nov 14

David Nucifora (R) and IRFU CEO Philip Browne

IRFU confirm Nucifora as performance director

Former Australia international David Nucifora has been announced as the Irish Rugby Football Union's new performance director.

Rugby • 17 Apr 14

Robbie Henshaw has been the subject of transfer speculation in the last number of weeks

Lam: Henshaw is staying with Connacht

Pat Lam has said that there are no plans for Robbie Henshaw to leave Connacht before the end of his recently signed deal with the province.

Rugby • 14 Apr 14

Leinster have won the Heineken Cup three times

Horgan: IRFU should follow more selfish approach

Former Ireland and Leinster player Shane Horgan has said that the IRFU should consider joining a stronger league at some point in the future.

Rugby • 01 Apr 14

David Nucifora was previously the general manager of the Australian Rugby Union's high performance unit

IRFU 'set to appoint' high performance director

David Nucifora will be installed as the Irish Rugby Football Union's high performance director in time for the summer tour to Argentina, according to the Press Association.

Rugby • 31 Mar 14

(L-R) Simon Keogh, IRUPA, Dr Rod McLoughlin, IRFU, Dr Garrett Coughlan, IRFU and Pat Fitzgerald, IRFU President

IRFU launches concussion guide

Any culture of pressurising players into toughing out potential concussions must be stamped out of rugby, according to the IRFU's new medical services boss.

Rugby • 09 Dec 13

Philip Browne: 'We've had discussions with Arlene Foster in the Northern Ireland Government and in principle I think they're very supportive'

Browne: No reason Ireland can't host RWC

Irish rugby boss Philip Browne can find "no reason on earth" why Ireland could not host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 19 Nov 13

Pat Fitzgerald has become the 126th president of the IRFU

Fitzgerald appointed to top post in IRFU

Pat Fitzgerald has been elected president of the Irish Rugby Football Union.

Rugby • 19 Jul 13

Keith Wood was one of a four-man IRFU interview panel

Wood confirmed on IRFU interview panel

It has emerged that former Ireland captain Keith Wood was part of the panel that interviewed candidates for the job of Ireland head coach.

Rugby • 22 Apr 13

Jake White led South Africa to their World Cup triumph 2007

White rules himself out of Ireland job

Jake White has ruled himself out of contention for the Ireland manager's job and reiterated his desire to remain in Super Rugby with the Brumbies.

Rugby • 19 Apr 13

Páraic Duffy believes that sponsorship for sport has never, ever been more difficult

Sports chiefs: Drinks ad ban would have impact

The heads of Ireland's largest sporting organisations have said that a possible ban on sponsorship of major sporting events by drinks companies would have a big impact on their funding going forward.

Other sport • 27 Mar 13

The IRFU will appeal the start date of Cian Healy's suspension

IRFU to appeal Healy's suspension

The IRFU has confirmed that it is to appeal Cian Healy’s three-week suspension imposed by the Six Nations’ independent disciplinary committee.

Six Nations • 21 Feb 13

IRFU chief executive Philip Browne stated that Racing Métro's offer for Jonathan Sexton was exceptional

Browne: IRFU couldn’t match Racing Métro’s offer

IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has revealed that Irish rugby’s governing body simply could not match Racing Métro’s financial offer for Jonathan Sexton.

Six Nations • 25 Jan 13