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 country, with Ireland XVs captain Nichola Fryday among the notable absentees. Rugby • 02 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 country, with Ireland XVs captain Nichola Fryday among the notable absentees. 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
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 contact women's rugby as "cutting even harder" than a similar decision from the RFU last month. Rugby • 14 Aug 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 contact women's rugby as "cutting even harder" than a similar decision from the RFU last month. 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 policy. Rugby • 10 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 policy. 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
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
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
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
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
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 Ali Donnelly is encouraged by the Union's tone, which suggests a willingness to nurture the game Rugby • 04 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 Ali Donnelly is encouraged by the Union's tone, which suggests a willingness to nurture the game 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 commitment to publish the findings of an independent review. 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 commitment to publish the findings of an independent review. 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
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
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
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
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 Leinster Rugby have announced. Rugby • 24 Dec 21
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 Leinster Rugby have announced. 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
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 stated intentions. Rugby • 17 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 stated intentions. 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 their belief that "all trust and confidence" in the union is lost. Rugby • 13 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 their belief that "all trust and confidence" in the union is lost. Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Updated 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 all trust and confidence in the IRFU and its leadership after historic failings". Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Updated 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 all trust and confidence in the IRFU and its leadership after historic failings". 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
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 about to kick off their Autumn international series. Rugby • 12 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 about to kick off their Autumn international series. 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
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 of Anthony Eddy's press conference this week. Rugby • 12 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 of Anthony Eddy's press conference this week. 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
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
