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IRFU Chief Financial Officer Thelma O'Driscoll (l), CEO Kevin Potts (c) and chief commercial officer Padraig Power at the briefing

World Cup costs lead to €18.4m IRFU deficit

The IRFU has recorded a deficit of €18.4m in its latest accounts, largely due to World Cup costs and the loss of November internationals.

Rugby • 28 Nov 24

Bundee Aki was recently linked to a move to the Top14

IRFU confident of keeping top players despite losses

The IRFU is confident that Irish rugby will retain its top talent despite warning that current levels of investment will not be sustainable without additional revenue streams.

Rugby • 28 Nov 24

IRFU confident of keeping top players despite losses

The IRFU is confident that Irish rugby will retain its top talent despite warning that current levels of investment will not be sustainable without additional revenue streams.

Rugby • 29 Nov 24

Croke Park was sold out within hours for Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints

IRFU rule out prospect of Ireland Test at Croke Park

Irish rugby chief executive Kevin Potts has ruled out the possibility of playing an Ireland international at Croke Park in the near future.

Rugby • 14 Jun 24

Performance director David Humphreys, chief executive officer Kevin Potts, and strategy and projects manager Kate Binchy at the launch of the IRFU's stategic plan 2024-2028

IRFU target women's lead appointment by end of the year

The Irish Rugby Football Union hopes to appoint a 'Women's Strategy Implementation Lead' by the end of the year, with chief executive Kevin Potts seeing the women's game as the largest opportunity for growth in Irish rugby.

Rugby • 13 Jun 24

Kevin Potts: 'We are really pleased with the three candidates we have brought on board'

IRFU reaches gender-balance targets at board level

The IRFU has reached its gender-balanced board target of 40% after the addition of three co-opted delegates, it has announced.

Rugby • 14 Dec 23

IRFU chief financial officer Thelma O'Driscoll and Chief executive officer Kevin Potts were speaking at the Aviva Stadium

IRFU reports strong finances ahead of expensive RWC

The IRFU has reported a stronger than expected financial position with the release of its annual accounts. While the union did report a deficit of just under €1m for the year ending 31 July 2023, it was considerably less than the €7.4m deficit that had been forecast 12 months ago.

Rugby • 24 Nov 23

Outgoing head coach Greg McWilliams lasted just 12 games in charge

'Time for a new voice' - Potts on McWilliams departure

The IRFU hope to be able to announce a new head coach for the women's national team in a couple of months and stressed that former head coach Greg McWilliams' departure was a mutual decision.

Rugby • 11 May 23

The IRFU is already on course to increase female representation to over 20% by this summer

IRFU aiming for 40% female representation on committee

The IRFU has unanimously approved a proposal to achieve 40% female representation on its committee by the end of the year.

Rugby • 01 Feb 23

Twenty-nine women's players signed professional contracts with the IRFU

Potts: IRFU has 'turned a corner' with women's rugby

IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts believes the union has regained the confidence of those involved in women's rugby after a tumultuous 12 months.

Rugby • 15 Nov 22

The easing of Covid-19 restrictions helped the IRFU turn a profit in 2021/22

IRFU report €5.9m profit but warn of future losses

The Irish Rugby Football Union have reported a profit of €5.9m for the 2021/22 season, but CEO Kevin Potts says he expects the governing body to deal with deficits in the coming years.

Rugby • 11 Nov 22