IRFU reports €10m deficit despite increase in income The Irish Rugby Football Union reported a deficit of €10million for the year ended 31 July, 2021, according to its accounts, which were released today. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
IRFU reports €10m deficit despite increase in income The Irish Rugby Football Union reported a deficit of €10million for the year ended 31 July, 2021, according to its accounts, which were released today. Rugby • 12 Nov 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 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
Significant job losses at IRFU in effort to cut costs The IRFU has said the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a redundancy programme that will see up to 20 non-playing members of staff lose their jobs. Rugby • 07 Apr 21
Significant job losses at IRFU in effort to cut costs The IRFU has said the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a redundancy programme that will see up to 20 non-playing members of staff lose their jobs. Rugby • 07 Apr 21
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 heavy toll. Rugby • 23 Oct 20
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 heavy toll. Rugby • 23 Oct 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 out of stadiums due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rugby • 18 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 out of stadiums due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rugby • 18 Sep 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 take a generation to get back on its feet without Government support. Rugby • 22 May 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 take a generation to get back on its feet without Government support. Rugby • 22 May 20
Farrell 'privileged' to be named Schmidt successor Ireland's new head coach elect Andy Farrell has spoken of the 'privilege' of being named Joe Schmidt's successor. Rugby • 26 Nov 18
Farrell 'privileged' to be named Schmidt successor Ireland's new head coach elect Andy Farrell has spoken of the 'privilege' of being named Joe Schmidt's successor. Rugby • 26 Nov 18
Farrell coy on Schmidt succession comments Andy Farrell played the straightest of bats when asked about IRFU chief executive Philip Browne's comments that the Englishman could fill Joe Schmidt's shoes. Rugby • 16 Nov 18
Farrell coy on Schmidt succession comments Andy Farrell played the straightest of bats when asked about IRFU chief executive Philip Browne's comments that the Englishman could fill Joe Schmidt's shoes. Rugby • 16 Nov 18
Schmidt to decide on future before end of the year IRFU chief executive Philip Browne expects Joe Schmidt to decide on his future as Ireland head coach after the November internationals. Rugby • 23 Oct 18
Schmidt to decide on future before end of the year IRFU chief executive Philip Browne expects Joe Schmidt to decide on his future as Ireland head coach after the November internationals. Rugby • 23 Oct 18
Grand Slam sees IRFU return to profit ahead of schedule The IRFU have made a profit of €1.2m for the 2017/2018 season thanks to Ireland's Grand Slam success along with Leinster's triumph in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 13 Jul 18
Grand Slam sees IRFU return to profit ahead of schedule The IRFU have made a profit of €1.2m for the 2017/2018 season thanks to Ireland's Grand Slam success along with Leinster's triumph in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 13 Jul 18
Lenihan: Grobler signing has sent out the wrong message Donal Lenihan fears that Munster and the IRFU's staunch backing of Gerbrandt Grobler sends out the wrong message to rising talent and questioned why the province felt the need to look overseas for a second-row at all. Rugby • 18 Jan 18
Lenihan: Grobler signing has sent out the wrong message Donal Lenihan fears that Munster and the IRFU's staunch backing of Gerbrandt Grobler sends out the wrong message to rising talent and questioned why the province felt the need to look overseas for a second-row at all. Rugby • 18 Jan 18
France confirmed as 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts The World Rugby Council has today confirmed that France has been chosen to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, ahead of the bids from South Africa and Ireland. Rugby • 15 Nov 17
France confirmed as 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts The World Rugby Council has today confirmed that France has been chosen to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, ahead of the bids from South Africa and Ireland. Rugby • 15 Nov 17
Browne writes to World Rugby over bidding concerns IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has written to World Rugby to express concern over the recommendation of South Africa to host the 2023 World Cup in an evaluation report last week. Rugby • 09 Nov 17
Browne writes to World Rugby over bidding concerns IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has written to World Rugby to express concern over the recommendation of South Africa to host the 2023 World Cup in an evaluation report last week. Rugby • 09 Nov 17
IRFU chief Browne confident bid 'very well received' IRFU chief Philip Browne said the presentation of Ireland's 2023 Rugby World Cup bid to the World Rugby Council was "very well received" in London today. Rugby • 25 Sep 17
IRFU chief Browne confident bid 'very well received' IRFU chief Philip Browne said the presentation of Ireland's 2023 Rugby World Cup bid to the World Rugby Council was "very well received" in London today. Rugby • 25 Sep 17
Irish promise 'a tournament like no other' in 2023 bid The Ireland team bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is confident that its commitment to deliver a 'tournament like no other will capture the hearts and minds of World Rugby voters. Rugby • 19 Sep 17
Irish promise 'a tournament like no other' in 2023 bid The Ireland team bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is confident that its commitment to deliver a 'tournament like no other will capture the hearts and minds of World Rugby voters. Rugby • 19 Sep 17
Browne: Public won't be left to pay for 2023 world cup IRFU chief Philip Browne insists that the Irish public won't be left saddled with a huge bill if the 2023 Rugby World Cup is awarded to the country. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Browne: Public won't be left to pay for 2023 world cup IRFU chief Philip Browne insists that the Irish public won't be left saddled with a huge bill if the 2023 Rugby World Cup is awarded to the country. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Ireland's World Cup bid set to reach its climax Ireland's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup finally reaches its climax on Thursday, with Brian O'Driscoll leading over 100 children towards World Rugby's HQ to deliver the country's submission. Rugby • 30 May 17
Ireland's World Cup bid set to reach its climax Ireland's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup finally reaches its climax on Thursday, with Brian O'Driscoll leading over 100 children towards World Rugby's HQ to deliver the country's submission. Rugby • 30 May 17
Browne warns of 'profound' future risks for rugby IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne says that the changing financial landscape in world rugby causes a ‘profound’ risk to the sport in the country. Rugby • 15 Jul 16
Browne warns of 'profound' future risks for rugby IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne says that the changing financial landscape in world rugby causes a ‘profound’ risk to the sport in the country. Rugby • 15 Jul 16
Ireland would consider Schmidt taking Lions job IRFU chief Philip Browne has said the organisation would discuss allowing Joe Schmidt to take on the Lions job if the Ireland head coach was offered the position. Six Nations • 31 Jan 16
Ireland would consider Schmidt taking Lions job IRFU chief Philip Browne has said the organisation would discuss allowing Joe Schmidt to take on the Lions job if the Ireland head coach was offered the position. Six Nations • 31 Jan 16
IRFU chief: We must box clever to stay competitive IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has said the organisation needs to box clever to compete with their cash-rich English and French rivals ahead of a Six Nations that is "absolutely fundamental" to the resources of the game at every level in the country. Six Nations • 30 Jan 16
IRFU chief: We must box clever to stay competitive IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has said the organisation needs to box clever to compete with their cash-rich English and French rivals ahead of a Six Nations that is "absolutely fundamental" to the resources of the game at every level in the country. Six Nations • 30 Jan 16
IRFU warns Govt 'be very careful' over free-to-air IRFU CEO Philip Browne has warned the Government to be “very careful” to not disturb rugby's funding balance in any consideration about whether the Six Nations should be designated free-to-air. Rugby • 15 Apr 15
IRFU warns Govt 'be very careful' over free-to-air IRFU CEO Philip Browne has warned the Government to be “very careful” to not disturb rugby's funding balance in any consideration about whether the Six Nations should be designated free-to-air. Rugby • 15 Apr 15
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
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
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
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
![Philip Browne: 'If the opportunity arose for Joe [to manage the Lions] of course we’d talk about it.'](https://www.rte.ie/images/000b382b-600.jpg "Philip Browne: 'If the opportunity arose for Joe [to manage the Lions] of course we’d talk about it.'")
