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# IRFU

Last week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
IRFU open to B&I League chat as end of Nucifora era looms
David Humphreys will take over as the union’s performance director next year.
Last month
November 2023
IRFU undertakes review of World Cup campaign that cost €10 million
IRFU CEO Kevin Potts spoke today as the union announced a deficit of €1m for 2022/23.
Combined Provinces series allows IRFU to assess talent but disrupts AIL
The development side is due to play four games against Italian opposition in the next two months.
Ireland link with Portugal builds on renewal of layer of international rugby
Emerging Ireland and the Ireland A team both returned last year and appear to be here to stay.
Former Irish rugby international David Humphreys to become new IRFU Performance Director
David Nucifora is set to depart from the role at the end of the current season.
David Humphreys to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU Performance Director
Nucifora is set to depart at the end of the current season.
This year
2023
IRFU and Vodafone extend sponsorship deal to 2028
The new deal includes a partnership with the Ireland women’s team.
IRFU extend deal with Canterbury for another four years
Deal extends to men’s, women’s, underage and Sevens teams.
IRFU aim to meet 40% gender balance target on committee by end of year
Today’s AGM also saw Greg Barrett elected the 134th President of the IRFU.
No head coach and now no captain, Ireland's rebuild takes another hit
Nichola Fryday was the most experienced player in an inexperienced squad.
Captain Nichola Fryday confirms Ireland retirement at just 28
She will continue her club rugby with Exeter but has opted to step away after 34 caps.
Ireland Men's Sevens team qualify for 2024 Olympics after winning European Games Final
Ireland defeated Great Britain 26-12.
Ireland Men's Sevens team qualify for 2024 Olympics after winning European Games Final
Ireland defeated Great Britain 26-12.
IRFU to reduce tackle height from next season as part of World Rugby trial
The trial will come into effect in Ireland from the start of the 2023/24 amateur rugby season and continue through to the end of the 2024/25 season.
IRFU to reduce tackle height from next season as part of World Rugby trial
Tackle trial to cover 2023/24 and 2024/25 amateur rugby seasons.
'Give us time' - IRFU asks for patience with Irish women's rugby
The union is searching for a new Ireland Women’s 15s team head coach.
'It’s certainly not a case that Cliodhna Moloney is being silenced by the IRFU'
IRFU CEO Kevin Potts explained why Greg McWilliams left the Ireland job by mutual agreement.
IRFU announce Greg McWilliams' exit as Ireland Women's head coach
McWilliams leaves ‘by mutual consent’, the IRFU said in a statement.
IRFU announce Greg McWilliams' exit as Ireland Women's head coach
McWilliams leaves ‘by mutual consent’, the IRFU said in a statement.
'The manner of it wasn't appropriate' - IRFU on flyer protest before Ireland v England
A woman handed out flyers before the Six Nations clash at Musgrave Park.
'The manner of it wasn't appropriate' - IRFU on flyer protest before Ireland v England
A woman handed out flyers before the Six Nations clash at Musgrave Park.
Leinster duo Ryan and Van der Flier sign IRFU contract extensions
The second row and openside both played every minute of Ireland’s Six Nations campaign this year.
Leinster duo Ryan and Van der Flier sign IRFU contract extensions
The second row and openside both played every minute of Ireland’s Six Nations campaign this year.
Munster man Earls returns as time runs down in bid for World Cup places
The 35-year-old has had an injury-ravaged season but is now back fit.
'You never want to see that' - Ireland rally around Dane after brain haemorrhage
The Ireland scrum-half revealed news of her health scare in February.
Should amateur Irish rugby lower the legal tackle height like in England?
The IRFU says it still has to decide whether to opt-in on World Rugby’s global trial.
Former Ireland prop Tony Buckley set to sue IRFU and Munster Rugby
It’s believed the intended action relates to concussion injuries Buckley suffered during his career.
Farrell set for move to France after Munster confirm release
The 29-year-old stepped back from playing duties in September.
Hugo Keenan couldn't be more deserving of his IRFU central contract
The 26-year-old has had an impressive rise to become a key player for Leinster and Ireland.
Good news keeps coming for Ireland as Hugo Keenan signs three-year IRFU deal
The Leinster fullback will remain with the province until the end of the 2025/26 season.
The out-half with shades of Johnny Sexton and prepping for 'tougher and bigger' Italians
The Ireland U20s are two wins from two in their Six Nations title defence.
Seven out of 10 rugby fans would not support Aviva alcohol ban, according to research
The research was carried out during two of Ireland’s November internationals.
Last year
2022
IRFU hope new structures in women's game will entice top players back to Ireland
The Union revealed its Women In Rugby Report yesterday.
IRFU's report proposes women's AIL restructure as extra €1 million funding announced
The IRFU has revealed its Women In Rugby Report, which outlines several proposals to improve structures.
'He helps Munster get to places they have struggled to get without him'
Antoine Frisch came in for praise on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
'We have turned a corner' - IRFU is regaining confidence of women's players, says CEO
Last year a group of 62 former and current internationals wrote to the Irish government expressing their loss of trust in the IRFU.
Pandemic leaves IRFU with €30m 'hole' in finances
The Union’s net assets now stand at over €105m but cash reserves have taken a hit.
IRFU defend ticket pricing, rule out possibility of Test games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Chief executive Kevin Potts was speaking to the media today as the IRFU published their latest annual report.
IRFU record €5.9m surplus but stress need for Irish rugby to 'live within its means'
The Union’s annual report, published today, was delivered with a word of warning amid predicted deficits in the coming years.
Stuart McCloskey to start as Robbie Henshaw ruled out for South Africa clash
Leinster’s Jimmy O’Brien comes in on the bench.