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Governing body for rugby union on the island of Ireland

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Irish Rugby Football Union: Governing body for rugby union on the island of Ireland
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the body managing rugby union in the island of Ireland. The IRFU has its head office at 10/12 Lansdowne Road and home ground at Aviva Stadium, where adult men's Irish rugby union international matches are played. In addition, the Union also owns the Ravenhill Stadium in Belfast, Thomond Park in Limerick and a number of grounds in provincial areas that have been rented to clubs.

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Former Ireland Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt says the shock win over New Zealand is an early return on the IRFU's increased funding of the women's game.
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IRFU announce 37 central contracts for women's game

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The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announce 37 central contracts across the Women's High Performance Programme as Ireland's Women's XV and Sevens squad prepare for the 2024-25 season.
BBC Sport - Published

IRFU to stop provinces signing overseas front rowers

Incoming IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys says Irish provinces will not be able to sign overseas front row players from 2025
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'Farrell absence a chance to test new coach in 2025'

Andy Farrell's sabbatical in 2025 will give Ireland the chance to test a coach in the "highest pressure environment in the Six Nations" says the IRFU.
BBC Sport - Published

Provinces to help cover central IRFU contracts

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announces a change to its funding model which will see the four provinces contribute "up to 30%" to help cover the cost of players on central contracts from next..
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster finances face 'period of readjustment' - Petrie

Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie says they are "working with the IRFU to get to a sustainable solution" to financial issues affecting the URC side.
BBC Sport - Published

IRFU keen on future Sexton coaching role

IRFU performance director David Nucifora says recently retired Johnny Sexton could have a future coaching role within the Irish system.
BBC Sport - Published

'Ruthless' Humphreys a 'brilliant appointment' by IRFU - Best

Former Ireland captain Rory Best says "ruthless" David Humphreys is "a brilliant appointment" as the IRFU's new performance director.
BBC Sport - Published

Humphreys appointed IRFU performance director

Former Ireland and Ulster fly-half David Humphreys is appointed as the Irish Rugby Football Union's new performance director.
BBC Sport - Published

'No plans' for IRFU to invest in London Irish

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The Irish Rugby Football Union says there are no plans "to invest in rugby outside of Ireland" amid links to the troubled London Irish.
BBC Sport - Published

Ireland women's rugby to ask football for help

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Ireland can regain the Women's Six Nations title within the next "three to five years" despite the team's decline in recent years, says IRFU head of women's performance Gillian McDarby.
BBC Sport - Published

Ireland women's head coach McWilliams steps down

Ireland women's head coach Greg McWilliams has left the role by "mutual consent" says the IRFU after the team's poor Six Nations campaign.
BBC Sport - Published

McWilliams rejects accusation that IRFU is sexist

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Ireland Women head coach Greg McWilliams rejects an accusation that the Irish Rugby football Union is a sexist organisation.
BBC Sport - Published

Full-back Keenan signs three-year IRFU contract

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Ireland and Leinster full-back Hugo Keenan signs a three-year contract with the IRFU, taking him up to the end of the 2025-26 season.
BBC Sport - Published

IRFU approves proposal for 40% female representation

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The Irish Rugby Football Union committee unanimously approves a proposal to achieve 40% female representation on its committee by the end of 2023.
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Ireland captain Fryday absent from pro contracts

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Ireland captain Nichola Fryday is among a number senior internationals not to have signed a professional contract with the IRFU.
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