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IRFU

This month
June 2026
IRFU
Andy Farrell signs new contract to lead Irish rugby team until 2031
The 42
5 Jun
6.8k
27
Last month
May 2026
Exit
James Lowe set to leave Leinster and Irish rugby this summer
The 33-year-old was offered a new deal but is expected to depart at the end of the season.
Murray Kinsella
29 May
48.4k
91
Rugby
Ireland's Nations Championship kick-off times confirmed
15 May
2.7k
6
Head Coach
IRFU wants McMillan to remain as Munster boss into next season
8 May
4.7k
18
two more years
Hugo Keenan signs two-year contract extension for Leinster and Ireland
5 May
1.9k
11
This year
2026
Rugby
Munster confirm that Roger Randle will no longer become attack coach
The 42
Updated 30 Apr
13.7k
No Go
Roger Randle no longer expected to become Munster attack coach
30 Apr
10.5k
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
European quarter-finals/Women's Six Nations preview
IQ
'He definitely has an offer' - IRFU look to lure Aussie prop to Ireland
30 Mar
8.5k
92
Combines
'There are athletes who have maybe missed that opportunity in rugby'
28 Mar
2.6k
3
Rugby
Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’ – Bill Sweeney
27 Mar
3.7k
18
Pen to Paper
Conor Ryan signs new two-year deal with Munster
20 Mar
4.4k
2
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
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Injury
Ulster confirm that Rob Baloucoune faces surgery and three months out
19 Mar
5.9k
25
On The Dotted Line
Irish rugby players Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier given new contracts by IRFU
The 42
17 Mar
7.6k
6
On The Dotted Line
New IRFU contract deals for Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and Van der Flier
The news comes on the back of Ireland’s Triple Crown success at the weekend.
17 Mar
5.6k
44
The Morning Lead
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.
17 Mar
41.2k
93
sign up
Stuart Lancaster hopeful Bundee Aki will sign new contract
16 Mar
3.0k
22
winter warmers
Ireland's November Nations Championship schedule confirmed
11 Mar
5.6k
20
changing game
FAI in talks with GAA and IRFU about sharing facilities as part of new strategy
10 Mar
9.8k
8
Six Nations 2026
VIDEO: Murray and Gav react to Ireland's win over Wales
7 Mar
1.6k
0
Six Nations
Wales captain embracing underdog tag ahead of Ireland clash
5 Mar
1.4k
9
plans
'We'll sit down with the IRFU in the near future' - Farrell on Saracens links
4 Mar
3.4k
5
Pen to Paper
Seán Edogbo signs two-year senior contract with Munster
4 Mar
3.0k
13
Record
The IRFU will want to keep Farrell after the 2027 World Cup
The popular head coach has enjoyed remarkable success with the national team.
Murray Kinsella
27 Feb
2.3k
11
Attack
Munster to double down on McMillan's vision as Prendergast exits
The Limerick man was a key figure in the province’s URC success in 2023.
Murray Kinsella
26 Feb
5.3k
16
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
One of the great days at Twickenham
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland
Edwin Edogbo
IRFU investigating 'cowardly' online abuse of Ireland debutant Edwin Edogbo
The 42
16 Feb
13.0k
Edwin Edogbo
IRFU investigating 'cowardly' online abuse of Edwin Edogbo
16 Feb
4.6k
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Stuart Lancaster interview
Ireland U20s
'He’s pretty tame. He likes us to figure it out on our own': Tom Wood on his famous father's influence
20 Jan
5.2k
1
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ciarán and Gav predict Andy Farrell's 23 to face France, and pick their own
Last year
2025
Challenge Cup
'You just want the games to come thick and fast' - Ulster's Tom Stewart
11 Dec 2025
1.5k
8
Across the water
Ireland's Hogan and O'Dowd join Premiership Women’s Rugby sides
26 Nov 2025
1.1k
2
Verdict
James Ryan receives three-match ban for red card tackle against South Africa
26 Nov 2025
4.9k
40
Finances
'I'm aware it's a big price' - IRFU defends ticket pricing as Union reports €4.2 million loss
19 Nov 2025
8.1k
47
Staying Put
Aviva Stadium keeping its name for five more years as insurance giant extends IRFU and FAI deals
11 Nov 2025
3.0k
20
USA
Ireland plan to play games in the US on an annual basis
World Rugby has big plans for rugby in America.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
2 Nov 2025
3.0k
16
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The Chicago experience and the New Zealand perspective
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