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IRFU

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Ball is in Munster and the IRFU's court as Prendergast makes his play
Munster bring in Kiwi coach Chris Boyd as a 'performance consultant'
'We can’t continue with World Cups having such a major impact on finances'
Is Ireland rugby country?
'The pro contracts are amazing because that carrot is dangling for players'
Ireland’s pathway for women’s rugby has developed quickly in recent years.
IRFU confirms 'A' inter-provincial championship with a new trophy
Ireland record-cap holder Lynne Cantwell lands major role with IRFU
IRFU come out against permanent adoption of 20-minute red card
Match officials appointed for Ireland's November Internationals
IRFU launch new streaming platform to cover AIL and Emerging Ireland fixtures
Historian: During apartheid, the IRFU made the extraordinary decision to tour South Africa
Liam O'Callaghan
Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia
Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia
IRFU announce 37 central contracts across women's 15s and Sevens squads
Ireland lose to England in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
Ireland lose to England in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
IRFU blocks all NIQ front row signings from next season on
'Women's rugby was trying to exist in Ireland on the smell of an oily rag'
'It's a very exciting opportunity for someone... Andy's away for six months'
'We will never move a player against their will... It goes back to that identity piece'
'I can’t comment' - IRFU tight-lipped on Nations Championship link to Qatar
IRFU plans 4 contracted women's provinces as Ireland games turn profit
IRFU confirms change to central contracting model
In The Lab: After injury pain, a new baby, and a five-year break, Ashleigh Orchard dreams of Paris
In The Lab: After injury pain, a new baby, and a five-year break, Ashleigh Orchard dreams of Paris
Ireland confirm special Test match with Australia in Belfast
National deals, PONIs, and Irish rugby's contracting
The IRFU could make a tweak to the national contracts system as early as next season.
Hansen: Central contracts 'the only way Irish rugby is going to get stronger'
Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan absent for Six Nations clash with England
Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan absent for Six Nations clash with England
Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie leaves job by 'mutual consent'
'We needed to remember what it felt like to win' - Ireland seek Six Nations redemption
Dorothy Wall says winning the WXV3 was crucial in helping Ireland heal from last year’s Six Nations wooden spoon finish.
Ireland retain Six Nations title on nervy night that ends in glory
Ireland begin with Friday night All Blacks tie as Autumn internationals announced
Sport Ireland ‘doesn’t have jurisdiction’ to introduce drug testing to schools’ rugby
O'Mahony named new Ireland captain as Farrell names 34-man squad
Edogbo and Zebo start for Munster, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at 10 for Christmas derby
IRFU open to B&I League chat as end of Nucifora era looms
IRFU undertakes review of World Cup campaign that cost €10 million
Combined Provinces series allows IRFU to assess talent but disrupts AIL