Irish women’s rugby might be at a low ebb, but its strategy chief is targeting growth after World Cup
IRFU strategy document sets out new vision for the women’s game
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David Humphreys: ‘Leinster are incredibly good at nearly everything ... the challenge is to make the others more competitive’
The IRFU high-performance director discusses closing the gap between Leinster and Connacht, Ulster and Munster
Which Ireland players will step up for the summer squad while the Lions are away?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Who can challenge the dominance by French clubs of European rugby?
Top 14 clubs are dominating European rugby and the end does not appear in sight
Matt Williams: Decision to abandon men’s Sevens programme has shattered the dreams of generations of players
Irish rugby administrators wasted years resisting the eyecatching format and now they have dashed the hopes of another generation
Six Nations operator converts on-pitch success into €12.5m profit
Last year’s international rugby tournament drew 185 million TV viewers across 64 countries
Gordon D’Arcy: Ditching Sevens is sad but sensible if it means IRFU will fix the system
Disappointing to see men’s Sevens side go, but Ireland has chosen sustainability over sentiment
Sevens cull shows rugby blazers no longer agree with players. Who is right?
Zac Ward is among those who see the short format as having been crucial to their development; the IRFU has taken a different view
The inside story of how Terenure signed Carlos Spencer as a coach
The former All Black’s imminent arrival in Dublin 6w as coach is causing delight, not least among players and staff
Gerry Thornley: IRFU decision on Sevens reflects the cold, hard business of sport
Cutting the men’s programme is not necessarily a huge saving, although it could be around the €400,000 mark
Ireland will ‘feel impact’ of not having Sevens programme, says Harry McNulty
Captain at Paris Olympics says decision will mean Ireland miss out on global reach ‘bigger than any World Cup’
IRFU to axe men’s sevens programme following review
Decision taken as part of ‘broader strategic effort to ensure long-term financial sustainability’
Aoife Wafer named Sportswoman of the Month for April
The backrow excelled at the Six Nations and is now rated as a world-class prospect
Gerry Thornley: Leinster’s latest heartbreak in Europe shows they are human after all
Cullen’s men face a painful postmortem to rival that of the 2023 final when Leinster let slip a 23-7 lead against La Rochelle
Gritty Clontarf savour ‘pretty sweet’ AIL triumph
Youngster Hugh Cooney showed qualities that could make him a future Ireland player
Matt Williams: Although Leinster continue to defy the odds, Irish professional rugby appears to be in decline
We need more coaches with professional team experience and deep technical knowledge
Leinster’s success masking alarming fault lines which have emerged in Irish rugby
This season, as things stand, Munster, Ulster and Connacht have all lost more matches than they have won
Letters to the Editor, April 21st : On coercive control by neglect, a tourist tax, and two-tier rugby
There is little to no accountability for non-custodial parents who repeatedly fail to honour their obligations
Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell’s coaching team for Lions tour
After summer tour to Australia, Sexton will then take up full-time coaching position with Ireland
Pete Wilkins officially steps down as head coach of Connacht
Cullie Tucker will continue in charge of team until the end of the season
IRFU raises provincial contribution to national player contracts to 40%
Additional revenue will be invested in player development pathways in Connacht, Munster and Ulster
Lions Tour 2025: Is Andy Farrell’s coaching selection a bad thing for Ireland?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Simon Easterby and John Fogarty set to be confirmed as British & Irish Lions coaches
Ulster snatch late win as Munster, Leinster and Connacht suffer defeats, with Pete Wilkins on sick leave
What next for the provinces after the Six Nations?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: Will Leinster maintain their buffer at the top? Can Munster maintain their position in the top eight?
Leinster dominate central contracts with 11 of 14 IRFU deals
Just one Munster player now on a central deal with two from Connacht and none from Ulster
Diversity, gender balance and money spent properly are priorities as Minister for Sport announces €31.3m in core funding grants
Sums range from €1.65m for Special Olympics Ireland to €37,000 for taekwondo
Jordi Murphy: A career-threatening injury taught me to plan for the future
Former Ireland rugby player on changing spending habits and why plan B matters
‘Entertainment’ is IRFU’s buzzword kicking off 2025
Union seeking to enhance the big-match experience and asking fans to arrive two hours early for the England game
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