Rising hopes Irish sides may join Premiership Women’s Rugby as part of English league’s expansion
IRFU ‘very focused on exploring chance to be part of that competition’, says Lynne Cantwell
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Seán O’Brien handed 10-week suspension by IRFU after verbally abusing official at Women’s AIL match
Tullow RFC hit with three-match ground closure for an unrelated incident in the same match
IRFU seeks development partner for hotel and apartments beside Aviva Stadium
Proposed Lansdowne Quarter to include 257-room hotel and 77 homes directly opposite entrance to stadium
Edmund Van Esbeck was a giant of journalism whose influence transcended the rugby pages
As Irish Times rugby correspondent, he made valuable contributions to Irish society that sometimes went unnoticed
IRFU predicts €1m surplus despite ‘significant challenges’
November series and Chicago clash with the All Blacks contributed to figures
Joe Schmidt to take consultancy role with Ulster Rugby
Former Ireland head coach to work with age-grade coaches at the province
‘Not an investigation’: So why are Munster Rugby carrying out a root-and-branch review?
Club drafts in independent consultancy specialising in corporate governance
Lions rugby team lands record profits and revenues from Australia tour
Dublin-based company behind the British & Irish Lions rugby team records revenues of £50m
‘As a Kiwi, Eden Park is special’: Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman is our man on the inside
New Zealander backs boys in green to ‘put their game on’ in Auckland against the All Blacks on Saturday
Jimmy O’Brien making the most of late call-up after rediscovering his best form
Leinster man taking his opportunities in Nations Championship after injury struggles
Gary McGann appointed chairman of company operating Aviva Stadium
New Stadium DAC, which runs the Ballsbridge stadium on behalf of the IRFU and the FAI
Rocky Kenneally: Meet the Blackrock boarder playing rugby for Spain
Born in the UK and living in Marbella, Kenneally boarded at the Dublin school and played in the Leinster Senior Cup final
Philip Browne obituary: Administrator who oversaw rugby’s transition to professional status
Elite rower and former IRFU chief executive was known for his integrity and calm demeanour
Irish rugby has dropped a clanger with James Lowe
Decision to let player leave reveals a disconnect between the provinces and IRFU that could hurt Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Leinster rugby player avoids criminal conviction for assaulting woman in Copper Face Jacks nightclub
Alan Spicer (21) was at Copper Face Jacks celebrating latest appearance for club when he became involved in row
Philip Browne: Former IRFU chief executive guided Irish rugby into bright new era
Browne, who spent 29 years at the IRFU, has died aged 64
Philip Browne, former IRFU chief executive, dies aged 64
Browne was CEO of the organisation from 1998 to 2021 and oversaw a period of considerable change
Andy Farrell signs contract extension with IRFU through to 2031 World Cup
Previous contract had been set to expire after next year’s World Cup in Australia
Fergus Slattery was, quite simply, a god of rugby
Arguably the greatest openside in the world for much of his playing career, Slattery remained one of the last great amateurs and great club men
James Lowe to leave Leinster at the end of the season
Winger to leave Leinster after nine seasons with the province
Gerry Thornley: A deflating and damaging weekend for Leinster, Ulster and Irish rugby
Irish provinces have never seemed farther away from a Champions Cup win
Summer Camps: A guide to the best and most popular sports camps in Ireland
A guide for parents to the best Irish summer camps, from badminton and basketball to rock climbing and surfing
Credit unions, IRFU and An Post named Ireland’s most reputable organisations
Reputations Agency’s annual ranking measures ‘emotional bond’ between public and organisations
Jack Oliver reflects on his father’s death, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors
The former Munster and Ireland U20 scrum-half speaks about grief, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors
For Sevens’ sake: Gael Force aim to show IRFU that game can thrive in Ireland
With the IRFU having cut its men’s Sevens programme, a team set up by a Cork estate agent is looking to save the sport - and have fun
Hail St Mary’s, worthy champions and a powerful new force in Irish club rugby
Having ended seven years in Division 1B and flirted with relegation, they claimed their first AIL crown since 2012
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