IRFU agrees pay reduction compromise with players for six-month period
Players earning over €25k will take a 10% cut and a 10% deferral until the end of the year
IRFU remain intent on 20% pay cuts as players’ union gets to see books
Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal
No outcome after third round of player talks on IRFU’s proposed 20% pay cut
Rugby Players Ireland set to meet with IRFU again next week in bid to strike a deal
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IRFU announces player pay deferrals ranging from 10 to 50%
Equitable sliding scale will be used for all international and provincial players
The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry
Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009
Jack Conan eager to grab his biggest opportunity yet
Leinster stalwart looking forward to locking horns with revered Italian No 8 Sergio Parisse
Moment of truth beckons for future of Irish women’s rugby
IRFU moves to plot a new way forward after six-month part-time coaching plan backfires
Players’ union to represent women’s squad in IRFU talks
RPI were previously only linked to female amateur players on a support basis
Hassanein and players’ union opposed to condensed Six Nations
Incoming CEO of IRPA says players must be at forefront of decision-making in the game
Irupa making sure rugby’s agents are up to the task
A total of 12 agents look after 170 senior players across the country
Eight rugby pros a year suffering career-ending injuries
Irupa to the fore in helping players with their additional insurance needs
Five years on and all has changed utterly for Leinster and Harlequins
Players, coaches and even playing style have been transformed since ‘Bloodgate’
Rugby players carry injuries into retirement
A survey has shown that over 50 per cent have suffered health consequences
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