IRFU say return of crowds is key with deficit of almost €36m
Initial CVC investment in Pro 14 helped pay shortfall in provincial wages
Initial CVC investment in Pro 14 helped pay shortfall in provincial wages
Philip Browne warns of consequences to game if supporters are kept away for extended period
Irish rugby’s sustainability is anchored to filling the Aviva stadium at least five times a year
Shannon RFC may survive financial impact of Covid-19, but other clubs won’t be so lucky
Jack Kachkar given 30 years in prison for deception that led to 1,500 job losses
Planned €30m upgrade would help club attract talent and boost commercial growth
Dubliner presided over period of strong growth for championship
Only one offer currently on the table following RBS decision to end 14-year deal
Many club, province and national teammates from ’70s and ’80s at Dunmore ceremony
‘There was a nine-month clause in this particular case,’ confirms IRFU CEO Browne
IRFU announce deficit of €2.8 million, the first shortfall since the 2007-2008 season
IRFU high performance director has had his doubters but ends year very much in credit
Ex-players recall incidents from match that was played in troubled times 43 years ago
Union decline to says whether concussion is reason for hike in costs
Downturn of results and decrease in crowds seen as underlying problem for province
Cabragh Wetlands Trust has turned the marshes around an old Irish Sugar factory into a bird sanctuary that is also, with its new visitor centre, a hub for environmental awareness
Billy Glynn questions ‘flawed and mismanaged’ process that brought reforms in union
Funding for both the provincial and club game able to increase by €4 million
Ireland captain enjoying preparation for his fourth World Cup campaign with Ireland
Ireland’s Sevens programme begins next month – and team faces uphill battle to Rio
Coach Laurent Labit reiterates Parisian club’s intent to build an empire around former Leinster outhalf
‘The deal for him is simple. Either he signs and ends his career here or he returns to Ireland’
Tom Kiernan, Fergus Slattery and Keith Wood inducted into the IRB’s Hall of Fame
Union exploring the possibility of attracting private money to aid the funding of the sport
Excess due to improved ticket sales and an increase in Six Nations prize money
French and Japanese clubs do the majority of their player recruitment in December
Less than half the 3,700 tickets put of sale for €5,500 and €9,000 were actually sold
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