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14 July 2017, 4:00pm
The IRFU has published its Anti-Doping Report for 2016/17. The report records the testing of Irish rugby players across both the 2016 calendar year and the 2016/17 season.
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14 July 2017, 2:00pm
Philip Browne, Chief Executive of the Irish Rugby Football Union, has underlined the importance of supporters attending games to allow teams to remain competitive at both provincial and international level
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14 July 2017, 1:00pm
The Irish Rugby Football Union announced that its planned deficit of 4.7m euro for the 2016/17 season has come in 1.9m euro under budget at 2.8m, following an improvement in the performances of the national and provincial teams.
Editor
12 July 2017, 3:30pm
The Irish Rugby Football Union today welcomed confirmation by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, of the commencement of the development of Phase Two of the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena on the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown.
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10 Jul, 18:46
Garry Ringrose has joined his Leinster and Ireland centre partner Robbie Henshaw on the injury list following an operation on his shoulder last week.
Editor
8 Jul, 10:38
Six Ireland internationals, including British & Irish Lions Test debutant CJ Stander, played their part in a dramatic 15-all draw at Eden Park as the Lions shared a truly unforgettable Test series with the All Blacks.
Editor
6 Jul, 07:20
The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the third and final Test against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday (kick-off 7.35pm local time/8.35am Irish time).
Editor
2 Jul, 15:11
In-form flanker Sean O'Brien is available for selection in the British & Irish Lions' third Test against New Zealand after an independent judicial committee dismissed his citing.
Editor
25 Jul, 15:35
Monday was a momentous day for the Ireland Women's camp as the 28-strong squad was revealed for the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil. Head coach Tom Tierney and captain Niamh Briggs spoke to the press at the announcement in UCD.
15 Jul, 12:23
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne spoke to Irish Rugby TV about the Union's 2016/17 Annual Report, which includes increased investment in Women's rugby and addresses the challenges of funding for the game in Ireland.
14 Jul, 10:11
The launch of a commemorative stamp to mark the Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland was a special day for Women's rugby, team captain Niamh Briggs and her family. We spoke to her and her dad Mike at the GPO.
27 Jun, 17:30
Marie Louise Reilly joined her Ireland team-mates Nora Stapleton and Lindsay Peat at a recent Dublin City Council event in support of the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup. Reilly, who works as a DCC Sports Officer, said: "The team are coming together really well, we're working hard and hopefully August will be really memorable not just for us but for the whole country."
27 Jun, 17:00
Fiona Coghlan, Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 Ambassador and Chair of the Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership, speaks about Dublin City Council's support of the tournament in August and the momentum and excitement building in the capital and around the four provinces for WRWC 2017.
23 Jun, 08:50
Felix Jones, who is the visiting coach in Ireland camp this week, spoke to Irish Rugby TV about how 'interesting' and 'valuable' his time in Tokyo has been, and also what the transition from player to coach is like. He retired in October 2015 and is now Munster's back-line and attack coach.
23 Jun, 08:28
Speaking ahead of Saturday's second Test against Japan, Ireland tour captain Rhys Ruddock said: "We've been happy with the results so far, and there's been bits of the performances we've been really happy with and some bits that we're looking to improve on. Tomorrow marks the last opportunity to go out and do that, so we're all really excited about getting out there now."
22 Jun, 11:13
Ulster's Luke Marshall, who will return to the Irish midfield in Tokyo on Saturday, is expecting Japan to 'come back pretty hard' following their 50-22 defeat in Shizuoka last weekend.
22 Jun, 11:02
Set for his third start of the summer tour, Ireland number 8 Jack Conan said: "We gave ourselves the objective of coming over with three good performances, and I feel like we're one away from that. It'll be another massive 80 minutes and everyone wants to finish the season on a high."
20 Jun, 15:41
Marking the 50-day countdown, we hear from Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 Tournament Director Garrett Tubridy and Ireland forwards Cliodhna Moloney and Paula Fitzpatrick as the tournament, which will be held in Dublin and Belfast from August 9 to 26, draws ever closer.
19 Jun, 01:50
Highlights from Ireland's 50-22 first Test victory over Japan at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka. Joe Schmidt's men ran in seven tries with two each from Keith Earls, Dan Leavy and Jack Conan, while Garry Ringrose also dotted down.
6 Jun, 18:06
An Ireland Women's XV triumphed 24-22 over Japan in a behind-closed-doors uncapped trial match at the UCD Bowl last Saturday, with Hannah Tyrrell and Claire Molloy crossing for late tries.
20 Apr, 16:46
The Ireland Under-18 and Under-19 squads had a busy Easter period with seven matches played in Ashbourne, Cardiff, Llanelli, Caerphilly and Bordeaux. Check out some of the tries scored. Full match reports are available on www.irishrugby.ie.
18 Apr, 12:33
Speaking to RTE Radio rugby correspondent Michael Corcoran, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was asked about prioritising players playing in Ireland when it comes to national selection over those who are based overseas.
18 Apr, 12:25
In an interview broadcast on RTE Radio 1's 'Sunday Sport' programme, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt discussed the challenges and opportunities presented by the summer tour to the USA and Japan, and also looked ahead to next month's Rugby World Cup Pool Draw.
18 Apr, 12:12
Speaking about working with the provinces and monitoring players' progress, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt told RTE Radio 1: "For us, having the best quality of performance within the provinces, getting some really good coaching from the provincial coaches, which we know is happening at the moment, that's the foundation that we need because in the end we get the players in a match week pretty much."
18 Apr, 11:41
In an interview with RTE Radio rugby correspondent Michael Corcoran, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt confirmed that Girvan Dempsey, Felix Jones and Ronan O'Gara will be incorporated into the coaching group for the upcoming summer tour to the USA and Japan.
13 Apr, 16:06
IRFU National Talent Development Manager Hendrik Kruger says the Easter age-grade internationals give the Ireland Under-18 and Under-19 players 'the chance to represent their country and experience international rugby' and are 'the highlight of their season'.
13 Apr, 14:50
The Ireland Under-18 Clubs & Schools team (sponsored by PwC) played the England U-18 Counties side in the first of two matches at Ashbourne RFC this week. Check out the highlights from Wednesday's entertaining clash.
28 Mar, 18:32
The Ireland Under-19s, sponsored by PwC, hosted the touring Japan squad in sunny conditions at Donnybrook on Saturday, with 12 tries and 81 points scored in an exciting and fast-paced encounter.
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