Rugby World Cup News
20 May 13
Second row Paul O'Connell spoke to the assembled media on the Lions squad's first day at their training camp in Carton House. He cannot wait until the full squad is together and is hoping to be involved in the historic tour opener against the Barbarians in Hong Kong.
20 May 13
Irish Rugby TV brings you footage of the special reception at Farmleigh House which Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, hosted to honour the Grand Slam achievements of the Ireland Women's squad and management team.
20 May 13
The sun shone brightly at Farmleigh House on Friday as Leo Varadkar TD, the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, hosted a special reception to honour the achievements of the Grand Slam-winning Ireland Women's squad and management team. Check out some photos from the day.
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20 May 13
The British & Irish Lions are in Ireland this week for a training camp at Carton House as they build towards their opening match of the 2013 tour against the Barbarians. Head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton fielded questions from the media earlier today.
20 May 13
Irish Rugby TV spoke to Ireland interim head coach Les Kiss about the upcoming North America tour and his future within the management team.
20 May 13
Ireland interim head coach Les Kiss announces the squad for the summer tour to North America, and he also reveals the make-up of the Emerging Ireland squad for the Tblisi Cup competition.
19 May 13
There are six uncapped players in the Ireland squad for the summer tour to North America that was named this morning. An Emerging Ireland squad has also been selected for the Tblisi Cup in Georgia.
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18 May 13
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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18 May 13
Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
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17 May 13
IRFU provincial and national age grade coaches - Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s - and IRFU elite player development staff from the four provinces gathered recently to review their experiences, discuss challenges and align closer to ensure the development of more effective elite players across the IRFU Elite Player Pathway.
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16 May 13
The IRFU today announced a new one-year contract with Brian O'Driscoll which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014.
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13 May 13
Ireland's Women continued their Rugby Sevens development by winning the Plate final at the London Sevens over the weekend.
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13 May 13
The annual Technical Staff Conference was held in the Castleknock Hotel earlier this month and was opened by IRFU President Billy Glynn and director of rugby Eddie Wigglesworth.
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10 May 13
Ulster number 8 Nick Williams spoke to Irish Rugby TV after he was crowned the Hibernia College IRUPA Players' Player of the Year at the awards ceremony in Dublin earlier this week.
10 May 13
Irish Rugby TV spoke to IRUPA CEO Omar Hassanein at the IRUPA awards ceremony in Dublin earlier this week, discussing what is 'a very exciting night' for the rugby community which offers 'a chance to acknowledge players who have excelled amongst their peers'.
10 May 13
Rob Kearney togged out with some rugby stars of the future to launch Kellogg's 2013 IRFU partnership. Kellogg's has been a proud supporter of Irish rugby for over ten years. During this time participation in the sport has continued to grow from a grassroots level with almost a fifth (18%) of children in Ireland now playing rugby.
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10 May 13
Craig Gilroy's try against Argentina on his Ireland debut won the IRUPA VW Try Of The Year award this week. We spoke to the young Ulster winger about his whirlwind season.
09 May 13
Former Leinster and Ireland winger Denis Hickie was inducted into the IRUPA Hall of Fame this week. Irish Rugby TV spoke to the Dubliner about his award, his transition into the 'real world' and how he sees Irish rugby now.
09 May 13
A 12-strong Ireland Women's Sevens squad has been named for the London Invitational Sevens which will be streamed live this weekend.
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08 May 13
Ulster number 8 Nick Williams was tonight voted the Hibernia College IRUPA Players' Player of the Year for 2013 by his fellow players at the 11th annual awards ceremony.
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