O2 and the Irish Rugby Football Union today announced that they have renewed their successful partnership arrangement that will see O2 continue as sponsor of the Ireland rugby team. O2 has extended its support and commitment to Irish rugby to 2016, including the Rugby World Cup in 2015. The renewed agreement will see O2 continue […]
Milton Keynes, UK – [07, July 2011] – Further to the announcement of the forthcoming release of Rugby World Cup 2011 on 26th August, international publisher 505 Games and developer HB studios have today announced the games exclusive partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). The official licensing agreement grants the exclusive use of […]
DUBLIN, 29th June 2011 – Today, PUMA and the IRFU announced the launch of the new home and alternative kits. The Ireland rugby team will wear the new PUMA Ireland alternative jersey for the first time against France on 13th August in Bordeaux. This is the first time that Ireland will ever have worn an […]
The Ireland Under- 20 squad (sponsored by PwC) has been named by Coach Mike Ruddock for this year’s IRB Junior World Championship which will take place in Italy in June. Ruddock will bring an experienced squad with him to Italy naming eight players who were involved in last year’s JWC, including Captain Niall Annett. Just […]
The jubilation of victory was immense for the ladies of Belfast Harlequins who brought the AIL Plate back to Ulster from the IRFU 7s Finals 2011: WELL WEll Done [youtube Dz3jnmNh24E] We begin with an interview with Natalie Bryant who has been here in Ulster for 4 years and got invlolved with the local rugby […]
Correction: IRFU Announce New Sevens Interprovincial Championship For immediate release: Wednesday 13th April 2011 Issued on behalf of The Irish Rugby Football Union *FOC photography of Ireland international player Rob Kearney at the launch is available from Inpho photography New Sevens Interprovincial Championship to Assist in Talent Identification Closing Date for Entry to IRFU Club […]
The draw for the semi-final stage of the Powerade Towns’ Cup was made today at Ravenhill. The draw, which was made by Sir Nigel Hamilton, President of the IRFU Ulster Branch, and Katie Hutchinson of Powerade is as follows: Armagh v Clogher Valley Ballymoney v Ballynahinch II The semi-final matches will be played on or […]
LISBURN & ARDS TO HOST COFFEE MORNING FOR IRFU CHARITABLE TRUST: DETAILS BELOW: PLEASE SUPPORT THIS VERY WORTHWHILE CAUSE: On Saturday, 5th March, Lisburn’s Ladies Committee will be holding a “Coffee Morning” and a “Cake and Jam” sale in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust. LOCATION: Lisburn Rugby Club Support will be welcomed from all […]
The IRFU have today launched an exciting new domestic game initiative with the announcement of the IRFU Club Sevens Championship. There will be four provincially based tournaments and an All Ireland Club Sevens Championship, with the winning team representing Ireland at a European ‘Ultimate 7’s’ Tournament during the summer. The IRFU Club Sevens tournaments will […]