Pic credit inpho.ie see more at :- twitter.com/Inphosports/media The medical team for the Ireland National Rugby Team, in consultation with the Ulster Rugby medical team, have released the following update on Chris Henry: CHRIS HENRY Chris is recovering from a procedure yesterday to repair a defect in his heart wall. This was found to […]
IRFU Update: Joe Schmidt Following yesterday’s game against Australia, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was assessed by the match day doctors and was sent to St Vincents Hospital for further assessment. On Saturday night Joe had his appendix removed and is recovering well this morning. Joe would like to thank the doctors and nurses of […]
BUDDY SUPPORT PROGRAMME ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO LOOK OUT FOR EACH-OTHER The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and Pieta House, today (2nd Nov), launched a new club-focused mental fitness initiative, ‘Mind Ur Buddy’, which will educate and equip club members to spot the signs when someone is in suicidal crisis. The scheme will train nominated club […]
IRFU to showcase Club Rugby with Aviva Stadium Fixture IRFU confirm home venues for 2014/15 representative fixtures The IRFU have confirmed the venues for a host of representative games during the 2014/15 season and in a move aimed at showcasing the talent of the Ulster Bank Leagues, the Ulster Bank Ireland Club International fixture against […]
Rob Kearney signs new three year IRFU contract to remain at Leinster The IRFU and Leinster are pleased to announce that Rob Kearney has signed a new three year contract with the IRFU which will see him remain at Leinster until at least June 2018.Rob made his competitive senior debut for Leinster against the Ospreys […]
The IRFU has signed a relationship with Pitch International for the sale of broadcast rights to Irish international matches outside Ireland and the UK until 2018. The move is seen as a boost for Irish fans living abroad who will be able to see live action from matches across a variety of international markets. Pitch […]
IRFU performance director keeps cards close to chest as reform looms The former Australia hooker is four months into his five-year contract with the union and this week gave his first media interviews since his unveiling back in April. His was a notable presence on the summer tour to Argentina and, since then, his appearances […]
Pic. IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora© www.Inpho.ie “IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora has announced that Irish Rugby will be introducing a Men’s Sevens Programme this season as part of the IRFU’s expanded Player Development Pathway. ‘We don’t want to place any extra burden on any of the provincial teams so primarily it will be academy, […]
Rugby Sevens: Short-Sighted IRFU Need To Act Alex Kirwan argues the need for the IRFU to establish an Irish rugby sevens side, with the sport being included in the Olympics form Rio 2016 onwards. Since Ireland began competing in the Summer Olympic Games in 1928, they have won a grand total of 28 Olympic medals. […]