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IRFU bans trans women and trans girls aged over 12 from female contact rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced that it is to ban trans women and girls over the age of 12 from playing female contact rugby, in a decision that has been met with criticism from trans rights groups. The rugby organisation said that two ...

10 Aug 2022 at 16:03

National News

Varadkar says IRFU should listen to trans players ‘excluded’ from contact rugby

Irish deputy leader Leo Varadkar has said it is important for the IRFU to listen to the people who may be excluded from playing sport, after the rugby organisation announced a decision to ban trans women from playing contact rugby. Speaking from ...

11 Aug 2022 at 21:48

National News

Sports bodies asked to help accommodate Ukrainian refugees

The Irish Government has approached the country’s main sporting bodies to seek further help accommodating the recent influx of refugees to Ireland. Last week about 100 Ukrainian refugees were temporarily housed at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, ...

31 Jul 2022 at 16:52

Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signs contract extension

Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to stay as Ireland head coach until 2025. Irish chiefs have moved to tie down Farrell beyond the 2023 World Cup, with the former dual-code international’s stock having shot up after the ...

29 Jul 2022 at 14:12

Rugby

Aviva Stadium confirmed to host 2023 Heineken and Challenge Cup finals

The Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals. The 2023 finals were originally scheduled to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but due to the 2022-2023 Premier League season concluding ...

19 May 2022 at 12:08

National Sport

Key talking points as Ireland prepare to play Italy in the Six Nations

Ireland will bid to get their Guinness Six Nations title challenge back on track on Sunday afternoon when Italy visit Dublin. The Irish suffered a 30-24 loss away to France in round two of the championship, while the Azzurri’s ...

26 Feb 2022 at 11:39

Rugby

World Rugby decide World Cup destinations after vote in Dublin

World Rugby has mapped out all destination countries for its global events until 2033. Breaking new ground. Discovering new stars. Inspiring new fans. #RWC2025 #RWC2027 #RWC2029 #RWC2031 #RWC2033 Introducing Rugby World Cup's ...

12 May 2022 at 16:01

Rugby

Robbie Henshaw commits future to Ireland and Leinster

Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract with Leinster and Ireland until the summer of 2025. Having made his international debut in 2013, Henshaw has earned 57 Ireland caps, winning the Six Nations twice as well as playing ...

22 Apr 2022 at 17:17

Rugby

Ireland announce Tests against All Blacks this summer

Ireland’s three summer Tests in New Zealand will be played in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington on successive Saturdays in early July. The Irish will tour for the first time since Andy Farrell was appointed head coach ...

26 Apr 2022 at 12:43

Other Sport

NBA icon Steph Curry links up with Irish rugby star while in Ireland

NBA superstar Steph Curry has been enjoying an off-season trip to Ireland. The Golden State Warrior's point-guard helped guide his side to their fourth NBA championship title in eight years last June. Curry, who is ...

14 Sept 2022 at 10:32

Rugby

Talking points ahead of Ireland's clash against Australia at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland complete their autumn appointments with a Dublin clash against an Australia side reeling from a first defeat to Italy. Andy Farrell’s in-form hosts will bid to cement their place as the world’s top-ranked ...

18 Nov 2022 at 10:20

Rugby

Former Ireland rugby boss named new coach of All-Ireland League club

Former Ireland rugby boss Eddie O’Sullivan has been appointed Head Coach at Buccaneers RFC. This is a significant signing by the Athlone club who recently gained promotion to Division 1B of the Energia ...

23 Jun 2022 at 13:10

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