The Irish Times

Six Nations offers Ireland women a chance to put noise behind them

New coaching ticket look to begin rebuild against Welsh side undergoing own transition

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Irish rugby can’t change the past but we can do things differently

This is a new dawn and there’s a chance to genuinely revolutionise rugby in Ireland

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 07:11

Ireland women take to the road for 2022 Six Nations home games

Ireland will play games in Dublin, Cork and Belfast in next year’s championship

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 15:27

IRFU says report into Ireland women’s rugby will not be made public

Independent review follows Irish team’s failure to qualify for World Cup

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 06:00

IRFU reports further deficit of €10m in 2021 accounts due to impact from Covid-19

Ceo Philip Browne admits ‘no instant, easy answers’ after ‘tough week’ for women’s rugby

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 16:30

IRFU review highlights key issues around women’s interpro changing facilities

Lack of personnel and resources added to ambiguity over who had responsibility

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 16:56

Full capacities return to stadiums in time for busy November schedule

Portugal and the All Blacks set to play in front of full houses at the Aviva Stadium

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 15:56

Ireland’s luck is out this time as Las Vegas Test against USA postponed

Organisers hope to rearrange game at Allegiant Stadium for October 2022

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 17:00

Owen Doyle: Opportunity knocks to make real change in IRFU governance

Browne’s tenure has been very successful but old committee system could be altered

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 06:00

IRFU confident that return of spectators in 2022 will limit redundancies

Union say that 20 non-playing staff to leave on both voluntary and compulsory basis

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 15:53

The Offload: Stockdale surely in line to replace Lowe against England

In the international arena, defence cannot be sacrificed for attacking gifts

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 01:00

IRFU’s Philip Browne hails €400m-plus deal with ‘seventh partner’ CVC

Chief executive says Six Nations countries maintain controlling interest in the competition

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 14:50

Six Nations agree to sell a stake in tournament to CVC

IRFU’s Philip Browne believes deal with private equity firm is good for Irish rugby

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 09:48

Gordon D’Arcy: Time for IRFU to be bold and secure futures of prized assets

Now is not the time to be slashing the salaries of their most valuable products

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 08:54

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must go after victory by frightening France into mistakes

We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 07:55

Ireland braced for a daunting assignment in Paris

France’s fine form against Wales shows the scale of the task facing Farrell’s side

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Merci beaucoup! France give up home tie and will travel to Dublin for Women’s Six Nations

Move comes after quarantine situation for Ireland players had put the game in doubt

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 19:35

IRFU report deficit of almost €36m as Covid-19 impact laid bare in accounts

Philip Browne warns of consequences to game if supporters are kept away for extended period

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 14:54

Six Nations considering delayed start to 2021 tournament over lack of fans

Unions fear loss of revenue could hinder ability to finance the sport

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 22:03

Gerry Thornley: Rugby breathes a sigh of relief as full lockdown averted

The sport has done all it can to ensure games continue behind closed doors

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 06:00

Rugby in a pandemic: Welcome to the season from the edge of oblivion

The return of supporters is seen as vital to the future of the professional game

Sat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Saracens prove Pro14 is not fit for purpose

The alternative to fans in stadiums, according to the IRFU, is financial collapse

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 09:00

Tipping point: GAA facing a second earthquake, the cost of a split season

Finding a way to fund sport will be much trickier than getting it up and running was

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 05:00

Browne unwilling to rule out further pay cuts for players

IRFU CEO faced with growing crisis for game’s finances if it remains behind closed doors

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 06:00

Committee hears significant numbers of supporters needed back at matches

GAA, IRFU and FAI prepare joint roadmap for safe return of spectators to stadiums

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 17:46

IRFU chief Browne admits completing Six Nations is key financial concern for now

Long-term sustainability of professional game in Ireland at stake if fans don’t return

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 16:19

Irish sporting bodies warn Oireachtas of catastrophic financial effect of Covid-19

IRFU, FAI and GAA outline grave picture and say it is critical supporters are allowed back

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 13:59

FAI ‘will not survive financially’ without fans attending games

IRFU and GAA will also tell Oireachtas Covid committee of financial threat to their sports

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 00:16

IRFU agrees pay reduction compromise with players for six-month period

Players earning over €25k will take a 10% cut and a 10% deferral until the end of the year

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 21:05

IRFU in line for €75m windfall as CVC acquire 14.5% Six Nations stake

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte confirms deal; IRFU don't comment

Sun Jul 05 2020 - 21:53

Gerry Thornley: A move to summer would damage Irish rugby on many levels

Aligning the international Test calendar could come at a cost to the game on many levels

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 06:00

IRFU remain intent on 20% pay cuts as players’ union gets to see books

Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 18:25

No outcome after third round of player talks on IRFU’s proposed 20% pay cut

Rugby Players Ireland set to meet with IRFU again next week in bid to strike a deal

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 15:10

The Offload: The ‘team of us’ philosophy uncovered

Kiss, kiss: how athletes and reporters greet each other after being kept apart for so long

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 10:00