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IRFU And Rugby Players Ireland Agree Pay Deferrals

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The IRFU, Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster Rugby, in agreement and partnership with Rugby Players Ireland and its members, have today agreed a payment deferral model for all employees. These deferrals,...

Irish Rugby and Rugby Players Ireland Agree Pay Deferrals

6 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

The IRFU, Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster Rugby, in agreement and partnership with Rugby Players Ireland and its members, have today agreed a payment deferral model for all employees.   These...

Club & Community statement following the conclusion of domestic rugby season

6 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

Following yesterday’s statement from the IRFU, Connacht Rugby wishes to reaffirm that the decision to conclude the 2019/20 season applies immediately to all domestic rugby within Connacht Rugby.  ...

Indefinite Suspension For GUINNESS PRO14 Season

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The suspension of the 2019/20 season of the GUINNESS PRO14 is now on an indefinite basis due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The board of Celtic Rugby DAC met by teleconference this week and agreed upon a strict...

Eight Modern Day One Club Men

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A dying breed. The modern-day opportunities for professional Rugby players has seen even the most loyal servants of the game move clubs and explore their opportunities.   Even the Sharks and Springbok...

20 Year Old Brian O'Driscoll's Ireland Debut

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brian O’Driscoll’s international debut saw him take to the field in Brisbane on 12 June 1999 to take on a strong Australian side. The 20 year old displayed ability beyond his years and was...

Post World Cup 2019 Retirees XV

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saying farewell isn't easy particularly when you have spent your life working towards the goal of representing your country but this was the decision several of test rugby’s leading lights made after...

Premiership to relax ban on releasing non-England players for Six Nations - Report

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The postponement of the Six Nations until later this year teed up a potential stumbling block for the likes of Wales, Scotland and Italy with a number of their players currently representing Premiership...

No winners as organisers call off Ireland's domestic rugby season with immediate effect

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The rest of Ireland's domestic rugby season has been called off over the coronavirus pandemic.

19/20 Domestic Season To Conclude

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Irish Rugby’s 2019/20 domestic season is to conclude with immediate effect due to ongoing concerns over coronavirus. Government action in combatting the virus looks set to continue beyond March 29th....