Irish Women’s Rugby celebrates 30 years today
Thirty years on we remember an incredible group of women who were the first to put on the Irish jersey in an international rugby match against Scotland on February 14th 1993. The game was played at Raeburn Place in front of a crowd of over 1,000 people and was also Scotland’s first international match. Hearing from those involved has given …
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IRFU aim to increase number of women on board to 40% by end of year
The committee of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have unanimously approved proposals to increase representation of women on it’s committee to 40% by the end of 2023 provided the newly agreed proposals are approved at its annual council meeting taking place in July. In December, Minister for Sport Catherine Martin emphasised the Government’s warning of “financial consequences” for National …
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Irish Rugby announce shorts switch
The Irish women’s rugby team have historically worn white shorts and green jerseys similar to that of the male players. In a welcome announcement, the IRFU have announced plans to switch out the white shorts for a navy blue shade in aims to ease player anxieties when playing while on their period. Gillian McDarby, Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways …
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New Women’s Celtic Challenge Competition to start in January
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Neasa Kennedy
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December 22, 2022
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Rugby
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Celtic Challenge, Celtic Cup, Greg McWilliams, IRFU, Irish Rugby, Irish Women's Rugby, Rugby, Scottish Rugby, Six Nations, WRU
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A Pilot Celtic Challenge Competition is due to begin on January 29th and sees the IRFU, WRU and Scottish Rugby coming together to create a new competition with support from World Rugby. From 2023, one team from each union will compete home and away fixtures over the course of 6 weeks, with each team playing 2 home games and 2 …
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The IRFU has Increased Investment in Women’s Rugby- But is it Enough?
It’s been a chaotic year for women’s rugby in Ireland. After last year’s disappointing failure to qualify for the World Cup, Director of Women’s and 7s Rugby Anthony Eddy left in a blaze of controversy. IRFU CEO Kevin Potts now says that IRFU has “turned a corner” in regaining the trust of players, with the introduction of salaries for female …
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Irish elite female rugby players face a tough decision with controversial IRFU Contracts
IRFU’s Performance Director David Nucifora confirms that 29 Irish women’s players have accepted contracts, with eight players rejecting offers from the union. Of those 29 players some are dual 7s and 15s players who have previously been on IRFU deals before the beginning of this season. When it was announced in August that the union would be offering up to …
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Malone RFC Withdraw from Energia AIL Just A Few Days Before Kick-Off
Malone RFC have advised the IRFU of their reluctant withdrawal from the Women’s Division of the Energia All-Ireland League for the 2022/23 season.
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‘The players have worked tirelessly’ says IRFU head coach
“I’m really proud of the players” says Greg McWilliams, who is the head coach of IRFU, as Ireland’s rugby team prepares for their much-anticipated summer tour of Japan. McWilliams shares insight on the intensive training the players are going through to adapt to the new climate and prepare for what will be a very challenging, yet exciting, season ahead. …
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Ireland’s Women’s Rugby To Receive 43 Pro Contracts After Gillian McDarby Appointment
The IRFU have officially confirmed it will offer 43 professional contracts to Ireland women’s 15s and 7s players next season.
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Welsh Rugby Advances The Women’s Game
Ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup, Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced the addition of 17 new full-time contracts for their players bringing the total number of WRU contracts to 31. ? Huge boost for #WalesWomen ahead of @RugbyWorldCup – 17 new full-time contracts bringing number of WRU contracted players to 31 – @IoanCunningham commits as head coach to 2025 …
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