Fans criticise ‘landlording’ IRFU after expansion D4 housing kingdom
A touchy topic. The Sunday Independent have reported that the IRFU have purchased a €1m two-bed house beside the Aviva Stadium. The property is in Havelock Square, which is situated behind the small north stand of the stadium, which could not be expanded due to planning permission. It is the ninth house bought by the […]
3 months ago
Irish rugby fans slam ‘disgusting’ ticket prices for Autumn Internationals with cheapest for one match at €156
Ireland are back in action in November Irish rugby fans have slammed the price of tickets for Ireland’s upcoming Autumn Internationals in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s Ireland will face Japan, Australia and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in November, after a clash with New Zealand in Chicago. A small number of additional tickets were released […]
5 months ago
Ref at heart of Hansen controversy slams IRFU on Linkedin over disrespectful gift
He is not happy! Back in December, after Connacht’s URC loss to Leinster, Mack Hansen shocked reporters at the post-game press conference, calling the refereeing that his side faced during the match and in general as ‘bulls**t’. The Ireland winger subsequently released an apology to referee Chris Busby, who received a torrent of abuse in […]
9 months ago
Matt Williams highlights upsetting effect from axing men’s sevens
He labels the IRFU’s decision as “shameful” due to this. The IRFU announced the men’s sevens team would no longer continue, following a review which highlighted a current difficult financial situation as one of the main reasons. This has led to mixed reactions with Irish great, Gordon D’Arcy, defending the IRFU and sympathising with the […]
10 months ago
Irish great backs decision to axe Ireland men’s sevens team
He believes that this decision is “ultimately necessary” Last week, the IRFU announced the decision to end the men’s sevens programme at the end of the 24/25 season. The IRFU stated that this decision was taken to ensure long-term financial sustainability, and focus on key initiatives in their strategic plan. This call has been made […]
10 months ago
IRFU make big central contract change to boost Munster, Ulster & Connacht
A big announcement. The IRFU have announced that from August 2026, 40% of the wages of central contracts must be paid by the player’s province, an increase to the current figure of 30%. In a statement, the IRFU performance director, David Humphreys, revealed that the extra money will go directly into ‘pathway initiatives’ for Connacht, […]
1 year ago