The IRFU welcomes the decision by Government to lift restrictions on attendance at outdoor events. Throughout the pandemic, the Government has been committed to sport and we thank them, particularly the Minsters, Catherine Martin TD and Jack Chambers TD, and all of our colleagues at Sport Ireland. We also thank Aviva Stadium
Ireland
Farrell Names 37 Player Squad For 2022 Guinness Six Nations
Andy Farrell and the Ireland coaching group have named a 37 player squad ahead of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championship which commences in early February. The squad will be captained by Johnny Sexton who earned his 100th cap for his country against Japan during the November international window. Ireland will host
RTE & Virgin Media Announce Coverage Of Men’s, Women’s & U20 Six Nations
RTÉ and Virgin Media have today announced extensive coverage of the Guinness Six Nations, Women’s Six Nations and U20 Six Nations Championships. Coverage will include all matches from the men’s, women’s and Under-20 tournaments, starting with Ireland U20s trip to France on Friday 4 February. U20 Six Nations The partnership will see all
Referees Announced For Guinness Six Nations
World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February. IRFU High Performance Referee Andrew Brace will take charge of one game while Frank Murphy and Chris Busby and Brian McNeice have been named as part of the Officials panel. Brace will be
Ireland U-20 Coaching Team Confirmed Ahead Of Six Nations
The Ireland Under-20 coaching team has been confirmed ahead of the upcoming U20 Six Nations. Head coach Richie Murphy will be assisted by Jimmy Duffy (forwards), Willie Faloon (defence) and Mark Sexton (skills and backs) for the 2022 season, as Ireland build towards their Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday,
World Rugby Dream Team Honour For Furlong
The newly-created World Rugby Men’s and Women’ss 15s Dream Teams of 2021, in association with Capgemini, have been unveiled. World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year, in association with Capgemini Players from seven nations – Australia, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and South Africa – have been selected in the Dream
