IRFU say return of crowds is key with deficit of almost €36m
Initial CVC investment in Pro 14 helped pay shortfall in provincial wages
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
IRFU faces revenue losses of up to €60m if 2021 Six Nations is not played
Irish rugby’s sustainability is anchored to filling the Aviva stadium at least five times a year
Rugby clubs relying on kindness of sponsors to keep them going
Shannon RFC may survive financial impact of Covid-19, but other clubs won’t be so lucky
Businessman censured in Ireland after firm’s collapse is jailed in US for fraud
Jack Kachkar given 30 years in prison for deception that led to 1,500 job losses
Gerry Thornley: Sportsground redevelopment is key to Connacht's future
Planned €30m upgrade would help club attract talent and boost commercial growth
Six Nations chief executive John Feehan steps down
Dubliner presided over period of strong growth for championship
Six Nations struggling to secure new sponsor for 2018
Only one offer currently on the table following RBS decision to end 14-year deal
Over 1,000 attend funeral of rugby international Willie Duggan
Many club, province and national teammates from ’70s and ’80s at Dunmore ceremony
Rassie Erasmus invoked Munster release clause last spring
‘There was a nine-month clause in this particular case,’ confirms IRFU CEO Browne
IRFU warn provinces they won’t continue to plug gaps in their finances
IRFU announce deficit of €2.8 million, the first shortfall since the 2007-2008 season
David Nucifora’s shuffling of deck has revealed some trump cards
IRFU high performance director has had his doubters but ends year very much in credit
Ireland still chasing home win over New Zealand after epic 1973 draw
Ex-players recall incidents from match that was played in troubled times 43 years ago
IRFU confirms insurance premiums beginning to soar
Union decline to says whether concussion is reason for hike in costs
IRFU chief does not believe Munster can make debt repayments
Downturn of results and decrease in crowds seen as underlying problem for province
Sweet smell of success? A new wetland haven
Cabragh Wetlands Trust has turned the marshes around an old Irish Sugar factory into a bird sanctuary that is also, with its new visitor centre, a hub for environmental awareness
Former IRFU president warns of damage done by law changes
Billy Glynn questions ‘flawed and mismanaged’ process that brought reforms in union
IRFU announce ‘strong financial performance’ in 2014/15
Funding for both the provincial and club game able to increase by €4 million
Paul O’Connell: Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year
Ireland captain enjoying preparation for his fourth World Cup campaign with Ireland
David Nucifora admits Ireland’s Olympics hopes are dim
Ireland’s Sevens programme begins next month – and team faces uphill battle to Rio
Racing offer Sexton four-year deal now it’s over to the IRFU
Coach Laurent Labit reiterates Parisian club’s intent to build an empire around former Leinster outhalf
Racing Metro offer Johnny Sexton new four-year deal
‘The deal for him is simple. Either he signs and ends his career here or he returns to Ireland’
Tom Grace announced as new chairman of the Lions Board
Tom Kiernan, Fergus Slattery and Keith Wood inducted into the IRB’s Hall of Fame
IRFU highlight threat of France’s greater financial muscle
Union exploring the possibility of attracting private money to aid the funding of the sport
IRFU reports surplus of €7.3 million
Excess due to improved ticket sales and an increase in Six Nations prize money
IRFU switch focus to seven out of contract frontliners
French and Japanese clubs do the majority of their player recruitment in December
IRFU hit by €26m shortfall in expected earnings from five- and 10-year tickets
Less than half the 3,700 tickets put of sale for €5,500 and €9,000 were actually sold
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