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The Latest Breaking News from IRFU

Women's Energia AIL season hit days before kick-off by withdrawal of Malone RFC

The campaign will go ahead with nine of the 10 clubs in the original fixture list, leaving Railway Union to have the first bye this weekend

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar urges IRFU to listen to trans players 'excluded' from contact rugby

The Tánaiste was asked for his view on the IRFU instituting a ban on trans women playing contact rugby from next season

Irish Mirror

Ireland bans transgender women and girls from female contact rugby

The change will come into effect ahead of the forthcoming season

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IRFU rule that transgender women can no longer play contact female rugby in Ireland

The Union has altered its gender participation policy

Irish Mirror

Tonight's rugby news as All Blacks told to learn from Wales in bid to end crisis and Welsh prop signs Sarries deal

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Wales Online

IRFU offer pro contracts to Ireland women's 15s players for the first time

The Union is to offer 43 contracts in total, a figure that includes current deals for 7s players, and comes as Gillian McDarby is appointed as Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways

Irish Mirror

Irish sporting venues could house Ukrainian refugees as Government searches for space

The IRFU, GAA and Sport Ireland have been asked to identify and offer places for temporary accommodation as authorities struggle to house those fleeing the brutal invasion by Russia

Irish Mirror

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Tonight's rugby news as Andy Farrell ends England's hopes of poaching him and RFU ban transgender women amid protest

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Wales Online

Andy Farrell signs contract extension to stay as Ireland head coach until 2025

Irish chiefs have moved to tie down Farrell beyond the 2023 World Cup

Irish Mirror

Andy Farrell shuts down England speculation with Ireland contract extension

The former dual-code international’s stock has shot up after the summer’s historic Test series win in New Zealand

The Independent UK

Today's rugby news as Steve Hansen fumes in public and international quits immediately with 'paralysed' foot

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Wales Online

IRFU respond to report of legal action from former players who say they have suffered brain injuries

'Player welfare is of paramount importance to the IRFU and we are constantly reviewing safety protocols for all players,' said the Union in a statement

Irish Mirror

Today's rugby news as star publicly slams South African teams' inclusion and Irish players join concussion legal fight

A round-up of the latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

What time is England v Australia kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

England take on the Wallabies in the second Test on Saturday: here's how to watch the match on TV, confirmed line-ups and referee details

Wales Online

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Belfast Live

Ireland rugby home jersey 2022/23 unveiled with 'made stronger' message

The Canterbury kit is available to buy from Thursday, June 23

Irish Mirror

Keith Earls ready to fight for fourth World Cup finals place after signing new IRFU deal

The Limerick flyer will be 36 at France 2023 but is hungry to get there as he backs the ambition of Andy Farrell's squad

Wales Online

Where Welsh rugby stands 20 days on from the bombshell as new 'R' word emerges

WRU performance director Nigel Walker is the first WRU official to speak publicly on the controversial option of cutting to three pro teams

Dublin Live

Aviva Stadium to host 2023 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals

The two showpiece matches will take place at the Dublin 4 venue on Friday 19 May and Saturday 20 May 2023

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Irish Mirror

2023 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

The two showpiece matches on the 2023 European club calendar will take place in Dublin

Wales Online

Picture sparks demands for Six Nations change amid 'ludicrous' situation

Not all players competing against each other in the Women's Six Nations are professional

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears lose in-demand rising star to Munster Rugby

Antoine Frisch will leave Bristol Bears after just one season

Irish Mirror

Graham Rowntree says he is "hugely honoured" to take Munster hot-seat in the summer

The 50-year-old, who has experience coaching England and the Lions, is taking his first head coach role in rugby but has to put together a new backroom team given the exodus at the Reds this summer

Belfast Live

Johnny Sexton announces retirement plans after signing new IRFU deal

"It’s an absolute dream to do what I’ve done and to do it for so long is incredible. I pinch myself every day."

Irish Mirror

Johnny Sexton confirms he will retire after 2023 World Cup

Sexton has signed a new 18-month IRFU deal that takes him up to the finals in France, which will be his fourth World Cup

Irish Mirror

Johnny Sexton signs new IRFU deal that takes him to the next World Cup

The veteran Leinster and Ireland skipper is keen to carry on to France 2023

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