The World Rugby Executive Committee has approved the addition of six law amendments to the programme of global law trials following positive trials in specific international competitions this year.

Our 2017/18 SAFE Rugby programme (Standard Approach to Field Emergencies in Rugby) will kick off the new season with a series of courses aimed at all those who might be required to assist at a pitchside emergency or who are involved in providing care to club and school teams at all levels.

The IRFU are now inviting applications for the position of Head of Rugby Growth. The Head of Rugby Growth is a new role within the IRFU's Rugby Department, working to implement the Union's national strategy for development, and reporting to the Director of Rugby Development.

Philip Orr, the former Ireland and Lions prop forward, was enrolled as the 130th President of the Irish Rugby Football Union at the annual Council meeting in the Aviva Stadium today.