18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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18 May, 10:21
Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
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17 May, 07:00
IRFU provincial and national age grade coaches - Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s - and IRFU elite player development staff from the four provinces gathered recently to review their experiences, discuss challenges and align closer to ensure the development of more effective elite players across the IRFU Elite Player Pathway.
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16 May, 09:52
The IRFU today announced a new one-year contract with Brian O'Driscoll which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014.
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30 Apr 13
Longford Rugby Club is organising the first of what they hope will evolve into an annual Sponsored Charity Cycle to raise funds for the IRFU Charitable Trust and the Club.
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07 Feb 13
The Lineout Ball is back. Join us in the Radisson Hotel in Galway on February 16th for a black tie ball in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust.
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04 Feb 13
George Hook will be the quizmaster in Lansdowne FC on Thursday, February 21 for a fundraising table quiz in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust.
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31 Jan 13
Skerries Charity Run Club present a 5k "Post to Post" fun run in aid of Feileacain and the IRFU Charitable Trust.
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24 Jan 13
The O2 Rugby Ball takes place on the eve of the Ireland v France RBS 6 Nations game and will raise funds for seriously injured rugby players. Book your ticket now for the best rugby ball in town.
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19 Dec 12
The 4th Annual Fat Turkey Walk and Run, organised by Suttonians RFC in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust, takes place on Saturday, December 29.
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13 Dec 12
Time to dust off the boots and settle a few old scores as Shane Byrne and Girvan Dempsey launch the Ireland Legends v England Legends charity match. Tickets for the February clash at Donnybrook are on sale now from www.Ticketmaster.ie.
12 Dec 12
Tickets are on sale now for the Ireland Legends v England legends game at Donnybrook in February. Shane Byrne, Malcolm O'Kelly and Girvan Dempsey were at the Aviva Stadium today to launch the game and unveil some big names for the clash in aid of seriously injured players.
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10 Dec 12
The British & Irish Lions travel to Australia in 2013 and you could be there too as part of the Charitable Trust Walk and Cycle challenge raisinng funds for seriously injured players.
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27 Nov 12
An evening of popular and inspiring music for all the ages to enjoy will help to raise funds for the Charitable Trust and the Children's Medical and Research Foundation.
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09 Oct 12
Join us in the Clyde Court Hotel on the eve of the Ireland v South Africa match at the IRFU Charitable Trust lunch and help raise funds for seriously injured players.
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21 Sep 12
'Behind the Mask', in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust, invites you to a one-off event at the elegant Gibson Hotel on Friday, October 26. Join us for a magical night of music, mystery and performances all taking place in the Gibson's stylish Stratocaster Suite from 8pm.
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02 Jul 12
Ulster Society of Rugby Football Referees President David Armstrong has presented a £500 cheque to John Callaghan, Chairman of the IRFU Charitable Trust.
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27 Jun 12
Every year the young players from Carrickfergus RFC raise funds for charity and this year the boys from the Under-13s, Under-15s and Under-17s donated £10 each in the form of a ballot to win a framed and autographed Ulster jersey, in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust.
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10 May 12
Aughrim RFC, one of Ireland's newest rugby clubs, will host their inaugural Golf Classic later this month to raise funds for the club, GOAL and the Charitable Trust.
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04 May 12
Ballymena RFC have presented a cheque for 12,500 euro to the IRFU Charitable Trust for seriously injured players. The money was raised at an Ulster Lions Legends Gala Dinner in Belfast City Hall earlier this year.
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14 Mar 12
This year's IRFU Charitable Trust O2 Rugby Ball was held in the Burlington Hotel on the eve of the Ireland v Scotland Six Nations match last weekend.
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10 Feb 12
Many of Ulster and Irish rugby's greatest ever players gathered together at Belfast City Hall last Friday to celebrate the proud heritage of Ulster players past and present who have been selected to play for one of the most famous touring sides of all-time, the British & Irish Lions.
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19 Jan 12
The O2 Annual Gala Rugby Ball takes place on the eve of the Ireland v Scotland match. Enjoy a wonderful night hosted by comedian Ristéard Cooper with special guest Brian O'Driscoll.
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20 Dec 11
Suttonians will host their ever popular Fat Turkey Walk on Wednesday, December 28. Walk off those Christmas pounds and raise money for some very worthy causes, including the IRFU Charitable Trust for seriously injured players.
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18 May
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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18 May
Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
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17 May
Joe Schmidt added a third European trophy to his coaching cabinet as Leinster defeated Stade Francais 34-13 to lift the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS.
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17 May
Leinster made it four European titles in five years as they swept Stade Francais aside to lift the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS.
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17 May
Noel Reid showed nerves of steel as he landed a last-gasp penalty to guide Leinster 'A' to an 18-17 extra-time win over Newcastle Falcons in the British & Irish Cup final.
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17 May
Leinster have a prized European double on their minds this weekend as they look to join Northampton Saints, Bath and London Wasps as winners of both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup.
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17 May
Some of Ireland's finest and most talented club rugby stars, from across the country, gathered in Dublin on Thursday night for the inaugural Ulster Bank League Awards.
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17 May
Leinster 'A' are hoping to become the second successive Irish province to lift the British & Irish Cup when they travel to Kingston Park to take on Newcastle Falcons in tonight's deciding game.
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16 May
Jamie Heaslip will lead an experienced Leinster team in Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais at the RDS (kick-off 8pm).
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16 May
The IRFU today announced a new one-year contract with Brian O'Driscoll which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014.
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