The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the National Governing Body for the game of Rugby Union on the island of Ireland.
The IRFU’s vision is to “Inspire, Connect & Thrive through Rugby”. The Rugby in Ireland Strategic Plan (2024-2028) sets-out our priorities:
- Delivering great rugby experiences
- Driving our High-Performance ambition
- Accelerating the women’s game
- Inspiring our fans
You'll find more information about working with the IRFU on our Linkedin page
Current Vacancies
Talent Identification Manager
The IRFU are inviting applications for the role of Talent Identification Manager.
The Talent Identification Manager leads the identification of high-potential players across the national male performance pathways both nationally and globally.
The position is being offered on a full time, 3 year fixed term contract basis.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 10th September 2026.
For more information and to apply, please click here.
Head of Procurement
The IRFU are inviting applications for the role of Head of Procurement.
The IRFU is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Procurement to lead and transform procurement across the organisation. This newly created role will be pivotal in leading a strategic procurement function that delivers value, ensures compliance, and supports financial sustainability across IRFU and the provinces.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record in procurement leadership, capable of building processes from the ground up and influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
The position is being offered on a fulltime permanent basis (subject to 6 month probation). The role will be based in our Head Office in 10-12 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The IRFU operate a hybrid policy with 2 days minimum required in the office every week, which may increase at busy times.
For more information and to apply, please click here.
The closing date for applications is strictly 4pm Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
IRFU Strategic Projects Manager
The IRFU are inviting applications for the role of IRFU Strategic Projects Manager.
The successful candidate will assist with evolving the project management capability and converting IRFU Strategic goals into a portfolio of projects and cross-functional initiatives. The person will monitor the delivery of projects, reporting on risk and issue management, governance, status and stakeholder engagement.
The position is being offered on a full-time, permanent contract basis (subject to 6 month probation).
The closing date for applications is Friday 11th September 2026.
For more information and to apply, please click here.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 21st September 2026.
The IRFU are equal opportunity employers.