Participation
The Participation section is your home for domestic rugby in Ireland. Whether you're a player, coach, referee, medic, volunteer, parent or supporter, you'll find the information, resources and guidance you need to get involved and stay connected with the game.
New to rugby? See our What Is Rugby? section below for answers to all those questions you were afraid to ask. Explore Aldi Play Rugby, Ireland's largest primary school sports programme, and discover how young people across the country are getting involved in the game.
To learn more about rugby's values and how we protect and promote them, visit Spirit of Rugby. From safeguarding and player welfare to coaching, officiating and volunteering, everything you need to be part of rugby in Ireland can be found here.
What is Rugby?
Are you new to the sport? Ever had a question you were too afraid to ask? Want information on how to find the right place for you in Rugby? All of these questions and many more are answered in our series of videos from our “What is Rugby” webinar. From safeguarding to coaching and everything in between, our experts have the guidance you need whether you are new to Rugby or even if you just want to know a bit more. The series is broken into bitesize chunks for you to find exactly what you need.