IRFU Rugby Union

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Rugby Union is one of the four most popular team sports in Ireland, after Soccer, Gaelic Football and Hurling. There is a Pro League operating at the highest level with teams in Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht as well as Scotland, Wales, Italy and South Africa, the top teams of which qualify for the Champions Cup involving the Top French and English sides.

There is also an All-Ireland League for Club sides below this and Four Provincial Leagues below this again. Women’s Rugby has gained in popularity in recent decades and there is an All-Ireland League fed by Provincial Leagues. Variations on the sport include Rugby Sevens, Tag & Touch Rugby (non-contact) and Wheelchair Rugby.

Below you will find links to the Results and Tables for a variety of competitions.

The Irish Rugby Football Union governs Rugby Union on the island of Ireland, running the All-Ireland League, and sending International Teams to the 6 Nations, World Cup and various other International Rugby Board competitions.

All-Ireland League Men’s

Éire Stamp - Centenerary of IRFU 1974

IRFU All-Ireland League Teams

Rugby Ball by Nayla Charo

Women’s Rugby

Action from the Munster Women Rugby 38 vs Ulster Women Rugby 12 August 17th 2019

IRFU All-Ireland League Women’s Teams

Action from the Munster Women Rugby 38 vs Ulster Women Rugby 12 August 17th 2019