Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)

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Irish Rugby Football Union, also known as IRFU, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Ireland. Founded in 1879, with approximately 320 employees, it reported $85.7M in revenue as of 2024. The company functions as the governing body for rugby union on the island of Ireland.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1879

Headcount

313

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Contact sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed on March 16, 2026, that discussions regarding his future are imminent, as the Rugby Football Union (RFU) reportedly admires him amidst growing pressure on England boss Steve Borthwick. Previously, on February 1, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) appointed Smurfit Westrock as its official sustainability partner to advance its long-term strategy across representative teams and over 250 affiliated clubs. This followed former sports broadcaster Lauren Guilfoyle earning her PhD in Youth Rugby Union Injury from the University of Limerick on January 26. Earlier, on November 20, 2025, the IRFU reported a €4.2 million loss, expressing optimism that the new Nations Championship could boost broadcast revenue for the sport. This came after Aviva renewed its naming rights deal for Aviva Stadium in Dublin for an additional five years, extending the sponsorship until 2030, in an agreement made on November 10, 2025, with the IRFU and the Football Association of Ireland. Sources familiar with the deal estimate its value at approximately US$30.13 million over the five-year period.

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Mar

25th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Football, B2B Tag

DHL renew sponsorship deal supporting Irish rugby

DHL has renewed its sponsorship of the Irish Rugby Football Union, claiming the brands share a commitment to ‘high performance and teamwork”. It was confirmed this week that DHL Express Ireland had renewed their longstanding partnership with the IRFU.

The Irish Post

Mar

16th

2026

13:17

B2B Tag

Andy Farrell makes statement on his Ireland future after Six Nations

Andy Farrell has revealed talks about his future as Ireland head coach will take place soon — with the Englishman understood to have plenty of admirers at the RFU at a time when England boss Steve Borthwick is under growing pressure.

Ruck UK

Feb

1st

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, ESG, B2B Tag

Irish Rugby Football Union puts focus on sustainability with new partner

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has signed up an official sustainability partner as it progresses its long-term sustainability strategy. Smurfit Westrock will be supporting the IRFU’s approach, both at representative level and across its more than 250 affiliated rugby clubs in Ireland, to deliver a more sustainable future.

The Stadium Business

Jan

26th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Limerick graduate and sports broadcaster completes third-level hat-trick with PhD on rugby injuries

Former sports broadcaster and chartered physiotherapist Lauren Guilfoyle has achieved a rare “third-level hat-trick,” receiving her third degree from the University of Limerick this week. Guilfoyle was conferred with a PhD in Youth Rugby Union Injury from UL’s Faculty of Education and Health Science.

Irish Independent

Nov

20th

2025

15:35

Operational Challenges, B2B Tag

IRFU eyes Nations Championship amid losses

The Irish Rugby Football Union has expressed hope that the new Nations Championship can fuel an uplift in broadcast revenue for the sport after registering a loss of €4.2m.

SportBusiness

Nov

10th

2025

18:30

Football, CT_Monitor Company

Aviva signs naming rights extension with stadium in Dublin

Insurance company Aviva has “renewed its naming rights deal” for Aviva Stadium in Dublin “for another five years,” in an agreement with the Irish Rugby Football Union and the Football Association of Ireland. The extension will “take the sponsorship out to 2030.” The value of the deal has not been disclosed, but it is “believed that the cost is about” US$30.13M across the five years, according to sources.

Sports Business Journal

Oct

7th

2025

17:30

Regulatory and Legal, CT_Monitor Company

R360 league players blocked from representing Scotland

Any players who sign up for the breakaway R360 league will be ineligible to play for Scotland. A statement issued by the rugby unions of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and Italy on Tuesday evening confirmed their stance on the breakaway league, which is being fronted by ex-England cap Mike Tindall.

Scotland Rugby News

Aug

5th

2025

12:37

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Ireland to keep tackle height below sternum after data shows fewer injuries

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The Straits Times

Jun

22nd

2025

01:30

Divestiture,

Revealed: The IRFU’s multi-million euro Dublin 4 property spree

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has quietly amassed a massive property portfolio in Dublin 4, and has become a landlord under a trust company, renting out one, two-bed house for €6,500 a month. It is estimated that its bank of over 20 properties close to Aviva Stadium is now worth in the region of €30m.

Irish Independent

Apr

25th

2025

12:45

Regulatory and Legal,

Matt Williams: Irish Rugby 'in decline' & Leinster cannot be 'dragged down' : Planet Rugby

Former Scotland coach Matt Williams believes that the IRFU’s new investment policy for the four provinces poses a “real danger” for Irish Rugby. Earlier this month, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced changes to its funding model, which included an update to the contribution required from the four Provinces towards the cost of National Player Contracts.

PlanetRugby

Apr

15th

2025

13:47

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Emerald Warriors president receives prestigious honour from Irish Rugby

Richard ‘Richie’ Fagan, President of the Emerald Warriors, is being recognised by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) for his significant contribution to the development of the sport in Ireland. He is one of 100 volunteers to receive the ‘Services To Rugby’ medal, with the full list unveiled on Monday, April 14.

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Apr

15th

2025

08:10

Irish provinces to fork out more for Test players

Irish provinces to fork out more for Test players NEWS: Ireland’s four provinces will have to contribute 40 percent of the cost of national player contracts from August 2026, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.

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Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) sells broadcasting rights of its rugby Union competitions to 7 companies globally, covering 3 countries. Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)'s rights holders include BBC.