Philip Browne obituary: Administrator who oversaw rugby’s transition to professional status
Elite rower and former IRFU chief executive was known for his integrity and calm demeanour
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Irish rugby has dropped a clanger with James Lowe
Decision to let player leave reveals a disconnect between the provinces and IRFU that could hurt Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Leinster rugby player avoids criminal conviction for assaulting woman in Copper Face Jacks nightclub
Alan Spicer (21) was at Copper Face Jacks celebrating latest appearance for club when he became involved in row
Philip Browne: Former IRFU chief executive guided Irish rugby into bright new era
Browne, who spent 29 years at the IRFU, has died aged 64
Philip Browne, former IRFU chief executive, dies aged 64
Browne was CEO of the organisation from 1998 to 2021 and oversaw a period of considerable change
Andy Farrell signs contract extension with IRFU through to 2031 World Cup
Previous contract had been set to expire after next year’s World Cup in Australia
Fergus Slattery was, quite simply, a god of rugby
Arguably the greatest openside in the world for much of his playing career, Slattery remained one of the last great amateurs and great club men
James Lowe to leave Leinster at the end of the season
Winger to leave Leinster after nine seasons with the province
Gerry Thornley: A deflating and damaging weekend for Leinster, Ulster and Irish rugby
Irish provinces have never seemed farther away from a Champions Cup win
Summer Camps: A guide to the best and most popular sports camps in Ireland
A guide for parents to the best Irish summer camps, from badminton and basketball to rock climbing and surfing
Credit unions, IRFU and An Post named Ireland’s most reputable organisations
Reputations Agency’s annual ranking measures ‘emotional bond’ between public and organisations
Jack Oliver reflects on his father’s death, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors
The former Munster and Ireland U20 scrum-half speaks about grief, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors
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