Person: Rod McLoughlin

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All-Ireland League to restart in 2021 as IRFU reveals season plan

Domestic club rugby in Ireland will have a new, one-off look for the 2020-21 season with the IRFU unveiling a much-modified format for the resumption of the amateur game.

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John Treacy warns of catastrophe if sport's governing bodies have to refund memberships

John Treacy has warned that sport's infrastructure could collapse if enough people insist on refunds for membership fees as a result of the coronavirus and the resultant shutdown.

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IRFU tells amateur players to walk before they run after lengthy layoff

The IRFU has implored amateur players and coaches to proceed gradually on their return to rugby in light of high injury rates experienced in other sports that have returned after months of inactivity.

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Clean bill of health for Munster and Leinster players

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IRFU expect some coronavirus cases once provinces return to training

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IRFU begins coronavirus tests ahead of provinces' return to training

Pitch-side concussion tests queried

A sports-concussion expert says that rugby’s controversial head-injury, pitchside assessment should be dispensed with.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

UL research aims to make rugby safer for amateurs

In a bid to make rugby safer for the country’s 180,000 amateur players, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has teamed up with University of Limerick (UL) in a research partnership that will focus on injury monitoring and prevention.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016

Team Ireland follow Dr Rod McLoughlin's orders

Team Ireland’s chief medical officer Dr Rod McLoughlin will be on high alert over the coming weeks in Rio, writes Brendan O’Brien.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2016

Irish Olympians urged to take precautions in Rio over zika outbreak

Ireland’s Olympians have been advised to avoid sex or to use contraception for a period before, during, and after the games in Brazil this summer to minimise the risks linked to the zika virus.

Wed, 04 May, 2016

IRFU medic: Concussion not just a rugby issue

IRFU head of medical services Rod McLoughlin has warned that concussion is not just a rugby problem.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

VIDEO: Concussion week honours tragic rugby teen

What began as a school project promoting concussion awareness is set to go national, as a group of young people honour the memory of a teenager who died from a head injury sustained playing rugby.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015

Rugby chiefs call for vigilance on concussion

The IRFU has warned parents, coaches and players of their responsibility to be extra vigilant for signs of concussion among amateur rugby players.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2013

McLoughlin named IRFU’s Head of Medical Services

Dr Rod McLoughlin was yesterday named IRFU’s Head of Medical Services with responsibility for managing a system which provides world-class care to professional players.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2013

Mulvihill lands GAA medical job

KILDARE team doctor, Dr Danny Mulvihill has been appointed chairman of the GAA’s Medical, Scientific and Welfare committee for the next three years.

Fri, 15 May, 2009

Three the target for Beijing

IRISH boxing officials remain confident that at least one more fighter will secure a spot at this summer’s Olympic Games when they contest the final qualifier for European boxers in Athens next month.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2008

Fagan rewarded with grant after sealing Beijing qualification

MARTIN FAGAN was rewarded for Friday’s performance in Dubai where he achieved the qualifying standard for the Olympic marathon when the Olympic Council of Ireland launched its Beijing Bursary programme — awarding a grant of €10,000 to the 24-year-old Mullingar Harrier.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2008