Rugby ID card will help administrators and track development of game

THE IRFU yesterday launched a ‘Player Registration Card’ in a bid to develop the game in Ireland.

All Irish rugby players will be issued with a registration number, which will be critical to their participation in official competition. At youth level, all under-18 players and their coaches will be in receipt of a players identification card, complete with photo and relevant personal details.

The programme is crucial for the IRFU as it will provide the administrators of the game at club, provincial and national level with critical management information and accurate statistics vital to game development and competition organisation.