IRFU sets out plan to make Irish rugby welcoming to women

The IRFU's Women in Rugby report has committed an immediate additional €1 million to boosting facilities and pathway development.

Women In Rugby Launch, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 8/12/2022

The IRFU has laid out its plan to make Irish Rugby a “welcoming and inclusive environment for women” with the publication of its Women in Rugby report on Thursday, committing an immediate additional €1 million to boosting facilities and pathway development.

The €1m is down payment on the governing body’s intention to raise its current annual investment by an additional €2.4 million to €7.9m per year although IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts said the remaining €1.4m was not currently budgeted for and there would be approaches to government, Sport Ireland and sponsors for assistance.