37 centralised player contracts announced by IRFU

"As we continue to create sustainable pathways and develop competition structures, it is pleasing to see a number of young players from our Ireland underage teams step up and be rewarded with senior contracts within our High Performance Programme at the IRFU High Performance Centre."

STEP FORWARD: The IRFU have announced 37 Central Contracts across the Women's High Performance Programme as Ireland Women's XV and Sevens squad build for the 2024/25 season. Picture: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

The IRFU have announced 37 central contracts across the Women’s High Performance Programme as Ireland Women’s XV and Sevens squads build for the 2024/25 season.

As both squads prepare to compete at the highest level on the international stage, Tuesday’s announcement of 37 centralised players' contracts has been welcomed as it underlines the connection between the squads as Head Coaches Bemand and Allan Temple-Jones continue to work together to ensure success in both the XVs and Sevens.