Through its sports innovation partnership with Enterprise Ireland, the IRFU has today announced that Cork-based Wiistream are the new provider for the organisation’s first ever streaming platform, irishrugby+.
Irishrugby+ will stream selected matches for free from both the Men’s and Women’s Divisions of the Energia All-Ireland League, as well as carrying additional games such as the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour.
Irishrugby+ will also provide links to additional club streams that are made available to them on a weekly basis, in an effort to promote and publicise as many Energia All-Ireland League fixtures as possible.
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Aoife Clarke, IRFU Director of Communications, said:
As we embark on a new season of club rugby, it is vital that we continue to invest in promoting and enhancing our coverage of the Energia All-Ireland League.
“We are delighted to work with Wiistream to develop irishrugby+, and are looking forward to growing the service over the coming years.
“It is very apt that we take this step in our 150th year, where we reflect and celebrate the journey and contribution rugby has made, with a focus on how we can continue to grow the game in the future.”
Patrick Magee, CEO at Wiistream, commented: “We, at Wiistream, are thrilled to announce our partnership with the IRFU to launch irishrugby+. This collaboration will significantly enhance access to the domestic game, enabling supporters to engage with club rugby like never before.
“I extend my heartfelt thanks to Scott Walker from the IRFU, and Keith Brock at Enterprise Ireland, for their pivotal roles in bringing this initiative to life through the Enterprise Ireland and IRFU Technology Innovation programme.
“This is a landmark moment for Irish Rugby, and we are excited to be at the forefront of its digital future.”
Brock, Senior Development Adviser for Sports Tech at Enterprise Ireland, added: “Wiistream’s commercial deal with the IRFU, arising from the IRFU and Enterprise Ireland’s Technology Innovation programme is hugely significant.
“Through the programme, the IRFU has embraced Enterprise Ireland client technology to advance the game, and the partnership has provided an invaluable opportunity for Irish sports tech companies to test, validate, and scale their innovations, working with teams across the organisation, including the national squad.
“The IRFU and Enterprise Ireland’s Technology Innovation programme is set to continue for another season into 2024/25.”
Fans can access games for free by registering on irishrugby+. The selected livestream this week sees UL Bohemian, the reigning Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division champions, travel to Blackrock College for a 5pm kick-off on Saturday.
September 20, 2024: Men’s Division 1B – Old Wesley 29 Blackrock College 13
September 28, 2024: Women’s Division – Blackrock College v UL Bohemian, 5pm
October 19, 2024: Women’s Division – Suttonians v Wicklow, 5pm
October 26:, 2024: Men’s Division 1A – Ballynahinch v Garryowen, 2.30pm
November 9, 2024: Men’s Division 1A – St. Mary’s College v Terenure College, 2.30pm
November 16, 2024: Women’s Division – Tullow v Suttonians, 5pm
November 23, 2024: Women’s Division – Ballincollig v Cooke, 5pm
December 7, 2024: Women’s Division – Old Belvedere v Galwegians, 5pm
December 13, 2024: Men’s Division 2A – Galway Corinthians v Buccaneers, 5pm
January 4, 2025: Men’s – Energia Bateman Cup Final
January 25, 2025: Men’s – Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup Final
March 1, 2025: Men’s Division 1A – Cork Constitution v Lansdowne, 2.30pm
March 8, 2025: Women’s Division – Railway Union v Blackrock College, 5pm
April 13, 2025: Women’s Division – Semi-Finals
April 19, 2025: Men’s Division 1A – Semi-Finals
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