Category: Medical/Research
11th Feb 2025
News
IRFU and Lero Research Collaboration – To Improve Players’ Tackle Technique,...
A groundbreaking research project funded by Lero, the Research Ireland Centre for Software, and the IRFU is deploying artificial intelligence…
27th Jan 2025
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Positive Behaviours a Continuing Focus for Domestic Game in Year...
Following an extensive consultation process with all levels of stakeholders in Irish Rugby that began in January 2023, the decision…
5th Apr 2023
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IRFU to Establish HPC as Rehabilitation Centre of Excellence
The IRFU conducted a world-wide search for a specialist rehabilitation physiotherapist to act as the anchor of a new fully…
20th Dec 2022
News
Pioneering Study On The Effectiveness Of Rugby Headgear In Reducing...
A pioneering research study on the effectiveness of headgear in reducing brain injury in rugby was launched today by the…
1st Dec 2021
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IRFU Medical Team Present at IOC Injury Prevention and Wellness...
A delegation from the IRFU’s High Performance Medical Team made multiple presentations last week at the 6th IOC World Conference…
1st Dec 2021
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CASE STUDY: UL Bohs Utilise IRFU ENGAGE Programme
UL Bohemians RFC is one of the many clubs around the country that are utilising the IRFU's Engage programme -…
25th Nov 2020
News
Stephen Mutch Appointed As Lead Physio For Ireland Team
Stephen Mutch has joined the IRFU as lead physiotherapist for the men's national team having previously worked with French club…
4th Nov 2020
News
IRIS Injury Surveillance Study Findings for 2019/20 Season
The Irish Rugby Football Union and the University of Limerick have released the third year of findings from the Irish…
