The IRFU have announced a major change to its central contracting system, as the four provinces will soon be responsible for 40pc of the cost of national player contracts. The change is an ...

THE IRFU HAS officially confirmed a change to its central contracting system ahead of next season, with the provinces contributing up to 30% of the value of national contracts. Often referred to ...

Performance director David Humphreys said the IRFU had to ensure that the funding model "remains equitable and financially sustainable for all parties" The four Irish provinces will have to ...

The IRFU has increased the provincial contribution for all national player contracts from 30 to 40 per cent effective from August 1st, 2026. The additional revenue generated by the provincial ...

Performance director David Humphreys said the IRFU had to ensure that the funding model "remains equitable and financially sustainable for all parties" The four Irish provinces will have to ...

The IRFU have confirmed that provinces will have to make a greater contribution towards the cost of central contracts from next year following a review of the national player contracts system. The ...

With the funds generated from the change will be invested in the Player Pathways of Connacht, Munster and Ulster which will be overseen by IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys. CHANGES ...

You can check out at any time. More info The IRFU is set to 'charge' the provinces an extra 10 percent for the use of centrally contracted players from 2026/27. The new contribution will total 40 ...

The four Irish provinces will have to contribute 40% to Ireland's national player contracts from August 2026 - as opposed to 30% - the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced. With ...