A comparison of Gaelic football and rugby union is possible because of certain similarities between the codes, as well as the numerous dissimilarities. Until the mid-1990s, both codes were strictly amateur. The highest level of Gaelic football remains amateur, whereas rugby union now offers professional and semi-professional levels of competition.

In this article, we’ll delve into the key differences between GAA sports—like Gaelic football and hurling—and rugby, exploring what makes each sport unique and why they hold a special place in the hearts of millions.

Can GAA and rugby live together? In the first of a three-part series, the Irish Independent examines the effect Irish rugby's success is having on its two biggest rivals and how it plans to...

2 days ago · TODAY’S RESULTS. Leinster SFC quarter-finals. Dublin 2-21 Wicklow 0-18. Meath 1-25 Offaly 0-21. Louth 2-16 Laois 0-17. LEINSTER SEMI-FINALS CONFIRMED: Dublin v Meath; Louth v Kildare Ulster SFC ...

Nov 17, 2016 · Is the GAA in competition with rugby or not? Razzamatazz came home this week when the IRFU launched its bid to host the 2023 World Cup. There landed a snazzy brochure, a video centred on Liam...

The pitch is used for Gaelic football, hurling and camogie, and has also been used in the past for association football and rugby. It has a capacity of 82,300 people, making it the third largest stadium in Europe .

In terms of GAA, the ability to lease some stadia to rugby is a no brainer, particularly because the use would likely be during the GAA off season. Rugby teams and schools throughout the country are upgrading their training facilities big time and they could prove useful for GAA teams wanting to host some training camps.

Oct 12, 2023 · The lifting of "the ban" by the GAA in 1971 opened up the possibility for far greater crossover between rugby and Gaelic games, and it has certainly played out that way.

Apr 7, 2020 · So we decided today to focus on famous Irish rugby stars who had also forged a decent career in the GAA before choosing rugby. There are a few very famous faces in the bunch. First up is Rob Kearney.

Mar 28, 2025 · The debate on the controversial amendment to the GAA’s Rule 42 – allowing other sports, like soccer and rugby, to be played at Croke Park – generated much debate at Congress in 2005.