Irish players have played for the British and Irish Lions since the tours began in 1910. The first captain was an Irishman, and eleven in total have led the Lions into a test match. This article has a comprehensive list of all Irish Lions players. We haven’t listed players who were included in the original … Read more
Here are the names of Irish rugby players who played for Ireland over a period of 25 years since the sport went professional. The International Rugby Board agreed to allow professional rugby in August 1995. But the Irish authorities dragged their heels reluctantly to enter the new era. This is why I’ve set the start … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of Ulster rugby players. It’s important to acknowledge that player salaries are private contracts. The province or the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) don’t publish the details. However, Irish (and Northern Ireland) rugby is a small circle. It’s not too hard to gather numbers from good sources. How Do … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of Connacht rugby players. We acknowledge from the outset that player salaries are private contracts. The province or the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) don’t publish the details. However, Ireland is a small country and the rugby circles are even smaller. It’s not too hard to gather numbers from … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of Munster rugby players. It’s important to acknowledge that player salaries are private contracts. The province or the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) don’t publish the details. However, Ireland is a small country and the rugby circles are even smaller. It’s not too hard to gather numbers from good … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of Leinster rugby players. We’ll cover the star earners, the younger players, and the senior Leinster players who don’t play for Ireland. It’s true that individual salaries are private contracts and the details are seldom made public by the province or the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union). However, Ireland … Read more
This article examines the salaries of professional rugby players in the four Irish provinces (clubs) and how much they are paid for playing for Ireland. It’s true that individual salaries are private contracts and the details are seldom made public. However, Ireland is a small country, and information leaks out into rugby circles. We’ve compiled … Read more
Are you wondering why Ireland’s Call is played at away matches for the Irish rugby team? This article explains the reasons. You’ve probably only heard one verse of the rugby anthem, but there are another two in the song! Read on for the full lyrics. Full Lyrics Of Ireland’s Call The song has three verses … Read more