Rugby Players Ireland

31/08/2026

Paying It Forward 👏

Great to see James Hume part of the Ulster Women’s coaching team during this year’s interpros 🏉

The Ulster Rugby centre played his part as the side closed out their campaign on a high in the 3rd place play-off over the weekend.

A different perspective on the game for James Hume who has plenty of experience to pass on 💪

29/08/2026

Queen Maeve Óg 👑

Well done to Maeve Óg O’Leary & her teammates on their interpro win today 🏆

Through her work on our Tackle Your Feelings campaign with WH, we’ve also had the opportunity to get to know her as a leader off the pitch too.

It wasn’t long ago that injury threatened her playing career. Now she has led her province to the title in successive years 👏

Well deserved, Maeve Óg 👏

27/08/2026

Jack 🙌

Our best wishes to JC as he continues to rehabilitate a lower limb vascular injury.

We look forward to seeing him back in action in 2027 🤞🏻

27/08/2026

A great day at Druids Glen ⛳️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the Rugby Players Ireland Annual Golf Classic.

Always an enjoyable opportunity to bring the past and present together with our partners and wider RPI network before another busy season gets underway.

Thank you to all who turned out to support their Players’ Association and contributed to a brilliant day 👏

26/08/2026

19/08/2026

Time to Pursue a New Path 💚

Big respect to Gene O’Leary Kareem who has made the brave decision to step away from professional rugby.

It takes courage to recognise when the time is right to make a change, particularly after investing so much of of his young life into the game.

We will continue to support Gene as he adjusts to life away from the demands of the professional game, and explores where his new path might take him.

Wishing you every success, Gene 👊

14/08/2026

Our Players. Their Journeys. 💚

Our congratulations to all of our members confirmed among the centrally contracted players across the Women’s Programme for the 2026/27 season ☘️

It is especially pleasing to see Amee-Leigh Costigan continue to receive the support of Irish Rugby following the birth of her twins in recent weeks 👶🏻👶🏻

Wishing all the very best for the season ahead☘️

08/08/2026

Friends First ☺️

Back after a year out with an ACL injury, Ellen Boylan embraces Robyn O’Connor after today’s interprovincial clash between Munster & Leinster 🔴🔵

07/08/2026

On the Aoibh of her comeback 💚

Aoibheann Reilly is back fighting fit and ready for action tomorrow with Wendy Hickey 👊🏻

We’re delighted to see it ☺️

05/08/2026

Signing Off ✍️

As her time with the Irish 7s comes to an end, Kate Farrell McCabe can reflect on a career filled with unforgettable memories, enduring friendships and the confidence to keep growing.

Armed with the tools forged throughout her career, she’s not waiting for the future. She’s already building it.

We wish her well 🙌

Read Kate’s story via the link in our story 🔗