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The Irish Football Union and a rival North of Ireland Football Union were formed in 1874. The IRFU was formed in [[1879]] as an amalgamation of the two different organisations. |
The Irish Football Union and a rival North of Ireland Football Union were formed in 1874. The IRFU was formed in [[1879]] as an amalgamation of the two different organisations. |
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Following the political break up of Ireland into the [[Republic of Ireland]] and [[Northern Ireland]], the IRFU remained as one Union representing all of Ireland. This lead to the unique situation among international rugby teams, where the Irish representative teams are drawn from players from two separate political territories Republic of Ireland and [[United Kingdom]] (which Northern Ireland is part of). |
Following the political break up of Ireland into the [[Republic of Ireland]] and [[Northern Ireland]], the IRFU remained as one Union representing all of Ireland. This lead to the unique situation among international rugby teams, where the Irish representative teams are drawn from players from two separate political territories the [[Republic of Ireland]] and [[United Kingdom]] (which Northern Ireland is part of). |
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During the 1880s the four provincial branches of the IRFU first ran cup competitions and although these tournaments still take place every year their significance has been diminished by the advent of an All Ireland league in 1990. |
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The four provinces have played an Inter provincial Championship since the 1920's and continue to be the focal point for players aspiring to International level. Munster, Leinster and Ulster continue to be the strongest three with Connacht, in the west of the country traditionally the weakest. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 08:55, 25 September 2004
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the body managing rugby football in Ireland. The IRFU has grounds at Lansdowne Road, where Irish rugby international matches are played.
The Irish Football Union and a rival North of Ireland Football Union were formed in 1874. The IRFU was formed in 1879 as an amalgamation of the two different organisations.
Following the political break up of Ireland into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the IRFU remained as one Union representing all of Ireland. This lead to the unique situation among international rugby teams, where the Irish representative teams are drawn from players from two separate political territories the Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom (which Northern Ireland is part of).
During the 1880s the four provincial branches of the IRFU first ran cup competitions and although these tournaments still take place every year their significance has been diminished by the advent of an All Ireland league in 1990.
The four provinces have played an Inter provincial Championship since the 1920's and continue to be the focal point for players aspiring to International level. Munster, Leinster and Ulster continue to be the strongest three with Connacht, in the west of the country traditionally the weakest.