The IRFU has reported an improved financial position for the year ending July 31st, 2025, with a reduced operating deficit of €4.2 million compared to €18.4 million the previous year. The IRFU also benefited from an additional match outside World Rugby’s November window last season, the 150th Anniversary match against Australia at the Aviva Stadium. The union also invested €9.4 million in the women’s game, an increase of €1.1 million from the previous year and more than quadruple the level of 2020/21. Of this, about €4 million was generated by the women’s game itself. “The values of broadcast have stagnated and fallen back for rugby over the last five or six years,” said Potts.

Source: The Irish Times November 19, 2025 22:35 UTC