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Player Association, Ireland.
Terms & Conditions
Welcome to IRUPA
Protecting Players’ Welfare, Securing Players’ Futures
BACKGROUND
In October 2001 the country's professional rugby players set up the Irish Rugby Union Players' Association. Over 95% of all players with a contract with the IRFU gave their full support and joined the new body. Leinster’s Liam Toland and Peter McKenna were appointed Chairman and Secretary respectively and were directly responsible for driving the association in its early days and getting the players collective voice heard.
In early 2003, the players did not have the necessary time to commit to the association and realized the need for a full time employee to run the association. Former Ireland International Niall Woods was appointed the first full time Chief Executive Officer of IRUPA. In April 2011, Australian Omar Hassanein was appointed to the CEO role.
In early 2003, the players did not have the necessary time to commit to the association and realized the need for a full time employee to run the association. Former Ireland International Niall Woods was appointed the first full time Chief Executive Officer of IRUPA. In April 2011, Australian Omar Hassanein was appointed to the CEO role.
OBJECTIVES
1. To promote and protect the welfare of its members, both during and after their careers.
2. To cater for the educational and welfare needs of its members, to ensure that they have sufficient preparation for the life after rugby.
3. To work in partnership with the IRFU to further the cause of Rugby Union in Ireland.
4. To be the representative mouthpiece for professional rugby players on issues of importance to the game.
IRUPA (Irish Rugby Union Players Association), 66 Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 676 9680
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