Dr Deirdre Lyons

Player Development Manager - Rugby Players Ireland

[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

We're very excited to kick-off #BeyondtheGame in partnership with @GRPF2024

The programme is being led by @dlyonsIRUPA who will act as a dedicated resource for former players.

More here ➡️https://t.co/xh84N6MOoN

#MoreThanAPlayer

[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

"It is incumbent on us to engage with the relevant stakeholders to ensure steps are taken to better safeguard our athletes and provide them with the environment to thrive in their sports and in their lives."

@PFAIOfficial @gaelicplayers @Irish_Jockeys
https://t.co/8TlVQd0PiI

[Dr Deirdre Lyons @dlyonsIRUPA]

@KathrynDane2 @FionaWilsonf @CiaranSimms @MattMcKnightArt @IrishResearch @trinitycol4788 Congrats Kathryn 👏🏻👏🏻

[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

We're still out and about on our Wild Atlantic Adventure (🥵) with @RLCares in support of past player services 💚

Donate here ➡️https://t.co/DF3ub6ITQY

Beep if you see us! 📯

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[Dr Deirdre Lyons @dlyonsIRUPA]

Delighted to have this service up and running for all our past players.

Even if you’ve recently left the game, it’s worth getting in touch for an initial assessment to establish a baseline 🧠

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[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

Our Brain Health Service is now available to all players (male & female) who have played senior international (15s & 7s) or senior provincial rugby.

For more information, email: [email protected]

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[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

#BeyondtheGame

A very big welcome to the Global Rugby Players Foundation - a new organisation dedicated to helping players lead healthy and fulfilling lives after rugby.

Proud to be one of the first countries to lead out the Foundation’s pilot programme ☘️

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[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

Brain Health Service Launch 🚀

Empowering players with the resources they need for a healthy and fulfilling life beyond #rugby 🏉

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[RL Cares @RLCares]

We are thrilled to be teaming up with our friends at @RugbyPlayersIRE for a fantastic 300-mile cross-code cycling challenge in the Emerald Isle in June, the #WildAtlanticAdventure!

#rugbyleague #rugbyunion

Full details here 👇

https://t.co/tLntfEp7VP

[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

The latest in our @epicpgc workshop series, this time with our @Munsterrugby members 🔴

Very topical content with #CheltenhamFestival underway 🏇

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[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

Day ✌🏻

An info-packed day at our Personal Development Camp in partnership with @IrishRugby

👍🏻 Utilising your Personal Brand
🆗 Navigating Boundaries
🗣️ Communication & Leadership
🤳🏻 Protecting & Promoting your Reputation Online

Thanks to all facilitators!

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[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

Our thanks to our friends @epicpgc who joined us for a series of workshops with our members this week.

@RugbyPlayersIRE is also part of a European-wide project called #ProtectIntegrity through @EUAthletes

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[TYF @TYFIreland]

Many thanks to Jordan Duggan for joining @Dr_Hannah_McC at Scoil Mhuire Strokestown

Well done to the 5th year class who have just completed our TYF Schools Programme 👏

#TackleYourFeelings

[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

Check out our mid-season magazine!

We chat to players across our membership about the things that matter to them.

Read➡️https://t.co/VLcL0og6uO

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[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

"We feel this CBA addresses the needs of players at all professional levels in Ireland."

Renewal of Collective Agreement between @IrishRugby & @RugbyPlayersIRE features enhanced benefits for all contracted rugby players in Ireland.

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[Sam Larner @SamLStandsUp]

Thread: Something Extraordinary is Happening....

Somebody has started the new URC season at a rate of knots which is frankly unheard of. But who are they? What makes this so unusual? And does it herald a change for rugby?

We use @Oval_Insights data to find out.

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[InternationalRugbyPlayers @IntRugbyPlayers]

Job opportunity:

International Rugby Players seek ‘Head of Legal’ role. Find out more:

https://t.co/YoDb8IqwMd

[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

Johnny: “Retirement is never an easy next step for any pro athlete. It is especially hard after the rollercoaster of emotions from the last few weeks in France.”

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Check out this important clip from @IntRugbyPlayers ⬇

[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

We are delighted to announce that the Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame inductees for 2023 are Alison Miller and Shane Horgan.

We look forward to celebrating their careers on November 10. More details below.

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[InternationalRugbyPlayers @IntRugbyPlayers]

A LOT DONE...MORE TO DO

International Rugby Players is calling for a range of measures to be introduced to help develop teams and bring about more competitive Rugby World Cup fixtures in the future.

Read more: https://t.co/CeReuNAp28 #RWC2023

[RugbyPlayersIreland @RugbyPlayersIRE]

What Lies Beneath 🎽

Since coming into the market, @propadzsports has become a feature of player kit bags.

We speak to @Ultan_Dillane who received one of Sean O'Brien's first prototypes.

Read➡️https://t.co/TthiZ2A1Xv

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