Ireland’s Premier Rugby Training Academy & Camps

Our programmes include rugby for international students, summer camps, and cultural experiences. Offering a rare combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge, we have an authentic and persistent passion for the game.

The Irish Rugby Institute (IRI) is a professional rugby coaching company based in Dublin, Ireland. Our mission is to develop young national and international players in rugby.

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Peter Synnott, Director of Rugby

“The enjoyment and learning of players is the reason we continue to do this. Rugby is nothing without enjoyment, and that's what we aim to instil in everything we do.”

Rossa Keane, Founder

“The IRI was founded with one simple mantra: Rugby should be fun. This flows through everything we do at the IRI, and we are committed to providing a unique combination of professional coaching and total enjoyment.”

Rossa Keane, Founder

Rossa founded the Irish Rugby Institute in 1999. Having attended school in the rugby hotbed of Blackrock College, Rossa played his club rugby for Suttonians RFC in the AIL, where he enjoyed a long and successful career before retiring in 2018.

His passion for sports translated into academic success, gaining a degree in Sports Science, and subsequently, he founded TonedFit, where he continues to be Director. Rossa owns multiple gyms across Dublin and continues to refine his Personal Training skills daily.

Rossa's vast rugby experience and Strength and Conditioning expertise are omnipresent in everything the Irish Rugby Institute is about. His influence has guided the IRI through the years, and he remains as passionate about giving young players the tools they need to succeed as ever.

Train with the best at the Irish Rugby Institute. Explore our rugby camps, training programs for kids, and rugby programs for international students.

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