Dr Deirdre Lyons

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 ➡️rugbyplayersireland.ie/beyond-the-gam… #MoreThanAPlayer

"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 rugbyplayersireland.ie/irish-athletes…

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

After almost 4 years, I submitted my PhD thesis this morning ✅📕 ➡️Next stop viva but feeling on top of the world 🥳 Thanks to everyone who got me here, including my wonderful supervisors @FionaWilsonf @CiaranSimms 💚 Thanks also to @MattMcKnightArt for the cover artwork💥🏉

We're still out and about on our Wild Atlantic Adventure (🥵) with @RLCares in support of past player services 💚 Donate here ➡️justgiving.com/campaign/wilda… Beep if you see us! 📯 #MoreThanAPlayer

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 🧠 #MoreThanAPlayer

#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 ☘️ #MoreThanAPlayer

Brain Health Service Launch 🚀 Empowering players with the resources they need for a healthy and fulfilling life beyond #rugby 🏉 #MoreThanAPlayer

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 👇 rugbyleaguecares.org/news/general/r…

The latest in our @epicpgc workshop series, this time with our @Munsterrugby members 🔴 Very topical content with #CheltenhamFestival underway 🏇 #MoreThanAPlayer

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! #MoreThanAPlayer

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 #MoreThanAPlayer

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

Check out our mid-season magazine! We chat to players across our membership about the things that matter to them. Read➡️bit.ly/3O7H9Sq #MoreThanAPlayer

"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. #MoreThanAPlayer rugbyplayersireland.ie/renewal-of-lan…

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. 1)

Job opportunity: International Rugby Players seek ‘Head of Legal’ role. Find out more: rugbyplayers.org/international-…

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.” #MoreThanAPlayer Check out this important clip from @IntRugbyPlayers ⬇️

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. #MoreThanAPlayer rugbyplayersireland.ie/7946-2/

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: bit.ly/3PXzIyK #RWC2023

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➡️bit.ly/3t13s4z #MoreThanAPlayer