David Humphreys
David Humphreys is a former Irish rugby union player and current rugby administrator, known for his role as a fly-half for the Irish national team from 1996 to 2007. With over 70 caps, he played a critical role in many significant matches, including the 2002 Six Nations. Following his playing career, Humphreys transitioned into coaching and administration, and he currently serves as the performance director of the Irish Rugby Football Union.
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David Humphreys is the performance director of the IRFU and is mentioned regarding the coaching situation.
IRFU confident relationship with Andy Farrell remains strong despite rumour mill – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-04
David Humphreys is the IRFU performance manager who supports the development of scrummaging.
Ireland’s lack of ‘scrum culture’ and how it can be fixed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-21
David Humphreys readily admitted it was the biggest issue in his in-tray after succeeding David Nucifora as the IRFU’s performance director.
Challenge Cup might suit Munster given they are a team in transition – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
David Humphreys is mentioned in the context of efforts to improve Ireland's rugby system.
Ireland’s loss against South Africa highlighted one of our biggest problems – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-26
David Humphreys lifted the moratorium on the provinces signing props from abroad, impacting Clarkson's opportunities.
Overnight sensation Thomas Clarkson taking advantage of surprise Lions call-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24
David Humphreys is mentioned as someone who could lure Joey Carbery home.
Toulouse success infused with an Irish flavour as Trevor Brennan’s son inches closer to France call-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
The current high-performance manager David Humphreys isn’t shy about stating this remains the biggest threat to Irish rugby’s future wellbeing.
‘The biggest challenge is that one province is incredibly good at nearly everything’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
In decrying the decision of his successor, David Humphreys, to halt the men’s Sevens programme, Nucifora lamented the lack of respect shown to the players.
Conflating cheating with ‘character’ will make refereeing rugby impossible – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-10
David Humphreys is the performance director for the IRFU who played a role in securing Lancaster's appointment.
Stuart Lancaster quite the coup for Connacht and IRFU – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Stuart Lancaster mentioned David Humphreys, IRFU performance director, in his statement.
Stuart Lancaster announced as new Connacht head coach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
David Humphreys has expressed a desire to see all four provinces competing in the Champions Cup.
Ditching Sevens is sad but sensible if it means IRFU will fix the system – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-21
David Humphreys is the new Performance Director facing challenges with the men's Sevens programme.
IRFU decision on Sevens reflects the cold, hard business of sport – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
David Humphreys is the IRFU high performance director who described the union’s financial situation as challenging.
IRFU to axe men’s sevens programme following review – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
IRFU performance director David Humphreys added that it is never an easy day for a player to hang up their boots, but Dave Kilcoyne can look back on his career with immense pride.
Munster and Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne announces his retirement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
David Humphreys noted that there are more Irish-qualified rugby players within the M25 than there are in Ireland.
Meet the Jack Charlton-style granny hunters – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
Johnny Sexton thanked David Humphreys for supporting him with this opportunity.
Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell’s coaching team for Lions tour – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys thanked Pete Wilkins for his contributions to Irish Rugby.
Pete Wilkins officially steps down as head coach of Connacht – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
IRFU performance director David Humphreys pointed to a step up in O’Connell’s coaching career.
Paul O’Connell’s Ireland coaching team confirmed for summer Tests with Georgia and Portugal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
David Humphreys is mentioned in the context of coaching changes.
Paul O’Connell deserves better than the hospital pass thrown to him by the Lions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
David Humphreys congratulated Simon Easterby, John Fogarty, and Andrew Goodman on their selections for the Lions tour.
Paul O’Connell confirmed as Ireland’s interim head coach for summer’s Tests – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
David Humphreys was in a competitive duel with O'Gara for the outhalf position.
stay with struggling Munster or take lucrative Leicester move – but miss out on Test rugby – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
David Humphreys made statements prohibiting provinces from signing overseas props.
Jack Crowley set to start for Ireland in Rome as Leicester Tigers eye up Munster outhalf – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
IRFU performance director David Humphreys said: 'As a mainstay of the Ireland and Connacht sides in recent years, securing Mack’s signature over the coming season is a huge boost for Irish rugby.'
Mack Hansen agrees new two-year contract with Ireland and Connacht – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
David Humphreys, IRFU Performance Director, paid tribute to Peter, Cian, and Conor for their outstanding contributions to Irish Rugby.
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27David Humphreys praised Tadhg Beirne as a world-class talent and a mainstay in the Irish rugby pack.
Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose sign central contract extensions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13The IRFU’s current performance director, David Humphreys, won the man-of-the-match award.
Wales’s February quirk doesn’t mean Ireland have a date with victory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13
