IRFU State of the Game

Lost Ormond

IRFU did a survey a while back

The key findings dont tell you much. will be more curious if other findings theyll release later will actually say something of value

https://www.irishrugby.ie/2023/06/27/irfu-state-of-the-game-survey-key-findings/

• Overall satisfaction with rugby involvement is high – 87% of respondents reported as Very Satisfied or Satisfied.
• Players play to socialise and stay healthy
• 1/3 of female players would like to play more but do not believe there are opportunities to do so
• Players stop playing rugby due to injury, work commitments and family commitments
• Over 1/3 of lapsed players would like to play again
• Facilitators want to give back to the game and feel part of the rugby community
• Threatening touchline behaviour is among the biggest perceived threats to the spirit of the game.
• Participants in all roles are likely to continue in their role next season

phog

Sometimes I find surveys can be created to ensure a favourable outcome for the client.

The style of questions or the type of answers available for selection by the participants.

The preliminary results aren't a real surprise. Be interesting to see what the IRFU do with the results.

Ryanair did a survey once about reclining seats and it got a huge positive response to have them removed from planes.

The question was something like - do you like when the passenger in front of you reclines their seat