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RPI Hall of Fame Roll Call

The Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding careers and lasting contributions of some of the most influential figures in Irish rugby.

Established in 2003 to recognise players who have made an exceptional impact on the game, the Hall of Fame honours not only their achievements on the field, but also the leadership, commitment and influence that have helped shape Irish rugby across generations.

Each induction adds another chapter to a distinguished roll call of players whose contributions continue to inspire those who follow in their footsteps.

2003: Peter Clohessy & Mick Galwey
2004: Paddy Johns & Keith Wood
2005: Eric Elwood
2006: Jeremy Davidson
2007: Victor Costello
2008: David Humphreys
2009: Anthony Foley
2010: Girvan Dempsey
2011: Malcolm O’Kelly
2012: John Hayes
2013: Denis Hickie
2014: Simon Best
2015: David Wallace
2016: Ronan O’Gara
2017: Geordan Murphy
2018: Brian O’Driscoll
2019: Conor O’Shea
2020: Gordon D’Arcy
2022: Tommy Bowe & Fiona Coghlan
2023: Shane Horgan & Alison Miller
2024: Lynne Cantwell, Marcus Horan & Donncha O’Callaghan
2025: Stephen Ferris, Jamie Heaslip & Dr Claire Molloy
2026: Rory Best, Niamh Briggs & John Muldoon