The IURU organises and manages the Ireland Students Representative Rugby Team which competes annually.

The Irish team ably led by captain Darren Hudson fought out a thrilling 9 try, 36 all draw with the English Students.

The captain, former Munster player Cian Bohane, led the team in Edinburgh to a hard-fought 33–17 win.

The first Dudley Cup final was held in March 1904 with Queen's University Belfast the inaugural winners.

The current holders are Trinity College Dublin FC who led by team captain James Hickey retained the trophy by defeating Maynooth in the 2017–2018 final.

It was inaugurated in 2012 and is named after Kay Bowen past President of Dublin University Rugby Club.