With the IRFU wrapping up new deals for a host of Irish players of late, another Leinster star has committed his long-term future to rugby on Irish shores.
Robbie Henshaw has become the latest to put pen to paper on a new deal with the IRFU, agreeing a two-year extension to take him through the 2027 Rugby World Cup cycle.
The Athlone native had been interesting club sides in France in recent months as speculation over his future bubbled, but that has been put to bed with the new deal.
Robbie Henshaw’s new IRFU deal will take him to the end of the 2027/28 season. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
He joins Tadhg Furlong, Andrew Porter and James Ryan as the fourth Leinster player to sign new terms in recent weeks, while Connacht star Bundee Aki has also been tied down.
‘It is a great boost to secure my long-term future with the IRFU and I am delighted to get this deal concluded ahead of a busy period,’ Henshaw said.
Robbie Henshaw. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
‘It is a huge privilege to play rugby in Ireland because we are so well looked after, from coaching, facilities, sports science and player management perspectives.
‘It’s also an incredibly competitive place to play rugby, and, even though we have enjoyed some success in recent years, there is great hunger within Irish Rugby to continue driving forward.
‘I believe that my best days are to come and I am excited to continue my journey here in Ireland.’
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