Ireland centre recommits to club and country
CONTRACT EXTENSION: Leinster and Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has signed a new two-year contract extension to club and country until the 2027/28 season.
Henshaw started three of Ireland’s recent Nations Series matches at Landsdowne Road, further underlining his worth in midfield moving towards the 2025 Men’s Six Nations.
The 31-year-old centre is one of five players alongside Conor Murray, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson and Peter O’Mahony to have won five Men’s Six Nations titles with Ireland.
Henshaw has won 77 Test caps in green since making his debut against USA in 2013, scoring 10 tries during that period.
He started all three Tests for the British and Irish Lions on their 2021 Tour to South Africa and has played 95 times for Leinster, scoring 100 points.
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On signing his contract extension with the IRFU and Leinster, Henshaw commented:
“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.
“It is a huge privilege to play 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, 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.”
IRFU Performance Director, David Humphreys, added:
“Since breaking into the senior international squad 11 years ago, Robbie [Henshaw] has been a consistent presence in one of the most competition areas of the Irish backline.
“Robbie is a consummate professional and a popular figure who continues to set the bar high.
His performances during the recent Nations Series suggest that there is even more to come and I am delighted that he will continue his playing career here in Ireland and with Leinster.”
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