Furlong signs new deal with IRFU

November 25, 2021
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Ultimate Rugby

Ireland’s barnstorming tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has penned a new deal with the IRFU and Leinster which will run until the end of the 2024/25 season.

The 29-year-old, who has 116 caps for Leinster, has been a pillar of strength in the Irish scrum and recently notched up his 50th international cap.

Widely regarded as the most effective tighthead in the world, Furlong’s skills, commitment and personality all blend well to make him an asset to any team.

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Tadhg Furlong has re-signed with Ireland and Leinster until the end of the 2024/25 season. ✍️

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The Wexford native started all three Tests for the British and Irish Lions against the Springboks during the summer. He has started the last six consecutive Lions tests across the two tours of New Zealand (2017) and South Africa (2021).

He made his Ireland debut as a 22 year old in a Rugby World Cup 2015 warm-up fixture against Wales at the Aviva Stadium and to date has played six Rugby World Cup fixtures across RWC15 and RWC19.

During his time with Leinster, Tadhg has won a Heineken Champions Cup in 2018 along with four PRO14 rugby titles.

IRFU Performance Director, David Nucifora, commented, "Tadhg has again illustrated his pedigree as one of the best tightheads in world rugby. His performances for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions in the past year have been top drawer and we are delighted that he has extended his contract to the end of the 2024/25 season."

Furlong said:

"November was a really positive block for the Ireland squad and it was great to have supporters back in the stadium. Ireland and Leinster have started the season well and both squads will be aiming for silverware again this season."