Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen announces a short-term senior contract for Jerry Cahir.

The former Cistercian College, Roscrea prop has made a name for himself over the last few years in the Energia AIL, winning the Dublin University FC Player of the Year in 2024 and the Lansdowne FC Player of the Year in 2025.

He was involved with Leinster 'A' last season and was amongst the replacements in the IRFU 150 'A' Men's Interprovincial Championship Final against Ulster 'A', which Leinster won.

His strong form has seen him involved with Leinster Rugby over the pre-season training and indeed, he came off the bench in the Bank of Ireland Pre-Season Friendly against Cardiff Rugby two weeks ago.

Cullen has also issued an injury update ahead of Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship season opener against the DHL Stormers at DHL Stadium (KO: 7pm local time / 6pm Irish time, live on TG4 and Premier Sports 1).

AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION:

Will Connors, Brian Deeny, Jordan Larmour and Robbie Henshaw have all recovered from the injuries that kept them out of the end of season run-in last year and are available for selection.

FURTHER ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

N/A.

NOT AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION:

Caelan Doris: continues to make good progress as he recovers from a shoulder injury but is still rehabbing and will not be available for the first few rounds of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Joe McCarthy: had a procedure on a foot injury and will be unavailable for the first few rounds of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Hugo Keenan: had a procedure on a groin injury and will be unavailable for up to three months.

NO FURTHER UPDATES ON:

N/A.