Rory Best and Rob Kearney extend IRFU deals until 2019 World Cup

Ireland captain Rory Best and full-back Rob Kearney have signed new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union until the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

It follows Ireland's Grand Slam glory on St. Patrick’s Day in which Best secured a fourth Six Nations title and his second Grand Slam title, having played in the successful 2009, 2014, 2015 and 2018 campaigns.