Caelan Doris pens contract extension with IRFU

The 25-year-old penned a three year extension which will see him play with Leinster until the end of the 2027 season.

THREE YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION: Caelan Doris has penned a three year contract extension which will see him at Leinster until the end of the 2027 season. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

The IRFU has announced that Caelan Doris has penned a new three-year contract extension securing his future with Leinster until 2027.

The 25-year-old has made 36 Ireland appearances to date since his debut against Scotland in 2020 and played a leading role in Ireland's Grand Slam success and Rugby World Cup campaign this year. He won the Rugby Players Ireland Players' Player of the Year award earlier this year and was named on the World Rugby Men's XV Dream Team of the Year.

The Mayo born back-row has won four PRO 14 titles with Leinster to date in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. He has scored 11 tries in 72 appearances in all competitions to date.

Doris is delighted to extend his stay at Leinster "I am delighted to sign this contract extension and look forward to continuing my journey at home in Ireland with Leinster over the coming seasons.

"It has been a dream come true to play in ambitious environments at club and international levels and I believe that the best is yet to come, both for me personally and as a collective. I am hugely excited about what the future has to offer and would like to thank all those who have helped me in my career to date."

David Nucifora, IRFU High Performance Director said 

"The IRFU is committed to attracting and retaining the highest playing and coaching talent and we are delighted that Caelan has signed this new deal. Since making his debut for Ireland three years ago Caelan has proved himself as a world-class performer, and today’s announcement is testament to his growing reputation and high standing both here in Ireland and internationally. 

"Caelan is a leader who has displayed a consistently high level of performance and I have no doubt that he will aim to reach higher levels in the coming years."