Cahir sure pro opportunity would knock, but not at Leinster 

It wasn’t until last September at the age of 25 that Cahir started to ply his club trade beyond the amateur ranks of the game.

Jerry Cahir of Leinster and family after the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and La Rochelle. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

While he didn’t necessarily envisage himself doing so in the blue jersey, Leinster prop Jerry Cahir has said he always believed an opportunity would eventually come his way in professional rugby.

During his time as a student in Cistercian College Roscrea, Cahir played alongside a number of players who have gone on to thrive at the elite level – including current Ireland senior squad members Michael Milne and Cormac Izuchukwu.