Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong sign two-year contract extensions with Ireland and Leinster

“To get the chance to continue my playing career in Ireland with my home province is a dream come true," said Furlong.

The IRFU have announced that Tadhg Furlong has signed a two-year contract extension with Ireland and Leinster. Pic:©INPHO/Tom Maher

The IRFU have announced that Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong have both signed a two-year contract extension with Ireland and Leinster.

Furlong, who made his Ireland debut against Wales in 2015, has made 78 Test appearances in green, winning three Guinness Men’s Six Nations titles.

In addition to his achievements with Ireland, Furlong was a key player for the British and Irish Lions in 2017 and 2021, with his performances earning him a place in the World Rugby Dream Team in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Since making his senior Leinster debut in November 2013, Furlong has played 149 times for the Province, winning four Pro12/Pro14 titles and the European Champions Cup.

As for Porter, he made his Test debut against USA in 2017 and has gone on to earn 70 caps in green, winning three Guinness Men's Six Nations titles and featuring at the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups.

The 28-year-old loosehead prop has played 128 times for Leinster since making his senior debut for the Province in September 2016, winning four Pro12/Pro14 titles and the European Champions Cup, while scoring 18 tries.

"Playing in Ireland is something that I never take for granted and I am delighted to commit my future to my home Province Leinster and Ireland," said Porter.

"There is a huge amount of talent coming through the system at provincial and international levels and it is a privilege to work with such a talented group of coaches and players.

"I believe that the level of competition will drive us all on as we bid for success in the months and years to come and I am proud that I will have the chance to be a play in the Irish system for the next number of seasons."

Furlong added: “To get the chance to continue my playing career in Ireland with my home province is a dream come true.

"I am delighted to extend my long association with both Leinster Rugby and the IRFU for the seasons to come. Since the beginning of my career I have aimed to contribute positively in a winning environment and I believe that there are bright times to come for club and country.”

IRFU Performance Director, David Humphreys commented: “Tadhg is a world-class tighthead whose influence transcends his abilities on the field.

"Since breaking into the Leinster and Ireland set-ups he has set a new standard as a prop and his hunger to improve and perform at a consistently high level sets him apart.

"Monday’s announcement underpins the IRFU’s commitment to retaining top talent and in ensuring that the best Irish players will continue to play at home. I would like to wish Tadhg well in the years to come.

"Andrew is an outstanding world-class talent and it is a huge statement of intent that he has committed his future to both Leinster and the IRFU.

"He has maintained a consistently high level of performance for club and country and his durability means that he is a key figure in Irish Rugby and will continue to be so for the next few seasons.

"We are delighted that Andrew has signed a new deal and look forward to him taking the next steps forward in his career in the years to come."