Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier sign IRFU contract extensions

The IRFU have announced that Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier have extended their contracts as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell builds his squad towards the Men's 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Connacht's Aki has signed a new one-year contract extension, Leinster duo van der Flier and Gibson-Park have put pen to paper on two-year deals up until the end of the 2027/28 season, and Sheehan has committed his future to Ireland and Leinster for a further three years until the end of the 2028/29 campaign.

The new deals for the four players comes off the back of Ireland's Triple Crown success at Aviva Stadium last weekend as Farrell's side finished second in the Guinness Men's Six Nations.

The commitment of the quartet - all of whom were part of last year's British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia - is a boost for Ireland heading into the inaugural Nations Championship this summer, and also the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia next year.

"You cannot underestimate the outstanding contributions of these four players to Irish Rugby over many years," said Andy Farrell.

"That they see their futures here is a significant boost, which I have no doubt will delight Ireland supporters around the world. They are all key leaders who put their bodies on the line time and time again in reaching the highest standards on the field.

"All four players are a pleasure to work with and have played key roles throughout the recent Guinness Men’s Six Nations."

IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys added: "I am delighted to announce that Bundee, Jamison, Dan and Josh have agreed to extend their contracts in Ireland. They are outstanding professionals who continue to deliver at the highest levels for their provinces and