O'Mahony signs new Ireland contract

Ireland and Munster backrow Peter O'Mahony has signed a year long extension to his IRFU contract that will run until the end of the 2023/24 season.

The 33-year-old made his Ireland debut against Italy in 2012 Six Nations championships and has won 91 caps for his country.

He said: "The journey this Ireland squad has been on since the World Cup in Japan has been incredible to be a part of.

"There is a hunger to learn and compete and a great camaraderie in the group.

"My ambition is to compete at a third World Cup and help this team achieve success over the coming weeks and months."

O'Mahony has captained Ireland on 10 occasions and also skippered the Lions in the opening Test of the 2017 series against New Zealand.

The Cork Con man won Six Nations in 2014 and 2015, a Grand Slam in 2018 and a Triple Crown in 2022.

In additional, he has represented Ireland at two World Cups – 2015, 2019 starting seven games across the two tournaments.

The flanker has represented Munster on 171 occasions scoring 15 tries and was appointed captain of his province in 2013 at the age of 24

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