Leinster and Ireland star centre the latest frontliner to agree new IRFU deal
Robbie Henshaw says there is "great hunger" within Irish rugby to keep driving forward as he looks to add to the five Six Nations titles he has won already when the championship starts against England in February
Robbie Henshaw is the latest Ireland frontliner to sign a contract extension with the IRFU.
Henshaw, 31, has agreed a new two-year deal that will keep him at Leinster until the summer of 2026.
The Athlone-born centre started three of Ireland's Autumn Nations Series matches at Aviva Stadium and is one of five players - alongside Conor Murray, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson and Peter O'Mahony - to have won five Guinness Men's Six Nations titles with Ireland.
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Henshaw has made 77 Ireland appearances since making his debut against USA in 2013 and has scored 10 tries. He started all three Tests for the British and Irish Lions on their 2021 Tour to South Africa and has played 95 times for Leinster, scoring 100 points.
“It is a great boost to secure my long-term future with the IRFU and I am delighted to get this deal concluded ahead of a busy period," said Henshaw.
"It is a huge privilege to play rugby in Ireland because we are so well looked after, from coaching, facilities, sports science and player management perspectives.
"It’s also an incredibly competitive place to play rugby, and, even though we have enjoyed some success in recent years, there is great hunger within Irish rugby to continue driving forward. I believe that my best days are to come and I am excited to continue my journey here in Ireland.”
IRFU Performance Director, David Humphreys, added: “Since breaking into the senior international squad 11 years ago, Robbie has been a consistent presence in one of the most competitive areas of the Irish backline.
"Robbie is a consummate professional and a popular figure who continues to set the bar high. His performances during the recent Autumn Nations Series suggest that there is even more to come and I am delighted that he will continue his playing career here in Ireland and with Leinster.”
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