Jamison Gibson-Park one of four Ireland players to agree new contracts
The IRFU have announced four contract extensions for senior Irish players with Connacht’s Bundee Aki and the Leinster trio of Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier all committing for one, two and three year agreements.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 hooker Sheehan has committed his future to Ireland and Leinster for a further three years until the end of the 2028/29 campaign. The deal secures the futures of the key players as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell builds his squad towards 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Speaking after the deals were announced, IRFU performance director David Humphreys said: “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 their country.” READ MOREThe Counter Ruck: the rugby newsletter from The Irish TimesRobert Baloucoune’s Rising Player award at 28 proves it’s never too late Rugby jargonAre Ireland trending in the right direction? What we learned from their Six Nations campaignFarrell added: “You cannot underestimate the outstanding contributions of these four players to Irish rugby over many years. 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 Men’s Six Nations. In congratulating Bundee, Jamison, Dan and Josh on their new contracts, we look forward to seeing them progress in Ireland in the months and years to come.”Follow our rugby WhatsApp channelIf you want the latest rugby news, analysis and opinion then you should follow our dedicated WhatsApp channel. From Gerry Thornley to Owen Doyle and Gordon D’Arcy, we have every angle covered.Find the channel here.
