Porter emulates Furlong and signs his own two-year IRFU contract extension

Ireland's Andrew Porter has followed in the footsteps of Tadhg Furlong by committing his immediate future to Ireland for the next two years. The Leinster and Ireland prop has signed a deal until July 2027.

Porter has earned 70 caps for Ireland, winning three Guinness Men’s Six Nations titles, two Grand Slams, and featuring at the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups. He was also selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2021.

The forward has played 128 times for Leinster, winning four Pro12/Pro14 titles and the European Champions Cup since his debut in 2016.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Porter admitted that the level of talent in Ireland will spur the team on in the coming years.

“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 both 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 play in the Irish system for the next number of seasons.”

IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys added that the IRFU was delighted to see Porter sign his new deal: “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 both 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.”

🗣️ "It's a dream come true to continue playing for Ireland and my home Province."

Andrew Porter has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with Irish Rugby 🙌#TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/gNTm2rpNN6

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) December 16, 2024

This announcement comes on the same day that his Ireland and Leinster teammate Tadhg Furlong also signed his new IRFU deal. He has signed a new two-year contract extension with Ireland and Leinster Rugby, keeping him with both until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Furlong has earned 78 caps for his country, during which he has won three Guinness Men’s Six Nations titles, including Grand Slams in 2018 and 2023.

The Ireland prop has also featured on the British and Irish Lions tours in 2017 and 2021.

At the provincial level, Furlong has made 127 appearances for Leinster, securing four domestic titles. He has also been named in the World Rugby Dream Team for three consecutive years: 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Commenting on his contract extension, Tadhg Furlong expressed his excitement about continuing his career with both Leinster and Ireland:

“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 both club and country.”

Furlong and Porter's next international challenge will be the 2025 Six Nations, provided they remain fit.

Ireland begins their Six Nations campaign against England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, 1st February 2025. They will then face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, 9th February, before Wales welcomes Ireland to Cardiff on Saturday, 22nd February. Ireland’s final two games are against France on Saturday, 8th March, and Italy in Rome on Saturday, 15th March.

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