We would have liked to have contracted Tadhg for longer than one year
Tadhg Furlong opted for a one-season extension to his IRFU central contract. By Murray Kinsella Wednesday 2 Jun 2021, 1:03 PM 1 hour ago 3,281 Views 5 Comments
Furlong s deal will expire in the summer of 2022.
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Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO
IRFU PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR David Nucifora said the union had hopes of contracting Ireland and Leinster tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong for longer than one year but understood the Wexford man’s decision not to accept a longer-term deal.
Furlong was the last of the Irish players on central IRFU contracts to be re-contracted beyond the end of the current season and opted for just a one-year extension through to the summer of 2022.
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The Bulls, Stormers, Sharks, and Lions will bring some world-class players with them. By Murray Kinsella Wednesday 23 Dec 2020, 8:29 AM Dec 23rd 2020, 8:29 AM 17,247 Views 12 Comments
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi currently plays for the Stormers.
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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi currently plays for the Stormers.
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THE FOUR NEW South African franchises are set to join an expanded Pro16 in April 2021 in what organisers hope will be a huge boost for the competition.
The Bulls, Lions, Stormers, and Sharks are moving from Super Rugby to become part of the Pro16 from the end of this season onwards.