Squads
Named 23s, season squads and outs for Ireland and the provinces.
Updated 18 Oct 2026, 18:30 IST
Ireland
Last tour
LAST NAMED · JUNE TOUR
17 June 2026 · 36 named · Source: Irish Rugby
Changes from last named: Autumn squad not yet named. No changes to show.
* Ireland caps at squad naming, 17 Jun 2026. Facts from Irish Rugby, official province profiles and the outlets named on each card.
Front row 9
Thomas ClarksonProp
Caps 13* Age 26 183cm 113kg
Prop · Leinster · Blackrock College
- Last 23
- Bench v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #18
- Roots
- Wicklow RFC · Blackrock College · Dublin University FC · Trinity College
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Tadhg FurlongProp
Caps 86* Age 33 183cm 119kg
Prop · Leinster · Clontarf
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #3
- Roots
- New Ross RFC · Clontarf FC
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Sam IlloProp
Uncapped* Age 25 185cm 118kg
Prop · Connacht · Buccaneers
- Last 23
- Started v Glasgow Warriors, 9 Oct · #3
- Born
- 16 Feb 2001
- Connacht debut
- v Bulls, September 2022
- Games
- Connacht 51 · 16 starts
- Roots
- Wesley College
Sources: Irish Rugby · Connacht Rugby (profile · team news)
Rónan KelleherHooker
Caps 48* Age 28 185cm 108kg
Hooker · Leinster · Lansdowne
- Last 23
- Bench v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #16
- Roots
- St Michael's College · Lansdowne FC
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Jeremy LoughmanProp
Dan SheehanHooker
Caps 39* Age 28 191cm 110kg
Hooker · Leinster · Lansdowne
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #2
- Roots
- Clongowes Wood College · Lansdowne FC · Dublin University FC
- Contract
- to end of 2028/29
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Irish News · Six Nations
Second row 5
Tadhg BeirneBack Row
Caps 70* Age 34 196cm 117kg
Back Row · Munster · Lansdowne
- Last 23
- Started v Ulster, 10 Oct · #5
- Born
- 8 Jan 1992
- Munster debut
- v Glasgow Warriors, September 2018, Scotstoun
- Ireland debut
- 2018 summer tour to Australia
- Contract
- two-year extension to 2027 (13 Feb 2025)
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Munster Rugby (profile · team news) · Irish Times
Cormac IzuchukwuSecond Row
Caps 4* Age 26 201cm 117kg
Second Row · Ulster · Ballynahinch
- Last 23
- Started v Munster, 10 Oct · #6
- Born
- 28 Jan 2000
- Ulster debut
- 2021
- Roots
- Ballynahinch RFC
- Contract
- to end of 2028 (Dec 2025)
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Ulster Rugby (profile · team news) · Irish News
Joe McCarthySecond Row
Caps 24* Age 25 198cm 112kg
Second Row · Leinster · Dublin University
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #4
- Roots
- Blackrock College · Dublin University FC
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Darragh MurraySecond Row
Caps 3* Age 25 201cm 115kg
Second Row · Connacht · Buccaneers
- Last 23
- Started v Glasgow Warriors, 9 Oct · #4
- Born
- 7 Apr 2001
- Connacht debut
- v Ospreys, November 2022
- Games
- Connacht 61 · 43 starts
- Roots
- Buccaneers RFC
- Contract
- two years (28 Jan 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Connacht Rugby (profile · team news · contract)
James RyanSecond Row
Caps 80* Age 30 201cm 107kg
Second Row · Leinster · UCD
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #5
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Back row 6
Jack ConanOutBack Row
Caps 59* Age 34 193cm 108kg
Back Row · Leinster · Old Belvedere
- Status
- Out Shoulder · No return date yet
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #8
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations · The42 (status)
Caelan Doris (c)OutBack Row
Caps 60* Age 28 193cm 106kg
Back Row · Leinster · St. Mary’s College
- Status
- Out Early January
- Roots
- Blackrock College
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby · Irish Times · Six Nations
Sean JansenBack Row
Uncapped* Age 27 191cm 117kg
Back Row · Connacht
- Last 23
- Started v Glasgow Warriors, 9 Oct · #8
- Born
- 10 May 1999
- Games
- Connacht 48 · 35 starts
- Contract
- two years, to 2029 (21 Sep 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby · Connacht Rugby (profile · team news · contract)
Josh van der FlierBack Row
Caps 79* Age 33 183cm 105kg
Back Row · Leinster · UCD
- Roots
- Wicklow RFC · Wesley College · UCD RFC
- Contract
- to end of 2027/28
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby · Irish News · Six Nations
Half-backs 6
Harry ByrneOutFlyhalf
Caps 4* Age 27 188cm 90kg
Flyhalf · Leinster · Lansdowne
- Status
- Out Concussion · RTP protocol · Concussion RTP
- Contract
- new deal (21 Apr 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby · The42 (status · contract) · Six Nations
Craig CaseyScrumhalf
Caps 28* Age 27 165cm 78kg
Scrumhalf · Munster · Shannon
- Last 23
- Started v Ulster, 10 Oct · #9
- Born
- 19 Apr 1999
- Munster debut
- v Connacht, Thomond Park, April 2019
- Roots
- Ardscoil Rís · Shannon
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Munster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Jamison Gibson-ParkReturningScrumhalf
Caps 51* Age 34 175cm 83kg
Scrumhalf · Leinster
- Status
- Returning Groin · Back in training · could feature v Munster (24 Oct)
- Contract
- to end of 2027/28
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · status) · Irish News · Six Nations
Sam PrendergastFlyhalf
Caps 15* Age 23 193cm 91kg
Flyhalf · Leinster · Lansdowne
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #10
- Roots
- Newbridge College · Lansdowne FC
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Centres 5
Bundee AkiCentre
Caps 69* Age 36 178cm 102kg
Centre · Connacht · Galwegians
- Last 23
- Started v Glasgow Warriors, 9 Oct · #13
- Born
- 7 Apr 1990
- Ireland debut
- v South Africa, 2017
- Games
- Connacht 167 · 157 starts
- Contract
- one-year extension (17 Mar 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Connacht Rugby (profile · team news) · Irish News
Robbie HenshawCentre
Caps 84* Age 33 185cm 95kg
Centre · Leinster · Buccaneers
- Last 23
- Bench v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #23
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Stuart McCloskeyCentre
Caps 28* Age 34 193cm 117kg
Centre · Ulster · Bangor
- Last 23
- Started v Munster, 10 Oct · #12
- Born
- 6 Aug 1992
- Ulster debut
- v Dragons, February 2014
- Roots
- Bangor Grammar · Dungannon RFC
- Contract
- one year, to at least 2028 (22 Jun 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad · contract) · Ulster Rugby (profile · team news)
Jamie OsborneCentre
Caps 15* Age 24 193cm 94kg
Centre · Leinster · Naas
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #12
- Roots
- Naas CBS · Naas RFC
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Back three 5
Hugo KeenanFullback
Caps 46* Age 30 185cm 91kg
Fullback · Leinster · UCD
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #15
- Contract
- two years, to end of 2027/28 (5 May 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Irish Examiner · Six Nations
Jimmy O’BrienFullback
Caps 11* Age 29 183cm 90kg
Fullback · Leinster · Naas
- Last 23
- Started v Cardiff, 10 Oct · #11
- Roots
- Newbridge College · UCD RFC
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby (profile · team news) · Six Nations
Tommy O’BrienWing
Caps 9* Age 28 183cm 92kg
Wing · Leinster · Blackrock College
- Roots
- Blackrock College · UCD RFC
Sources: Irish Rugby (profile · squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Uncapped at naming: Billy Bohan, Sam Illo, Sean Jansen.
Unavailable at naming: Baird, Bolton, Boyle, Crowley, Edogbo, Farrell, Hansen, McCarthy, Nash, Porter.
Out now · same as Availability
- Jack Conan OutNo return date yet
- Harry Byrne OutConcussion RTP
- Michael Milne OutNo return date yet
- Jack Crowley OutChristmas / New Year
- Caelan Doris OutEarly January
- Jack Boyle OutLonger-term rehab
- Paddy McCarthy OutLonger-term rehab
- Tom Farrell OutShoulder surgery; no newer return date
- Iain Henderson Outa number of months
Next naming expected before 6 Nov Argentina. Not yet named.
Positions from each player’s official province squad page or numbered 23 (IRFU release lists Forwards 20 / Backs 16 only).
Nations path
July · Southern series (FT)
- Australia 31–33 Ireland FTSat 4 Jul · BBC Sport
- Japan 20–36 Ireland FTSat 11 Jul · Sky Sports
- New Zealand 40–21 Ireland FTSat 18 Jul · BBC Sport
November · Northern series
- Ireland v ArgentinaFri 6 Nov · 20:10 Irish · Aviva Stadium · Irish Rugby
- Ireland v FijiSat 14 Nov · 20:10 Irish · Aviva Stadium · Irish Rugby
- Ireland v South AfricaSat 21 Nov · 16:40 Irish · Aviva Stadium · Irish Rugby
Finals Weekend 27–29 Nov, Allianz Stadium, London. Opponent set by final table position. Nations Championship
How the Nations Championship works: Ireland hub → · Named next games: Fixtures
Contracts
IRFU CENTRAL · BY PROVINCE
14 named
- Leinster11 (79%)
Doris · Furlong · Gibson-Park · Henshaw · Keenan · McCarthy · Porter · Ringrose · Ryan · Sheehan · van der Flier
- Connacht2 (14%)
Aki · Hansen
- Munster1 (7%)
Beirne
- Ulster0 (0%)
None
14 of 14 named IRFU central deals sit with the four provinces. Ulster: none.
IRFU central · named (14)
- Bundee Aki · Connacht IRFU centralone-year extension (Mar 2026) · Irish News
- Dan Sheehan · Leinster IRFU centralto end of 2028/29 · Irish News
- Jamison Gibson-Park · Leinster IRFU centralto end of 2027/28 · Irish News
- Josh van der Flier · Leinster IRFU centralto end of 2027/28 · Irish News
- Mack Hansen · Connacht IRFU centraltwo-year central contract (3 Mar 2025) · Irish Times
- Tadhg Beirne · Munster IRFU centraltwo-year extension to 2027 (13 Feb 2025) · Irish Times
- Caelan Doris · Leinster IRFU centralon IRFU central list for 2025/26 (3 Mar 2025) · Irish Times
- Tadhg Furlong · Leinster IRFU centralextension to end of 2026/27 (16 Dec 2024) · Irish Times
- Robbie Henshaw · Leinster IRFU centralon IRFU central list for 2025/26 (3 Mar 2025) · Irish Times
- Hugo Keenan · Leinster IRFU centralon IRFU central list for 2025/26 (3 Mar 2025) · Irish Times
- Joe McCarthy · Leinster IRFU centralupgraded central deal (3 Mar 2025) · Irish Times
- Andrew Porter · Leinster IRFU centralextension to end of 2026/27 (16 Dec 2024) · Irish Times
- Garry Ringrose · Leinster IRFU centralto end of 2027/28 (13 Feb 2025) · Irish Rugby
- James Ryan · Leinster IRFU centralon IRFU central list for 2025/26 (3 Mar 2025) · Irish Times
Ulster: none.
Everyone else: type not stated.
Connacht
Matchday 23 v Zebre Parma, Fri 23 Oct: not yet named
Last 23: v Saracens, Sat 17 Oct
Connacht v Saracens · Sat 17 Oct · Champions Cup Round 1 · Fixtures · Results
☘ 6 Ireland starters
- 15Sam Gilbert
- 13Cathal Forde
- 11Shane Jennings
- 9Colm Reilly
- 1Francois van Wyk
- 4Darragh Murray ☘
- 6Cian Prendergast (c) ☘
- 8Sean Jansen ☘
- 14Finn Treacy
- 12Bundee Aki ☘
- 10Ciarán Frawley ☘
- 3Sam Illo ☘
- 2Matthew Victory
- 5Josh Murphy
- 7Shamus Hurley-Langton
Bench
- 16Eoin de Buitléar
- 17Billy Bohan ☘
- 18Thomas Connolly
- 19Niall Murray
- 20Sean O’Brien
- 21Caolin Blade
- 22Josh Ioane
- 23Daniel Ryan
Outs · Connacht
Who’s out and returning → Availability- Dave HeffernanCalf · Should be available for Zebre (Connacht Rugby, 16 Oct)
- Harry WestHamstring · Should be available for Zebre (Connacht Rugby, 16 Oct)
- David O’ConnorQuad · Return timeline TBC
- Byron RalstonKnee · Return timeline TBC
- Will ConnorsCalf · Should be available for Zebre (Connacht Rugby, 16 Oct)
- Ben MurphyComing weeks
- Dylan Tierney-MartinDecember
- Hugh GavinLeg · December
No previous 23 on file.
Team news: Connacht team announcement · Connacht hub · announced 16 Oct. ☘ = capped per IRFU squad · 17.06.26 + capped since: Sean Jansen (Connacht · 09.07.26 (Ireland debut v Japan)), Billy Bohan (Connacht · 09.07.26), Sam Illo (Connacht · 09.07.26), Bryn Ward (Connacht · 09.07.26), Mack Hansen (IRFU, first cap 2022).
Season URC
Senior squad (39)
Front row 12
Billy Bohan IRLProp
Age 20 Games 16 Starts 10 191cm 114kg
Prop · Connacht
- Born
- 22 Nov 2005
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Dave HeffernanOutHooker
Age 35 Games 233 Starts 127 187cm 110kg
Hooker · Connacht
- Status
- Out Calf · Should be available for Zebre (Connacht Rugby, 16 Oct)
- Born
- 31 Jan 1991
- Contract
- two years, to 2027 (5 Mar 2025)
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · status 16.10.26 · profile · contract)
Dylan Tierney-MartinOutHooker
Age 27 Games 75 Starts 28 182cm 101kg
Hooker · Connacht
- Status
- Out December
- Born
- 20 Jun 1999
- Roots
- Corinthian RFC · The Bish
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · status 05.10.26 · profile)
Sam Illo IRLProp
Age 25 Games 50 Starts 15 185cm 118kg
Prop · Connacht
- Born
- 16 Feb 2001
- Roots
- Wesley College
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Second row 4
Darragh Murray IRLLock
Games 60 Starts 42 201cm 115kg
Lock · Connacht
- Roots
- Buccaneers RFC
- Contract
- two years (28 Jan 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · profile · contract) · Irish Rugby
David O'ConnorOutLock
Age 31 Games 23 Starts 11 193cm 110kg
Lock · Connacht
- Status
- Out Quad · Return timeline TBC
- Born
- 19 May 1995
- Roots
- Blackrock College
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · status 05.10.26 · profile)
Back row 6
Cian Prendergast IRLBack Row
Age 26 Games 106 Starts 96 193cm 112kg
Back Row · Connacht
- Born
- 23 Feb 2000
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Sean Jansen IRLBack Row
Age 27 Games 47 Starts 34 191cm 117kg
Back Row · Connacht
- Born
- 10 May 1999
- Contract
- two years, to 2029 (21 Sep 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · profile · contract) · Irish Rugby
Will ConnorsOutBack Row
Games 0 Starts 0 193cm 102kg
Back Row · Connacht
- Status
- Out Calf · Should be available for Zebre (Connacht Rugby, 16 Oct)
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · status 16.10.26 · profile)
Half-backs 6
Ben MurphyOutScrum Half
Age 25 Games 37 Starts 26 173cm 80kg
Scrum Half · Connacht
- Status
- Out Coming weeks
- Born
- 23 Apr 2001
- Contract
- 2026/27 (13 Feb 2026)
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · status 05.10.26 · profile · contract)
Ciaran Frawley IRLOut Half
Games 1 Starts 1 191cm 98kg
Out Half · Connacht
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Centres 5
Bundee Aki IRLCentre
Games 166 Starts 156 178cm 102kg
Centre · Connacht
- Contract
- one-year extension (17 Mar 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby · Irish News
Byron RalstonOutCentre
Games 39 Starts 30 184cm 88kg
Centre · Connacht
- Status
- Out Knee · Return timeline TBC
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · status 05.10.26 · profile)
Hugh GavinOutCentre
Age 22 Games 18 Starts 11 190cm 99kg
Centre · Connacht
- Status
- Out Leg · December
- Born
- 10 Jan 2004
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · status 05.10.26 · profile)
Back three 6
Harry WestOutBack Three
Age 23 Games 13 Starts 10 184cm 90kg
Back Three · Connacht
- Status
- Out Hamstring · Should be available for Zebre (Connacht Rugby, 16 Oct)
- Born
- 27 Apr 2003
Sources: Connacht Rugby (squad · status 16.10.26 · profile)
Source: Connacht Men’s Squad page
Tap a name for a sourced bio. Blank fields are left out.
Ins · 2026–27 8
- Ciarán Frawley · from Leinster · Connacht Rugby · 29.12.25
- Francois van Wyk · from Bath · Connacht Rugby · 21.01.26
- Will Connors · from Leinster · Connacht Rugby · 27.01.26
- Jerry Cahir · from Leinster · Connacht Rugby · 05.05.26
- Thomas Connolly · from Old Belvedere · Connacht Rugby · 06.05.26
- Fiachna Barrett · promoted from Academy · Connacht Rugby · 30.01.26
- Seán Naughton · promoted from Academy · Connacht Rugby · 30.01.26
- Matthew Victory · promoted from Academy · Connacht Rugby · 30.01.26
Outs · 2026–27 11
- Denis Buckley · leaving at season end · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- Jack Carty · leaving at season end · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- Joe Joyce · to Gloucester · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- Matthew Devine · to Ulster · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- Oisín Dowling · leaving at season end · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- David Hawkshaw · leaving at season end · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- Oisín McCormack · leaving at season end · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- Temi Lasisi · leaving at season end · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- Jack Aungier · to Munster · Munster Rugby · 13.05.26
- Peter Dooley · to Leinster · Irish Times · 03.07.26
- Chay Mullins · to Ulster · RTÉ · 16.06.26
Named moves only, one source each
Academy
ACADEMY · 2026–27
Academy (18)
Front row 5
Adam CooperLoosehead Prop
Rory LyonsLoosehead Prop
Duinn MaguireHooker
Luke MurtaghTighthead Prop
Mikey YarrHooker
Second row 2
Liam McNameeLock
David WalshLock
Back row 5
Charlie KeaneBack Row
Aaron O’BrienBack Row
Diarmaid O’ConnellBack Row
Bobby PowerBack Row
Max FlynnBack Row
Half-backs 1
Albert LindnerScrum-Half
Centres 2
Rourke O’SullivanCentre
Seán WalshCentre
Back three 3
Cian BradyBack Three
Daniel RyanBack Three
James NicholsonBack Three
Source: Connacht Rugby · 06.07.26
Tap a name for the official academy facts. Blank fields are left out.
Season European
Investec Champions Cup squad (42)
Front row 12
- Billy Bohan
- Fiachna Barrett
- Finlay Bealham
- Francois van Wyk
- Jerry Cahir
- Jordan Duggan
- Sam Illo
- Thomas Connolly
- Dave Heffernan
- Dylan Tierney-Martin
- Eoin de Buitlear
- Matthew Victory
Second row 4
- Darragh Murray
- David O'Connor
- Josh Murphy
- Niall Murray
Back row 7
- Cian Prendergast
- Diarmaid O'Connell
- Paul Boyle
- Sean Jansen
- Sean O'Brien
- Shamus Hurley-Langton
- Will Connors
Half-backs 7
- Albert Lindner
- Ben Murphy
- Caolin Blade
- Colm Reilly
- Ciaran Frawley
- Josh Ioane
- Sean Naughton
Centres 5
- Bundee Aki
- Byron Ralston
- Cathal Forde
- John Devine
- Sean Walsh
Back three 7
- Daniel Ryan
- Finn Treacy
- Harry West
- Mack Hansen
- Sam Gilbert
- Shane Jennings
- Shayne Bolton
Source: EPCR official squad list
EPCR registered list as of 16 Oct 2026, 06:15 IST.
Contracts
Announced deals · official or named outlet (14)
- Bundee Aki IRFU centralone-year extension (17 Mar 2026) · Irish News
- Sean Jansen Provincialtwo years, to 2029 (21 Sep 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- Shamus Hurley-Langton Provincial2026/27 (7 May 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- Caolin Blade Provincial2026/27 (13 Feb 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- Ben Murphy Provincial2026/27 (13 Feb 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- Shayne Bolton Provincialtwo years (29 Jan 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- Seán O’Brien Provincialtwo years (29 Jan 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- Darragh Murray Provincialtwo years (28 Jan 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- Cathal Forde Provincialtwo years (28 Jan 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- John Devine Provincial2026/27 (28 Jan 2026) · Connacht Rugby
- Paul Boyletwo years (7 Jan 2025) · Connacht Rugby
- Mack Hansentwo years, to at least end of 2026/27 (3 Mar 2025) · Connacht Rugby
- Dave Heffernantwo years, to 2027 (5 Mar 2025) · Connacht Rugby
- Josh Murphytwo years (12 Mar 2025) · Connacht Rugby
Rows without a label: the source confirms the deal but not the contract type, so none is shown.
Ulster
Matchday 23 v Bulls, Sat 24 Oct: not yet named
Last 23: v Zebre Parma, Sat 17 Oct
Zebre Parma v Ulster · Sat 17 Oct · Challenge Cup Round 1 · Fixtures · Results
☘ 5 Ireland starters
- 15Jacob Stockdale ☘
- 13Daniel Hawkshaw
- 11Zac Ward
- 9Nathan Doak ☘
- 1Tom O’Toole ☘
- 4Harry Sheridan
- 6James McKillop
- 8Juarno Augustus
- 14Robert Baloucoune ☘
- 12Jake Flannery
- 10Jamie Benson
- 3Keynan Knox
- 2Henry Walker
- 5Cormac Izuchukwu ☘
- 7David McCann (c)
Bench
- 16Tom Stewart ☘
- 17Eric O’Sullivan
- 18Scott Wilson
- 19Joe Hopes
- 20Martin Moloney
- 21Matthew Devine
- 22Jack Murphy
- 23Michael Lowry
Outs · Ulster
Who’s out and returning → Availability- James HumeA number of weeks
- Bryn WardKnee · No return date yet
- Jude PostlethwaiteNo return date yet
- Stewart MooreNo return date yet
- Aitzol Arenzana-KingKnee · No return date yet
- Iain HendersonA number of months
- Eli SnymanConcussion · Return to Play protocols
- Eduardo BelloHamstring · Missed Zebre; no update for Bulls (24 Oct)
- Ben DonnellKnock · Missed Zebre; no update for Bulls (24 Oct)
- Ethan McIlroyKnock · Missed Zebre; no update for Bulls (24 Oct)
No previous 23 on file.
Team news: Ulster team news · Ulster hub · announced 16 Oct. ☘ = capped per IRFU squad · 17.06.26 + capped since: Sean Jansen (Connacht · 09.07.26 (Ireland debut v Japan)), Billy Bohan (Connacht · 09.07.26), Sam Illo (Connacht · 09.07.26), Bryn Ward (Connacht · 09.07.26), Mack Hansen (IRFU, first cap 2022).
Ulster are in the EPCR Challenge Cup this season. Ulster finished 9th in the 2025-26 URC and missed the Champions Cup. They reached the Challenge Cup Final and lost 59–26 to Montpellier in Bilbao (22 May 2026). Winning that final would have put them in the Champions Cup this season. Ulster Rugby match report · Sky Sports (9th in URC)
Next European game (EPCR Challenge Cup): Zebre Parma v Ulster · Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma · Sat 17 Oct · kick-off 15:15 IST (16:15 Parma time), confirmed in Ulster Rugby’s team announcement (16 Oct). Ulster team announcement · Zebre Parma fixtures · Ulster Rugby fixtures · Fixtures · Results
The 23 shows here when Ulster publish it.
Season URC
Senior squad (43)
Front row 11
Eduardo BelloOutProp
Age 30 190cm 130kg
Prop · Ulster
- Status
- Out Hamstring · Missed Zebre; no update for Bulls (24 Oct)
- Born
- 27 Nov 1995
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 16.10.26 · profile)
Tom O'Toole IRLProp
Age 28 182cm 121kg
Prop · Ulster
- Born
- 23 Sep 1998
- Roots
- Campbell College
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Samuel CreanProp
Age 26 175cm 116kg
Prop · Ulster
- Born
- 12 Jun 2000
- Contract
- to summer 2028 (15 Jan 2026)
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Tom Stewart IRLHooker
Age 25 184cm 108kg
Hooker · Ulster
- Born
- 11 Jan 2001
- Contract
- to summer 2028 (16 Jan 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile · contract) · Irish Rugby
Rob HerringHooker
Age 36 184cm 104kg
Hooker · Ulster
- Born
- 27 Apr 1990
- Contract
- to at least summer 2027 (15 Jan 2026)
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Second row 7
Eli SnymanOutSecond Row
Age 30 201cm 114kg
Second Row · Ulster
- Status
- Out Concussion · Return to Play protocols
- Born
- 25 Jan 1996
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 13.10.26 · profile)
Cormac Izuchukwu IRLSecond Row
Age 26 201cm 117kg
Second Row · Ulster
- Born
- 28 Jan 2000
- Roots
- Ballynahinch RFC
- Contract
- to end of 2028 (Dec 2025)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby · Irish News
Ben DonnellOutSecond Row
Age 26 198cm 124kg
Second Row · Ulster
- Status
- Out Knock · Missed Zebre; no update for Bulls (24 Oct)
- Born
- 2 Aug 2000
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 16.10.26 · profile)
Iain HendersonOutSecond Row
Age 34 200cm 116kg
Second Row · Ulster
- Status
- Out a number of months
- Born
- 21 Feb 1992
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 09.09.26 · profile)
Back row 6
Nicholas Timoney IRLBack Row
Age 31 188cm 112kg
Back Row · Ulster
- Born
- 1 Aug 1995
- Roots
- Blackrock College · St Mary’s RFC
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Bryn WardOutBack Row
Age 22 185cm 118kg
Back Row · Ulster
- Status
- Out Knee · No return date yet
- Born
- 17 Jul 2004
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 06.10.26 · profile)
Half-backs 6
Nathan Doak IRLScrumhalf
Age 24 185cm 86kg
Scrumhalf · Ulster
- Born
- 17 Dec 2001
- Roots
- Wallace High School
- Contract
- to 2028 (1 Jan 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile · contract) · Irish Rugby
Centres 6
James HumeOutCentre
Age 28 187cm 98kg
Centre · Ulster
- Status
- Out a number of weeks
- Born
- 7 Sep 1998
- Roots
- Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 23.09.26 · profile)
Jude PostlethwaiteOutCentre
Age 24 193cm 107kg
Centre · Ulster
- Status
- Out No return date yet
- Born
- 3 Apr 2002
- Roots
- Royal Belfast Academical Institution
- Contract
- to 2029 (Nov 2025)
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 09.09.26 · profile · contract)
Stuart McCloskey IRLCentre
Age 34 193cm 117kg
Centre · Ulster
- Born
- 6 Aug 1992
- Roots
- Bangor Grammar · Dungannon RFC
- Contract
- one year, to at least 2028 (22 Jun 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby (Ireland squad · Ulster announcement)
Back three 7
Aitzol Arenzana-KingOutWing
Age 24 192cm 99kg
Wing · Ulster
- Status
- Out Knee · No return date yet
- Born
- 15 Jun 2002
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 29.09.26 · profile)
Robert Baloucoune IRLWing
Age 29 192cm 96kg
Wing · Ulster
- Born
- 19 Aug 1997
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Jacob Stockdale IRLWing
Age 30 191cm 102kg
Wing · Ulster
- Born
- 3 Apr 1996
- Roots
- Wallace High School
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Ethan McIlroyOutUtility Back
Age 26 189cm 92kg
Utility Back · Ulster
- Status
- Out Knock · Missed Zebre; no update for Bulls (24 Oct)
- Born
- 10 Aug 2000
- Roots
- Methodist College
Sources: Ulster Rugby (squad · status 16.10.26 · profile)
Source: Ulster Rugby squad
Tap a name for a sourced bio. Blank fields are left out.
Ins · 2026–27 9
- Chay Mullins · from Connacht · RTÉ · 16.06.26
- Keynan Knox · from Nevers · RTÉ · 16.06.26
- Eduardo Bello · from Newcastle Red Bulls · RTÉ · 16.06.26
- Matthew Devine · from Connacht · Connacht Rugby · 08.05.26
- Daniel Hawkshaw · signed one-year deal (came through Connacht academy) · BBC NI · 07.08.26
- Martin Moloney · from Exeter Chiefs · BBC NI · 07.08.26
- Bryn Ward · promoted from Academy (senior contract) · Ulster Rugby · 17.06.26
- Henry Walker · promoted from Academy (development deal, senior squad) · Ulster Rugby · 17.06.26
- Aitzol Arenzana-King · promoted from Academy (development deal, senior squad) · Ulster Rugby · 17.06.26
Outs · 2026–27 16
- John Andrew · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Angus Bell · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Matthew Dalton · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- James Humphreys · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Werner Kok · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Ben Moxham · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Rory McGuire · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Bryan O’Connor · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Marcus Rea · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Sean Reffell · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- David Shanahan · leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Sam Berman · Academy, leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Wilhelm De Klerk · Academy, leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Ethan Graham · Academy, leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Lukas Kenny · Academy, leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
- Josh Stevens · Academy, leaving at season end · Ulster Rugby · 15.05.26
Named moves only, one source each
Academy
ACADEMY · 2026–27
Academy (19)
Front row 6
Tyrese AbolarinProp
Blake McCleanProp
Flynn LongstaffProp
Connor MageeHooker
Tom McAllisterProp
Jacob BoydProp
Second row 2
Paddy WoodsLock
Mahon RonanLock
Back row 1
Tom BriggBack Row
Forwards 1
James McKillopForward
Half-backs 3
Connor McVickerScrum-Half
Charlie O’ConnorFly-Half
Clark LoganScrum-Half
Centres 2
Tom BellCentre
Jonny ScottCentre/Wing
Backs 4
Jed FindlayBack
Rynard GordonBack
Josh GibsonBack
Daniel GreenBack
Source: Ulster Rugby · 17.06.26
Tap a name for the official academy facts. Blank fields are left out.
Season European
EPCR Challenge Cup squad (42)
Front row 11
- Eduardo Bello
- Eric O'Sullivan
- Keynan Knox
- Sam Crean
- Scott Wilson
- Tom McAllister
- Tom O'Toole
- Henry Walker
- James McCormick
- Rob Herring
- Tom Stewart
Second row 4
- Cormac Izuchukwu
- Eli Snyman
- Harry Sheridan
- Joe Hopes
Back row 9
- Ben Donnell
- Bryn Ward
- Dave McCann
- James McKillop
- James McNabney
- Juarno Augustus
- Martin Moloney
- Nick Timoney
- Tom Brigg
Half-backs 6
- Conor McKee
- Matthew Devine
- Nathan Doak
- Jack Murphy
- Jake Flannery
- Jamie Benson
Centres 5
- Ben Carson
- Daniel Hawkshaw
- James Hume
- Jude Postlethwaite
- Stuart McCloskey
Back three 7
- Aitzol King
- Chay Mullins
- Ethan Mcilroy
- Jacob Stockdale
- Michael Lowry
- Rob Baloucoune
- Zac Ward
Source: EPCR official squad list
EPCR registered list as of 16 Oct 2026, 06:15 IST.
Contracts
Announced deals · official or named outlet (11)
- Stuart McCloskey Provincialone year, to at least 2028 (22 Jun 2026) · Irish Rugby (Ulster announcement)
- Jack Murphy Provincialto 2028 (30 Jan 2026) · Ulster Rugby
- Tom Stewart Provincialto summer 2028 (16 Jan 2026) · Ulster Rugby
- Rob Herring Provincialto at least summer 2027 (15 Jan 2026) · Irish Rugby (Ulster announcement)
- Sam Crean Provincialto summer 2028 (15 Jan 2026) · Irish Rugby (Ulster announcement)
- Nathan Doak Provincialto 2028 (1 Jan 2026) · Ulster Rugby
- Cormac Izuchukwuto end of 2028 (Dec 2025) · Irish News
- James McCormickto 2028 · Ulster Rugby
- Jude Postlethwaiteto 2029 (Nov 2025) · Ulster Rugby
- Callum Reidto 2027 · Ulster Rugby
- Scott Wilsonto 2028 (Nov 2025) · Ulster Rugby
Rows without a label: the source confirms the deal but not the contract type, so none is shown.
Munster
Matchday 23 v Leinster, Sat 24 Oct: not yet named
Last 23: v Racing 92, Sat 17 Oct
Munster v Racing 92 · Sat 17 Oct · Champions Cup Round 1 · Fixtures · Results
☘ 3 Ireland starters
- 15Ben O’Connor
- 13Alex Nankivell
- 11Seán O’Brien
- 9Craig Casey ☘
- 1Jeremy Loughman ☘
- 4Tom Ahern
- 6Seán Edogbo
- 14Shay McCarthy
- 12Dan Kelly
- 10Charlie O’Shea
- 3Jack Aungier
- 2Marnus van der Merwe
- 5Tadhg Beirne (c) ☘
- 7John Hodnett
- 24Brian Gleeson
Bench
- 16Max Clein
- 17Josh Wycherley
- 18Kieran Brookes
- 19Fineen Wycherley
- 20Gavin Coombes
- 21Ben O’Donovan
- 22JJ Hanrahan
- 23Jack O’Donoghue
Outs · Munster
Who’s out and returning → Availability- Lee BarronAnkle · Unavailable
- Mike HaleyKnee · No return date yet
- Michael MilneAnkle · No return date yet
- Diarmuid KilgallenHamstring · No return date yet
- Jack CrowleyChristmas / New Year
- Tom FarrellShoulder surgery; no newer return date
- Calvin NashHamstring surgery; no newer return date
- Tom WoodEarly 2027
No previous 23 on file.
The number 8 jersey was retired for the day in honour of Anthony Foley; Brian Gleeson wore 24 (Munster Rugby). Replacement numbers follow the published order.
Team news: Munster team news · Munster hub · announced 16 Oct. ☘ = capped per IRFU squad · 17.06.26 + capped since: Sean Jansen (Connacht · 09.07.26 (Ireland debut v Japan)), Billy Bohan (Connacht · 09.07.26), Sam Illo (Connacht · 09.07.26), Bryn Ward (Connacht · 09.07.26), Mack Hansen (IRFU, first cap 2022).
Season URC
Senior squad (43)
Front row 13
Diarmuid BarronHooker
Age 28 183cm 107kg
Hooker · Munster
- Born
- 6 Aug 1998
- Roots
- Rockwell College · Cashel RFC · Garryowen
- Contract
- extension (29 Jan 2026)
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby
Lee BarronOutHooker
Age 25 192cm 111kg
Hooker · Munster
- Status
- Out Ankle · Unavailable
- Born
- 15 Feb 2001
- Roots
- St. Michael's College
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · status 06.10.26 · profile)
Kieran BrookesProp
Prop · Munster
Sources: Munster Rugby
Max CleinHooker
Hooker · Munster
Sources: Munster Rugby
Jeremy Loughman IRLProp
Age 31 183cm 118kg
Prop · Munster
- Born
- 22 Jul 1995
- Contract
- two-year extension (27 Jan 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby (Ireland squad · contract)
Michael MilneOutProp
Age 27 180cm 120kg
Prop · Munster
- Status
- Out Ankle · No return date yet
- Born
- 5 Feb 1999
- Roots
- Cistercian College, Roscrea
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · status 12.10.26 · profile)
Second row 6
Tadhg Beirne IRLSecond Row
Age 34 196cm 117kg
Second Row · Munster
- Born
- 8 Jan 1992
- Contract
- two-year extension to 2027 (13 Feb 2025)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby · Irish Times
Edwin EdogboReturningSecond Row
Age 23 197cm 132kg
Second Row · Munster
- Status
- Returning Shoulder · Back in on-pitch training
- Born
- 21 Dec 2002
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · status 12.10.26 · profile)
Back row 7
Half-backs 7
Craig Casey IRLScrumhalf
Age 27 165cm 78kg
Scrumhalf · Munster
- Born
- 19 Apr 1999
- Roots
- Ardscoil Rís · Shannon
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · profile) · Irish Rugby · Six Nations
Will HarrisonReturningFlyhalf
Age 27 174cm 87kg
Flyhalf · Munster
- Status
- Returning Knee · Back in on-pitch training · debut TBC
- Born
- 30 Jul 1999
- Contract
- one-year deal (24 Jun 2026)
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · status 12.10.26 · profile · contract)
Centres 5
Tom FarrellOutCentre
Age 33 190cm 100kg
Centre · Munster
- Status
- Out Shoulder surgery; no newer return date
- Born
- 1 Oct 1993
- Roots
- Coolmine RFC
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · status 22.09.26 · profile)
Back three 5
Mike HaleyOutFullback
Age 32 191cm 95kg
Fullback · Munster
- Status
- Out Knee · No return date yet
- Born
- 28 Jun 1994
- Roots
- Hartpury College
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · status 29.09.26 · profile)
Diarmuid KilgallenOutWing
Age 26 188cm 97kg
Wing · Munster
- Status
- Out Hamstring · No return date yet
- Born
- 3 Aug 2000
- Roots
- Naas RFC · Cistercian College
- Contract
- two years, to at least 2028 (11 May 2026)
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · status 06.10.26 · profile · contract)
Calvin NashOutWing
Age 29 178cm 96kg
Wing · Munster
- Status
- Out Hamstring surgery; no newer return date
- Born
- 8 Aug 1997
- Roots
- Crescent College Comprehensive
- Contract
- two years, to at least 2028 (21 Apr 2026)
Sources: Munster Rugby (squad · status 22.09.26 · profile · contract)
Source: Munster Rugby squad
Tap a name for a sourced bio. Blank fields are left out.
Ins · 2026–27 9
- Jack Aungier · from Connacht · Munster Rugby · 13.05.26
- Kieran Brookes · from Perpignan · Irish Rugby
- Will Harrison · from Kintetsu Liners · Munster Rugby · 24.06.26
- Marnus van der Merwe · new signing (two-year deal) · Munster Rugby · 20.02.26
- Max Clein · promoted from Academy · Munster Rugby · 19.06.26
- Seán Edogbo · promoted from Academy · Munster Rugby · 19.06.26
- Ronan Foxe · promoted from Academy · Munster Rugby · 19.06.26
- Ben O’Connor · promoted from Academy · Munster Rugby · 19.06.26
- Ben O’Donovan · promoted from Academy · Munster Rugby · 06.07.26
Outs · 2026–27 7
- Fionn Gibbons · released · RTÉ · 19.06.26
- Paddy Patterson · released · RTÉ · 19.06.26
- Andrew Smith · released · RTÉ · 19.06.26
- George Hadden · Academy, released · RTÉ · 19.06.26
- Darragh McSweeney · Academy, released · RTÉ · 19.06.26
- Dylan Hicks · Academy, released · RTÉ · 19.06.26
- Jean Kleyn · leaving at season end · Munster Rugby · 13.01.26
Named moves only, one source each
Academy
ACADEMY · 2026–27
Academy (18)
Front row 4
Danny SheahanHooker
Emmet CalveyProp
Jamie ConwayProp
Christian FoleyProp
Second row 2
Conor KennellyLock
Joe FinnLock
Back row 4
Michael FoyBack Row
Luke MurphyBack Row
Oisín MinogueBack Row
Alex LautsouBack Row
Half-backs 4
Jake O’RiordanScrum-Half
Tom WoodOutOut-Half
Out-Half · Munster
- Status
- Out early 2027
- Academy
- Year 2
- Club
- Garryowen
Sources: Munster Rugby (status 22.09.26 · profile 18.08.26)
Christopher BarrettScrum-Half
Charlie O’SheaOut-Half
Centres 4
Gordon WoodCentre
Eoghan SmythCentre
Rob CarneyCentre
James O’LearyCentre
Source: Munster Rugby · 18.08.26
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Season European
Investec Champions Cup squad (42)
Front row 10
- Jack Aungier
- Jeremy Loughman
- Josh Wycherley
- Kieran Brookes
- Michael Ala'alatoa
- Michael Milne
- Ronan Foxe
- Diarmuid Barron
- Marnus van der Merwe
- Max Clein
Second row 5
- Edwin Edogbo
- Evan O'Connell
- Fineen Wycherley
- Tadhg Beirne
- Tom Ahern
Back row 7
- Alex Kendellen
- Brian Gleeson
- Gavin Coombes
- Jack O'Donoghue
- John Hodnett
- Ruadhan Quinn
- Sean Edogbo
Half-backs 9
- Ben O'Donovan
- Craig Casey
- Ethan Coughlan
- Jake O'Riordan
- Charlie O'Shea
- JJ Hanrahan
- Jack Crowley
- Tony Butler
- Will Harrison
Centres 5
- Alex Nankivell
- Dan Kelly
- Gordon Wood
- Sean O'Brien
- Tom Farrell
Back three 6
- Ben O'Connor
- Calvin Nash
- Diarmuid Kilgallen
- Mike Haley
- Shane Daly
- Shay McCarthy
Source: EPCR official squad list
EPCR registered list as of 16 Oct 2026, 06:15 IST.
Contracts
Announced deals · official or named outlet (14)
- Tadhg Beirne IRFU centraltwo-year extension to 2027 (13 Feb 2025) · Irish Times
- Ethan Coughlan Provincialtwo years, to at least 2028 (30 Apr 2026) · Munster Rugby
- Calvin Nash Provincialtwo years, to at least 2028 (21 Apr 2026) · Munster Rugby
- Tom Aherntwo years, to at least 2027 (Jan 2025) · Munster Rugby profile
- Diarmuid Barronextension (29 Jan 2026) · Irish Rugby
- Gavin Coombestwo years, to 2027 (Dec 2024) · Munster Rugby profile
- Shane Dalytwo years, to at least 2027 (Dec 2024) · Munster Rugby profile
- Mark Donnellytwo years, to at least 2028 (12 May 2026) · Munster Rugby
- Will Harrisonone-year deal (24 Jun 2026) · Munster Rugby
- Alex Kendellentwo years, to at least 2027 (Jan 2025) · Munster Rugby profile
- Diarmuid Kilgallentwo years, to at least 2028 (11 May 2026) · Munster Rugby
- Jeremy Loughmantwo-year extension (27 Jan 2026) · Irish Rugby
- Ben O'Donovansenior contract to 2028 · Munster Rugby profile
- Conor Ryantwo years, to 2028 (20 Mar 2026) · Munster Rugby
Rows without a label: the source confirms the deal but not the contract type, so none is shown.
Leinster
Matchday 23 v Munster, Sat 24 Oct: not yet named
Last 23: v Clermont, Sat 17 Oct
Clermont v Leinster · Sat 17 Oct · Champions Cup Round 1 · Fixtures · Results
☘ 12 Ireland starters
- 15Hugo Keenan ☘
- 13Garry Ringrose ☘
- 11Jimmy O’Brien ☘
- 9Fintan Gunne
- 1Andrew Porter
- 4Joe McCarthy ☘
- 6Ryan Baird
- 8Jack Conan ☘ Injured
- 14Tommy O’Brien ☘
- 12Robbie Henshaw ☘
- 10Sam Prendergast ☘
- 3Tadhg Furlong ☘
- 2Dan Sheehan (c) ☘
- 5James Ryan ☘
- 7Josh van der Flier ☘
Bench
- 16Rónan Kelleher ☘
- 17Alex Usanov
- 18Thomas Clarkson ☘
- 19Conor Ó Tighearnaigh
- 20Scott Penny
- 21Oliver Coffey
- 22Joey Carbery
- 23Jamie Osborne ☘
Outs · Leinster
Who’s out and returning → Availability- Jack ConanShoulder · No return date yet
- Harry ByrneConcussion RTP
- Caelan DorisEarly January
- Jack BoyleAchilles · Longer-term rehab
- RG SnymanKnee · Longer-term rehab
- Paddy McCarthyFoot · Longer-term rehab
- Jordan LarmourCalf · Longer-term rehab
- Diarmuid ManganFoot · Longer-term rehab
Changes from Leinster v Cardiff (10 Oct): in Tommy O’Brien, Andrew Porter, Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier, Conor Ó Tighearnaigh, Joey Carbery; out Joshua Kenny, Max Deegan, Peter Dooley, Alan Spicer, Josh Ericson, Caspar Gabriel.
Team news: Leinster team news · Leinster hub · announced 16 Oct. ☘ = capped per IRFU squad · 17.06.26 + capped since: Sean Jansen (Connacht · 09.07.26 (Ireland debut v Japan)), Billy Bohan (Connacht · 09.07.26), Sam Illo (Connacht · 09.07.26), Bryn Ward (Connacht · 09.07.26), Mack Hansen (IRFU, first cap 2022).
Season URC
Senior squad (43)
Front row 12
Jack BoyleOutProp
Age 24 185cm 106kg
Prop · Leinster
- Status
- Out Achilles · Longer-term rehab
- Roots
- St Michael's College · UCD RFC
Sources: Irish Rugby · The42 · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Thomas Clarkson IRLProp
Age 26 183cm 113kg
Prop · Leinster
- Roots
- Wicklow RFC · Blackrock College · Dublin University FC · Trinity College
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Tadhg Furlong IRLProp
Age 33 183cm 119kg
Prop · Leinster
- Roots
- New Ross RFC · Clontarf FC
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Ronan Kelleher IRLHooker
Age 28 185cm 108kg
Hooker · Leinster
- Roots
- St Michael's College · Lansdowne FC
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Gus McCarthyHooker
Age 23 178cm 107kg
Hooker · Leinster
- Roots
- Blackrock College
- Contract
- new deal (22 Apr 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby · The42 · Six Nations
Paddy McCarthyOutProp
Age 23 182cm 110kg
Prop · Leinster
- Status
- Out Foot · Longer-term rehab
- Roots
- Old Belvedere RFC · Blackrock College · Trinity College · Dublin University FC
- Contract
- new deal (15 Apr 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby · The42 (status 05.10.26 · contract) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Andrew PorterProp
Dan Sheehan IRLHooker
Age 28 191cm 110kg
Hooker · Leinster
- Roots
- Clongowes Wood College · Lansdowne FC · Dublin University FC
- Contract
- to end of 2028/29
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Irish News · Six Nations
Niall SmythProp
Age 21
Prop · Leinster
- Roots
- Booker T Washington Middle School · Blackrock College
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby
Alex UsanovProp
Age 22
Prop · Leinster
- Roots
- Malahide RFC · Belvedere College · Clontarf FC
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby
Peter DooleyProp
Prop · Leinster
Sources: Irish Rugby
Stephen SmythHooker
Hooker · Leinster
Sources: Irish Rugby
Second row 6
Ryan BairdLock
Brian DeenyLock
Joe McCarthy IRLLock
Age 25 198cm 112kg
Lock · Leinster
- Roots
- Blackrock College · Dublin University FC
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
James Ryan IRLLock
Age 30 201cm 107kg
Lock · Leinster
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
RG SnymanOutLock
Age 31
Lock · Leinster
- Status
- Out Knee · Longer-term rehab
Sources: Irish Rugby · The42 · Leinster Rugby
Conor O’TighearnaighLock
Lock · Leinster
Sources: Irish Rugby
Back row 8
Jack Conan IRLOutNo. 8
Age 34 193cm 108kg
No. 8 · Leinster
- Status
- Out Shoulder · No return date yet
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · The42 · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
James CulhaneDoubtfulBack Row
Age 23
Back Row · Leinster
- Status
- Doubtful Hamstring · No return date yet
- Roots
- Blackrock College · UCD RFC
- Contract
- new deal (21 Apr 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby · The42 · Leinster Rugby (status)
Max DeeganNo. 8
Age 30 191cm 108kg
No. 8 · Leinster
- Contract
- new deal (22 Apr 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby · The42 · Six Nations
Caelan Doris IRLOutFlanker
Age 28 193cm 106kg
Flanker · Leinster
- Status
- Out Early January
- Roots
- Blackrock College
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Irish Times · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Diarmuid ManganOutBack row / Lock
Age 23 197cm 109kg
Back row / Lock · Leinster
- Status
- Out Foot · Longer-term rehab
- Roots
- Newbridge College · UCD RFC
Sources: Irish Rugby · The42 · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Scott PennyFlanker
Age 27 185cm 104kg
Flanker · Leinster
- Roots
- St Michael's College · UCD RFC
- Contract
- new deal (15 Apr 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby · The42 · Six Nations
Alex SorokaBack Row
Josh van der Flier IRLFlanker
Age 33 183cm 105kg
Flanker · Leinster
- Roots
- Wicklow RFC · Wesley College · UCD RFC
- Contract
- to end of 2027/28
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Irish News · Six Nations
Half-backs 7
Harry Byrne IRLOutFly Half
Age 27 188cm 90kg
Fly Half · Leinster
- Status
- Out Concussion · RTP protocol · Concussion RTP
- Contract
- new deal (21 Apr 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · The42 (status 05.10.26 · contract) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Cormac FoleyScrum Half
Age 26
Scrum Half · Leinster
- Roots
- St Gerard's School
- Contract
- new deal (22 Apr 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby · The42
Jamison Gibson-Park IRLReturningScrum Half
Age 34 175cm 83kg
Scrum Half · Leinster
- Status
- Returning Groin · Back in training · could feature v Munster (24 Oct)
- Contract
- to end of 2027/28
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · The42 · Leinster Rugby · Irish News · Six Nations
Fintan GunneScrum Half
Age 23
Scrum Half · Leinster
- Roots
- Old Belvedere RFC · St. Michael's College · Terenure RFC
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby
Sam Prendergast IRLFly Half
Age 23 193cm 91kg
Fly Half · Leinster
- Roots
- Newbridge College · Lansdowne FC
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Charlie TectorFly Half
Joey CarberyOut Half
Centres 6
Hugh CooneyCentre
Age 23
Centre · Leinster
- Roots
- Blackrock College · Gonzaga College
Sources: Irish Rugby · Leinster Rugby
Robbie Henshaw IRLCentre
Age 33 185cm 95kg
Centre · Leinster
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Jimmy O'Brien IRLCentre
Age 29 183cm 90kg
Centre · Leinster
- Roots
- Newbridge College · UCD RFC
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Tommy O'Brien IRLCentre
Age 28 183cm 92kg
Centre · Leinster
- Roots
- Blackrock College · UCD RFC
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Jamie Osborne IRLCentre
Age 24 193cm 94kg
Centre · Leinster
- Roots
- Naas CBS · Naas RFC
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Garry Ringrose IRLCentre / wing
Age 31 185cm 92kg
Centre / wing · Leinster
- Contract
- to end of 2027/28 (13 Feb 2025)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad · contract) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Back three 4
Hugo Keenan IRLWing
Age 30 185cm 91kg
Wing · Leinster
- Contract
- two years, to end of 2027/28 (5 May 2026)
- Ireland
- Named in Ireland men’s squad, 17 Jun 2026
Sources: Irish Rugby (squad · Ireland squad) · Leinster Rugby · Irish Examiner · Six Nations
Jordan LarmourOutWing
Age 29 178cm 89kg
Wing · Leinster
- Status
- Out Calf · Longer-term rehab
- Roots
- St Andrew's College
- Contract
- new deal (15 Apr 2026)
Sources: Irish Rugby · The42 (status 05.10.26 · contract) · Leinster Rugby · Six Nations
Andrew OsborneWing
Joshua KennyWing
Wing · Leinster
Sources: The42
Source: Leinster releases + 2026–27 team sheets (Irish Rugby · 24.09.26)
Tap a name for a sourced bio. Blank fields are left out.
Ins · 2026–27 5
- Joey Carbery · from Bordeaux · Irish Times · 02.07.26
- Peter Dooley · from Connacht · Irish Times · 03.07.26
- Conor O’Tighearnaigh · promoted from Academy · Leinster Rugby · 04.09.26
- Stephen Smyth · promoted from Academy · Leinster Rugby · 04.09.26
- Joshua Kenny · promoted from Academy · Leinster Rugby · 04.09.26
Outs · 2026–27 9
- James Lowe · to Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath · Extra.ie · 20.06.26
- Luke McGrath · to Perpignan · RTÉ · 21.06.26
- John McKee · to Scarlets · The42 · 14.05.26
- Rieko Ioane · left Leinster · RTÉ · 21.06.26
- Rabah Slimani · to Toulon · The42, Apr 2026
- Ciarán Frawley · to Connacht · Connacht Rugby · 29.12.25
- Will Connors · to Connacht · Connacht Rugby · 27.01.26
- Jerry Cahir · to Connacht · Connacht Rugby · 05.05.26
- Mahon Ronan · Academy, to Ulster Academy · Ulster Rugby · 17.06.26
Named moves only, one source each
Academy
ACADEMY · 2026–27
Academy (22)
Front row 3
Sami BishtiTighthead Prop
Max DoyleProp
Harry GoslinProp
Second row 2
Dylan McNeiceSecond Row
Artur SmykovskiySecond Row
Back row 1
Ben BlaneyBack Row
Back three 1
Charlie MolonyOutside Back
Position not listed 15
Tadhg Brophy
Jack Deegan
Connor Fahy
Lee Fitzpatrick
Todd Lawlor
Ciarán Mangan
Alex Mullan
Josh Neill
Oliver Coffey
Caspar Gabriel
Joshua Ericson
Hugo McLaughlin
Ruben Moloney
Alan Spicer
Andrew Sparrow
Source: Leinster Rugby · 04.09.26
Tap a name for the official academy facts. Blank fields are left out.
Season European
Investec Champions Cup squad (42)
Front row 10
- Alex Usanov
- Andrew Porter
- Jack Boyle
- Niall Smyth
- Peter Dooley
- Tadhg Furlong
- Tom Clarkson
- Dan Sheehan
- Gus McCarthy
- Ronan Kelleher
Second row 7
- Alan Spicer
- Brian Deeny
- Conor O'Tighearnaigh
- James Ryan
- Joe McCarthy
- RG Snyman
- Ryan Baird
Back row 6
- Caelan Doris
- Jack Conan
- James Culhane
- Josh van der Flier
- Max Deegan
- Scott Penny
Half-backs 9
- Cormac Foley
- Fintan Gunne
- Jamison Gibson-Park
- Oliver Coffey
- Caspar Gabriel
- Charlie Tector
- Harry Byrne
- Joey Carbery
- Sam Prendergast
Centres 4
- Garry Ringrose
- Hugh Cooney
- Jamie Osborne
- Robbie Henshaw
Back three 6
- Hugo Keenan
- Jimmy O'Brien
- Jordan Larmour
- Josh Kenny
- Todd Lawlor
- Tommy O'Brien
Source: EPCR official squad list
EPCR registered list as of 16 Oct 2026, 06:15 IST.
Contracts
Announced deals · official or named outlet (13)
- Dan Sheehan IRFU centralto end of 2028/29 · Irish News
- Jamison Gibson-Park IRFU centralto end of 2027/28 · Irish News
- Josh van der Flier IRFU centralto end of 2027/28 · Irish News
- Garry Ringrose IRFU centralto end of 2027/28 (13 Feb 2025) · Irish Rugby
- Harry Byrnenew deal (21 Apr 2026) · The42
- James Culhanenew deal (21 Apr 2026) · The42
- Max Deegannew deal (22 Apr 2026) · The42
- Cormac Foleynew deal (22 Apr 2026) · The42
- Hugo Keenantwo years, to end of 2027/28 (5 May 2026) · Irish Examiner
- Jordan Larmournew deal (15 Apr 2026) · The42
- Gus McCarthynew deal (22 Apr 2026) · The42
- Paddy McCarthynew deal (15 Apr 2026) · The42
- Scott Pennynew deal (15 Apr 2026) · The42
Rows without a label: the source confirms the deal but not the contract type, so none is shown.