Sheehan is “delighted” to sign a new contract with Leinster and Ireland

Dan Sheehan has signed a two-year contract extension with Leinster and the Irish Rugby Football Union.

The 25-year-old hooker has won 26 caps for Ireland since making her debut against Japan in 2021, winning Six Nations titles in 2023 and 2024.

He has represented Leinster 58 times and was a goalscorer in the Champions Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle last weekend.

“I’m excited to commit my future to Leinster and continue my playing career in Ireland,” Sheehan said.

“It means a huge amount to me to wear the green of Ireland and the blue of Leinster and I would like to thank all of my coaches, teammates and support staff who help create such a positive environment.”

“It is a hugely exciting time to be playing rugby in Ireland and I believe the best is yet to come at club and international level in the coming months and years.”

He was named the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship Player of the Season before being named to the World Rugby Team of the Year in 2023.

“A world-class talent”

Outgoing IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora described Sheehan as a “world-class talent”.

“Dan is a world-class talent who continues to set the bar high in world rugby,” said the Australian, who will leave his post this summer.

“His try-scoring statistics are eye-catching but only tell part of the story of his value to the Ireland and Leinster dressing rooms.”

“It is a great incentive for all fans of Irish rugby that he has chosen to remain in Ireland for the coming seasons and I look forward to watching his development as he approaches the highlights of his career.”