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Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and van der Flier pen new deals
- IRFU announced contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier on March 17, 2026, with Aki signing a one-year deal, Gibson-Park and van der Flier two years, and Sheehan three years.
- Following the Triple Crown last weekend, IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys added: 'I am delighted to announce that Bundee, Jamison, Dan and Josh have agreed to extend their contracts in Ireland,' which enables planning towards Rugby World Cup 2027 and beyond.
- Since his 2021 debut, Dan Sheehan has won 39 Ireland caps and scored his 15th try in Saturday's win over Scotland.
- The deals secure the players' Ireland futures, boosting Ireland squad planning ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship and enabling confidence toward Rugby World Cup 2027.
- All four were members of last year's British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia, and the 2022 World Rugby 15s Player of the Year will play with Ireland and Leinster through 2027/28.
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Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and van der Flier pen new deals
Bundee Aki of Ireland congratulates Dan Sheehan, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier have all signed contract extensions with the IRFU, securing the futures of four key players as Andy Farrell builds his squad towards the 2027 World Cup.
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