BREAKING: Peter O’Mahony has made decision on his future

Ireland and Munster backrow Peter O’Mahony has signed a year-long extension to his IRFU contract that will run until the end of the 2023/24 season.

Peter made his Ireland debut against Italy in 2012 Six Nations Championships and has won 91 caps for his country. He has captained Ireland on ten occasions and captained the Lions in the opening Test of the 2017 series against New Zealand.

Peter won Six Nations Championship titles with Ireland in 2014 and 2015, a Grand Slam in 2018 and a Triple Crown in 2022. He has represented Ireland at two Rugby World Cups – 2015, 2019 starting seven Rugby World Cup games across the two tournaments.

The Cork Con man has represented Munster on 171 occasions scoring 15 tries. He was appointed captain of his province in 2013 at the age of 24.

David Nucifora, IRFU Performance Director, said: “Peter has been an important figure in Irish rugby for over a decade and has contributed massively to the success the Ireland men’s team has enjoyed across that period.

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“He is a born leader and galvanises those around him. We are delighted to contract him through the World Cup and into the 2023/24 season. A leader like Pete is invaluable to both Ireland and Munster.”

Peter O’Mahony said: “The journey this Ireland squad has been on since the World Cup in Japan has been incredible to be a part of. There is a hunger to learn and compete and a great camaraderie in the group.

“My ambition is to compete at a third World Cup and help this team achieve success over the coming weeks and months.”

Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony named Six Nations biggest s***house

The 2023 Six Nations is now in full flow.

It’s been wild. The opening two rounds have been incredible with rivalries renewed, some wonderful rugby, and a number of memorable tries scored.

We’ve taken the liberty of ranking the 2023 Six Nations biggest shithouses, increasing in devilry as we progress down the list.

#5. Owen Farrell (England)

Could it be anybody else to start? Farrell fits the label “our guy” better than most, meaning you love to hate him unless he’s in your squad. Then you’d go to the end’s of the earth to defend him.

The England captain, also known as ‘Shoulder boy’ for his high tackling, does himself no favours with his poor tackling technique.

Although he’s currently serving a two-match ban, the fact he often seems to get away with it doesn’t help either.

Owen Farrell facts:

The Saracens star went to school with England teammate George Ford

His education began in rugby league – he joined Wigan St Patricks at the age of eight

He became the youngest ever player to appear in English professional rugby, making his debut aged 17 and 11 days. This record was later beaten by schoolmate Ford

It’s well known that Owen is the son of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. However, it’s less commonly know that his uncle Sean O’Loughlin is also a rugby league legend, winning 34 caps for Great Britain between 1993 and 2009

He was not at first registered as a Farrell, but took mum Colleen’s family name of O’Loughlin. The couple married in 1995, changing Owen’s surname to Farrell the following year.

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