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Peter O'Mahony (l) and Conor Murray will join up with the Baa Baas

O'Mahony and Murray join Baa Baas for Springboks clash

Ireland and Munster stalwarts Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray have been included in the Barbarians squad for their match against South Africa in June.

Rugby • 22 May

Peter O'Mahony: 'You're coming up against bigger and better teams every week'

O'Mahony: We've put ourselves under pressure

Peter O'Mahony admits that Munster have put themselves "under pressure" as they bid to make the top eight in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 07 May

(L to R): Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray

Sheehan confident production line will fill the void

Hat-trick hero Dan Sheehan is confident Ireland have sufficient up-and-coming talent to fill the void left by retiring greats Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray.

Rugby • 16 Mar

Conor Murray (l) and Peter O'Mahony played their final Ireland internationals against Italy

'Grateful' O'Mahony and Murray reflect on final Tests

There would be no dream ending for Ireland's retiring pair in Rome, but Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray both got to sign off win a win in their final internationals.

Rugby • 15 Mar

Peter O'Mahony won his 111th Ireland cap on Sunday

'Thanks Murrayfield' - O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos

Whenever Peter O'Mahony does decide to retire, games between Ireland and Scotland will be a lot poorer for it.

Rugby • 10 Feb

'Thanks Murrayfield' - O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos

Whenever Peter O'Mahony does decide to retire, games between Ireland and Scotland will be a lot poorer for it.

Rugby • 10 Feb

Peter O'Mahony starts in the back row for Ireland

Ireland turn to 'lineout expert' O'Mahony in Edinburgh

While we were all busy talking the Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley rivalry, or gushing at the incredible return of Dan Sheehan, there wasn't a word all week for Peter O'Mahony.

Rugby • 08 Feb

Peter O'Mahony has missed Munster's last two games with a calf injury

O'Mahony 'in the mix' for Munster return v Saracens

Munster are hopeful that Peter O'Mahony will be fit to return for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup meeting with Saracens at Thomond Park, as the province begin to get some of their injured players back on deck.

United Rugby Championship • 07 Jan

Peter O'Mahony excelled for Munster in their Champions Cup victory

Life in the old dog as O'Mahony delivers for Munster

Peter O'Mahony rolled back the years in an outstanding display as Munster began their European campaign with victory over Stade Francais and boss Ian Costello hailed the 35-year-old's "brilliant" contribution.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

Life in the old dog as O'Mahony delivers for Munster

Peter O'Mahony rolled back the years in an outstanding display as Munster began their European campaign with victory over Stade Francais and boss Ian Costello hailed the 35-year-old's "brilliant" contribution.

Rugby • 08 Dec 24

Peter O'Mahony played 40 minutes for Munster last night

O'Mahony joins Irish squad as All Blacks lose duo

New Zealand have been dealt a double blow ahead of Friday's clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium, with Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor both ruled out of the World Cup quarter-final rematch due to concussion.

Rugby • 03 Nov 24

Peter O'Mahony picked up a hamstring injury on Saturday

O'Mahony and Jager ruled out of Croke Park Interpro

Munster's injury problems are mounting, with both Peter O'Mahony and Oli Jager ruled out of this Saturday's United Rugby Championship interpro against Leinster at Croke Park.

United Rugby Championship • 08 Oct 24

Peter O'Mahony captained the Lions against New Zealand in 2017

Lions players to benefit from profit-share agreement

Players on next year's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia are to benefit from a profit-share model that has been brought in for the first time.

Rugby • 07 Oct 24

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree (l) and flanker Peter O'Mahony

Rowntree: O'Mahony and I did not fall out

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has strongly rejected the idea that he and his former captain Peter O'Mahony fell out last season.

United Rugby Championship • 18 Sep 24

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland in Saturday's second Test

Doris: Ireland have their 'edge' back for Boks rematch

Succession-planning hasn't always been the greatest strength of Irish rugby, but when it comes to the current captaincy, there appears to be a roadmap for this World Cup cycle.

Rugby • 12 Jul 24

Peter O'Mahony has been named on the bench by Ireland coach Andy Farrell

Farrell: O'Mahony reaction shows 'proper leadership'

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has praised his captain Peter O'Mahony for his reaction to being dropped ahead of Saturday's second Test with South Africa in Durban.

Rugby • 11 Jul 24

O'Mahony keeping the faith after first Test defeat

Peter O'Mahony insists Ireland will not allow yesterday's first Test defeat to South Africa dent their confidence, as they look to level the series next Saturday in Durban.

Rugby • 07 Jul 24

Peter O'Mahony (l) speaks to Jack Crowley (r) at Friday's training session at St Peter's College in Johannesburg

'It's a religion for these people' - O'Mahony

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony believes it will take Ireland's best performance in recent memory to defeat South Africa in this afternoon's first Test in Pretoria.

Rugby • 06 Jul 24

Jamie Osborne will make his debut against South Africa

O'Mahony backing Osborne for big impact in South Africa

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says the selection of Jamie Osborne at full-back for Saturday's first Test against South Africa came as no shock, and has backed the debutant to thrive at Loftus Versfeld.

Rugby • 05 Jul 24

Peter O'Mahony will go for another year at least

Ireland captain O'Mahony signs new Munster contract

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province, the IRFU and Munster have confirmed.

Rugby • 12 Apr 24

Munster have offered Peter O'Mahony a contract extension

Leamy expects 'white smoke' soon on O'Mahony's future

Munster defence coach Denis Leamy says he expects a decision to be made around Peter O'Mahony's future "very soon", as the Ireland captain contemplates whether or not to sign a new deal.

Rugby • 03 Apr 24

O'Mahony holds the Six Nations trophy as he leaves the pitch

O'Mahony: Fifth 6 Nations title is the best of the lot

When the celebrations die down, and the emotions reset at neutral, Peter O'Mahony will sit down in the next few days and make a decision about his future.

Rugby • 18 Mar 24

Peter O'Mahony says lifting the trophy was defining moment of his career

If it is the last one, I'll be a happy man - O'Mahony

Peter O'Mahony stopped short of calling time on his Test career but the Ireland captain admitted lifting the Six Nations trophy after victory over Scotland was the defining moment of his career.

Rugby • 16 Mar 24

Peter O'Mahony (c) celebrates Ireland's 2018 title win

O'Mahony: Another championship means everything to us

Since Ireland got in on this gig, back in 1890, they've managed to win the championship outright just 15 times so 'just' retaining their title this evening is nothing to be sniffed at.

Rugby • 16 Mar 24

Peter O'Mahony: 'The position that we're in, it's very privileged and you can never take it for granted'

'Torture' of 2015 gives O'Mahony singular focus

It was no surprise that Peter O'Mahony has set his sights on beating Scotland but the Ireland captain says the senior players are aware of the permutations that would clinch the Six Nations title.

Rugby • 15 Mar 24

Peter OMahony

O'Mahony and Murray join Baa Baas for Springboks clash

O'Mahony: We've put ourselves under pressure

Sheehan confident production line will fill the void

'Grateful' O'Mahony and Murray reflect on final Tests

'Thanks Murrayfield' - O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos

'Thanks Murrayfield' - O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos

Ireland turn to 'lineout expert' O'Mahony in Edinburgh

O'Mahony 'in the mix' for Munster return v Saracens

Life in the old dog as O'Mahony delivers for Munster

Life in the old dog as O'Mahony delivers for Munster

O'Mahony joins Irish squad as All Blacks lose duo

O'Mahony and Jager ruled out of Croke Park Interpro

Lions players to benefit from profit-share agreement

Rowntree: O'Mahony and I did not fall out

Doris: Ireland have their 'edge' back for Boks rematch

Farrell: O'Mahony reaction shows 'proper leadership'

O'Mahony keeping the faith after first Test defeat

'It's a religion for these people' - O'Mahony

O'Mahony backing Osborne for big impact in South Africa

Ireland captain O'Mahony signs new Munster contract

Leamy expects 'white smoke' soon on O'Mahony's future

O'Mahony: Fifth 6 Nations title is the best of the lot

If it is the last one, I'll be a happy man - O'Mahony

O'Mahony: Another championship means everything to us

'Torture' of 2015 gives O'Mahony singular focus