Munster's Tadhg Beirne and Leinster's Garry Ringrose have signed new central contracts to remain with Ireland and their clubs for the coming seasons.
Beirne has agreed a two-year deal to remain with Ireland and Munster until 2027, while Leinster centre Ringrose will stay until the end of the 2027/28 season at least.
Kildare man Beirne, who won his 58th cap in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations win over Scotland, played every minute of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series campaign and has started the opening two championship fixtures as Simon Easterby's side secured back-to-back bonus-point victories.
The 33-year-old was one of four Ireland players named in the World Rugby Men’s XVs Dream Team of the Year for his consistently outstanding performances in green last year.
Since making his Test debut against Australia in 2018, Beirne has established himself as a key figure in Ireland’s pack.
Beirne, who can play in the second row and back row, has made 85 appearances for Munster since joining the province at the start of the 2018/19 season and he was this season named club captain.
He said: "It is a source of great pride to represent Ireland and Munster and I am delighted to continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
"Playing in Ireland is a dream come true and I believe that Irish rugby is in a strong place with competitive environments across all of the provinces continuing to drive the highest levels of competition at national team level.
"I am hugely excited about the future and will do my best to hopefully deliver for our amazing supporters over the coming seasons."
Ringrose has won 65 Test caps in green since making his debut in November 2016, establishing himself as an ever-present in Ireland's midfield and a hugely influential player in the squad.
A two-time Grand Slam winner with Ireland in 2018 and 2023, the 30-year-old has made 133 appearances for Leinster, scoring 41 tries and enjoying European Champions Cup (2018) and Pro14 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021) success with the Province.
Ringrose (above) said: "I am delighted to extend my stay in Ireland with Leinster and I'm hugely excited about the future of Irish Rugby.
"Since making my debut I have relished the opportunity to play for my home club and it was an easy decision to commit for the next three years."
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