National: Irish rugby star Caelan Doris signs long-term contract

CAELAN DORIS has signed a long-term contract with Irish Rugby and Leinster rugby to seal his future until 2027.

Doris, at only 25 years-old, has made 36 Ireland appearances to date since making his debut against Scotland in 2020 and played a leading role in Ireland’s Grand Slam success and Rugby World Cup campaigns this year. His form was rewarded with the Rugby Players Ireland Players’ Player of the Year award earlier this year and more recently he was named on the World Rugby Men’s 15’s Dream Team of the Year.

Speaking about his three-year extension he stated "I am delighted to sign this contract extension and look forward to continuing my journey at home in Ireland with Leinster over the coming seasons. It has been a dream come true to play in ambitious environments at club and international levels and I believe that the best is yet to come, both for me personally and as a collective."

The Mayo born back-row has also won four PRO 14 titles to date for Leinster in the 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 seasons and has scored 11 tries in 72 appearances in all competitions to date.