Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray will retire from international rugby at the end of this year’s Six Nations.
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed that Ireland’s former captain O’Mahony and most-capped player Healy will retire from rugby at the end of the season, while Murray will “pursue a playing opportunity abroad” when his Munster deal concludes this summer.
All three players are five-time Six Nations champions, two-time Grand Slam winners and have earned over 100 caps for Ireland.
O’Mahony, Healy and Murray will hope to secure a sixth Six Nations title and third Grand Slam by helping Ireland win their final two matches against France and Italy.
“Hi everyone, we’ve got some news to share: this will be our last Six Nations in green,” the trio said in a video posted on Ireland’s X account.
“It’s been an unbelievable journey… but the job isn’t done and we’ve a big couple of weeks ahead.
“The three of us have done some very special things together but we’re not done yet.
“Your support over the years has been incredible and has never gone unnoticed, so thank you and we hope to see you in the Aviva [Stadium] one last time next weekend [against France].”
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby said it has been a “privilege” to work with O’Mahony, Healy and Murray since 2014, when he joined the coaching set-up.
“They have each played a huge role in the success of Irish rugby over the course of their careers and they continue to inspire their team-mates around them,” said Easterby.
“Watching how openly they engage with players in their own position and continue to add value around the set-up is testament to their collective character and they are also adding real value on the pitch.
“Knowing each of the guys, they will be focused on achieving even more success this season and we are determined as a group to end their careers with Ireland on a high over these last two rounds.”
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