Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray and Cian Healy 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 winners and have earned over 100 caps for Ireland.
“Since joining the Ireland coaching team back in 2014 it has been a privilege to work with Peter, Cian and Conor,” said Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby.
“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 teammates around them.
“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.”
O’Mahony, 35, has won 112 Ireland caps since making his international debut against Italy in 2012. Last year, he took over as captain following Johnny Sexton’s retirement and led the side to the Six Nations title.
He was replaced as captain by Caelan Doris ahead of the November internationals, and while he was not in the squad for the opening Six Nations win over England, he started the defeats of Scotland and Wales.
The flanker has also won two league titles for Munster having made his debut in 2010. He was the province’s captain for 10 years before stepping down in late 2023.
O’Mahony featured in three World Cups for Ireland and toured with the British and Irish Lions in 2017, captaining the side in the first Test against New Zealand.
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