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Munster and IRFU Secure Craig Casey on Two-Year Deal Through 2028

The home-grown scrum-half earns new terms after a surge in form, signaling growing leadership.

Overview

  • Munster Rugby and the IRFU confirmed a two-year extension that keeps Craig Casey at the province until at least 2028.
  • The 26-year-old has 24 Ireland caps and 104 Munster appearances since his 2019 debut, with 22 tries for the province.
  • He captained Ireland for the first time on the 2025 summer tour, leading victories over Georgia and Portugal.
  • He has scored two tries in three appearances this season and made his first Munster captaincy in URC Round 1 against Scarlets.
  • Recent milestones include Munster’s 2022/23 URC title, Ireland’s Grand Slam and 2024 Six Nations win, a 2023 World Cup appearance, and his 100th Munster game in May 2025.