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Ireland Rugby Union issues four new central contracts for 2026-27

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Ireland Rugby Union issues four new central contracts for 2026-27

Summary

The Irish Rugby Football Union has awarded four new central contracts for the 2026-27 season to players Sophie Barrett, Kate Jordan, Aoibheann McGrath, and Eilis Cahill. These players were part of the Six Nations training squad and contributed to Ireland's efforts in the tournament, with Cahill making her Test debut against England. With these additions, Ireland now has 31 centrally contracted players. The national team is set to begin the WXV Global Series in September, facing the USA and Japan at home before traveling to South Africa for matches in October.

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•Sophie Barrett, Kate Jordan, Aoibheann McGrath, and Eilis Cahill receive contracts.
•Cahill made her Test debut during the Six Nations.
•Ireland's WXV Global Series starts in September with home matches.
•Ireland will also face South Africa in Cape Town later in October.
•The squad now consists of 31 centrally contracted players.

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