Munster Rugby confirm contract extension for Ireland international prop

MUNSTER Rugby and the IRFU have announced a two-year contract extension for prop Jeremy Loughman that will keep him at the province until 2028.

The powerful loosehead prop has scored six tries in 127 appearances for the province to date along with earning five caps for Ireland.

Loughman has established himself as a key member of the squad since joining Munster in December 2017.

Loughman made his Munster debut in Ulster on New Year's Day 2018 within weeks of joining from the Leinster Academy.

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His first full campaign at Munster saw Loughman make 20 appearances in 2018/19 and he quickly raced to 50 caps, reaching the landmark in May 2021.

After receiving his first Ireland call-up during the 2022 6 Nations, the Athy native featured in both games against the Maori All Blacks on the 2022 Summer Tour to New Zealand.

Loughman made his Ireland debut against Fiji in November 2022 and started all three knock-out games as Munster clinched the URC title in 2023.

Along with featuring in his first World Cup in 2023, Loughman made a career-high 22 appearances for Munster in 2023/24 and helped Ireland to the 2024 6 Nations title.

He reached the 100-cap landmark for Munster in the Champions Cup knock-out clash away to Northampton Saints in April 2024.

Injuries limited Loughman to eight appearances last season but he has already played 12 games so far this campaign and earned a call-up to the Ireland squad for the upcoming 6 Nations.