Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray have announced their retirement at the end of the season.
Former Ireland captain O'Mahony and Healy, Ireland's current most capped international, will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current 2024/25 season.
Whereas, scrum-half Murray will pursue a playing opportunity abroad following the conclusion of his Munster Rugby contract in July.
O'Mahony, has won 112 caps since making his Test debut against Italy in 2012. Last year O’Mahony captained Ireland to Six Nations glory.
Healy made his Ireland debut against Australia at Croke Park in 2009 and has enjoyed a superlative career. Winning five Championship titles and featuring at three Rugby World Cups, and touring with the British and Irish Lions in 2013.
Murray to move abroad at end of season
Murray will also call time on his Ireland career at the end of the Six Nations; marking the end of an era for three Irish Rugby greats.
“Since joining the Ireland coaching team back in 2014 it has been a privilege to work with Peter, Cian and Conor” said Interim Ireland 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.”
All three players remain members of the Ireland squad as Easterby's side prepare for the final two Rounds of the Six Nations.
Ireland host France at Aviva Stadium in Round 4 on Saturday, 8 March. A trip to Rome to face Italy on Saturday, 15 March, wraps up Ireland’s campaign.
