Leinster sign Cahir on short-term deal for URC opener vs Stormers

Leinster have handed prop Jerry Cahir a short-term senior contract and welcomed the return of several key players ahead of Friday night’s BKT United Rugby Championship season opener against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town. Head coach Leo Cullen confirmed the signings and injury updates on Monday as his squad prepared to fly to South Africa for the match at DHL Stadium, kick-off 7pm local time, 6pm Irish time, live on TG4 and Premier Sports 1.

Cahir, a product of Cistercian College, Roscrea, has earned the deal after a strong run in the Energia All-Ireland League. He was named Dublin University FC Player of the Year in 2024 and Lansdowne FC Player of the Year in 2025, has been involved with Leinster A and was among the replacements in Leinster A’s IRFU 150 A Men’s Interprovincial Championship Final win over Ulster A last season. He also appeared off the bench in Leinster’s recent preseason friendly against Cardiff Rugby, and Cullen said the short-term contract provides additional front-row cover as the campaign begins.

Leinster received a further boost with the returns of Ireland internationals Robbie Henshaw, Jordan Larmour and Will Connors, who have recovered from injuries that...