Rory Best has signed a contract extension with the IRFU that will take up until the end of the 2019 World Cup. Rory Best has signed a contract extension with the IRFU that will take up until the end of the 2019 World Cup. Fresh from captaining Ireland to the Grand Slam, Best said he was in a "privileged position as captain of Ireland and Ulster". "I am in a very privileged position as captain of Ireland and Ulster to be involved with two groups of incredibly talented players," said Besat. "I feel I can continue to make a contribution to both Ireland and Ulster Rugby and am delighted to have extended my IRFU contract to the next World Cup.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2018 10:23 UTC