Like his older brother, Jack came through the Leinster underage pipeline, playing for Seapoint and Presentation College, Bray ... province as he looks to build on his form for the Ireland U20s.

He had captained the Ireland U20s to ... and the province’s coaching staff had a feeling that he would kick on notably this season. But Leinster or McCarthy surely can’t have expected things ...

“To get the chance to continue my playing career in Ireland with my home province is a dream come true," said Furlong. "I am delighted to extend my long association with both Leinster Rugby and ...