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On the move.
Leinster and Ireland scrum-half Luke McGrath has confirmed he will leave the province at the end of the season.
McGrath, who won his last cap for Ireland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final showdown with New Zealand, has accepted an offer to join Perpignan in the Top 14.
The 33-year-old has played almost 250 games for his home province, making his senior debut way back in 2012.
He made his Ireland debut in 2016 and went on to represent his country on 19 occasions, scoring three tries.
“It’s the end of an era as Luke McGrath will leave Leinster this summer to join Perpignan,” a Leinster statement read.
“With 56 tries in 248 appearances in blue (so far), he sits 5th all-time among Leinster try-scorers.
“Thanks for everything, Luke. There’s still lots of rugby to be played this season.”
