
Rugby
Share
Published 08:57 2 Mar 2017 GMT
Updated 09:08 2 Mar 2017 GMT
Explore more on these topics:
"It's still a big year ahead at the Brumbies and I'm looking forward to the season ahead in Canberra. "I'm also excited about the chance to join Leinster next season. But I've got a lot that I want to achieve at the Brumbies and it should be a great year with the boys."Many would argue that Leinster have back-rows coming out of their ears but Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster could argue that Sean O'Brien, Jamie Heaslip, Jack Conan, Jordi Murphy and even Dan Leavy will be regularly in Ireland camp over the coming months and years. Fardy can also cover second row and his versatility may have been key in getting the two-year deal over the line.
News of the 32-year-old's signing comes on the back of Wednesday's announcement that captain Isa Nacewa would be staying on with the province for another year.
Fardy has played 39 times for Australia and started in the 2015 World Cup final loss to New Zealand. He could still feature for the national team at the 2019 World Cup because he has played enough seasons in the country.
https://youtu.be/KJ0cptQD_NcMunster legend speaks out on province’s new coaching appointment
He words matter. There has been huge controversy within Munster rugby over the appointment of Roger Randle, who is due to take over as a senior coach from Mike Prendergast ahead of next season. In 1997, the New Zealander was accused of rape while in Durban with the Hurricanes for a game against the Sharks. […]
Rugby
16h
Prendergast admits huge disappointment at Munster situation
Not ideal. It’s worrying times for Munster rugby at the moment, with problems on and off the field. After being knocked out of both the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, controversy then surrounded the appointment of Roger Randle for next season, due to historic rape accusations. The New Zealander is coming in to replace senior […]
Rugby
23h
Rugby
Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – April 10th to 12th
Rugby