Jerry Cahir

Jerry Cahir

Born	(2000-08-25) 25 August 2000 (age 25) [1]
Height	188 cm (6 ft 2 in) [2]
Weight	118 kg (260 lb)
School	Cistercian College, Roscrea
Rugby union career
Position Prop Current team Leinster Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021-2022 Old Belvedere 2022-2024 Dublin University FC 2024-2025 Lansdowne 2025– Leinster Correct as of 11 January 2026

Jerry Cahir (born 25 August 2000) is an Irish professional rugby union footballer who plays for Leinster Rugby. His preferred position is prop.

Career

Cahir played rugby whilst attending Cistercian College, Roscrea, before playing for Old Belvedere. He was named the Dublin University FC 'Player of the Year' in 2024. He went on to play for Lansdowne in Division 1A of the All-Ireland League, and was also named 'Player of the Year' for their 2024-25 season. He featured for Leinster ‘A’ in 2024-25, and helped the province to win the IRFU 150 ‘A’ Men’s Interprovincial Championship title. ^{[3] [4]}

Following these performances, Cahir signed a short term contract with Leinster Rugby in September 2025. ^[5] He was named for his first start against Zebre in the United Rugby Championship on 25 October 2025, in a 50-26 win. ^{[6] [7]} In January 2026, Cahir made his debut in the European Rugby Champions Cup against Stade Rochelais, appearing as an injury replacement for Paddy McCarthy in a 25-24 victory. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

References

1. "Jerry Cahir". epcrugby. Retrieved 12 Jan 2026.
2. "Jerry Cahir". All Rugby. Retrieved 12 Jan 2026.
3. "Leinster Sign Cahir On Short-Term Deal". Itish Rugby. 22 Sep 2025. Retrieved 12 Jan 2025.
4. "Old Belvedere Strike Late To Win Nail-Biting Clash With Naas". Itish Rugby. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 12 Jan 2025.
5. "Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update". Ultimate Rugby. September 22, 2025. Retrieved 12 Jan 2026.
6. "Sheehan's brother part of youthful Leinster squad". BBC Sport. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
7. Glennon, Michael (25 October 2025). "Leinster shake off lively Zebre challenge for bonus-point win". RTÉ. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
8. "Injuries hit Leinster but Munster's Test stars back". BBC Sport. 8 January 2026. Retrieved 11 Jan 2026.
9. "'An amazing role model' - Leo Cullen thrilled with Leinster's late bloomers". RTE. 12 Jan 2026. Retrieved 11 Jan 2026.
10. "Harry Byrne the hero as Leinster beat La Rochelle in epic". RTE. 10 Jan 2026. Retrieved 11 Jan 2026.