Joey Carbery Leinster return confirmed

James Cox

Leinster have confirmed the signing of Ireland international Joey Carbery.

Carbery will return to the province from Bordeaux-Bègles. 

The fly-half is a product of the Leinster academy and he scored 101 points in 37 appearances during his first spell at the province.

After Leinster's Pro14 and Champions Cup double in 2018, Carbery joined their rivals Munster.

At Munster, he won the United Rugby Championship title in 2023.

The 30-year-old has been part of a Bordeaux-Bègles side that won two Champions Cup titles in a row.

Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen said: “We are delighted to welcome Joey back. Joey and his family have been huge contributors to the province over many years, and it certainly feels like a homecoming for [him].

“He has gained plenty of valuable experience over the last number of years and we are all keen to learn from each other over the coming months as we look to compete in a new season.”

Carbery said: “I am delighted to be returning home to Leinster, thrilled to be joining in with Leo and the lads. There are some familiar faces and loads of new ones to get to know. I am working hard now to get myself fit and ready and contribute to the team as soon as possible.”