Three of Ireland's most capped players, centurions Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray, will retire from international rugby at the end of the Six Nations championship, the decorated trio announced on Thursday.

Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped rugby player, is one of three stalwarts to announce their retirement from international duty after the Six Nations.

Cork sporting legend Peter O'Mahony will be retiring from international rugby after the Six Nations, he has confirmed. The former Ireland captain is one of three rugby stars who will be hanging up their boots after the final match against Italy next month.