Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy sign new contracts with Irish Rugby Football Union - The pair are preparing for Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations showdown with title rivals France.

The Leinster lock and Connacht wing have committed to Ireland and their respective provinces for the coming years.

Mack Hansen has committed his immediate future to Ireland and Connacht Rugby by signing a new two-year contract.

Mack Hansen has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Connacht Rugby, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday. "Since moving to Ireland I have loved my time and I am delighted to sign this new contract,