Overview
- Leinster officially confirmed Carbery's return on Thursday, July 2, 2026, calling the transfer a homecoming for the academy graduate.
- Carbery is 30 and has won major trophies with Leinster, Munster and Bordeaux, including a 2018 Pro14 and Champions Cup double and back-to-back Champions Cups with Bordeaux.
- He suffered a torn cruciate in February that ended his spell at Bordeaux and he is currently in rehabilitation with no firm return-to-play date disclosed.
- Carbery said he is delighted to be back and is working to get fit and contribute to the team, and head coach Leo Cullen highlighted the value of his experience to the squad.
- The signing adds experienced depth at out-half for Leinster but the timing of his on-field impact will depend on the pace of his recovery and how quickly he is reintegrated into preseason and match selection.