Ireland and Leinster hooker Sean Cronin is expected to be sidelined for three months because of a shoulder injury.

Ireland and Leinster full back Rob Kearney has agreed terms to a new two-year contract with the IRFU to continue playing with Leinster until the end of the 2014/15 season.

There have been in excess of 5,000 Leinster Rugby season tickets sold in advance of the season 2007/2008.