Rugby: Matt Williams extends Leinster contract

Leinster coach Matt Williams is to continue as director of coaching.

Williams today agreed to sign an extended three years contract.

Matt Williams said: " In spite of offers to coach elsewhere, I am delighted to pledge my future to the IRFU and Leinster Branch for a further three years.

"I now look forward to building upon my work with the Leinster squad. We have a tremendous squad of players in Leinster and with my management team I would be very optimistic about the future for Leinster in the Celtic League and European Cup competitions."