Gleeson pledges future to Lions

KEITH GLEESON is the latest high profile rugby player to continue to ply his trade in Ireland.

Gleeson last night signed a two-year deal with Leinster, who earlier this year also secured similar contract extensions from Brian O’Driscoll and Malcolm O’Kelly.

Said Gleeson: “I am really pleased to commit my immediate future to Leinster and Ireland. I believe that both Leinster and Ireland are moving in the right direction and I’m proud to be a part of such an excellent group of players. There is a lot of excitement around Leinster at the moment, with the Toulouse game on the horizon, and hopefully my recent form can act as a springboard to get me back in the Ireland squad.”