Fitzgerald ponders Leinster future as IRFU contract ends

Luke Fitzgerald is considering his future in Irish rugby after failing to nail down an IRFU national contract yesterday.

It is believed Fitzgerald, a member of the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, had previously been approached by overseas clubs. However, he could be out until after Christmas after undergoing neck surgery.

Fitzgerald’s dilemma was revealed yesterday when Leinster chief executive Mick Dawson confirmed the Heineken Cup champions were desperately keen to keep the player in Dublin.