Kearney says contract lessons learned

Rob Kearney believes the IRFU have learned their lesson in relation to player contracts with confirmation that Johnny Sexton has been offered a deal to return to Leinster next season.

Speaking the launch of a new five-year sponsorship deal with Bank of Ireland, Leinster CEO Mick Dawson said an offer has been made and a decision expected within two weeks.

Dawson said: “Myself and (IRFU chief executive) Philip Browne have met Johnny and put an offer on the table. We’ve put a very good offer forward.”