Drico pens new IRFU deal

Brian O'Driscoll has signed a new one year deal with the IRFU that will keep playing for club and country until next June.

Drico pens new IRFU deal
Thu, 16 May, 2013 - 11:35

Brian O'Driscoll has signed a new one year deal with the IRFU that will keep playing for club and country until next June.

The 34-year-old ex-Lions captain said: “I want to thank the IRFU and Leinster for allowing me the time to think about my future and discuss my options with my family."

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