Sean O'Brien confirmed at Leinster with new contract

The IRFU today confirmed that Sean O'Brien would remain under contract with Leinster, despite having been closely linked with French club Toulon in recent days.

The 'Tullow Tank' is currently out of contention for the Six Nations and Leinster with a shoulder injury, which he dislocated playing against Ulster in the RaboDirect Pro 12.

The IRFU is pleased to confirm that @SeanOBrien1987 has signed a new IRFU contract to remain with @leinsterrugby full details later today

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) January 16, 2014

He underwent surgery on the shoulder and is expected to remain on the sidelines for months, but the injury did not prevent advanced negotiations at Toulon, who are also believed to be targeting Jamie Heaslip.

Final details of the contract are expected from the IRFU later today.