Kearney to stay at Leinster after extending deal

Rob Kearney has agreed a “nine-month extension” to his IRFU contract and will play with Leinster next season.

Tue, 28 May, 2019 - 07:00

Rob Kearney has agreed a “nine-month extension” to his IRFU contract and will play with Leinster next season.

The Grand Slam-winning star’s existing agreement expires after the Rugby World Cup and he was not included in a list of new player contracts issued by Leinster last week leading to speculation he was set for a move to France next season.

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