Kearney and McFadden pen new short-term deals with Leinster

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McFadden is due to retire at the end of this season, although Kearney’s future plans remain unclear.


Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden have agreed short-term deals to stay with Leinster until the end of the current season.

The province has also announced 28 new senior contracts for next season.

Kearney and McFadden could remain until the 17th of October if the province reach the Heineken Champions Cup final.

McFadden is due to retire at the end of this season, although Kearney’s future plans remain unclear.

Ryan Baird, Harry Byrne, Jack Dunne, Tommy O’Brien and Dan Sheehan have all been promoted from the Academy to the senior squad.