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Eadestown's Jimmy O'Brien Signs Contract Extension With Leinster

The length of the deal hasn't been disclosed

Leinster and Ireland international Jimmy O'Brien has signed a Leinster contract extension, however the length of the deal is not disclosed.

Capped eight times for Ireland, he has not played internationally since coming on as a replacement in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final defeat by the All Blacks. 

The Eadestown native missed the 2024 Six Nations because of being injured.

He’s been part of the squad this year but hasn’t featured so far.

Meanwhile, The Ireland rugby squad will continue preparations today for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy today.

Both James Lowe and Ronan Kelleher are being monitored this week as they recover from their respective injuries.

Tadhg Furlong is set to be available for Saturday's game in Rome.

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