Despite reports yesterday suggesting that a move to Toulon for Sean O'Brien was pretty much a done deal, there's some good news for Leinster fans today.
The IRFU tweeted this morning that the Tullow Tank is sticking with Leinster and has signed a new contract.
The IRFU is pleased to confirm that @SeanOBrien1987 has signed a new IRFU contract to remain with @leinsterrugby full details later today
— Irish Rugby (@irfurugby) January 16, 2014
According to The Indo's Ruaidhri O'Connor, O'Brien has signed a two-year deal.
I understand that O'Brien has signed a two-year deal, more to follow on @Independent_ie
— Ruaidhri O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) January 16, 2014