Good news for Leinster fans and Ireland supporters as Sean O'Brien has decided to stay for at least two more years.

The news was unveiled this morning but the details had not been revealed until now.

The new contract keeps him at Leinster until 2016, meaning he has refused a big money offer from Toulon.

Aidan Mc Cullen knows what it is like to play in France. The ex-Leinster and London Irish forward who now is one of Setanta Sports resident Top 14 analysts previously featured with Toulouse among others and he is delighted O'Brien is remaining on and hopes Jamie Heaslip follows suit.

IRFU CEO Philip Browne, said, 
"Sean is one of world rugby's stand out talents.  He has proven for Leinster, Ireland and the Lions that he is world class player and we are delighted that Sean has committed his future to Leinster and Ireland for the next two years.”
 
Leinster CEO Mick Dawson said;
 
"We are delighted that Sean has signed a new IRFU contract which keeps him at Leinster up to the end of the 2016 season.  We were always hopeful that the environment we have created here at Leinster and the ambition of the club would be a strong factor in Sean's decision.  He is a truly world class player and we are delighted that his future has now been put to rest.”
 
Commenting on the new contract Sean O'Brien said;
 
"It is flattering to find yourself the subject of interest from some of the biggest rugby clubs in the world but in the end I made a decision based on the standard mix of professional and personal considerations. It was a very difficult decision but, with a World Cup next year and the fact that I believe Leinster can continue to win trophies, I have decided to commit my immediate future to the club. I am very excited about what Ireland can achieve under Joe Schmidt and I am confident that, under Matt O'Connor, Leinster will remain the power in Europe it has been over the past 5 or 6 years. 
I want to acknowledge the professionalism of all those involved, including the overseas clubs with whom I had discussions, and thank Leinster and the IRFU for their commitment to me.  Finally a word about the Leinster fans because their "voice" represents an important consideration for players like me when it comes to making big career decisions such as this.”