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# contract season

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Leinster keen to keep influential Scott Fardy beyond end of season

The 34-year-old is in superb form and has a strong influence within the squad.

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Jan 17th 2019, 7:18 PM

'The IRFU have done some sterling work to keep them in euros' - Schmidt

The Ireland head coach is relieved to see the back of the re-contracting period of the season.

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Feb 20th 2016, 7:00 AM

Healy excited about Leinster's future as IRFU prepare new deal

The 28-year-old loosehead’s current deal expires in the summer of 2016.

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Dec 3rd 2015, 6:15 AM

'It happens every year, it's just the reality but we want to retain the best players we have'

Leo Cullen on the ‘tedious’ period of contract talks.

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Nov 27th 2015, 6:30 AM