Jamie Heaslip signs new IRFU contract

The IRFU and Leinster have announced that Jamie Heaslip has signed a new IRFU contract which will see him play his rugby in Ireland until the end of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

"Jamie has been a crucial part of Leinster and Irish Rugby for the last decade and I am delighted that he has committed his long term future to the club," Leinster CEO Mick Dawson.

"As a captain, as a vice-captain, as a player, he sets the standard for others to follow and he is an inspiration to the younger players coming through the Sub-Academy and Academy at Leinster."

Jamie made his Ireland debut in the 61-17 win over the Pacific Islands in November 2006.  The 33 year old has won 93 caps for Ireland scoring 13 tries and has started 36 of Ireland's last 41 Test matches.

His most recent appearance for Ireland was in Saturday's 63-10 victory over Italy in the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship.