LEINSTER ace Ryan Baird has inked a new deal with the Dublin based province.
The news comes after Leo Cullen’s side booked a third Champions Cup final in as many seasons.
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Leinster saw off Northampton in front of record-breaking crowd at Croke Park after a hard fought 20-17 win in North Dublin.
James Lowe scored a hat-trick of tries in the win as Leo Cullen’s side now face either Toulouse or Harlequins at North London stadium on 25 May.
And there’s been further good news as 20-time capped Ireland ace Baird committed his long term future Leinster.
The St Michael’s College alumni has played every minute of their European campaign.
The length of the 6’6 flanker’s new deal was not revealed by Leinster but it’s thought that it will keep him at the club until 2026.
Meanwhile, Max Deegan looks likely to be departing the province for Ulster at the end of the current season after failing to nail down a regular spot on the Leinster side.
Academy prop Jack Boyle has signed his first senior contract with the Blues.
Elsewhere, Cian Healy became the Investec Champions Cup’s all-time record appearance maker in Leinster’s win over Northampton.
The Ireland and Leinster veteran was brought on as a sub in the latter stages of the 20-17 win.
And in doing so, he made his 111th appearance in the competition, making him its highest all-time appearance maker.
Not only that but, having played in Leinster’s Heineken Cup semi-final win over Munster at GAAHQ in 2009, he was the only player to feature in both games 15 years apart.
