Rugby: Ronan O'Gara has followed the lead of Donncha O'Callagahn and signed a two-year contract extension with the IRFU.
The Munster and Ireland outhalf, capped 101 times for his country, is now committed to playing in Ireland until 2013.
“I am extremely happy with my new contract and to be continuing my career in Ireland,” said the country’s record points-scorer. “I believe there is much more that I want and can achieve with both Ireland and Munster and am looking forward to concentrating on doing that over this season and the next two years.”
Ireland coach Declan Kidney added: “I am delighted that Ronan has accepted a new two-year contract and believe that his contribution to Irish and Munster Rugby will be as great as ever."
O’Gara has won five triple crowns and a Grand Slam with Ireland, as well as two Heineken European Cups and a Magners League title with Munster.
He has also been selected for three British and Irish Lions tours.
"The news that Ronan has extended his contract is extremely pleasing and comes at a very opportune time as we renew our Magners League campaign with the Heineken Cup to follow,” said Munster chief executive Garrett Fitzgerald today. “Having a player of Ronan's calibre and experience commit to Munster sends out a positive message and augers well for the future of Munster Rugby."