Shane Jennings (left) and Sean O''Brien in action for Leinster

Ireland internationals Sean O'Brien, Shane Jennings and Devin Toner are among five players to agree new contracts with Leinster.

Back row players O'Brien and Jennings have signed three-year contract extensions while lock Toner has agreed a new two-year deal.

Emerging utility back Fergus McFadden and former Ireland Under-20 prop Jack McGrath have signed new two-year deals.

Leinster coach Joe Schmidt said he was "delighted" at the contract extensions.

"That both Shane and Sean have, at separate intervals, led the team in Leo Cullen's absence this season speaks volumes about the leadership roles that both assume within our panel," said the Leinster coach.

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"Both Fergus and Devin have displayed great consistency in their displays this season while Jack is an exciting front row talent who started off in the academy and has been upgraded from a development contract."

Jennings spoke of an "exciting time for the province".

"Since re-joining the province in the summer of 2008 Leinster has gone from strength to strength on and off the park," added Jennings.

O'Brien had been linked with a possible move to France but said that he was "delighted to commit myself for a further three years to Leinster".

"While it was flattering to have interest from overseas, I desperately want to be part of the Leinster story for the foreseeable future," said O'Brien.

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