Leinster Rugby - chasing an unprecedented third Heineken Cup title in just four years - will go into European club rugby's 17th showpiece match against Ulster Rugby at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, 19 May with a host of their stars agreeing contract extensions ahead of the big day.
Ireland international Kevin McLaughlin has signed a three-year deal while there are two-year extensions for fellow internationals Isaac Boss, Gordon D'Arcy, Eoin Reddan and Rhys Ruddock.
And Isa Nacewa, such a huge favourite with the fans and a double Heineken Cup winner, has signed a one-year extension to his deal until the end of the 2013/14 season.
Club captain Leo Cullen, Fionn Carr, John Cooney, Brendan Macken and Springbok prop Heinke van der Merwe have all agreed one-year deals, while Mark Flanagan and Tom Sexton have signed one-year development contracts.
"By swiftly concluding these deals, it enables us to plan ahead and I would like to pay tribute to all those who have assisted in the process," said coach Joe Schmidt.
"We are delighted to announce these new extensions as well as welcoming Michael and Tom, who are two highly rated forwards who will add to the competitiveness in our pack over the coming seasons.
"There is a welcome mix of home-grown youth and experienced players amongst this batch of renewals, while we are delighted to announce extensions for Isa and Heinke van der Merwe who have both contributed a significant amount on and off the field of play since their arrival."
Leinster have also concluded two-year deals with two Irish qualified forwards who will link up with the province this summer; 25-year-old tight-head prop Michael Bent who has signed a deal from Super 15 franchise the Hurricanes and 24-year-old second row Tom Denton who has signed from Leeds Carnegie.
