But the Wexford man says the 12 month contract was what we wanted.
Tadhg Furlong has admitted he was offered a longer deal by the IRFU this week.
The Leinster prop will be part of the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of South Africa.
The 28 year old Wexford native signed a 12 month contract and says that's what he wanted.
Portlaoise Panthers Looking To Continue 100% Start
Panthers have had a positive start to the season.
Westmeath SFC: Coralstown Kinnegad Looking To End 29 Year Famine
Jack Cooney's side take on The Down's on Sunday.
Offaly SFC: Tullamore And Ferbane Set For Trilogy
A win for Tullamore will secure a three in a row for the first time since 1926.
Milltown Secure Westmeath Ladies Football Championship
A late goal sealed the title for the club.
Medals Secured For Midlands Boxer At European U15 Championships
Ronan Charles secured a dominant victory over Lativian Denis Kaschenk.
Westmeath SFC: A Repeat Of 2022 The Motivation For The Down's
The Down's take on Coralstown Kinnegad this Sunday.
Westmeath Seeks Government Backing For €78m Sports Complex Plans
A swimming pool, sports hall, badminton courts and weather pitches are some of the features.
Offaly SHC: Shinrone Fightback Not Enough In The End
Shinrone almost pulled off one of the comebacks of the season.
Clara Star Nominated For Player Of The Year Award
Aoife Dalton was a standout performer in Ireland's World Cup campaign this year.
"There's Work To Be Done To Sign Players"
Athlone Town head into the off-season after unprecedented success.
CCFL: Scoreless Draw Leaves Clonaslee Bottom Of Senior Division
St Peter's meet Willow Park in this week's headline fixture.
Laois SHC: Champions Stand Up To Be Counted When It Matters Most
Willie Hyland's side defended their title with a six point victory over Camross.
Offaly Man Wins National Lottery Hero Of The Year Award
Liam Brereton has won this years award for his work with Edenderry Boxing Club.
Offaly SHC: Kilcormac Killoughey Complete Three In A Row
Charlie Mitchell finished with 1-5 and was Man of the Match.
Athlone Town Finish Tough Season With Home Defeat
Athlone Town end their campaign with just three league wins.
Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan And Lough Lene Gaels To Meet Again
Niall O'Brien forced a replay in injury time.
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Defeat In Women's Super League
It's been a tough start to the season for the club.
Laois And Offaly Hurling Finals Decided As Westmeath Finale Goes To A Replay
Three hurling finals took place in the midlands yesterday.
Kelly Brady Hat Trick Seals FAI Cup Glory For Athlone Town
It's the clubs first ever league and cup double.
Laois SHC: 28th Title The Ambition For Camross
Camross were last champions in 2023.
