
Eight players have been promoted to senior contracts.
Three midlands rugby players have been included in the Leinster Academy for the 2025-2026 season.
Edenderry's Paidi Farrell, who recently competed for Ireland at the World Rugby U-20 Championship, is joined by Ratheniska's Jack Deegan and former Portarlington player Lee Fitzpatrick.
There are eight Academy players in their second year and three in their third, with a further eight players being promoted to senior contracts.