Peter O'Mahony: 'More left in me to give' - Ireland captain signs new one-year deal with Munster

O'Mahony started Munster's Investec Champions Cup knockout loss to Northampton last weekend

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says he has "more left in me to give" after he ended speculation over his future by signing a new one-year Munster deal.

O'Mahony's future had been uncertain for much of this season after he stepped down as Munster captain.

He led Ireland to a second straight Six Nations after being named captain following Johnny Sexton's retirement.

Writing on his Instagram page, O'Mahony said extending his spell with Munster was the "right thing for me to do".

"I feel there's more left in me to give," he said.

"It's not every day a young man who grows [up] following two teams, where he was brought up and shaped by, gets the chance to play for both as long as I have and to be given the opportunity to play for another year isn't an opportunity I could turn down."

The contract, which was confirmed by Munster and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) on Friday, means O'Mahony is available for Ireland selection ahead of this summer's two-Test series against back-to-back world champions South Africa.

The 34-year-old had said he would take time to consider his future after leading Ireland to the Six Nations title.

O'Mahony, who captained the British and Irish Lions against the All Blacks in 2017, made his Munster debut in 2010.

He has made 182 appearances and won two league titles with the province, including last season's United Rugby Championship.

He has won 105 caps for Ireland, winning five Six Nations titles and two Grand Slams.

The Cork native was made Munster captain in 2013 but he stepped away from the role in November.

"All I have ever tried to do is my best for my province and my country and that's what I'll continue to do over the remainder of this season and next," added O'Mahony.

"Who knows what lies ahead, but I've had nothing but great years and I will endeavour to make this last chapter of my playing career the best of all."

Munster were knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup last weekend following a round of 16 defeat by Northampton Saints in what was O'Mahony's second game since the Six Nations.

Graham Rowntree's side are currently fourth in the URC table and are next in action on 20 April when they face the Bulls in Pretoria before taking on the Lions in Johannesburg.

O'Mahony's new deal follows confirmation last week that Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray had extended his spell with the province.