Toner Signs Two-Year IRFU Contract To Remain At Leinster
The IRFU and Leinster are pleased to announce that Devin Toner has signed a two-year contract with the IRFU which will see him remain at Leinster until at least June 2017.
Devin Toner made his senior debut for Leinster against the Border Reivers in January 2006 and has since made 157 appearances for Leinster, scoring three tries.
He made his Ireland debut in the 20-10 win over Samoa in November 2010. The 28-year-old has won 20 caps for his country and his last appearance for Ireland was in the 26-23 victory over Australia in November.
Toner won a RBS 6 Nations Championship with Ireland in 2014 and has collected three Heineken Cups, an Amlin Challenge Cup and three PRO12 titles with Leinster.
IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora said: “Devin has developed into an international level second row over the last few seasons. He has performed consistently at a high level for both Ireland and Leinster and is illustrating strong leadership skills in both the provincial and national environments.£
Leinster CEO Mick Dawson added: “We are delighted that Devin has signed an IRFU contract which keeps him at Leinster up to the end of the 2017 season. Devin’s skill, athleticism and leadership add greatly to our environment and he continues to grow and develop as a player who has a huge role to play at Leinster over the next few seasons.”
Commenting on the new contract, Devin Toner said: “It is great to have signed on for another two years with Leinster. I have been with the province for almost a decade and during that time they have invested a lot in my development and have given me the platform to reach my potential and achieve success at both provincial and national level.”