Devin Toner

Leinster Rugby can confirm the retirement of second row forward Devin Toner at the end of the current season. Toner, who turns 36 in June, made his Leinster ...

And in more recent times Devin has been a great mentor to some of Leinster’s younger players. He has been such a well-liked and respected member of the Leinster dressing room and his easy nature has allowed him to forge many strong relationships in the game. Responding to the news, Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen said, “Big Dev has made an immense impact on Leinster and Irish rugby. I am very much looking forward to starting the next chapter of my life. She has been there throughout my entire professional career and sacrificed a lot. In particular, my old coach, the great Mick Quinn, who made me realise I could become a professional rugby player.

Toner, who turns 36 in June, made his Leinster Rugby debut in January 2006 off the bench against the Border Reivers, and has since had a glittering career in ...

And in more recent times Devin has been a great mentor to some of Leinster’s younger players. He has been such a well-liked and respected member of the Leinster dressing room and his easy nature has allowed him to forge many strong relationships in the game. Responding to the news, Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen said, “Big Dev has made an immense impact on Leinster and Irish rugby. I am very much looking forward to starting the next chapter of my life. She has been there throughout my entire professional career and sacrificed a lot. In particular, my old coach, the great Mick Quinn, who made me realise I could become a professional rugby player.

The second row will depart with four Heineken Cup titles, a Challenge Cup title and seven league titles.

And in more recent times Devin has been a great mentor to some of Leinster’s younger players. He has been such a well-liked and respected member of the Leinster dressing room and his easy nature has allowed him to forge many strong relationships in the game. “Big Dev has made an immense impact on Leinster and Irish rugby. I am very much looking forward to starting the next chapter of my life. She has been there throughout my entire professional career and sacrificed a lot. In particular, my old coach, the great Mick Quinn, who made me realise I could become a professional rugby player.

He won 70 caps for Ireland, won three Six Nations winners' medals and was a member of the 2018 Grand Slam-winning side. During his time with Leinster, Toner has ...

I am very much looking forward to starting the next chapter of my life. Being able to acknowledge my dad so soon after passing was very special to me. In particular, my old coach, the great Mick Quinn, who made me realise I could become a professional rugby player.

He won't be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two.

“That’s the hardest part of the game at the moment, head knocks. I didn’t want there to be any distractions at the end of the year. “He (Ryan) obviously got a fair old whack in the game,” Cullen said. “That was my first time starting over there with Ireland and to win the Six Nations in that fashion was pretty awesome. “That’s probably my favourite European Cup as well because that’s the one in which I played the most. So if he had to select a couple of memories from his time in the blue and the green jerseys that were particularly special, what would they be?

He won 70 caps for Ireland - collecting three Six Nations championships, including a Grand Slam in 2018.

Being able to acknowledge my dad so soon after passing was very special to me." “I have been lucky to have had the opportunity to both play with and coach Devin and he has always been a pleasure to work with. So now it’s about them and us all enjoying more time together.