Toner extends Leinster stay

Ireland international forward Devin Toner has agreed a new two-year contract with the IRFU and will stay at Leinster until at least June 2017.

The 28-year-old lock made his Test debut against Samoa in 2010 and, to date, has won 20 caps for his country, the last coming in the 26-23 victory over Australia in November.

"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," IRFU performance director David Nucifora 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 the club 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," Toner added.