Toner among 19 players to commit to Leinster for the 2021-22 season

April 16, 2021
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Ultimate Rugby

Devin Toner is among nineteen players to commit to Leinster for the 2021-22 season.

The 34-year old lock made his provincial debut in 2006, and has helped Leinster win four Heineken Champions Cups and a whopping seven Guinness PRO14 titles.

“This has been a challenging few months on the contracting front so I think it’s important to acknowledge the role of the IRFU and our own Mick Dawson and Guy Easterby and their work in managing a very difficult period," commented Leo Cullen.

“We look forward to welcoming Michael (Alaalatoa) and Nick (McCarthy) to the club in the coming months and to have retained 17 players, 16 of whom came through our Academy system, is a huge boost for everyone as we look forward to next season and hopefully supporters being back at the RDS Arena.

“That 16 players came through the Leinster Rugby player pathway is a testament to the hard work that underpins our identity as a club and I’d like to acknowledge the role of our clubs and our schools in the players’ development.

“The role of Noel McNamara, Trevor Hogan and all the team down in the Ken Wall Centre of Excellence in Energia Park and all across the 12 counties should also be acknowledged for their work in identifying and developing these players.

“Finally, congratulations to Thomas Clarkson, David Hawkshaw and Michael Milne on their first professional contracts. Three players that have taken their opportunities when presented over the last few years and I am delighted for them and wish them well.

“We have much to do still this season but announcements like these are important as we plan for the future and we hope the supporters are as excited about what’s ahead as we are.”

Leinster Rugby Contracts:

1. Michael Alaalatoa – joining from Crusaders
2. Thomas Clarkson – promoted from the Academy
3. Jack Conan
4. Seán Cronin
5. David Hawkshaw – promoted from the Academy
6. Dave Kearney
7. Hugo Keenan
8. Rónan Kelleher
9. Dan Leavy
10. Nick McCarthy – joining from Munster Rugby
11. Luke McGrath
12. Michael Milne – promoted from the Academy
13. Ross Molony
14. Jimmy O’Brien
15. Scott Penny
16. Devin Toner
17. James Tracy