Devin Toner facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 29 June 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Moynalvey, County Meath, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.09 m (6 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 127 kg (20.0 st; 280 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Castleknock College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University College Dublin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Devin Toner was a professional rugby player from Ireland. He was born on June 29, 1986. Devin played in the second-row position, known as a "lock." He played for the Irish national team and the Irish club team Leinster.
Devin was very tall, standing at 6 feet 10 inches (2.09 meters). This made him the tallest player in the Heineken Cup and at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He also wore a very large size 15 boot!
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Playing for Leinster
Devin Toner started his senior career with Leinster. He quickly became an important player for the team. He played over 100 games for Leinster, showing how dedicated and skilled he was.
On March 27, 2021, Devin played his 262nd game for Leinster. This was during a big win against Munster in the final of the 2020–21 Pro14 championship. By playing this game, he broke the record for the most appearances for Leinster, passing Gordon D'Arcy's previous record.
In March 2022, Devin announced that he would retire from rugby at the end of the 2021-22 season.
Playing for Ireland
Devin Toner first played for the Ireland Wolfhounds team in June 2009. This was during the 2009 Churchill Cup against Canada. He helped his team win that tournament in Denver by beating the England Saxons.
Later, Devin was chosen by Ireland's coach, Declan Kidney, to play for the main Irish national team. He made his first international appearance against Samoa on November 13, 2010. This was part of the 2010 end of year rugby tests.
After that, he also played as a substitute against New Zealand and Argentina. From 2013 to 2018, Devin was a regular starter for Ireland as a lock.
Devin was not chosen for the 2019 Rugby World Cup squad by coach Joe Schmidt. Other players like Iain Henderson, Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne, and James Ryan were selected as locks instead.
Devin's last game for Ireland was in February 2020 during the 2020 Six Nations Championship.
Devin Toner's Trophies and Wins
Devin Toner won many important trophies during his rugby career.
With Leinster
- European Rugby Champions Cup (4 times):
- 2009
- 2011
- 2012
- 2018
- Pro14 (7 times):
- 2008
- 2013
- 2014
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
With Ireland A
- Churchill Cup (1 time):
- 2009
With Ireland
- Six Nations Championship (3 times):
- 2014
- 2015
- 2018
- Grand Slam (1 time):
- 2018
