Support act Keatley wants star billing

Rugby is often portrayed as a brutal sport performed in a white hot environment. But behind the scenes there is a gentler side.

Damien Varley showed his when he performed an excellent rendition of Lean on Me during RTÉ’s The Saturday Night Show in aid of the Pink Ribbon charity in pursuit of breast cancer awareness at the weekend.

A possible career in music awaits after he has hung up his boots and his team-mates, led by out-half Ian Keatley, were delighted with his performance and offered their personal congratulations to the hooker.