Hayes set to continue on front line

JOHN HAYES should join Jason Leonard in rugby’s exclusive Prop 100 Cap Club some time next season.

Hayes yesterday confirmed he will extend his professional playing career for another season, news that has been welcomed by both the IRFU and Munster.

Hayes is one of four Munster players who have signed new contracts with the IRFU. David Wallace joins him on a one-year deal, but Paul O’Connell and Denis Leamy are contracted for a further two seasons up to the end of June 2011.