Hayes’ retirement put on hold

JOHN HAYES’ retirement party has been put on hold after it emerged he may be required to stay on at Munster due to a series of injuries to the province’s front-rowers.

Hayes, pictured, has been on standby for a call-up to New Zealand after agreeing to extend a contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) beyond his June deadline.

He had intended calling a halt to an illustrious career that yielded Heineken Cup, Magners League, Triple Crown and Grand Slam accolades as well as selection for the British and Irish Lions after that.