Kearney up for the challenge

It hasn’t been a bad season for Rob Kearney, even by his own high standards.

The Louth man added a third Heineken Cup medal to his collection and was named European Player of the Year for his exploits in Leinster’s sensational season.

Kearney has been ever present for Ireland during the Declan Kidney era and has been one of the top performers in the green shirt this season.