Leah Lyons: There’s no one size or shape for rugby

Irish international Leah Lyons last night expressed her shock and horror at being called ‘a heifer’ by a fan during Sunday’s Six Nations win over Wales at Donnybrook.

Leah Lyons: There’s no one size or shape for rugby

Lyons was one of the stars of the 35-12 win with the Cork player scoring a 15th-minute try.

However the celebrations were cut short when a family member later revealed the comments which had been directed at her by an Irish fan sitting in the stands during the game.

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