Neck injury forces Ireland’s British & Irish Lions winger Luke Fitzgerald to retire
The 28-year-old Leinster back won a grand slam in 2009, a Six Nations in 2015, three European Cup titles and toured South Africa with the 2009 Lions
Ireland international wing Luke Fitzgerald has announced he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect because of injury.
The 28-year-old’s provincial team Leinster said Fitzgerald had been advised to retire on medical grounds after suffering a neck injury in the PRO12 final against Connacht last month.
The 34-times capped player won a grand slam in 2009, a Six Nations in 2015 and three European Cup titles and toured South Africa with the 2009 British and Irish Lions, but has been hampered by injury throughout his career.
“It’s been an amazing journey in which I got to experience the highs and lows that come with professional sport, and I have learned a huge amount from each experience. I’m now building on that foundation through completing my business degree.
