Luke Fitzgerald Has Just Announced His Retirement From Rugby

Ireland and British & Irish Lions back Luke Fitzgerald has just announced his retirement from rugby, effective immediately.

The 28 year old was forced to leave the sport because of a severe neck injury he sustained during the Guinness PRO12 Final against Connacht.

Fitzgerald told Leinsterrugby.ie,

I'm very thankful for the opportunities I have had, the people with whom I've worked and the lifelong friends I have made. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the medical staff and coaches I've worked with throughout my career and at Blackrock College. It's been an honour and a privilege to represent my province, my country and the British & Irish Lions during my career and I'm glad to finish my career as a 'one club man'.

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