Source: Extra.ie Heaslip played 95-Tests for Ireland
Persistent injury has forced LEINSTER AND IRELAND back row Jamie Heaslip into retirement, effective immediately.
The 34-year-old former Irish Captain took to Twitter this morning to make the announcement.
Citing his 'future well being’ as the main reason for pulling the pin.
''Time will get us all,” the former Ireland captain wrote on social media “But it’s cornered me earlier than I hoped.
“Every professional sportsperson always hopes to be able to leave their chosen sport on their terms but too often that’s not the case.
“I have had to take on board the medical advice that I have been given and after talking to Sheena and my family I have taken the difficult decision to retire with immediate effect from playing rugby in order to ensure my future well being.
“I’m very proud to finish my career as a one club man having played amongst some of the best in the game, who are like a family of brothers to me.
“My goal when I started my professional career 14 years ago was to leave the jerseys that I wore in a better place and I hope I have done that.”
Thanks for everything pic.twitter.com/cZpK78vzXu
— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) February 26, 2018
Congratulations on an amazing career Jamie!
Here's a list of his accolades (and it's a long one):
- Heineken Cup winner: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12
- Pro12 winner: 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14
- European Challenge Cup winner: 2012–13
- Six Nations Championship winner: 2009, 2014, 2015
- Triple Crown winner: 2007 & 2009
- Grand Slam winner: 2009
