Cross retires from professional rugby
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Cross retires from professional rugby
Former Scotland international Geoff Cross has today announced his
retirement from professional rugby following 13 seasons in the game.
Cross began his professional career with the Border Reivers in his hometown of Galashiels, before making the switch to Edinburgh Rugby where he made 134 appearances to become a firm crowd favourite amongst the Murrayfield faithful. The experienced front-rower enjoyed a brief spell with Glasgow Warriors, prior to his move to Irish.
Commenting on his decision to call time on his playing career, Cross, who is a qualified Doctor, said: “I have enjoyed my time at London Irish, but I feel the time is now right to move my attention towards returning to medicine which I intend to achieve by next summer.
Head of Rugby Operations at London Irish, Glenn Delaney said: “Geoff has had a fabulous playing career that has seen him play at the very highest level for Scotland, and he has been a great professional to have at London Irish both on and off the field."
Cross began his professional career with the Border Reivers in his hometown of Galashiels, before making the switch to Edinburgh Rugby where he made 134 appearances to become a firm crowd favourite amongst the Murrayfield faithful. The experienced front-rower enjoyed a brief spell with Glasgow Warriors, prior to his move to Irish.
Commenting on his decision to call time on his playing career, Cross, who is a qualified Doctor, said: “I have enjoyed my time at London Irish, but I feel the time is now right to move my attention towards returning to medicine which I intend to achieve by next summer.
Head of Rugby Operations at London Irish, Glenn Delaney said: “Geoff has had a fabulous playing career that has seen him play at the very highest level for Scotland, and he has been a great professional to have at London Irish both on and off the field."
