Glasgow powerhouse James Eddie retires
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Glasgow powerhouse James Eddie retires
Glasgow Warriors centurion James Eddie has announced he has retired from rugby with immediate effect.
Eddie, who is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury, played his last game for the Warriors in the win over Leinster last month and plans to join his family business.
The 30-year-old backrower is the longest-serving player at Scotstoun and has made 126 appearances for the club over the last ten years.
He has represented Scotland at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level and has also featured for Scotland A and Scotland 7s. He was part of the Scotland 7s team, which competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014.
James Eddie said: "It was a tough decision to make as rugby has been such a major part of my life, but following my recent injury I felt it was the right time to hang up the boots and move on to the next chapter.
"The Glasgow Warriors supporters have always had my back, they’ve been amazing and I want to thank them for all the support they’ve given me.”
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “James has been a great role model for what the Warriors are all about - working hard every day to improve himself and also doing all he can to get the best out of his teammates."
Eddie will present the match ball ahead of the Warriors final regular season home match against Zebre at a sold-out Scotstoun on Friday night.
Eddie, who is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury, played his last game for the Warriors in the win over Leinster last month and plans to join his family business.
The 30-year-old backrower is the longest-serving player at Scotstoun and has made 126 appearances for the club over the last ten years.
He has represented Scotland at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level and has also featured for Scotland A and Scotland 7s. He was part of the Scotland 7s team, which competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014.
James Eddie said: "It was a tough decision to make as rugby has been such a major part of my life, but following my recent injury I felt it was the right time to hang up the boots and move on to the next chapter.
"The Glasgow Warriors supporters have always had my back, they’ve been amazing and I want to thank them for all the support they’ve given me.”
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “James has been a great role model for what the Warriors are all about - working hard every day to improve himself and also doing all he can to get the best out of his teammates."
Eddie will present the match ball ahead of the Warriors final regular season home match against Zebre at a sold-out Scotstoun on Friday night.
