Peter Stringer Announces Retirement From Rugby

Former Ireland international Peter Stringer has today announced his retirement from professional rugby.

Having spent 15 seasons at Munster, Stringer was last with Worcester Warriors and left them in December at the age of 40. 

He played for a host of clubs in England, namely Sale Sharks, Bath, Newcastle and Saracens.

"From the age of five all I ever dreamed of doing was playing rugby. I cannot describe how it feels to have lived that dream for nearly all my life," Stringer said in a statement.

"...Thank you to my clubs in England - Saracens, Newcastle, Bath, Sale and Worcester who gave me an opportunity to continue playing the game I love.

"However, my proudest days on a rugby field came from wearing the red of Munster and the green of Ireland and will remain with me for the rest of my life. To those supporters, you are incredible people who stood by me and cheered for me no matter who I played for and for that, I will be forever grateful.

"Lastly, thank you to Debbie my wife, for the last 10 years when I faced some difficult decisions, you were there for me and backed me every step of the way. Here’s to the next chapter."

Stringer made 98 appearances for Ireland, with his final appearance coming in the 2011 Six Nations, playing in a 24-8 win against England.