Curtain set to come down on Cullen’s career, says manager

MUNSTER’S Christian Cullen is set to announce his retirement from all levels of rugby.

Mon, 16 Apr, 2007 - 01:00
Michael Moynihan

Cullen signed with the European champions in 2003, but has been dogged by injury during his time here.

Munster are not going to offer Cullen an extension and there is a massive disincentive for him to come back and take up an NPC contract.

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