Kelly calls it a day

ONE of Munster rugby’s unsung heroes has called time on a remarkable professional career.

John Kelly yesterday announced his retirement after 11 years involved in top class rugby; a career that yielded him an AIB League medal with Cork Constitution, Celtic Cup and Heineken Cup medals with Munster and 17 international appearances for Ireland.

The 33-year-old winger/centre enjoyed remarkable success after making his debut for Munster against Cardiff in 1997. He went on to play 153 times for Munster and is second only to Anthony Foley in terms of appearances for the province.