Munster suffer another blow as flyer Murphy is forced to retire at 28

ANOTHER high-profile rugby player has been forced into early retirement.

Munster centre Barry Murphy quit the game yesterday after a professional career marred by a spate of serious injuries. The former UL Bohemians flyer missed most of the current season due to numerous injuries and the most recent, a metatarsal problem in his left foot, gave him no option but to quit.

“People say to me I’ve been unlucky and while I appreciate what they mean I don’t see it that way,” he said.