McKinley quits after losing sight in left eye

IN the tough world of sport, a cruel twist of fate has ended the rugby career of Ian McKinley and cost the former Ireland U20 player the sight in his left eye.

The 21-year-old future star finally gave up on his dream of furthering his professional career when he announced his retirement from the game yesterday after a succession of failed operations.

The highly talented fly-half/centre was injured playing for his then club UCD against Lansdowne almost two years ago.