Denis Hickie to retire after World Cup

Leinster and Ireland wing Denis Hickie has announced he is to retire from professional rugby immediately after the Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 13 Aug, 2007 - 14:43
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Leinster and Ireland wing Denis Hickie has announced he is to retire from professional rugby immediately after the Rugby World Cup.

The Leinster back has won 58 caps for his country since marking his debut with a try against Wales in 1997 and has scored 28 more to go level with Ireland skipper Brian O’Driscoll at the head of the country’s scoring records.

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