Concussion forces Ireland international Fitzpatrick to retire

Ulster Rugby have announced the retirement of prop Declan Fitzpatrick at the age of 31, due to concussion.

Concussion forces Ireland international Fitzpatrick to retire
Thu, 16 Apr, 2015 - 16:03
Grainne McGuinness

Ulster Rugby have announced the retirement of prop Declan Fitzpatrick at the age of 31.

Fitzpatrick had suffered a number of concussions in recent years and received medical advice that it would be in his best interests to retire from professional rugby.

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