Sign in

Andrew Trimble announces his retirement with open letter to supporters

"These have been some of the most fulfilling days of my life and I feel nothing but gratitude for them."

Andrew Trimble announces his retirement with open letter to supporters

Thu, 03 May, 2018 - 17:08

Stephen Barry

By Stephen Barry

Ulster's most-capped player Andrew Trimble has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

Criminal Courts of Justice opening Dublin

Criminal legal aid panel lawyers rise to 825 ahead of contentious €455 'one accused, one fee' payment

Andrew Trimble announces his retirement with open letter to supporters

UK government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

Andrew Trimble announces his retirement with open letter to supporters

Rangers player Dujon Sterling fined after he admits drink-driving

More in this section

Ireland v USA - WXV Global Series

Ireland women's rugby team must learn how to 'maintain momentum' after USA defeat

Leinster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship Grand Final

Caelan Doris to lead Leinster again this season, when he returns from injury

Clayton McMillan 22/9/2026

URC team news: Trio set for Munster debuts as McMillan names squad for Glasgow opener

Courts Rugby Ulster Rugby Person: Andrew Trimble Person: Stephen Barry Person: Trimble Person: Bryn Cunningham Person: Andrew Event: 2014 Six Nations Event: PRO14 Event: Champions Cup Organisation: Ulster Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Ulster Rugby

<p>FRESH START: Diarmuid Kilgallen during Munster training. Pic: INPHO/Nick Elliott</p>

Kilgallen fighting fit and determined to show 'how much it means' to play for Munster

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

IE_logo_newsletters

Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox

© Examiner Echo Group Limited