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Peter Stringer retires from rugby, aged 40

"I cannot describe how it feels to have lived that dream for nearly all my life."

Peter Stringer retires from rugby, aged 40

Tue, 26 Jun, 2018 - 14:09

Stephen Barry

By Stephen Barry

Ireland and Munster rugby legend Peter Stringer has announced his retirement from the sport.

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