'It feels like the right time' - Rory Best to retire after Rugby World Cup

Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby when his contract expires after the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

'It feels like the right time' - Rory Best to retire after Rugby World Cup
Thu, 18 Apr, 2019 - 10:51

Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby when his contract expires after the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Best will bow out with a hugely impressive list of honours and will go down as a legend of the modern game, having spent 15 seasons at the top level.

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