Leinster's James Tracy forced into early retirement

Tracy won 141 caps for Leinster in a stellar career spanning ten seasons, and was also capped six times by Ireland.

TIME UP: Leinster's James Tracey celebrates as Josh van der Flier scores a try. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Leinster hooker James Tracy has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds. 

Tracy - who has six international caps to his name - has been forced into the decision due to a neck injury he suffered in April of this year, despite his every effort to get back to playing at the highest level.