Former Ireland out-half Ian Madigan announces retirement 

Having come through at Leinster in 2009, Madigan amassed more than 250 appearances over his 14-year professional career.

RETIRING: Former Ulster playmaker Ian Madigan in 2020. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Former Ireland out-half Ian Madigan has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby.

34-year-old Madigan - who plied his trade with Leinster, Ulster, Bristol Bears and Bordeaux Begles - retires due to ongoing injury trouble throughout the last number of years, but insists his situation 'is not a sad story'.