Keith Earls confirms retirement from rugby with immediate effect

"The game of rugby has given me so much and I feel privileged to have represented my home province Munster and Ireland over the course of my career," said Earls.

RETIRED: Keith Earls before the Rugby World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Samoa. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Keith Earls has officially announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland.

The 36-year-old calls time on his 16-year professional career following Ireland's 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign, during which Earls won his 101st Test cap in green.