Munster’s Andrew Conway forced to retire with immediate effect

Andrew Conway has released a statement noting that he will retire with immediate effect from professional rugby due to a knee injury.

BREAKING: Andrew Conway retires from professional rugby with immediate effect due to a knee injury. Pic:Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Graham Rowntree paid tribute to a brilliant professional and fantastic player as Munster and Ireland wing Andrew Conway announced his retirement with immediate effect on Thursday, due to a knee injury.

Conway, 32, played his 150th game for his adopted province on October 21 and marked the milestone appearance with his 50th try for Munster.