Rhys Ruddock calls time on glittering 15-year career

Ruddock made his debut for Leinster in December of 2009 against the Dragons on the blindside and he has played under Michael Cheika, Joe Schmidt, Matt O'Connor and Leo Cullen in all that time.

GOODBYES: Head coach Leo Cullen and Rhys Ruddock. Pic: Ben Brady, Inpho

Rhys Ruddock will bring the curtain down on a 15-year professional career when he retires at the end of the season.

The versatile back row is 33 now and has been used less in recent seasons by Leinster with whom he has appeared 228 times to date. Add in 27 appearances for Ireland and it makes for a serious CV in blue and green.