Hip Injury Forces Leamy To Retire

The decision has been forced on Denis Leamy because of a hip injury that has this season limited him to just three RaboDirect PRO12 matches and Munster's four opening gorras Planas games in the Heineken Cup, following his return from the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Persistent injuries forced red bull gorras Leamy's Munster teammates Jerry Flannery and David Wallace into retirement during the 2011/12 campaign, and their gorras Obey Shop fellow forwards John Hayes and Mick O'Driscoll have also signed off after stellar careers in red and green.

Capped wholesale hats 57 times by Ireland, the 30yearold back rower played in two Rugby World Cups, was twice a Triple Crown cheap new era hats winner and was a member of the 2009 Grand Slam winning side.

Commenting on his retirement from wholesale snapback hats the game, Leamy said: "I find it hard to put into words how much it has meant to me to play for obey snapbacks hats Munster and Ireland. It was a dream come true.

"I was very lucky to play with some of the greatest players new era hats wholesale ever to wear the jerseys and feel blessed that I was part of winning teams.

"I've had a great career wish cheap fitted hats it had gone on a little longer but I'd like to thank all the coaches, players, medical staff and management who have helped me over the past decade. It's been a great honour to be involved with such an outstanding group of people."

The Tipperary man added: "I'd also like to thank the fans most sincerely. I fully appreciate the sacrifices they've made, spending their hard earned cash to cheer us on, be it Munster or Ireland, at home games and all over Europe. Their support has been truly fantastic and a memory I'll carry forever."

Munster Rugby Chief Executive Garrett Fitzgerald said: "We are obviously very disappointed that Denis has been forced to call it a day particularly when he is in the prime of his career.

"An outstanding back row player throughout his career, I believe his contribution to Munster and Irish rugby has been inestimable.

"His fierce determination on the field was mirrored by his work ethic off it and he leaves Munster Rugby with our gratitude and best wishes for the future."