Leinster’s former Ireland hooker Seán Cronin has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.
Cronin, who turns 36 next month, represented his country 72 times and travelled to World Cups in 2011, 2015 and 2019.
He helped Ireland to Six Nations triumphs in 2014 and 2015, in addition to being part of the Grand Slam-winning squad of 2018.
Having begun his club career with Munster, Cronin joined Leinster from Connacht in 2011. He has gone on to score 45 tries in 204 appearances for his current province.
“After 14 years, I can confirm that this will be my last season playing professional rugby,” he told Leinster’s website.
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- April 21, 2022
