Following an acclaimed career on the rugby pitch, Peter Stringer has just announced his retirement from the sport.
The Cork native kicked off his career on the Munster team in 1998, before joining the Bath rugby team, Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors.
Announcing the news of his retirement, Peter said, “From the age of five, all I ever dreamed of doing was playing rugby. I cannot describe how it feels to have lived that dream for nearly all my life.
“The journey has been an uncompromising obsession filled with memories I will cherish forever.
“To the coaches who never saw my size as disadvantageous, thank you. To my teammates who motivated and inspired me, thank you. To my parents and brothers, I could not have reached my goals without you.
“Thank you to my clubs in England – Saracens, Newcastle, Bath, Sale and Worcester who gave me an opportunity to continue playing the game I love.
“However, my proudest days on a rugby field came from wearing the red of Munster and the green of Ireland and will remain with me for the rest of my life.
“To those supporters, you are incredible people who stood by me and cheered for me no matter who I played for and for that, I will be forever grateful.
“Lastly, thank you to Debbie my wife, for the last 10 years when I faced some difficult decisions, you were there for me and backed me every step of the way.
“Here’s to the next chapter.”
We wish him the best of luck with his future endeavours.