Leinster legend Shane Byrne will close his playing career when he lines out for Blackrock College in their AIB League Division 1 clash against UL Bohemians at Stradbrook on Saturday afternoon (KO: 2.30pm)…
The Aughrim native became Leinster’s first centurion of caps and made 41 appearances (3 tries) for Ireland between 2001-05. He was selected for the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.
…Leinster Rugby would like to wish Shane, his wife Caroline and twin daughters Alex and Kerry the very best of luck in his retirement and congratulates Shane on an outstanding contribution to the game…