After the news of Kevin McLaughlin’s retirement was announced on Tuesday afternoon, messages of support came flooding in for the Leinster captain. Take a look at just a handful of the tweets Kevin’s current and former team-mates, fellow professionals and supporters sent to say #ThanksKev.
Gutted to hear the news about @KMcLaughlin6 He’ll be missed in the RDS. #ThanksKev
— Ginine Power (@neenyP) September 22, 2015
Gutted that I won’t get to play with this man again. Gave everything he had to Leinster for 10 years @KMcLaughlin6 pic.twitter.com/Hemy2oRJsY
— Devin Toner (@DevinToner4) September 22, 2015
Thanks for all your hard work over the years and all the great games. Best of luck in the future @KMcLaughlin6 #ThanksKev
— Chris Lonergan (@chrispylonergan) September 22, 2015
Epitomised everything @leinsterrugby … @KMcLaughlin6 a true gent of the game. Best of luck viper. #ThanksKev
— Jamie Hagan (@Hago_3) September 22, 2015
All of us would like to wish @KMcLaughlin6 all the very best for the future and thanks for all the great memories #ThanksKev #AdAstra
— UCD Rugby-Club (@UCDRugby) September 22, 2015
Privilege to have played with @KMcLaughlin6… A legend on and off the field, be sorely missed #TrueBlue pic.twitter.com/LLRi8areIv
— Fergus McFadden (@fergmcfadden) September 22, 2015
Really upset to hear @KMcLaughlin6 has retired from rugby! A pure gent every time I’ve met him ? Good Luck with everything #ThanksKev ?
— Leah Townley (@leah_townley) September 22, 2015
Terrible news about @KMcLaughlin6 huge loss to the squad. Great leader on and off the pitch and one of the best blokes off the pitch as well
— luke fitzgerald (@lukefitz11) September 22, 2015
@leinsterrugby @KMcLaughlin6 Sad news,best of luck for the future & thanks for everything you did in a Leinster & Ireland jersey #ThanksKev
— sean kelly (@62pv) September 22, 2015
.@KMcLaughlin6 will be a huge loss to Leinster & Irish rugby. A warrior you would always want on your side. #ThanksKev
— Trevor Hogan (@TrevHogan) September 22, 2015
Gutted to see the retirement of @KMcLaughlin6 absolute top bloke on and off the field. Such a shame to finish this way. #dave #ThanksKev
— James Downey (@jamesdowney23) September 22, 2015
So sad to see such a great talent forced to retire early. @KMcLaughlin6 will definitely be missed! #ThanksKev
— Kirsty Kelly (@KirstyK32) September 22, 2015
I grew up living right beside Kev and seeing him play for Leinster was a proud moment. To then get a… https://t.co/LChYk9GXnH
— John Cooney (@JCooney09) September 22, 2015
@KMcLaughlin6 tug aire duit fhéin a chara! Go raibh maith agat as ucht an iarracht ar fad #ThanksKev @leinsterrugby @IrishRugby
— Rugbaí (@RugbaiAsGaeilge) September 22, 2015
Sad to hear the news about @KMcLaughlin6 retiring. Class teammate and angel voice!
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) September 22, 2015
Absolute RESPECT @Kmclaughlin6 on a stellar rugby career & @leinsterrugby service. Good luck in next phase #Thankskev pic.twitter.com/hYUEBHKf7z
— Bank of Ireland (@bankofireland) September 22, 2015
All the best to @KMcLaughlin6 in his retirement from rugby.Some great battles w/ the @leinsterrugby man over the yrs! pic.twitter.com/4Qd3cxAJai
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) September 22, 2015
Best wishes to @KMcLaughlin6 – Retiring from rugby. #ThanksKev http://t.co/LlLuFL5VPZ pic.twitter.com/u8p3GL9bYF
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) September 22, 2015
