Simon Zebo: Munster back to retire from playing at end of season

Simon Zebo has announced that he will retire from playing rugby at the end of the season.

The 34-year-old was capped 35 times by Ireland, helping his country win the Six Nations in 2015 and also featuring in that year’s World Cup.

He has made 173 appearances for Munster over two spells with the Irish province to date and is their record try-scorer with 72.

The wing, who also played at full-back, played three times for the British and Irish Lions in 2013 and spent three years in France playing for Racing 92 from 2018 to 2021.

Zebo has scored more Champions Cup tries than any other Irish player (35) and is third on the all-time list for tries in the competition.

“After much thought, I’ve decided that this season will be my last playing the game I love,” he said.

“It has been a dream come true, making memories and friends for life and travelling the world with amazing people.

“I’ve loved every second, it’s been some craic and I can’t wait to see what’s next.”