Declan Fitzpatrick to retire from rugby
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Ulster and Ireland prop, Declan Fitzpatrick, is to retire from rugby on medical grounds.
The 31 year-old played 98 times for Ulster and made seven international appearances for Ireland, three of which were against the All Blacks.
He also represented Ireland Wolfhounds on nine occasions.
In recent seasons Declan experienced a number of concussive episodes.
His symptoms were progressively slower to resolve and he was referred to a leading neurologist by the medical team at Ulster Rugby.
Following tests it was recommended that it would be in his best long-term interests to stop playi…
The 31 year-old played 98 times for Ulster and made seven international appearances for Ireland, three of which were against the All Blacks.
He also represented Ireland Wolfhounds on nine occasions.
In recent seasons Declan experienced a number of concussive episodes.
His symptoms were progressively slower to resolve and he was referred to a leading neurologist by the medical team at Ulster Rugby.
Following tests it was recommended that it would be in his best long-term interests to stop playi…
