Former England forward Chris Jones forced to retire

Yorkshire Carnegie captain Chris Jones has been forced to retire from rugby after suffering concussion during a league game against Nottingham this season.

Announcing his decision, 35-year-old former England forward Jones said doctors had advised him it would not be safe for him to continue playing.

"It is massively disappointing for me to have to end my career in this way," Jones said.

He joined Yorkshire Carnegie in 2014 from Worcester, having previously enjoyed a 10-year career with Sale Sharks. He made his England debut during the 2004 Six Nations, and won 12 caps.