Harry Robinson retires at 23
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Harry Robinson retires at 23
Welsh international Harry Robinson has been forced to retire at the age of 23 due to a neck injury.
The 23-year-old suffered a serious neck injury at the end of last season and has been strongly advised by a surgeon to take a bow.
He has followed doctor's orders and decided to call it a day after a long battle to fully recover following his major neck surgery.
Robinson began his senior career with Cardiff Blues and made a try-scoring Test debut for Wales against the Barbarians in 2012. He earned two more caps on the 2013 summer tour of Japan, touching down once again.
In 2014, he joined the Scarlets and has appeared 30 times for them, finishing as their top finisher with nine tries in his debut season.
He required significant neck surgery last year and managed to get back onto the field this term, but has now opted to hang up his boots with immediate effect.
"Regretfully, I have to announce my retirement from rugby. Thanks to everyone who's supported along the way," Robinson posted on his Twitter account along with an attachment of his heart-felt full statement:
"I never thought I would be in this position at the age of 23 - having to call an end on my professional rugby career at such an early age. I am utterly devastated and it is a very, very bitter pill to have to swallow," part of his statement read.
Scarlets General Manager of Rugby Jon Daniels, said: “It is with great sadness that we as a region have to confirm Harry’s retirement from rugby. He’s a talented young player who had a bright rugby future ahead of him."
Robinson bows down with three caps for Cardiff Blues, and 30 caps for Scarlets.
The 23-year-old suffered a serious neck injury at the end of last season and has been strongly advised by a surgeon to take a bow.
He has followed doctor's orders and decided to call it a day after a long battle to fully recover following his major neck surgery.
Robinson began his senior career with Cardiff Blues and made a try-scoring Test debut for Wales against the Barbarians in 2012. He earned two more caps on the 2013 summer tour of Japan, touching down once again.
In 2014, he joined the Scarlets and has appeared 30 times for them, finishing as their top finisher with nine tries in his debut season.
He required significant neck surgery last year and managed to get back onto the field this term, but has now opted to hang up his boots with immediate effect.
"Regretfully, I have to announce my retirement from rugby. Thanks to everyone who's supported along the way," Robinson posted on his Twitter account along with an attachment of his heart-felt full statement:
"I never thought I would be in this position at the age of 23 - having to call an end on my professional rugby career at such an early age. I am utterly devastated and it is a very, very bitter pill to have to swallow," part of his statement read.
Scarlets General Manager of Rugby Jon Daniels, said: “It is with great sadness that we as a region have to confirm Harry’s retirement from rugby. He’s a talented young player who had a bright rugby future ahead of him."
Robinson bows down with three caps for Cardiff Blues, and 30 caps for Scarlets.
