17/01/2018
Tommy Bowe To Retire At End Of Season
Ireland and Ulster wing Tommy Bowe is to retire at the end of the season, Ulster Rugby has confirmed.
The 33-year-old from Co Monaghan said he "had some incredible years, but it's time to tell you - it's my last".
He has sustained an number of injuries in recent seasons.
Bowe played in all three Lions Tests against South Africa in 2009, and in two Tests in Australia in 2013.
He scored up 310 points in 163 appearances for Ulster.
(CD)
The 33-year-old from Co Monaghan said he "had some incredible years, but it's time to tell you - it's my last".
He has sustained an number of injuries in recent seasons.
Bowe played in all three Lions Tests against South Africa in 2009, and in two Tests in Australia in 2013.
He scored up 310 points in 163 appearances for Ulster.
(CD)
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