Munster winger Ronan O'Mahony has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect.
The 29-year-old sustained a broken leg and dislocated ankle in an incident against Treviso in April 2017 and has been advised to retire from on medical grounds.
O’Mahony made 70 appearances for the province after making his debut against Dragons at Rodney Parade in April 2013.
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"I’m heartbroken to be finishing my career earlier that I had expected," O'Mahony told Munster Rugby. "The last two years have been pretty tough since initially breaking my leg, and ultimately the injury has made it impossible for me to continue.
"I take great confidence in knowing the medical team and I have given everything to this and we have done everything possible in looking to regain full fitness. However, it’s a battle that I’m not going to win and as such I have been forced to call it a day.
"Growing up in Limerick, it was a dream of mine to play for Munster and now to look back over my 20’s and realise what I’ve achieved I’m extremely grateful for every opportunity I had in the red jersey.
"I look back on it all with fantastic memories, from my early days of togging out in Garryowen, to my school days in Castletroy College, and finally the pathway all the way up through the Munster system.
"Running out at my home ground of Thomond Park, playing in front of family and friends, and representing the people of Munster has meant everything to me."
The Limerick man was capped six times by the Ireland Under-20s.
