Ulster back row Chris Henry has announced that he is retiring from rugby with immediate effect, saying rugby "has taken its toll physically". Henry is currently celebrating his Testimonial Year in recognition of 10 seasons of service to Ulster Rugby, having made his debut against Harlequins in January 2009. Ulster's operations director, Bryn Cunningham, said: “Chris has been a fantastic ambassador for Ulster Rugby and represents all of what we stand for as an organisation. “As a proud Ulster man, not only has Chris given everything for the shirt, but he has also added real value to the local community. Like any rugby career, there has been setbacks and knocks, however the incredible highs will forever outweigh the lows.

Source: Evening echo November 05, 2018 12:00 UTC