Ulster and Ireland winger Tommy Bowe to retire at the end of the year

Bowe has earned 69 caps for Ireland and played for the British and Irish Lions in 2009 and 2013.

Ulster and Ireland winger Tommy Bowe to retire at the end of the year

Ireland and Ulster winger Tommy Bowe has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Bowe has earned 69 caps for Ireland and played for the British and Irish Lions in 2009 and 2013.

The 33-year-old is likely to be out for another seven weeks with a shoulder injury sustained against Leinster earlier this month.

Bowe wrote a poem on Twitter on Monday, which read: "I’ve spent most of my career in Belfast, At first George said I wasn’t very fast, I eventually found my gears, Had some incredible years, But it’s time to tell you - this is my last!"

The winger scored a try on his Ulster debut against Connacht in 2004 and later that same year marked his international debut with a try against the USA.

In 2008, he swapped Ulster for the Ospreys and the following year he helped Ireland to a Six Nations grand slam by registering the winning try in a decider against Wales.

Bowe returned to Ulster in 2012 and has gone on to score 150 points in his international career.

Ulster wrote on its official Twitter account: "Thanks for the memories, @TommyBowe14. Let’s finish this season with a few more special days!"

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Jack Carty 25/3/2024 Carty returns to starting lineup as Connacht ring changes for Benetton clash
Jack Crowley 26/3/2024 Rowntree includes returning big guns in Munster side to face Cardiff
England v Chile - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool D - Stade Pierre Mauroy England internationals Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam set to join Toulon
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited