Former Ireland prop Jack McGrath retires from rugby

Former Ireland prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 33.

The former Leinster and Ulster forward has battled with a hip injury over the last few seasons.

McGrath was part of the Ireland team that won Six Nations titles in 2014 and 2015 under Joe Schmidt.

The Dubliner, who won three Lions caps on the 2017 tour of New Zealand, was an integral part of Leinster's success during his time there from 2010 until 2019, picking up a Champions Cup medal, a Challenge Cup and three domestic titles.

The club paid tribute to the loosehead on social media calling McGrath a "warrior" and thanking him for "incredible memories".

He made the switch to Ulster in 2019 but appearances were limited due to injury and he was released at the end of last season.

McGrath won 56 Irish caps and played 145 times for Leinster.