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Munster Hooker Niall Scannell To Retire at Season's End

He cites family reasons for stepping away.

Overview

  • The 33-year-old announced his decision on March 10 and will complete the current campaign with Munster.
  • He has spent his entire 13-year professional career with the province, becoming its most-capped hooker with 208 appearances and 23 tries.
  • Scannell earned 20 Ireland caps and played in four matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
  • He reached his 200th Munster cap in this season’s URC opener away to Scarlets.
  • Head coach Clayton McMillan says Scannell remains a squad leader for the run-in and will be formally celebrated after the season.