Overview
- Munster announced on Saturday that Oli Jager has been advised to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds.
- Jager released a personal statement expressing gratitude for his 10-year career and the people who supported him, and Munster head coach Clayton McMillan praised his contribution and character.
- Jager’s unusual development route took him from schools rugby in Ireland to Canterbury at 17, through the Crusaders academy to seven consecutive Super Rugby titles, before he signed for Munster in November 2023.
- He made his Munster debut in December 2023, won a single Ireland cap as a replacement in the 2024 Six Nations, and last played for Munster against Ulster at Thomond Park in April 2026 after making eight appearances in the most recent season.
- Munster and Jager have not disclosed the specific medical issue behind the retirement, a development that will force Munster to adjust its tighthead options and highlight ongoing concerns about player health in contact sport.