Rugby

Rugby-Former Wales captain Roberts retires at 35

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Wales v Scotland - RBS Six Nations Championship 2016 - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 13/2/16 Jamie Roberts of Wales celebrates scoring a try Reuters / Rebecca Naden Livepic

(Reuters) - Former Wales centre Jamie Roberts said on Tuesday he felt it was the right time for him to hang up his boots at the age of 35, finishing his career with Australia's Waratahs.

Roberts, who won 94 caps for Wales and helped the national team reach the 2011 World Cup semi-finals, was part of three Six Nations winning sides.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Rugby
Rugby-Capuozzo back in Italian side to take on France
Rugby-France reshuffle second row for Six Nations clash with Italy
Rugby-Evergreen Slipper packs down for 200th Super Rugby match
Rugby-Crowley to start as Ireland head to Twickenham in search of form
Rugby-Wales select uncapped wing Hamer-Webb for visit of Scotland
Rugby-Furlong ridicule out of order, says Italy prop who gave him 'wings'
Rugby-Right royal mix-up - Princess Anne mistakes England prop Heyes for TV star Marler
Rugby-Hurricanes lose Love for start of Super Rugby season
Rugby-England's Arundell cleared to face Ireland
Rugby-Injured Scotland trio set to miss rest of Six Nations

Trending in Sport

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.