Leinster second-row Charlie Ryan has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to a long standing and recurring knee injury.
The 23-year old had a glittering underage career which included playing for Leinster U-20's and captaining Leinster 'A' to their 2019 Celtic Cup Final win over Ulster 'A'.
Ryan also captained Ireland's Grand Slam winning U-20's side in 2019 and repeated the feat at that year's U-20's World Cup. Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Ryan said: "I finish my career deeply grateful to Leinster Rugby. Firstly, to Leo and the coaching staff for showing belief in me as a person and player despite my injury struggle."
