The Rugby World Reacts To Tommy Bowe’s Retirement Announcement
What an absolute legend.
Ulster, Ireland and Lions winger Tommy Bowe has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.
The 33-year-old, who toured with the Lions in 2009 and 2013, and has represented Ireland on 69 occassions, has endured a torrid time with injury over the last couple of seasons.
He took to Twitter last night and said that he would be bringing an end to his playing career shortly, with Ulster officially confirming the news soon after.
“I’ve spent most of my career in Belfast, At first George said I wasn’t fast, I eventually found my gears, Had some incredible years, But it’s time to tell you – this is my last,” he wrote.
Bowe has featured regularly for Ulster this season, mostly at outside centre, before a recent injury sidelined him for eight weeks. No doubt one of the finest wingers Ireland has ever produced.
Here’s how the rugby world reacted to the news.
Pleasure pal! Awesome to have played both with and against you!
— George North (@George_North) January 16, 2018
Congratulations on a brilliant career Tommy lad. Great servant to @UlsterRugby & @IrishRugby and not forgetting the mighty @RSARugby!! Best of luck on your next venture fella
— Gareth Steenson (@steeno10) January 16, 2018
Big time Tommy!! Congrats mate on an awesome career.. great bloke to enjoy a beer with after a game too.. can’t dance tho
— Matt Giteau (@giteau_rugby) January 15, 2018
Congrats brother,
Not a bad old career infairness
One of the best to ever do it pic.twitter.com/mVKNjP4uDZ— Simon Zebo (@SimonZebo) January 15, 2018
Congratulations on a fantastic career @TommyBowe14 Pleasure to have played with and against you but even better to have shared the stage with you! @MumfordAndSons pic.twitter.com/CmOkQSGOUJ
— Johne Murphy (@MurphyJohne) January 15, 2018
Legend on and off the field Tommy. Enjoy the rest of the season and your next steps
— Bernard Jackman (@bernardjackman) January 15, 2018
