Former Wales center Jamie Roberts has announced his retirement from rugby union at the age of 35.
Roberts played 94 games for Wales and also represented the British and Irish Lions before ending his playing career in Australia.
Roberts wrote on social media: “The timing seems right.
“As I approach the end of my professional gaming career, I am retiring with a sense of gratitude for all that the game has given me.”
Roberts began his career with Cardiff and made his international debut with Wales in 2008, claiming two Grand Slam victories and a fourth-place finish at the 2011 World Cup.
Roberts was named Lions Man of the Series in 2009, and four years later attempted a historic win over Australia.
Roberts left Bath to join the Stormers in Cape Town in 2020 before moving to Down Under, where he finished his career with the New South Wales Waratahs.
Roberts wrote: “Representing my country has always been a childhood dream. I am lucky that it turned out to be true. It meant the world to me and it always will be.
“I remember reaching the pinnacle of representative rugby and two tours with the British and Irish Lions. The joy and despair I experienced on both tours was nothing short of a lifetime experience.”
Roberts said he intended to stay in rugby, initially joining the ranks of the broadcast media.
He continued: “Above all, sport provided a sense of belonging, friendship and healthy competition.
He said, ‘There is no doubt that I will be with the game after retirement. As I understand it all, this will primarily be in a streaming capability. ,
Former Wales center Jamie Roberts has announced his retirement from rugby union at the age of 35.
Roberts played 94 games for Wales and also represented the British and Irish Lions before ending his playing career in Australia.
Roberts wrote on social media: “The timing seems right.
“As I approach the end of my professional gaming career, I am retiring with a sense of gratitude for all that the game has given me.”
Roberts began his career with Cardiff and made his international debut with Wales in 2008, claiming two Grand Slam victories and a fourth-place finish at the 2011 World Cup.
Roberts was named Lions Man of the Series in 2009, and four years later attempted a historic win over Australia.
Roberts left Bath to join the Stormers in Cape Town in 2020 before moving to Down Under, where he finished his career with the New South Wales Waratahs.
Roberts wrote: “Representing my country has always been a childhood dream. I am lucky that it turned out to be true. It meant the world to me and it always will be.
“I remember reaching the pinnacle of representative rugby and two tours with the British and Irish Lions. The joy and despair I experienced on both tours was nothing short of a lifetime experience.”
Roberts said he intended to stay in rugby, initially joining the ranks of the broadcast media.
He continued: “Above all, sport provided a sense of belonging, friendship and healthy competition.
He said, ‘There is no doubt that I will be with the game after retirement. As I understand it all, this will primarily be in a streaming capability. ,
