'If back in 2015 you had told me when I first picked up a rugby ball in Tullamore RFC I would one day represent my country 34 times and captain the team for two seasons I wouldn't have believed you.'
The rugby star took to Instagram to announce the news in a lengthy statement where she reflected on the highs and lows of her career thus far.
"The beauty of women's rugby is the endless possibilities and the huge growth still to be made in the sport for any girl or woman that decides to pick up a ball in their local club like I did." "To every player I've been lucky enough to take the pitch within the green jersey, thank you for always pushing for more on and off the pitch.
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