‘Now is the right time and I feel incredibly fortunate to go out on my own terms’
Keith Earls takes the field with his daughters Emie, Laurie and Ella-May ahead of winning his 100th cap for Ireland in the Rugby World Cup warm-up against England at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/InphoKeith Earls has confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar career with Munster and Ireland.
Earls started all of Ireland’s matches during the 2018 Grand Slam-winning campaign, while France was his third Rugby World Cup having also played in 2015 and 2019. “I have always tried to be a good friend and team-mate and give all of myself to the jersey, traits inherited from my parents Ger and Sandra and sister Jenny. While retirement is never an easy decision, now is the right time and I feel incredibly fortunate to go out on my own terms representing Ireland on the highest stage.
“When I was young I never imagined I would get to represent my country once, never mind 101 times. Playing for Ireland meant the world to me and it has been an honour to pull on the jersey and represent our great nation. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said: “Keith Earls is a true legend of Irish rugby and it has been an enormous privilege to work with him over the last seven years. A gifted and committed outside back, Keith’s influence transcends his on-field achievements, of which there were many, both for Munster and Ireland.
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