Sevens star retires
RUGBY sevens veteran Ed Jenkins has retired after a 10year career which included leading Australia at the Rio Olympics.
The 31-year-old, who captained Australia for six seasons, has accepted advice to quit immediately due to a shoulder injury.
He claimed a silver medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010 and bronze in Glasgow four years later.
“I’d like to say I came to the decision but I think it was the two surgeons that rammed it home to me that continuing to play wouldn’t be great for my health and wellbeing,” Jenkins said.
The Sydneysider had hoped to compete at this year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and play three more seasons.