The Gold Coast Bulletin

Sevens star retires

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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.

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Ed Jenkins.

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