Statement: Another Wales international has confirmed his retirement from rugby

22/04/2024 20:44

Ellis Jenkins will hang up his boots at the end of the season following an illustrious 13 year career at the club.

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The flanker, who progressed right through the Cardiff pathway, has made the decision to prioritise life after rugby after battling back from a near career ending knee injury, which still requires continued management. 

Since making his debut for the club during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Jenkins racked up 147 first team appearances and established himself as a key figure and leader at the Arms Park. 

Jenkins said: "I told Jockey at the start of the season that this would be my last and after 13 years, it feels like the right time. 

"There have been a lot of highs and lows through my career and obviously my knee still requires a lot of management, particularly if I'm playing week in, week out. I am no longer able to train at the way I would like, which is frustrating. 

"It's been tough physically and mentally but I am enormously proud of everything I have achieved in my career, particularly coming back from such a big injury to play for Cardiff and Wales again. 

"The highs are of course things like Bilbao, derbies and European occasions at the Arms Park, winning my first cap and captaining Wales, but also the experiences, travel and friendships rugby has given me. 

"I have been very fortunate and I am enormously grateful to everyone who has supported me on my journey from my family and friends, to my coaches and teammates, to the supporters, who have always been great. 

"I am now looking forward to enjoying rugby from the terrace with a beer, doing all the things I could not do as a player and leading a fit and active life with my young family.

"There are still a few games left this season, which we are all highly motivated for and on a personal level, to have the chance to run out at Cardiff Arms Park one more time is something that will mean a huge amount."

Autumn fixtures confirmed with England handed FOUR tough matches at Twickenham

TNT Sports has recently confirmed their broadcast of the Autumn Nations Series this year, taking over from Amazon Prime, which previously held the rights.

Notably, TNT Sports has secured coverage for the next two years, marking a significant expansion in their rugby programming. In an official statement, the organisation declared, “Our rugby coverage has just reached new heights.”

Tom Harrison, CEO of Six Nations Rugby, said: "This year's Autumn Nations Series stands to be an unbelievable experience on and off the pitch, by bringing together fans from all over the world, to enjoy the best that international rugby has to offer.

"It is a significant moment to welcome TNT Sports into our broadcast family of international rugby for the first time given our commitment to deliver the best possible experience for fans."

WEEK 1

• Saturday 2nd November 2024
  • England vs. New Zealand
    • Location: Twickenham Stadium, London
    • Kick-off: 3:10pm
  • Scotland vs. Fiji
    • Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
    • Kick-off: 5:40pm

WEEK 2

• Friday 8th November 2024
  • Ireland vs. New Zealand
    • Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
    • Kick-off: 8:10pm
• Saturday 9th November 2024
  • England vs. Australia
    • Location: Twickenham Stadium, London
    • Kick-off: 3:10pm
  • France vs. Japan
    • Location: Stade de France, Paris
    • Kick-off: 8:00pm (9:00pm local)
• Sunday 10th November 2024
  • Wales vs. Fiji
    • Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
    • Kick-off: 1:40pm
  • Scotland vs. South Africa
    • Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
    • Kick-off: 4:10pm

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