Simon Zebo has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season after a magnificent career with PBC, Cork Constitution, Munster, Racing 92, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
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Munster’s record try-scorer with 72 in 173 appearances to date, Zebo will go down as one of the best players to ever represent the province.
Simon Zebo Statement
After much thought, I’ve decided that this season will be my last playing the game I love. It has been a dream come true, making memories and friends for life and travelling the world with amazing people.
A huge thank you to my family, friends, teammates, coaches and supporters – without ye none of this would have been possible. I am truly grateful for all the love and support over the years.
I’ve loved every second, it’s been some craic and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Lots of Love
Zeebs 🤙🏾
Zebo’s 35 Champions Cup tries are more than any other Irish player and he is third on the all-time list for tries in the competition.
His talents were first on display for PBC and Cork Constitution, winning a Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup in 2007 and two All Ireland Leagues in 2008 and 2010.
A huge fans favourite, he made his Munster debut as an Academy player in 2010 and helped Munster to the Magners League title the following season.
His Ireland debut followed in 2012 and he went on to score seven tries in 35 caps for his country, winning the 6 Nations in 2015 and also featuring in that year’s World Cup.
He made three appearances for the British & Irish Lions in 2013 and departed Munster for Racing 92 in 2018 after scoring 60 tries in 144 appearances.
His three years in Racing 92 were a big success as he continued his superb try-scoring record with 25 tries in 60 appearances for the French club.
Zebo returned to Munster in 2021 and has scored 13 tries in 29 appearances over the past three seasons, helping Munster to the URC title last year.
We will pay full tribute to Zebo at the end of the season but there are a huge few weeks coming up, starting with the clash against Ulster on Saturday week.
Other rugby players now making it big in business after smart investments
With the time in elite sport forever shortening, rugby players would be smart to look to the future and invest in businesses too, like these current and ex-pros…
When they’re not smashing each other on the pitch, rugby players with one eye on the future could do worse than taking steps into the world of business.
If they’re lucky, professionals might enjoy careers lasting about 15 years in the sport – and taking up a job as a coach or media pundit after retirement isn’t for everyone.
No sector has been left unturned by players from across all levels of the game in their investments as they seek to set themselves up for life and regain focus after hanging up their boots.
Here’s some of the most prominent rugby players to have made waves in business.
Jack Nowell
The England and Exeter Chiefs winger is the co-owner of The Swordfish Inn back in his hometown of Cornwall.
Sitting on the harbourfront, the pub has been a favourite of local fishermen, artists and visitors alike for as long as anyone cares to remember and is well-known for its rugged charm and atmosphere.
He is also a director of MUSTARD Clothing.
