Ulster and former prop Declan Fitzpatrick has announced his retirement . The 31-year - old was advised to on medical grounds for ' a number of concussive episodes ' in recent seasons . Medics and the Guinness PRO12 province recommended him to a doctor . he was capped seven times by his country .
Ulster and Ireland prop Declan Fitzpatrick has announced his retirement . The 31-year-old was advised to on medical grounds following ' a number of concussive episodes ' in recent seasons . Medics and the Guinness PRO12 province referred him to a neurologist . Fitzpatrick was capped seven times by his country .