Wexford's Rory Jacob has announced his retirement from inter county hurling. The Oulart the Ballagh star played for 14 years at senior level.
In a statement released by the GPA, Jacob stated; “Today, I would like to announce my retirement from inter county hurling. It has been a hugely difficult decision to come to but I feel now is the time to finish up."
“This decision has not been made overnight and is not an easy one to make but time away from home and family, the strain of training and matches on my body, the ever increasing amount of hours needed to prepare properly and the fact that my game time has decreased have all played a major role in my decision."
“I am really going to miss playing with Wexford. I enjoyed every bit of it. Playing at the highest level has been exciting, rewarding and challenging. I finish with some regrets but I know that I have given it my all in every way possible and even though I don’t have much as regards silverware I am happy in the knowledge that I always endeavoured to beat the best and be the best."
Jacob captained Wexford in 2008, where the side lost to Kilkenny in the Leinster Final before losing to Waterford in the All Ireland Quarter Final.
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