18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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Munster Rugby Squad Season 2003/2004.
Forwards: Marcus Horan Simon Kerr, John Hayes, Martin Cahill, AN Other, Frank Sheahan, James Blaney, Jerry Flannery, Donncha O'Callaghan, Donal Sheehan, Paul O'Connell, David Pusey (Aus). Jim Williams, Alan Quinlan, David Wallace, Denis Leamy, Colm McMahon, Anthony Foley, Eddie Halvey.
Backs: Peter Stringer, Mike Prendergast, Eoin Reddan, Ronan O'Gara Jason Holland, Anthony Horgan, Shaun Payne, Mossie Lawlor Rob Henderson, Mike Mullins, John Kelly, AN Other, Jeremy Staunton, Dominic Crotty, AN Other.
Development Players:
Conrad O'Sullivan, Martin McPhail, Frank Murphy, Trevor Hogan, Peter Malone, Stephen Keogh.
Full details on www.munsterrugby.ie